Elberta and Crawford in size, color, quality, 
and vigor. Ripens between Crawford and El- 
berta, 
New I*roliflc. — Large, attractive, firm. Flesh 
yellow, fine flavor, hardy and productive. Sep- 
tember. 
Smock Free. — Large, yellow and red. Bright 
yellow flesh. Valuable for market. Last of 
September. 
The Stearns Peach — This peach was originat- 
ed in the heart of the great Fruit Belt of Mich- 
igan by James N. Stearns, of South Haven. 
Mich., and Introduced last season by the Central 
Michigan Nursery. Mr. Stearns needs no Intro- 
duction to the fruit growing public of Michi- 
gan, for the long, faithful, and valuable ser- 
vice he has rendered the Michigan Horticul- 
,tural Societies. The Farmer’s Institutes, his 
origination of the Kalamazoo peach aira other 
STEARNS. 
noteworthy efforts, have made his nam^ famil- 
iar, and his Judgment and ability recognized 
throughout the borders of Michigan and other 
states. The Stearns Peach, after having been 
thoroughly tested. Is introduced with every as- 
surance from the originator that it surpasses 
any other variety yet given to the public. Pos- 
sessing the size and firmness of the Elberta, 
the quality and flavor of the Crawford, the 
hardiness and prolificness of the Kalamazoo, to- 
gether from the fact of its being perfectly free 
from curl leaf, bespeaks an immense sale for 
this new variety of trees. No one can sing too 
loudly the praise of the Stearns Peach, for Us 
remarkable qualities cannot fall to make It 
herculean among the varieties of peach trees 
now under cultivation. As a commercial sort, 
its equal has yet to be introduced, and we 
heartily recommend Its planting by all peach 
growers who are Interested in the dissemination 
of such varieties as will 
bring them the greatest finan- 
cial returns. Note the words 
from the pen of the originator 
who says: “The Stearns fruit 
brought from 50 cents to $1.00 
per bushel more than other 
standard sorts,” and contrast- 
ing it with the Elberta he 
states over his own signature 
that, “it is four times as har- 
dy as that variety.” or in oth- 
er words, he gets four crops 
from the Steams where he gets 
one from the Elberta. 
What does this mean to the 
peach growers of the United 
States? It means this, that 
where $1.00 is made fi*om a 
standard variety like the Rl- 
berta. The Stearns will make 
at least $5.00. and this contrast 
is made with a variety that 
has been planted far and wide 
throughout the United States 
during the past few years. 
Price, 3 to 4 ft.. 20c each; 
$2. ,50 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 
Price. 3 to 4 ft.. 20c each. 
$2.00 per dozep; $12.00 per 100. 
Triumph. — Ripens with the 
Alexander. Abundant bearer 
strong vigorous grower. Fruit 
good size, yellow with red and 
erim.son cheeks. 
Yellow St. John. — Nearly as 
large as Crawford, fruit round, 
brilliant, showy. One of the 
earliest yellow peaches. Aug. 
APRICOTS 
Harris — Fruit uniformly large, about size of the Orleans plum; oval In 
shape; color bright yellow with red blush. Quality the best; very juicy and 
rich, ripening about July 20th, and very pro- 
ductive. It is as hardy as any apricot known. 
Planted largely in New York; it is proving very 
hardy, prolific and profitable. 
QUINCES 
Champion.— A prolific and constant beaxer, 
fruit averaging larger than the Orange, more 
oval in shape, quality equally fine, and a long 
keeper; bears extremely young. Ripens late. 3 
to 4 ft., 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 2 to 3 
ft., 25cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Orange. — Large, bright yellow, of excellent 
flavor. 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
2 to 3 ft., 25cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
MULBERRIES 
HuNsian. — Very hardy, vigorous grower, fruit 
a smalt size, varies in color from white to 
black. Trees 3 to 4 ft., 25 cts. each. 
APRFCOT. 
