Glen Saint Mary Nurseries 
Deciduous Fruits 
Gailey Persimmon Introduced 
We introduced the Gailey Persimmon in 1915. It is not recommended for its fruit, for, though 
it is good, it is small, but it is introduced to be planted along with other varieties to supply their flowers 
with pollen and insure crops of fruit. One tree of Gailey should be planted with every seven or eight 
of every variety of our list, except Tane-Nashi. Tane-Nashi will hold fruit without pollination. 
Now, it must not be expected that the presence of Gailey trees in an orchard will cause every 
flower to set fruit. It would be a misfortune if it did that, for the trees would be so overloaded that 
they could not thrive. Neither will they take the place of good care, good cultivation, cover-crops 
and fertilizer; but, given these, Gailey will insure crops of fruit on Japan Persimmon trees. 
PRICES ON PERSIMMONS. 
2 to 3 feet. 
3 to 4 feet. 
4 to 5 feet. 
5 to 7 feet. 
We can supply all varieties listed except Masugata, Ormond and Tsuru, 
in well-branched, 2-year size. 
Most of the same, in 3-year size. 
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VARIETIES OF PERSIMMONS DESCRIBED 
Costata. Medium size, conical, pointed, 
somewhat four-sided; diameter 2 A inches longi¬ 
tudinally and 2 A inches transversely; skin sal¬ 
mon-yellow; flesh light yellow, dark flesh and 
seeds occurring seldom; astringent until ripe, 
then very fine; one of the latest to ripen; a good 
keeper. Tree distinct; a rapid, upright grower. 
Gailey. Small, oblate-conical, apex rounded, 
with small sharp point often marked with circular 
lines; color dull red, surface pebbled; flesh dark 
about the seeds, meaty, firm, juicy; seeds flat, 
oval, rather long. This variety is noteworthy for 
the production of staminate flowers for the 
pollination of the pistillate flowers of other va¬ 
rieties. Original tree on our grounds near Eagle 
Lake, Fla. A new and valuable introduction, 
recommended for its flowers, but not for its fruit. 
Hachiya. Very large, oblong, conical, with 
short point; very showy; diameter y/ A inches 
longitudinally and y/> inches transversely; skin 
bright dark red, with occasional dark spots or 
blotches and rings at the apex; flesh deep yellow, 
with seed. Astringent until ripe, then very fine. 
The largest and handsomest of all. Tree vigorous. 
Hyakume. Large to very large, varying from 
roundish oblong to roundish oblate, but always 
somewhat flattened at both ends; generally 
slightly depressed at the point opposite the 
stem; diameter 2 A inches longitudinally and 
2 > l A inches transversely; skin light buff-yellow, 
nearly always marked with rings and veins 
at the apex; flesh dark brown, sweet, crisp and 
meaty, not astringent; good while still hard. 
The tree is of good growth and a free bearer. 
Masugata. A variety of Japanese origin; 
very free-flowering, producing an abundance of 
staminate flowers. Its blooming season overlaps 
with Gailey, and the two together give a longer 
season of staminate flowers. The fruit is of 
medium size, dark-fleshed and of good quality. 
Okame. Large, roundish oblate, with well- 
defined quarter marks, point not depressed; 
diameter 2A inches longitudinally and 3 A 
inches transversely; skin orange-yellow, chang¬ 
ing to brilliant carmine, with delicate bloom and 
waxy, translucent appearance; light clear flesh 
when ripe, with light brown center around the 
seeds, of which it has several; loses its astringency 
as soon as it begins to ripen; quality fine. Tree 
strong, vigorous in growth and a good bearer. 
Ormond. Small to medium, 2A by 1 Ay 
conical, smooth; apex tapering, sharp, not 
creased, or only slightly marked; base rounded 
to the firmly attached, strongly reflexed calyx; 
color deep bright red with thin bloom; skin thin, 
tough; flesh orange-red; meaty, or jelly-like 
when fully ripe; seeds large, long, pointed. 
Quality very good. Ripens late (December) and 
may be kept for a long time after being gathered. 
Taber’s No. 23 . Medium oblate, flat or 
depressed point; lA inches by 2A inches; skin 
rather dark red, with peculiar stipple marks; 
flesh dark brown, sweet and free from astrin¬ 
gency; seeds; good. Prolific. 
Taber’s No. 129 . Medium, roundish, flattened 
at base; has a small but well-defined point at the 
apex; diameter about 2 A inches both ways, skin 
dark yellow-red, with peculiar, roughened sur¬ 
face, somewhat resembling alligator leather; 
flesh light brown, crisp, sweet, free from astrin¬ 
gency; excellent; a good keeper and shipper. 
Vigorous, prolific, regular bearer. 
Tamopan. Fruit large to very large, speci¬ 
mens often weighing one pound each; flattened, 
DO NOT FAIL TO INCLUDE THE NEW PERSIMMON, GAILEY, IN YOUR ORDER 
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