DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 
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Fruit Seeds. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
Apple, Pear and Quince. The seeds of these varieties may be planted any time during the 
winter or early spring. Soak the seeds in tepid water for 3 days, and change the water each day, 
or soak in cold water for S or 9 days, then sow lightly in drills 2 feet apart. 
Cherry, Plum, Peach, Almond, Etc. The cultural directions given for the Walnut, so 
far as germinating the seed is concerned, maybe followed; should, however, the quantity be small, 
the pits may be placed in layers in boxes placed on the ground in a sunny exposure. Sprinkle over 
each layer a coating of sand. Layers may be 4 to 6 deep. Keep constantly moist, but not soaking. As 
the young plants appear above ground, they should be carefully removed and planted in nursery 
rows 3 feet apart. A cloudy day is most suitable for this work. 
Walnut. The culture of the Walnut is the same as for all stone fruits. The seed may be planted in 
beds, during winter or spring, covering about 1 inch deep, and kept moist, but not wet, until they 
germinate, which will be in about 3 or 4 weeks, according to the temperature. 
As soon as they crack and show the sprout, they should be transplanted to the nursery rows, 4>£ to 5 
feet apart, and 6 inches apart in the row. They will grow the first year without irrigation 6 to 12 
inches, and with irrigation 6 inches to 4 feet; the second year from 4 to 8 feet without irrigation, 
and about the same with it. They make a better tree to plant where irrigation is not practiced. 
If ordered by mail 10c per pound additional will be charged to cover postage. Prices subject to 
fluctuation. Quotations for large quantities given on application. 
Per oz. Per lb. 
Almond, Hard-shelled. (Prunus Amygdalus Communis.) Per 100 lbs. market price.... 20c 
Apple. (Pyrus Malus.) Useful as a grafting stock. 10c 50c 
Apple, French Crab. A superior stock. 10c 75c 
Apricot. (Prunus Armeniaca.) Price on application. 
Cherry, Mazzard (Cerasus Communis.) A hardy stock. 10c 40c 
Eoquat. (Eriobotyra Japonica.) Seed supplied in season. 10c 40c 
Peach. (Prunus Amygdalus Persica.) From budded stock. Price on application. 
Peach, Seedling. (Prunus Amygdalus Persica.) Price on application. 
Pear. (Pyrus Communis.) Used as a stock. 20c $2.00 
Plum, Myrobolan. (Prunus Communis.) A splendid stock on which to graft other varieties 10c GOc 
Quince. (Cydonia Communis.) Quinces generally produce the same variety from seed, 
but occasionally vary. The stock is much used for budding and grafting the Pear. 25c 2.50 
Walnut, Soft-shelled. (Var. of Juglans Regia.) A superior variety. 100 lbs. $12.50. 20c 
Fresh Orange Seed. Taken from ripe fruit, thoroughly washed and cleansed from 
pulp. One pound of orange seed contains about 1500 seed. 75c 
SMALL FRUIT SEEDS. 
Por pkt. Per oz. 
Currant. Black. 10c 50c 
Red. 10c 40c 
Large mixed. 10c 40c 
Gooseberry. Large English mixed. 10c 75c 
Guava, Strawberry. (Psidium Guaiava.) Sow in boxes and transplant when 2 inches 
high to pots. Per lb. $3.50. 10c 35c 
Raspberry. Finest sorts mixed. 10c 40c 
Strawberry. Large mixed. 10c 50c 
Red Alpine. This is the European wild strawberry. 10c 75c 
Gardening for Profit, a guide to the successful cultivation of the market and family 
garden. By Peter Henderson, illustrated with numerous new engravings. Mailed for $2.10. 
