The Two Greatest Money* Making Strawberries 
Premier 
‘’FIRST” OF ALL STRAWBERRIES 
Premier means first, and that describes the 
Premier Strawberry perfectly. When compared 
with other varieties it is first in everything. It is 
one of the first in size, first in yield, first in pro* 
ductiveness, first in flavor, and last but not least, 
first to ripen. Growers have wanted a variety 
possessing these qualities. If you plant Premier 
you will get the first berries on the market. They 
bear heavily before other varieties begin. You will 
he picking quantities of them when berries are in 
demand and bringing the top price; and Premier 
keeps on producing big crops of beautiful berries until 
late in the season. 
“IS PRACTICALLY FROST-PROOF” 
While it is the earliest Strawberry ever grown. 
Premier is so frost-resistant in both bud and blossom 
that its fruit crop has never been destroyed. Think what that 
means to the market grower. Premier eliminates crop un¬ 
certainties, and by ripening five days to a week ahead of any 
other kind, it never fails to command the highest price. 
“SPLENDID SHIPPING QUALITIES” 
As a long distance shipper, Premier is unsurpassed. The 
berries are firm and will arrive at the market in fine condition. 
A berry that will stand up and keep its fresh, firm appearance 
for days will sell itself in any market. We recommend the 
Premier and Mastodon as being the biggest money-making 
Strawberries on the globe, and after you try them you will 
agree with us. Send your order early as we always get more 
orders for them than we can fill and the "early bird gets the 
Premiers.” 
Mastodon —Greatest of Everbearers 
PLANT MASTODON THIS YEAR. Why plant common sorts when with Mastodon you can get 
three crops m the same time you would get one with the June-bearing varieties. Our selected Mastodon 
bear a heavy crop the same summer planted, a crop the following spring that equals or surpasses any of 
the June-Bearers that we grow, and a heavy crop that following fall. Why wait a full year before getting 
returns? 
A variety such as Mastodon cannot be adequately described in words. This berry, as a common or 
June-bearing sort is so firm that it will carry hundreds of miles in perfect condition and command the 
highest prices. 1 he big green calyx of this wonder variety gives it an appearance that only Mastodon has, 
and these tacts, coupled with the extreme large size, the tremendous bearing capacity and its valuable ever¬ 
bearing characteristics, readily show why you should include Mastodon in your order this year. Others of 
our growers are making big money on this va¬ 
riety, and the farmer who plants one or more 
acres now for a June-bearing crop should get the 
cream of the profits in the future 
The seal of public approval is practically price¬ 
less. It endows a variety with a character which 
only merit can earn, and this Mastodon has done 
by proving itself not only the greatest everbearer, 
but a June bearing variety which, as a midseason 
ripening sort, knows no equal. The American 
public is calling for Mastodon because it occupies 
the same position in the Strawberry field as the 
Concord grape or Elberta peach do in theirs. 
Only by being so good could Mastodon be in 
such demand, for if it was not a priceless success, 
our customers would not be wanting it. 
We had only about one-half enough plants to 
fill our orders last spring, but have a much largei 
acreage this year and hope to fill all of them. To 
be safe, however, we ask that you kindly send in 
your order as early as you can and be sure of 
getting your Mastodons. 
Two Very Promising New 
X. / Blakemore 
Strawberries—TRY THEM! 
'*■ Gem —A New Everbearer 
Discovered by Frank J. Keplinger on his fruit farm 
in north central Michigan, the parent plant from which 
this remarkable strain has been propagated, apparently 
was one of those miracles that happen in the berry 
\ industry once in a lifetime. 
uBigti In an old patch of Everbearers here was a great, 
-1 thrifty, husky plant with luxuriant dark green foliage, 
sparkling with vitality—loaded with beautiful bright 
KKaKgj red berries and growing lustily in the poorest soil in 
B<yy* 1 the whole field. The original Gem plant and 12 runner 
plants produced 25 quarts of berries and over 200 new 
plants the first season in new raw muck where other 
Strawberry plants were unable even to survive. 
Gem plants have proven resistant to all disease and the most 
winter-hardy variety ever known, standing freezing and thawing 
without protection of any kind. 
The berries are uniformly large, well shaped and ripen evenly 
from the beginning to the end of the season. The flavor is one 
you will never forget—sweet, rich and satisfying. For firmness 
and keeping qualities Gem surpasses any Strawberry we have 
ever grown. Will stand handling and long distance shipping 
even during hot, dry weather. The quality of Gem is so supreme 
that the berries retain their bright, red color long after picking 
and do not become spotty even when shipped to distant markets. 
(Bi-sexual). One of the early Strawberries that will put 
big profits into growers’ pockets. A big, hardy, strong grow¬ 
er; produces big crops of large, round, sparkling, solid berries. 
Solid red from surface to center. One of the most beautiful 
Strawberries ever grown. A real prize for the home garden 
and a big money-maker for the market grower. 
__ For the convenience of our cus- 
tomers, we can furnish Standard 
Size Quart Berry Baskets, shipped 
direct from factory in Southern 
Michigan. 
Weight about 100 lbs. per 1000. 
Prepaid to 350 miles. Prepaid to 600 miles. 
250 baskets.#3.35 250 baskets.#3.80 
500 baskets. 4.98 500 baskets. 5.35 
1000 baskets, #7.35, shipped collect. 
Prices not subject to discount. 
Order early, as loss from need of berry boxes is 
greater than the cost of boxes. Prompt shipment. 
There is a GOOD Dass Variety for Every MARKET, 
D - 4 - ^ ay,* i “J Climate or Personal Preference 
FOR EARLY ORDERS _ . „ 
- FAIRFAX 
6IBSON 
FAIRFAX is more vigorous than Premier and holds up better through 
the fruiting season. It is fully as healthy and free from disease. Con¬ 
sidered just as productive as Premier under normal weather conditions, 
and more productive in dry seasons. The berries are larger and firmer 
and the quality much superior to Premier. Fairfax is a very attractive 
bright red. It is a moderate runner maker but better than Premier. 
Those who appreciate quality berries and want to get started with the 
best should plant Fairfax ana Dorsett. 
Is a very strong grower, with long roots that withstand dry 
weather. As a drought resister, it is a wonder. It has plenty of 
dark green foliage to protect its enormous crops of fruit from the 
in. The vines are loaded with berries. You will hardly under-1 
stand how the plants can produce such quantities of fruit. The 
berry is extra large and beautiful, dark glossy red. The calyx is! 
bright green, which adds to its beauty and market value. It has 
a fine tart flavor, good for table use and canning purposes. This 
berry originated in Bridgman, and has held its place as the 
leading commercial variety for many years. 
Compared to Premier is just as free from disease, and is a better plant 
maker. It is more vigorous than Premier and able to hold up the size 
of the fruit better through the season. It is a little heavier fruiter under 
normal moisture conditions and bears considerably better than Premier 
under dry conditions. The berries are dark red, larger and firmer and 
more attractive than Premier and command 25c to 50c per case more 
than Premier on the market. One of the exceptional features of Dorsett 
as well as of Fairfax is the exceptional quality of the fruit. They are 
quality berries and command top price on the market. It is freely pre¬ 
dicted that when plants are more plentiful, Dorsett and Fairfax will be 
our leading commercial as well as home berries. Supply very limited 
this spring; order early. 
A recent origination from Wisconsin which has the ability to 
produce a crop of berries under conditions which would result in 
crop failure with some other varieties. Fruit is a deep glossy red 
thioughout, firm, and can be left unpicked on the vines for days 
and remain in marketable condition. Hardy and frost resistant. 
A splendid shipper, as it stands the long hauls to market without 
damage. 
Fairfax 
Is a steady producer of big, round, deep red, glossy berries of 
excellent eating qualities. The skin is tougher than the earlier 
varieties and the flesh is firm—the characteristics which make it 
such a splendid shipper. For a late variety. Aroma is unusually 
mild and sweet. It is a fancy berry in the truest sense of the 
word which greatly adds to its marketability at top prices. Home 
growers delight in its planting and the fruit that the plant bears. 
If you want a good late berry, perfect blooming, order some 
Aroma, as it is our standby in late varieties. 
BRANDYWINE 
The Brandywine is a valuable late Strawberry especially 
adapted to home use and canning, owing to its very dark red 
color and fine flavor. Is well shaped, good in quality and size, 
firm and very productive. It is strongly staminate, making it an 
excellent variety for mating with Sample and some other im¬ 
perfect-flowering sorts. 
Greatest money-making Strawberry ever introduced; no crop 
failure on account of frosts. Has produced over 5000 quarts on 
one-half acre, in spite of heavy spring freezes. ALL-SEASON 
BEARER. Commences to ripen with the Premier, the earliest 
berry, and produces fancy berries with the Aroma, which is a 
late berry. Plants are large, extra heavy, healthy foliage; berries 
are bright red, very large in size, and have a fancy appearance. 
By all means, try a few in your locality. Supply is very limited. 
Order early to avoid disappointment. 
Beyond question this variety yields the biggest Strawberries 
ever produced. Its large, bushy plants are full of vigor and vital¬ 
ity that enable it to be grown successfuly in all soils and climates. 
The flavor of its fruit is delicious, often being compared with 
that of the wild Strawberry. Cooper produces its crop early in 
the season, and is especially adapted to fancy local market trade, 
where its large size and attractive appearance result in quick sales 
at big profits. Is a splendid berry for table use, its wonderfully 
sweet flavor making it one of the best for sauce, shortcake, etc. 
Include some in your order. 
CHAMPION 
Aroma 
This variety of everbearers was first introduced to the public 
lout eight years ago. It is a variety greatly resembling the old 
ogressive, but has larger berries of better quality. While not 
firm or large as the Mastodon, it is prized for home use, as 
c flavor is the finest of any Strawberry grown. Excellent for 
nning, fresh sauce, shortcake, etc. 
Grand 
Champion 
Champion Everbearing 
)0 „TlCUI.TUflAL PRINTERS. 
* • NOME, 
With 
Strawberries 
A Little Care Gives 
Astounding Results 
In this limited space we will give directions for 
the most necessary details for successful Straw¬ 
berry growing. You may get more information 
by writing us or from the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture, at Washington, D. C., who will 
upon request, send you bulletins on Strawberry 
culture. Raspberry, Blackberry, and all fruit plant 
or tree culture, free and postpaid. All fruit grow¬ 
ers should take this means of keeping in touch 
with the newer developments and methods now 
being employed in fruit culture. 
SOII-. Practically any soil that will grow good field 
crops will grow good berries— sandy loam preferred. All 
11 j rUlt L plant * demand that the soil hold moisture 
well, and at the same time drain easily. Avoid low. frosty 
places, where possible. Hillsides can be used to good 
advantage. 
- .. .. p.uwmg as it anows tne so.. 
settle and turned under vegetable matter to decay. Sprint 
plowing is all right, but the fall plowing is better wber 
possible. The land should be thoroughly harrowed it 
spring, followed with a cultipacker or roller to preservi 
moisture after planting. 
WHEN TO PLANT. The best time is some time dur- 
atC ol ! We begin shipping about March 
-Otn or 25th, and plants arc in fine dormant condition for 
about a month after that and may be safely shipped and 
planted anywhere. 
Many inquiries come to us in regard to the setting of 
strawberry plants in August. The northern grown plants 
are not matured enough to permit digging or shipping at 
this time. We have found that October setting is far more 
successful than in August and we are pleased to give you 
our method of fall planting. 
Have your soil prepared about the first of September, 
keeping it well cultivated until the 15th, then sow it to 
oats at the rate of two bushels per acre. The strawberry 
plants should be secured between October 15th and 30th. 
according to weather conditions. Set them in the oats as 
the roots do not start in time to hold in the ground and 
the oats will make a fine mulching for the winter. In the 
spring cultivate them and hoe them, then spread some good 
commercial fertilizer such as 2-14-2 or 4-16-4 on each side 
of the row and cultivate again. We are sure you will have 
a fine strawberry bed the following year. 
SELECTION OF VARIETIES. We list only the very 
best varieties grown in all lines of fruit and you can safely 
plant any one of them with the assurance that you are 
setting first class varieties and stock. If you wish you may 
leave the selection to us and we will make up a list of 
varieties thar we know will please you. 
Strong, Healthy Root System on 
All Dass Plants 
HOW TO PLANT. For commercial planting we recom¬ 
mend that rows be about 3 feet 8 inches apart and plants 
set about 14 to 18 inches in the row. requiring about 8500 
plants per acre. Holes for setting plants may be made with 
a dibble, trowel or an ordinary spade. Do not plow fur¬ 
rows and put plants in them, as that leaves the ground too 
loose for good results. For garden culture the rows may be 
made closer and for hill culture the plants may be planted 
about 24 inches apart each way. 
FERTILIZING. Stable manures are the best fertilizers 
we have found. They not only furnish the necessary plant 
food, but also make the heavier soils of finer texture, and 
the light, sandy soils of greater water holding capacity. 
Should be applied and plowed under in the fail for best 
results. A crop of clover, soy beans, oats, or rye, plowed 
under, is also good fertilizing practice. Good grade commer¬ 
cial fertilizers—nitrate of soda is particularly good on straw¬ 
berries— will give full value quickly the same season as 
applied. They should be sown on the ground after being 
plowed, and well harrowed in. or may be worked into the 
soil along the row after the plants arc set, but do not put 
it on top of plants or leave uncovered for best results. 
CULTIVATION AND CARE DURING FIRST SEA¬ 
SON. Cultivation should be continuous throughout the 
growing season and early fall, keeping the soil finely broken 
up to prevent loss of moisture, and at the same time bring 
it up to the surface within reach of the plant roots. The 
plants should be hoed over as needed. A little soil thrown 
on the runner plants will aid them in rooting. Fruit stems 
should be picked from the newly set plants and kept off 
until about July 1st. The everbearers will produce a full 
crop on stems set on after that date, throughout the entire 
summer and fall, the same year they are set. June bearers 
will bear the following spring. 
CARE OF PATCH AFTER PICKING. At the end of 
the fruiting season comes the question of renewal of the 
bed for the next season’s crop. A very successful practice 
is to mow, rake off and burn the did vines. Following 
this, turn a shallow furrow away from each side of the 
row. using a small plow, leaving the row about 6 to 8 
inches wide. Then go over the row with a hoe, cutting out 
plants, so that small blocks of the newer plants are left 
8 to 10 inches apart. Finally, cultivate the soil down that 
has been turned into the middle of the row. The mowing 
and burning will destroy any leaf diseases and insects that 
may be in the leaves, and the operations will provide room 
and fresh soil for the new runners necessary to give a good 
yield the following season, A light layer of stable manure, 
if free from weed and grass seed, put on after the ground 
freezes, as a winter mulch, will benefit plant and fruit 
production. 
YOUR ORCHARD- 
An Investment for 
Continuing Profits 
and Greater Joy 
in Living 
Where there is room enough to make it 
at all possible, every homestead should 
have at least a small orchard. The blos¬ 
soms and the shade make a most worth¬ 
while addition to the landscape effect and 
fruit fresh from the tree has a flavor never 
found in that shipped long distances. 
Dear to the heart of every farm boy is the 
memory of the "old apple tree." But 
when you come to make your planting, 
buy carefully! 
THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! 
In a good many catalogs you will find 
trees listed at extremely low prices BUT 
THEY ARE NO BARGAIN. They are 
the so-called Mail Size trees, scrawny, 
little one-year grafts or two-year runts, 
and are UNFIT FOR PLANTING. Not 
only will they always be from one to three 
years behind in growth, but they are so 
small and low-branched that it is prac¬ 
tically impossible to trim them into a 
strong, well shaped tree, properly 
branched. DASS SELLS NO SUCH 
TREES. All our stock is high grade and 
of standard size, the kind that will pro¬ 
duce fine, bearing orchards in the least 
possible time. Don’t let a few cents dif¬ 
ference in cost cheat you out of hundreds 
of dollars when your orchard comes into 
bearing! 
Pass* Time-Tried Apples 
Cherries 
Cherries succeed best in sandy or gravelly soil, 
but it must be well drained. The Sweet varieties 
grow more rapidly, and make more pyramidal trees. 
Sour varieties arc more dwarf and can be planted 
about 18 feet apart in permanent orchards. Sweet 
Cherries should be planted about 24 feet apart. The 
roots and tops of Cherry trees should be severely 
pruned when planted, to secure best results. 
CHERRY PRICES: 
Sweet, 5-6 ft. trees, 75c each; #7.00 per 
10; #60.00 per 100. 
Sour, 50c each; #4.50 per 10; #40.00 
per 100. 
EARLY RICHMOND. (Sour). This 
is the earliest and best sour variety, and 
a well known standard sort. Tree is 
hardy, vigorous and an upright grower. 
Is very productive and regular in bearing. 
Fruit is a clear bright red, of medium size, 
acid, rich, and one of the best for canning 
and pies. 
MONTMORENCY. (Sour). The fin¬ 
est sour Cherry grown. Is large, juicy, 
very bright red, acid. There is greater de¬ 
mand for this Cherry on the market than 
any other. The trees are the cleanest and 
best growers and are less subject to dis¬ 
ease, wet weather and rot than any other 
sour variety. Ripens about a week later 
than Richmond. 
BING. (Sweet). Tree hardy and a 
strong grower, especially adapted to the 
East, although it came from Oregon, 
Fruit extra large, black, very fine and ex¬ 
cellent for comercial purposes. 
BLACK TARTARIAN. (Sweet). Tree 
vigorous, upright grower and immense 
bearer. Fruit very large, purplish black, 
heart-shaped; flesh mild arid sweet, and 
quality considered of the best for market 
and dessert. 
NAPOLEON (Royal Ann). (Sweet). 
Of fine appearance and very largest size. 
Color yellow and amber, with bright red 
blush; flesh firm, juicy and delicious. 
Profitable for market, finding a ready sale 
for canning and dessert. Bears enormous 
crops. 
SCHMIDT’S BIGARREAU. (Sweet). 
New. Remarkably hardy and productive. 
Fruit of largest size, a deep mahogany 
color; flesh dark, tender, juicy, very rich, 
excellent flavor. Stone small and separates 
easily from flesh. 
WINDSOR. (Sweet). New seedling 
originated at Windsor, Canada. Fruit 
large, liver colored, quite distinct; flesh 
remarkably firm and of fine quality. Tree 
hardy and very prolific. Most valuable late 
variety for market or family use. 
Quince 
ORANGE. We list only this one 
Quince, as we consider it by far the best. 
The trees commence to bear very young 
and produce big crops. Fruit is excellently 
flavored, orange shape and of large size, 
free a dwarf grower, planted about 12 
feet apart in orchards. 
4-7 ^ CES: 4 to 5 ft - trees - 75c each; 
#7.00 per 10; #60.00 per 100. 
In late years the cost of bringing an orchard of Apples into 
bearing has been materially reduced by using peach and other 
fillers in the orchard. The Apples are planted from 33 to 40 feet 
apart and the fillers between. These fillers to be removed in from 
10 to 15 years. Any land that is well drained and not too dry 
will raise Apples, and the varieties we list are all time-tried and 
proven. 
Prices of 5 to 6 ft. trees, all varieties: 
50c each; 10 for #4.75; 100 for #40.00. 
Summer Apples 
YELLOW TRANSPARENT. This is the best of all early 
summer Apples; excellent for both cooking and eating. Fruit 
large, crisp, tender, juicy, mildly sub-acid. Skin yellowish white 
when ripe. Tree medium sized, vigorous, hardy and quick grow¬ 
ing. It is excessively productive and bears at an early age. Brings 
top prices on all markets, and is excellent for home use. 
Autumn Apples 
Winter Apples 
GRIMES GOLDEN. The nearest to perfection of any yellow 
winter variety now in general cultivation. Is a large sized, golden 
yellow Apple, with extra fine flavor and good keeping qualities. 
Tree a quick grower, and bears young. Don’t fail to include some 
in your orchard. 
STAY MANS WINESAP. This Apple is now attracting atten¬ 
tion everywhere as a profitable market variety. It has large size, dull 
red color, great productiveness and best quality. The tree is a vig¬ 
orous grower and is irregular and drooping in habit, and adapts 
itself readily to different soils and climates. 
BALDWIN. The great commercial late winter Apple. Tree a 
large, vigorous, open grower, upright in tendency and very pro¬ 
ductive. Fruit large, rounded, deep red. Flesh juicy, crisp and rich. 
DELICIOUS. No new variety has ever gained popularity in so 
many different Apple sections as the Delicious. Fruit extra large. 
A brilliant bright red; flesh fine grained, crisp and juicy with a 
delightful aroma. Is of very highest quality. Tree one of the hardi¬ 
est and a quick grower and hears young. 
R. I. (jREENING. This is the old-fashioned Greening that sells 
readily at good prices on all markets. The best Apple for cooking 
purposes chat there is grown, and also excellent for dessert use. 
Large in size; flesh firm, fine grained and crisp. Tree grows large 
and spreading, does well in any soil and climate. 
JONA THAN. A beautifni all-red Apple, medium in size, highly 
flavored and of excellent quality, being tender, juicy, spicy and rich. 
A splendid market and family sort. Tree long lived, productive and 
an early bearer Will keep well without special care, and will stand 
much handling. 
NORTHERN SPY. Thu is a fine Apple for culinary use and its 
exceptionally line flavor makes it invaluable as a dessert Apple. Fruit 
extra large, firm, tender, crisp and juicy; mild sub-acid flavor. Skin 
pale yellow with bright pinkish red, and mottled with carmine. Tree 
large and vigorous. 
WINTER BANANA. Fruit liirge to very large. Skin smooth, moderately thick, 
color bright paie yellow, often ith a blush, which in well colored specimens deep- 
en lrv?e a dir * rinkuh red. Flc-ii white, tinged with pale yellow, moderately firm. 
•“SLOP CRAB. Fine for kU y and pickles. Fruit large, skin smooth, color dark 
red with bluish purple bloom The best Crab for general use and market. Tree a 
dense grower, much in use Rr ornamental purposes. 
WAGENBR. Roundish >d medium site. Skin shaded and faintly striped with 
pale red onyvni, yellp'-' background, the shading deepening on sunny side; often 
f - J h yrilowish. tine grained, firm, fairly juicy, mildly sub¬ 
flavor. An Apple desirable for cooking use and also esteemed 
Tree vigorous, comes into bearing at an early age. 
\ Skin is thick, nearly covered with bright red on yellow 
• colored. Flesh nearly white, slightly tinged with yellow or 
itcly fine grained, rather crisp, iuicy, aromatic, agreeably mild 
ity. Fruit stands handling remarkably well, is a good keeper 
t storage. 
McINTOSH RED. A medium sized, deep crimson Apple 
that is very beautiful. The tree is very hardy, vigorous, 5ind 
quick growing. Will do well in all sections of the country. Flesh., 
is pure white, tender, juicy and has a splendid flavor. In fact, we 
know of no fall Apple that is its equal. It originated in 
Canada and is, therefore, very hardy. Plant at least a 
few trees and have good Apples while winter Apples 
are ripening. These will keep in storage for several 
months. 
WEALTHY. Large in size when full grown, and 
a good cropper. Fruit is red with light streaks. 
Quality good, juicy, an excellent cooker and canner. Is 
a hardy tree, and a good, quick grower. Bears young. 
Apricot 
MOORPARK. Very large, orange-yellow fruit with 
red cheek; flesh yellow, sweet, juicy and delicious; free¬ 
stone; very productive; extra good for either market or 
dessert. Will thrive and produce an abundance of fruit 
anywhere that a peach or plum will grow. 
PRICES: 4 to 5 ft. trees, 60c each; #5.75 per 10; 
#55.00 per 100. 
return* sooner than any other tree that 
is very desirable also for use as a filler 
Cherry orchards, because it comes into 
ind makes the orchard show a profit before 
lg trees reach their bearing age. They are 
from 15 to 20 feet apart in permanent 
j) best on light, well drained soil Trees 
ly pruned when planted, allowing them r.. 
- ~ the planted trunk. 
uick Returns Plant Peaches from Michigan's 
Famous “Fruit Belt ” 
DASS PEACHES 
Extra fine, 5 to 6 ft. trees, the best size to plant: 
45c each; #4.00 per 10; #35.00 per 100. 
HALEHAVEN. This new peach is a cross between South Haven and J. H. Hale, two of 
tne greatest of peaches. It is an exceptionally early, heavy yielding, frost-resistant variety. 
Iwo weeks earlier than Elberta. The flesh of Halehavcn is thick, wholesome and delicious, 
freestone. A real, dependable money-maker. 
SOUTH HAVEN. This great variety has been outselling all early Peaches on the market 
for the past several years and we recommend it.without hesitation as being an extra fine 
sort. Is large sized, freestone, yellow flesh and skin with red cheek; tree a quick, upright 
grower. 
ROCHESTER. Though of the same type, this wonderful new Peach precedes the Early 
Crawford by a week, is more prolific, hardier, larger, prettier and fully its equal in quality, 
hs skin is thick and tough which makes it a good shipper. Light yellow to orange, blushed 
with dark red. Well adapted for both home use and market. Freestone. 
ELBERTA. The standard market Peach of the whole country. Perfectly hardy and a 
strong growing, disease-resistant variety. Yellow with red cheek; flesh yellow and highly 
flavored; freestone; skin exceedingly tough and will stand long shipments better than any 
other Peach. 
J. H. HALE. Fruit averages one-third to one-half larger than the Elberta; ripens about 
five days earlier and is much superior in flavor. Color a beautiful golden yellow with 
carmine blush. Is only partially sclf-pollenizing, so should be planted with some other 
variety such as Elberta. Freestone. 
GOLD DROP. A medium sized, freestone, strong growing Peach, with golden flesh and 
color; extra fine flavor and a world beater for canning purposes. Perfectly hardy and a 
very prolific bearer. 
MAYFLOWER. This is our earliest Peach and a dandy flavored, good sized Peach. 
Flesh white; skin white with light carmine blush in sun. Semi-ding but excellent for out- 
of-hand eating. Extensively planted for roadside stands, at it comes early when tourist 
traffic is at its height and its wonderfully attractive color sells it on sight. 
PLUMS 
usnall5 e o| e ,?! , j P1 u m tr ,T S , thrive be « in * sandy or clayey soil, that >« well drained. They are 
2(5 frrt P v? tCd abo , ut . 18 f®** a Pa« in permanent orchards or where a wagon sprayer is used about 
careful a ” y va ii etl n* ?^ um ® produce so abundantly that the beJt results arc obtainable only by 
lul thinning. If allowed to grow naturally the trees will be weakened and fruit will be smaller 
PLUM PRICES: 5-6 ft. trees, 75c each; #7.00 per 10; #60.00 per 100. 
L , - ruit i } lr % e ' abowy, beautiful amber turning to a rich, bright cherry-red color, 
narr* , ly bloom - a " d highly perfumed. Flesh light ydlow, exceedingly juicy and 
For canning it is of greatest excellence. Its aeason is very early, ripening 
advance of other Plums, thus adding to its value. 
-,nU^^ SHAW ’ A vc I y large and fine ca rly Plum; dark violet-red. Juicy and good. Trees erect 
Z S 1 X” P r . oductivc .; valuable for market. The quality is excellent, and it is one of the 
malt,. r m * or cann,n 8. while its attractive color, good quality and shipping properties 
inane it sought tor as a market variety. 
BURBANK. A very large and high quality Plum, valued 
for eating and canning. Does not stand shipping as well as 
some of the other sorts. Tree vigorous and hardy, but sprawl¬ 
ing in growth; needs close pruning. Enormously productive. 
GERMAN PRUNE. A valuable Plum for dessert, but 
most esteemed for market and drying or preserving. Fruit is 
long, oval, purple with a thick Hue bloom. Flesh is firm, 
sweet and pleasant, separating easily from the stone. Tree is 
moderate in size and a great favorite. 
GREEN GAGE. Medium sized, round, slrin green, becom¬ 
ing yellowish green usually with reddish brown dots and net¬ 
work at base. Flesh pale green, melting, juicy, sweet and 
rich, and unequalled in flavor. 
LOMBARD. Tree a medium *‘scd. vigorous grower. Fruit 
medium to large, roundish oval, dark red; flesh yellow, juicy 
and pleasantly flavored. Hardy and a valuable commercial sort. 
MONARCH. Large vigorous tree, begins fruiting young. 
Fruit very large, brilliant, bluish purple. Flesh is pale golden 
green and juicy. Two weeks later in season than Lombard. 
YELLOW EGG. Golden yellow in color with thick bloom. 
Flesh golden yellow, rather juicy and very highly flavored. 
Tree large, productive. 
German Prune 
PEARS of Proven Varieties 
The Pear tree will grow on almost any good soil, but thrives best in a rather heavy clay or loam. 
Soil should be well drained and kept under cultivation for best results. Standard varieties are planted 
about 18 to 20 feet apart for permanent orchards and the dwarfs about 10 feet. Dwarfs must be 
planted deep enough to cover the junction of Pear and Quince about two or three inches. > 
Prices: 5 to 6 ft. trees, 60c each; #5.75 per 10; #55.00 per 100. 
BARTLETT. This is the most popular Pear, both for home use and market, 
that the world has ever known. It is buttery and rich with a high flavor. 
The tree is strong and vigorous in growth. Bears young and abundantly. It 
is a leader among canning Pears, and when well grown is the universal favorite 
and commands top p rices . 
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. A superb, large, long yellow Pear, highly flavored 
and richly flushed with russet-red next to the sun. The flesh is fine grained, 
juicy, melting and buttery. A fine grower and enormously productive. Comes 
about two weeks earlier than Bartlett. 
SHELDON. One of the most highly prized late Pears; comes 
on some time after Bartlett. Roundish shaped and greenish russet 
with richly shaded cheek. Flesh a little coarse, melting, juicy 
with a very brisk vinous, highly perfumed flavor. A vigorous 
grower and a good bearer, even while quite young. 
SECKEL. Often called the Sugar Pear. Is small in size, one of 
the richest and highest flavored Pears grown, always in demand for 
desserts and luncheons. Tree makes a somewhat slow, but stout 
and erect growth 
KIEFFER. Sometimes known as Winter Bartlett. Is a sure 
cropper, heavy yieldcr, and has exceptional shipping qualities 
While not of the best quality for out-of-hand eating, it is a 
favorite for canning and preserving. The early bearing, heavy 
cropping trees make it desirable for quantity. 
DUCHESS DWARF. This is the king among the dwarf Pears, 
and the one that gives the most satisfaction to growers every¬ 
where. Docs not require much space for planting and bears 
enormous loads of high quality fruit. When fully ripe is a golden 
yellow, with a dull blush on the sunny side. When properly 
trimmed it docs not grow over five or six feet high, which feature 
makes it valuable for back-yard gardens and city lots. 
