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THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
March 8 
Catalogues for 1902. 
[CONTINUED.] 
John W. Hall, Marion Station, Mil. 
—Catalogue of berry plants and second¬ 
er! op seed potatoes; 24 pages. Besides 
giving an excellent list of potatoes and 
berries, much useful information is 
given. 
Caleb Bogus & Son, Cheswold, Del.— 
Small fruit and vegetable plants; 16 
pages. Besides the usual list, of com¬ 
mercial strawberries, there are offered 
many kinds of vegetable plants of 
quality. 
J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn. 
Catalogue of fruit and ornamental trees 
and plants; 24 pages. A very choice 
collection of varieties, including the 
latest promising novelties in many 
classes. Burbank’s new plums and 
lized for several years by a few grow¬ 
ers, but is now offered at a moderate 
price. 
.T. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md.— 
Catalogue of fruit trees and plants; 40 
pages, colored cover. A very neat list 
of standard and new varieties. The 
York Imperial apple has been given de¬ 
served prominence. The Gordon peach 
is offered as the finest late peach in ex¬ 
istence, being of large size, rich yellow 
color, firm texture and delicious flavor. 
It is a long keeper, and comes in after 
all other marketable peaches are gone; 
can be kept until the middle of October 
and shipped like a Winter apple. 
Fi.ansburoh & Peirson, Leslie, Mich. 
- Catalogue of seed potatoes and straw¬ 
berry plants; 20 pages. The Uncle Jim 
strawberry is the great leader of the 
season, with Senator Dunlap a close sec- 
■ARMSTRONG STRAWBERRY. Fig. 63. 
chestnuts are prominently offered, as 
well as the Carman and Hiley peaches. 
The Midnight strawberry is said to be 
the latest of all berries, ripening after 
other varieties are over. It thrives on 
all soils, is productive and of fine 
quality. 
ond. The former is said to be without 
an equal for size, firmness and color. It 
has been renamed Dornan, after the 
originator. The Klondike dent field corn 
and King of Michigan potato are most 
prominent in their respective classes, 
though not entirely new to cultivation. 
Hiler Bros., Prattsburg, N. Y.—Cata- 
lcgue of seed potatoes and poultry. A 
great many variety of potatoes are of¬ 
fered, among which are the Steuben, 
Twentieth Century and others, origin¬ 
ated by Hiler Bros. 
C. W. Graham, Afton, N. Y.—Cata¬ 
logue of small fruit plants; 12 pages. 
This is a well arranged and neatly ap¬ 
pointed catalogue, listing many new va¬ 
rieties as well as standard sorts. The 
Uncle Sam, Southerland and Minute. 
Man strawberries are not found in 
many other price lists. 
H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, Ill.—Cata¬ 
logue of farm and garden seeds, plants 
and garden sundries; 128 pages, col¬ 
ored cover, representing tomatoes and 
paeonies. A large catalogue, with a 
most extensive collection of articles. 
Some of the illustrations are good, but 
others are of little value. Buckbee’s 
Monte Cristo watermelon and New Beef¬ 
steak tomato are leading novelties. 
Harry N. Hammond Seed Co., Bay 
City, Mich.—Catalogue of garden and 
farm seeds, 92 pages. Many specialties 
are emphasized, such as Hammond’s 
Wonderful and Hammond’s Extra Early 
Sensation potatoes; each the most phe¬ 
nomenal of its kind, and the “superbly 
colossal” Steel Trust millet, said to 
come from Russia, and to be surpris¬ 
ingly early and productive. Ham¬ 
mond’s Canners’ Choice, tomato is de¬ 
scribed as another marvel, in which the 
whole stock of superlatives is ex¬ 
hausted. There is an excellent collec¬ 
tion of standard varieties. 
Allen L. Wood, Rochester, N. Y.— 
Catalogue of fruit trees and plants; 30 
pages; many illustrations. A very well 
selected list of varieties, covering about 
all worth growing. The McKinley 
grape is first offered as a white grape 
much superior to the staple Niagara 
said to ripen 10 days earlier than Ni¬ 
agara; large, fine and of good quality, 
as well as a good grower. The Arm¬ 
strong strawberry is a German variety 
of great size, and said to be the most 
productive Of all. It has been monopo- 
F. Barteldes & Co., Lawrence, Kan. 
—Catalogue of garden and field seeds; 
8-J pages; colored cover. Nothing seems 
to be lacking from this extensive list, 
which even includes all tree and shrub 
seeds likely to be of value in the prairie 
States. 
The Cottage Gardens, Queens, N. Y.— 
Wholesale catalogue of fine carnations, 
geraniums and bedding plants; 32 pages; 
finely illustrated. 
S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich.—Cat¬ 
alogue of northern-grown seeds; 65 pages, 
handsome cover. A large and safe collec¬ 
tion. Some excellent Instruction is given 
in "Rules for a successful garden.” 
Beardless Barleys and Seed Corn. 
Champion and Success Barleys. Six of the leading 
varieties of Early and Late Corn. Four best va¬ 
rieties of Oats. Also other Held seeds. Buy direct 
from the grower. Send for descriptive circular and 
our very low prices and sample of what you want 
FREE. L. J. WEAVER & SONS, McClure, Ohio. 
WHEELER’S .ROSES Kxsr 
All large, strong, Held-grown three-yearold plants; 
two feet high. Over 60 choice varieties at 12c. each, 
by express, purchaserpayiugcharges. Send forsuperb 
catalogue containing list. Five packets Of new Giant 
flowering named NASTURTIUMS, postpaid, lUc. 
E. E. WHEELER, Box 152, Bridgeport, Conn. 
SUPERB 
DAHLIAS 
PAN-AMERICAN GOLD MEDAL. 
20 named kinds, IS 1. _ 
Lists. Information, advice free. 
H. F. BURT, Taunton, Mass 
IF YOU LOVE CHOICE FLOWERS 
Send 10 cents wttbln 60 days, and I will mall you 15 
liberal packets of my choicest seeds for trial, in¬ 
cluding!!!) vars.large Howered Pansies mixed; 42 vars. 
Japan Pinks; 50 vars. Double Asters; 100 vars. Ver¬ 
benas; 2!i vars. large fl. Phlox; Philippine Fountain 
Plant; 10 vars. Double Everlastings; 20 vars. Satin 
Flower, etc. You will not have to use a microscope 
to And seeds In my packets, and they are sure to grow. 
Catalogue free. L. W. GOODKLL, Seed Grower, 
Pansy Park, Dwight, Mass. 
Asparagus Roots.—O ne and two years 
old. Choice Stock from French Seed. 
MATHIS & CARTER, Blackville, 8. C. 
Argenteuil Asparagus Roots for sale— 
Grown from Imported Seed, $4 per L000 for less than 
5,000, #6.50 for 5,000 or over packed f. o. b. 
E. BEEKMAN, Middletown, N. J. 
York Imperial 
O PALESCENT Jinpi r 
The New Century Hi I Lt 
Thoroughly up-to-date. It's choice. Write for de¬ 
scriptive circular. General assortment of Fruit 
Trees. Send list of wants for special prices. 
McNAHY & GAINES, Xenia, Ohio. 
Chestnut Grafting Wood. 
17 varieties : Spanish, French, Japan¬ 
ese and American. Send for circular and 
prices. Grafted Paragon Chestnut Trees. 
Paragon Nut and Fruit Co., Mount 
Joy, Pa. 
ADIUEC New Early Tellow DEAPU 
UflAVCO erek stone rCAUN 
Price list free. W. J. GRAVES. Originator, Perry, O. 
Northern-Crown Fruit Trees, 
Apple Trees 
This is a favorite wherever grown. Very 
valuable for market, medium size, greenish 
yellow, striped with bright red, fine appear¬ 
ance, sells at sight, excellent quality. Trees 
vigorous, very productive; has 
FEW OFF YEARS. 
il. _ f1 another most desirable 
JOllainan apple, perfectly hardy, 
and productive. Wo have the finest stock of 
these varieties In America. Our new Cata¬ 
logue gives full description and prices of these 
and 50 other varieties of Summer, Autumn 
and Winter Apples, also Peaches, Pears. 
Plums, Cherries, Asparagus. Strawberries etc. 
Write for it. 
HARK1 SON’S NUKSFIMFS, 
Box 29, Berlin, Md. 
Hardy Trees 
Strong, healthy, vigorous trees | 
and plants for shade, ornament or 
fruit. Carefully, freshly dug, prop¬ 
erly packed, sure to reach you in | 
excellent condition. 
We are headquarters—we sell di¬ 
rect—no agents or middlemen. We | 
make every transaction satisfac¬ 
tory. 
Send four cents for our catalogue 
No. 4—it is honest, complete, useful 
instructive. It tells all about trees— 
how to plant, prune and care for them. 
THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS | 
Germantown, Phila., Pa. 
Business Plants for 
Business Farmers 
Write for Catalog of transplanted Cabbage, 
Tomato, Celery, Pepper and Egg Plants, etc. 
We raise first-class plants for the convenience of 
the man who plants for profit. Express charges 
prepaid. 
J. E. HUTTON & SON, Conyngham, Pa. 
Hardy, thrifty and full-grown trees and plant*, 
FREE FROM DISEASE. Best market varieties at 
lowest prices. Order direct and save more than 50 
per cent. LARGE ORDERS AT WHOLESALE 
PRICES. All conveniences for packing dealers 
orders. Large surplus of Apple trees. Write for 
free Catalogue to-day. 
MARTIN WAHL, Rochester, N. Y. 
FINE NURSERY STOCKrSLIUS 
Fruit Land. Free from disease, true to name. We 
have a choice lot of different varieties of Peach 
Trees, Two-Year-Old Kieffer Pear Trees, and As¬ 
paragus Roots. Write for prices. Dover Nurseries. 
K. U. ATKINSON. Dover, Del. 
Catalogue of Small Fruit Plants. Also 
Bargains in Berry Crates and Baskets. 20 years ex¬ 
perience. Address H. H. Aultfather. Minerva, O. 
HI HUTC —Strawberry, Cabbage, Tomato. Pep- 
rL.HH I W per. Sweet Potato, Cauliflower, Celery 
and Egg Plant. Asparagus Roots. Catalogue free. 
CALEB BOGGS A SON. Cheswold, Del. 
Plants and Trees Lady Garrison Straw¬ 
berry. 15,000 quarts to the acre. Cumberland Rasp¬ 
berry Plants at $2 per 100; Kansas Blackcap. $6 per 
1,000; Strawberry Plants as low as $1.25 per 1,000 and 
up. My stook is fine. Catalogue free. 
D. W. MOSLEY, Dover, Del. 
O aspberry Plants $5 per 1,000, Eggs $1 per 15; Buff 
^ and Barred Rocks; Buff and Golden Wyandottes: 
R. G. Brown, S. C. White Leghorns. Circular free. 
A. B. KATKAMIER, Macedon, N. Y. 
CTDJUUDCDDV PLANTS. Best new and 
O I IlHTO Dbllll I Standard kinds. 
Catalogue free. B. KING, Tewksbury, Mass. 
Auto 
Strawberry 
Largest and best berry; for 50 
pits; SI for 7 Auto A 50 Success 
(next best). All prepaid. Catalog 
free. Slaymaker A Son, Dover,Del 
pftU pa Ml —New strawberry, the flower of 
UUm ■ AUL the world; 6 berries tilled a quart 
box last June. LUtJrce. T. C. Kevitt, Athenla, N. J. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS, 
Leading market varieties. List free. Try us and save 
money. A. W. ROOT & BRO., East Petersburg, Pa 
QtraU/horrioC _For enrl *est an<1 best plant Lady 
0II dnUul I ICO Norwood. For best plant Success. 
I also grow for sale Nick Ohmer, Gandy, Sample and 
Excelsior. All plants from 1901 beds. 
K. W. JENKINS, Dover, Del. 
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!§ STRAWBERRIES. 
I want 200,000 people to send for tbo finest plant eatnlone 
erer published of strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, 
fine fruit or noTeltlea, currents, grapes, Ac. 16 years In the boa- 
lnecs. The most complete strawberry nursery In America. Send foi 
catalogue today. Address, 
D. BRANDT,' Box 417. BREMEN. OHIO. 
Fruit and Ornamental TREES, 
Grape Vines, Seeds, Bulbs and Roses. Catalogue 
free. WILLIAM O. SNYDER, Minersville, Pa. 
TQprP I—Wholesale Prices, $1 worth up. Send 
I ULLu i to G. C. STONE’S Wholesale Nurseries, 
Dansvtlle, N. Y., for 80-pp. Catalogue. Established 
35 years. Secure varieties now; pay In 8prlng. 
NEW GRAPE 
—Wonderful McPIKE. Also 
all varieties, new and old. 
8ILA8 WILSON, Atlantic, la. 
*APE VI NFS 0urPortland - n -?- 
Iwjt hr Ei V HILO Grape Nurseries, in 
\J| "'the center of the famous Fredonia Grape 
Belt, produce the finest grape vines in the 
world. Prices as low as those of any reputable 
grower.—STARK BRO’S, Louisiana. Mo., Portland, N. V 
Tyr ATI VE E VERGREENS—Balsam Fir, Arbor Vita-, 
American Spruce, 6 to 12 in.$4 per 1,000; White 
Pine amt Hemlock, $5 per l.OUO. Transplanted Ever¬ 
greens, lowest prices. Write for Price List. 
MRS. JAMES A. ROOT, Skaneateles, N. Y. 
H EDGE PLANTS—California Privet, 
best hedge plant, extra line and bushy, low by 
1,000. Osage Orange, 1 ami 2 years, $2 and $3 per 1,000. 
Fine lot Currants ; Fruit Trees—General Nursery 
Stock. J08IAH A. ROBERTS, Malvern, Pa. 
American Gardening 
10 Sample Copies, separate issues, 10c. 
Published at 136 Liberty St..'New York. 
TREES 
M nrn Iftfl—APPLE, PEAR and PLUM, 3 to 5 feet high. 
rtll lUU HEALTHY and TRUE TO NAME. Best varieties. 
We sell all kinds of trees and plants at lowest Wholesale prices. Don’t buy 
until you get our Catalogue, which is free, or send list of wants for special 
price. We Fumigate. ArtdrpBB RELIANCE NUR8ERY, Box 10, Geneva, N - t 
TREES TWO YEARS OLD. 
Justthe I^^d size to plant. Blsm^rk. Stsxrr Grimes Golden Ben Davis. York 
Imperial and others. Full >i,,o “' A '^V^>’j”niyj.t l NS,“M}» l 6RESTOWN, N. J. 
NURSERYSTOCK 
Thoroughly Fumigated, with Hydrocyanic Acid Gas. 
We have a full line and make a specialty of selling direct to the planter. We therefore study his 
wants. We advise young, thrifty stock and 1-year old trees to plant is our hobby. Try some of 
them and be convinced. Pend for our free descriptive catalogue of all sizes and kinds of nursery stock. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., HIGHTSTOWN, N. J. 
