See page 23 
Persimmons 
Fuyugaki (pictured 
here) is one of the best 
of the Japanese Per¬ 
simmons. It ripens 
early, just when fresh 
fruit tastes the best. 
Tane-Nashi (on page 
25) is a fitting com¬ 
panion. 
The new Japanese va¬ 
rieties are not at all like 
the old-fashioned kinds 
that were “puekery” 
and unpleasant until 
thoroughly ripened. The 
old-time difficulty of 
“dropping fruit” can be 
overcome by' a proper 
selection of sorts. Our 
long experiments have 
proved this without 
question. We shall be 
happy to tell you how to 
handle Persimmons suc¬ 
cessfully. 
Celeste Figs. See page 23 
FIGS 
Ancient history frequently refers to the Fig, and we 
know that from time immemorial its fruit and welcome 
shade have been very important to Asiatics. Whole¬ 
some, nutritious, healthful, it has long been a favorite 
food in Oriental countries, and great quantities of dried 
Figs come to the United States. 
Here in the South we ought to grow our own. In 
this favored section we can be independent. Every 
garden can have at lea.st one Fig tree, which ought to 
be the early-bearing Celeste. If you have a larger 
place, select two or three later varieties (see page 23). 
Fig trees grow readily and need only a little attention. 
Mulching is desirable, as it keeps the soil and roots cool 
and moist. 
ADVANCE LOQUAT 
This tree-fruit should be better known. It is worth 
growing for its beauty when in bloom, for its fruit in 
early spring, for its year-round appearance, and its 
ability to withstand considerable frost. See page 23 
for sizes and prices. 
Advance Loquat 
EXCELSIOR 
PLUM 
W'e introduced this variety 
in 1887. Experienced fruit¬ 
growers put Excelsior at the 
toj) of the Plum list; there¬ 
fore home-garden owners may 
expect equally good results. 
The fruit ripens early in 
June, is a bright wine-red, 
2 inches or more in diameter, 
with lots of juice and a real 
Plum flavor. If you like 
Plums, plant Excelsior. See 
page 23. 
Excelsior Plums. Natural size 
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