L. J. FARMER, PULASKI, OSWEGO COUNTY, N. Y. 
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PEACH —(Continued) 
Niagara. Surpasses both Crawfords and Elberta. Excellent 
variety. Aug. and Sept. 
Triumph. Freestone, golden yellow nearly covered with red. 
Fine for eating and shipping; abundant annu^ cropper. July. 
CHERRIES 
Cherry' trees are easily grown and require but little care. 
They thrive and do well on almost any soil, but prefer devated, 
dry. loamy soil. Trees bear early and are very productive. 
Cherries are infested by fewer diseases and insects than any 
other fruit. Although it is not necessary to spray for scale the 
tVees are greatly benefited thereby. 
Cherry Trees, first class. No. 1, 4-d ft., 
40c each; $3.75 for 10; $33.00 per 100 
■■ “ first class. 3-4 ft.. 
30c each; 2.50 “ 22.00 
Dyehouse. One of the earliest cherries, fruit medium sized, 
red and juicy. The tree hardy and very productive. June. 
Early Richmond or May. Unsurpassed for cooking, tree a 
free grower and productive; fruit medium sized, dark red, 
juicy subadd flavor. June. 
Large Montmorency. The fruit is large, bright red, fine 
flavored. Tree strong grower, hardy and productive. Late 
June. 
APRICOT 
The Apricot is as hardy as the Peach and thrives under about 
the same general conditions and treatment. Beside orchard 
use they are desirable additions to a wind-break and may be 
grown as hedges. At the prices quoted below ever>’ one should 
have at least a dozen or more. 
Apricots, 3-4 ft., 12c each; $8.00 per KX) 
“ 2-3 “ 5c “ 4.00 “ 
PLUM 
Plum trees are almost always prolific bearers. The market 
demand for high grade plums is almost unlimited. They are 
delicious for cooking and canning. 
Plum trees do well in almost any soil that is well drained, 
but prefer a light, sandy loam. 
Plum Trees, first class, 5-6 ft., 40c each; $3.75 per 10 
" .4-5 “ 35c “ 3.00 “ 
Abundance. Fruit good size, yellow, very juicy, sweet, good 
shipper. Tree hardy and prolific. July. 
Bradshaw. Very large; flesh yellow, juicy, good; valuable 
for market. Tree vigorous. August. 
Burbank. Successful almost everywdiere. Fruit large; flesh 
sweet and firm; fine for keeping and shipping. Aug. 
German Prune. Tree vigorous and productive; large purple 
fruit; flesh firm, sweet and delicious; freestone. Sept. 
Lombard. Old favorite of medium size, yellow flesh and good ; 
good for the market. Tree vigorous and productive. Late 
Aug. 
Shropshire Damson. Dark purple with yellow, rich, juicy 
flesh. Tree vigorous. Oct. 
QUINCES 
There is always a demand for Quinces. They require but 
little cultivation and are reliable croppers. The trees thrive 
on almost any kind of well drained soil. 
Quince, first class, 4-5 ft., 35c each; $3.00 per 10 
.3-4 “ 25c “ 2.25 “ 
Champion. The fruit is large, rich, yellow; excellent quality. 
Ripens late and keeps well. 
Oranfie. Bright, yellow fruit of excellent flavor, valuable for 
both home and market, productive; late variety. 
AMERICAN MULBERRY 
This Mulberry is equal to the Downing in all respects and 
is a much hardier tree. It is a vigorous grower and very pro¬ 
ductive. The variety for the fruit. The berries are very large 
and black. Ripens from the middle of June to the middle of 
September. Excellent for wind-breaks and around the orchards. 
4-d ft., first class, 25c each. 
ORNAMENTAL SHADE TREES, 
EVERGREENS 
AND FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS 
The demand for all kinds of ornamental trees is constantly 
increasing and every place needs to have a certain number of 
trees of some kind planted around it to make it look home-like. 
The ones offered are standard varieties. 
Birch (Cut Leaf Weeping). (Betula Alba var. Pendula 
Lacinata.) Tall, slender, drooping branches and delicately 
cut leaves. White trunks and branches attractive in winter. 
5-6 ft., 75c each. 
Catalpa Bungii. A unique ornamental tree with dome shar>ed 
head. Hardy. 5-7 ft., 1 year heads, 75c each. 
Maple Norway (.Acer Platanoides). One of the best and most 
beautiful trees for lawn, street or park planting. 6-8 ft., 
65c each; 8-10 ft.. $1.00 each. 
Maple Purple Leaf (.\cer Platanoides var. Schwedlerii). 
Similar to the Norv-ay Maple, except in early spring the 
young leaves arc red. changing to purplish green. o-8 ft., 
$1,00 each; 8-10 ft., $1,50 each. 
Poplar Lombardy (Populus Italica). Tall narrow tree with 
striking and picturesque appearance. Conspicuous land¬ 
marks. 6-8 ft,, 50c each. 
Red Bud (Cercis Occidentalis). Attractive, especially when 
covered with the pink blossoms, before the leaves appear. 
3-4 ft., 15c each. 
Larch European (Larix Dedicua). Beautiful in spring when 
covered with new growth of soft, feathery, light green foliage. 
Attractive. 5-7 ft., 45c each. 
Pine, Dwarf Mu^ho (Pinus Montana var. Mughus). Tree 
is broader than it is high. Effective for rocky places or 
groups of evergreens. 12-18 inches, 65c each. 
Pine, Austrian (Pinus Austrica). \^igorous growing, tall, 
massive tree, with spreading branches. 2-3 ft., 60c each. 
Spruce, Roster’s Blue (Picea Excelsa var. Kosteriana). 
Best of the Blue Spruce, perfectly hardy. Very attractive 
on account of its silvery blue foliage. 2-3 ft., $1.75 each. 
Spruce, Norway (Picea Excelsa). Most common of all the 
Spruces. Good for hedges, screens, back grounds or specimen 
planting. 18-24 inches, 35c each. 
FOREST TREE SEEDLINGS 
.At the prices mentioned below, include postage or express 
any place in the United States. 
Catalpa Speciosa. . 12-18 in.. $1.75 per KX); $ 9.25 per 1000. 
Catalpa Speciosa. . 10-12 in., 1.00 per 100; 6.75 per 1000. 
Black VV’alnut. 1-2 ft., 3,00 per 100; 20.00 per 1000* 
Mulberry. 1-2 ft., 1.50 per 100; 12.00 per 1000. 
White Birch. 2-3 ft., 3.00 per 100; 20.00 per 1000. 
Locust.12-18 in., 1.00 per 100; 9.00 per 1000. 
Black Locust.10-12 in., .90 per 100; 8.00 per 1000. 
HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS 
2 year old plants, 17c each, $15.00 per 100 
Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Handsome shrub; 
blooms late in summer. 
Olive, Russian Wild. Beautiful silvery foliage. Hardy. 
Calycanthus. Old fashioned shrub. 
Forsythia. Yellow blossoms appear in early spring. 
Berberry, Purple. Foliage purple, attractive. 
Berberry, Green Leaf. Hardy ornamental shrub, with bright 
scarlet fruits in fall and winter. 
Berberry. Japanese. Valuable along drives or for massing. 
Red berries in fall. 
Lilac. An old time favorite. 
Snowball. Large white flowers in spring. 
Snowberry. Good for massing. Snow white berries appear 
late in the season. 
Coral Berry. Compact bush, with dark red fruits remaining 
on until late in the winter. 
Spirea Van Houtii. Beautiful, curving branches covered 
with snow white blossoms in May. 
Spirea Blllardia. Flowers are bright pink in July and August. 
Spirea Thunbergi. Graceful shrub. White flowers appear in 
April and May- 
Rose of Sharon. Free flowering, hardy shrub, many shades 
of color. 
VINES 
Good strong, 2 year old, field grown plants. 
Clematis Paniculata. Hardy, abundant small white flowers 
in late summer. 15c each. 
Clematis. Large flowering; robust growing vines, with showy 
blossoms. 35c each. 
Ampelopsis Veltchii (Boston Ivy). Standard vine for cities 
and for stone and brick walls. 17c each. 
Ampelopsis Englcmanii. Good v’ine for covering w'alls, 
clings firmly. 15c each. 
Honeysuckle, Evergreen. Very hardy, blossoms white, 
changing to yellow. Very fragrant. 15c each. 
Akabia Quinata. Hardy, ornamental, produces dense shade. 
Not attacked by insects. 25c each. 
Kudzu Vine. A rapid growing vine. 10c each. 
Wistaria. One of the commonest vines. Blooms in May and 
sometimes in August or September. 20c eacli, 
Madeira Vines. Rapid growing with dense foliage. Excellent 
for summer screens. Profusion of fragrant flowers late in 
summer. 5c each. 
