W. R. Strong & Co., Sacramento, Cal. 
CATALOG CJE. 
g^"In selecting varieties to propagate, we have endeavored to select only such 
varieties as can be profitably cultivated on this coast, though all may not succeed well in 
any one locality. Experience and observation have taught us that the most profitable 
orchards are those containing but a few choice kinds. It is a great mistake to plant a 
long list of kinds in one orchard. 
long list of varieties with a very few trees of a kind, is a provoking curse to the 
nurseryman, and a perpetual curse to the planter. 
APPLE TREES. 
Apples are among our most profitable fruits, when proper varieties and locations are secured. Early 
and autumn varieties should be planted in the valleys and foothills, and winter varieties in the moun- 
tains and along the coast. 
J^i^Our stock of trees comprises all the leading and popular sorts, and is unsurpassed in vigor, thrift 
and^ hardiness. There is so much variation in climate on this coast that the time of ripening of the 
several fruits can only by approximately named, and some apples that are classed as fall apples would be 
winter fruit in some localities. We would call special attention to our one-year extra apple trees; they 
are one year from bud, on strong roots, and are as large as two-year old trees. We should prefer them 
to two-year trees to plant. A one-year tree has buds all along the body, hence a good head can be se- 
cured at any desired height. 
Apples — Leading Varieties. Each 10 100 
2 vear. No. 1 — 4 to 6 feet, branched $0 25 $2 00 $18 00 
1 year. No. 1—4 to 5 feet 20 1 80 16 00 
1 year. No. 2—3 to 4 feet 18 1 40 12 00 
1 year from bud — extra, 5 to 7 feet 25 2 20 20 00 
1000 
$150 
120 
100 
150 
APPLES.— -Summer. 
RED JUNE Small to medium, deep red, juicy and good. Ripens about the 20th of June. 
EARLY HARVEST Large, pale yellow, mild, sub-acid. Ripens about the 20th of June. 
*RED ASTRACHAN Large, roundish, striped with deep crimson, thick bloom, very juicy and 
acid, good bearer; ripens in June. 
'WILLIAMS’ FAVORITE Large, oblong, light red, juicy and good; ripens early in July. 
APPLES.— -Autumn. 
'ALEXANDER Very large and beautiful, greenish yellow, striped with red, one of the best and 
most profitable market varietie's. Ripens early in July. 
'WHITE ASTRACHAN Large, oblate, skin very smooth and white, with faint red stripes, juicy, 
acid, valuable for market; ripens 10th to 20th of July. 
'GR.YVEVSTEIN Large, roundish, striped, very productive and good for market; ripens last of 
July to 1st of August. 
'SANTA CLARA KING Large, roundish, skin yellow with red blush on exposed side, flesh crisp 
and juicy, good for all purposes; ripens 10th to 20th of August. 
'YELLOW BELLFLOWER Large, oblong, pale yellow, flesh tender, sub-acid, very good; ripens in 
Septem^M^^ GREENING Large, roundish, a little flattened, skin green, yellow flesh, tender. 
crisp, acid, juicy; ripens in October. 
'KING of TOMPKINS COUNTY Large, conical shaped, skin yellowish, striped with red, flesh juicy, 
tender, vinous flavor, very good; November to February. 
APPLES.--Winter. 
'ESOPUS SPITZENBERG Large, oblong, skin smooth, yellowish, covered with red stripes, flesh 
crisp and juicy, one of the best keepers; November to March. 
BALDWIN Beautiful, large red apple, flesh white, crisp, very good; October to February 
YELLOW NEWTON PIPPIN Medium size, skin greenish yellow, flesh crisp, sub-acid; one of the 
very best, but does best in the Coast Counties; November to March. 
GREEN GENETING, or VIRGINIA GREENING A large, late, green-colored apple, conical shape, 
smooth oily skin, flesh crisp and juicy, fine for cooking, a good shipper; October to March. 
SWAAR Large, pale yellow, with exceedingly rich, aromatic flavor, good; November to March. Does 
best in the mountains. ^ ^ 
'WINE SAP Medium, roundish, deep red, tree hardy and good bearer; November to March. One of 
the best for the mountains. 
