erries 
Not difficult to grow, but the 
trees are happiest in well- 
drained, rich soil. The Sour va¬ 
rieties grow more readily than 
do the Sweets, but you can have 
both if the location is good. Be 
sure to plant the trees as soon 
as they arrive—don't let them 
lie around. Press the dirt firmly 
around the roots; tramp it hard. 
Prune the same as apples or 
pears but do not cut the central 
leader. 
2-year-old trees: 5 to 6 ft., 
85c each; $4.00 per 5; $37.50 
per 50. 4 to 5 ft., 75c each; 
$3.50 per 5; $32.50 per 50. 
CLUSTER AND SUB-ACID 
You may plant one of these 
varieties, and you will be rewarded. 
This group seldom fails to bear a 
good crop. 
Montmorency Cherries 
EARLY RICHMOND. This old stand¬ 
ard Cherry has been the favorite 
for years. The fruit is tart and 
very valuable for canning pur¬ 
poses. Yields nearly every year 
and reddens the tree with its 
wonderful crop. It succeeds every¬ 
where Cherries will grow and is 
the earliest in season. 
fruit is slightly superior. Has been tested and 
found worthy of a place in all Cherry plantings. 
MONTMORENCY. Gradually supplanting Early Rich¬ 
mond because of its size. Except for being a 
little later it is practically the same. Not quite 
as acid; when ripe is good to eat from hand. The 
tree is hardy, blooming late, and frequently will 
make a crop when the sweet varieties fail. 
MAY DUKE. Ripens a little earlier 
than Early Richmond, and while 
not quite so vigorous in tree, the 
SWEETS OR "HEART" 
This group grows luxuriantly, makes a fine show¬ 
ing for a few years, and then if not in soil that is 
exactly suitable, may die. These varieties are the 
hardiest of the group. 
BLACK TARTARIAN. Perhaps the most popular of 
the sweet varieties. Fruit is large, black, and 
heart-shaped. High quality. The tree is vigorous 
in suitable soil. 
GOVERNOR WOOD. Few Cherries are superior to it 
in quality or productiveness. Fruit medium size, 
soft, and of fine flavor; pale yellow with blush. 
YELLOW SPANISH. Later. Large, yellow, firm, and 
high quality. It is not quite as tender as some 
others, but the fruit can be adapted to a multi¬ 
tude of uses. Not planted as it should be. 
EARLY RIPENING 
MAYFLOWER. (Free). Earliest Peach known. Red all over. 
Fine and good. June 25. Extra hardy. 
SECOND RIPENING 
BELLE OF GEORGIA. (Free). White, with decided blush; 
excellent quality. Heavy and regular bearer. The best 
white-fleshed Peach for home or market. August 5. 
A home-garden without Peaches? Can you imagine such a thing! Just think 
what you are missing—luscious fruit from late June to mid-October if you 
select an early, a midseason, and a late sort. One tree of each is better than 
none, but if you have space, plant five of each class. For a commercial orchard 
you need a special selection and several varieties—better write us and ask 
our advice. 
Well grown 2-year-old trees: Each Five 50 
5 to 6 ft.$0.50 $2.25 $20.00 
4 to 5 ft. 40 1.75 16.00 
2Vi to 4 ft.30 1.25 12.00 
CARMAN. (Free). White, with red 
blush. Extra hardy. Bears every year, 
and when it fails all else fails, too. 
Tree a robust grower and produces 
heavily. Carman should be considered 
next to Elberta. We are partial to it. 
July 20th. 
per cent of commercial plantings are 
of Elbertas. August 15. 
GOLDEN JUBILEE. A new variety, high¬ 
ly recommended by the Kentucky 
Experiment Station. Midseason and 
of unexcelled quality; yellow flesh 
with distinct blush. 
EARLY ELBERTA. (Free). Clear yellow, 
with blush; fine grained and sweet. 
Tree a strong grower with a tendency 
to thin itself, carrying moderate loads 
of fruit. August 10. 
HILEY. (Free). Follows Carman and is 
an early Belle of Georgia. White 
flesh, firm, sweet, of good quality, 
and best of its season. July 30. 
ELBERTA. (Free). Fruit large, yellow, 
shaded with deep red. Elberta has been 
the standard Peach for years, and is 
just as good today. More than 80 
J. H. HALE. (Free). Fruit large, yellow, 
almost covered with red; more hiqhly 
colored than Elberta; flesh firm, 
melting, and of best quality. Ripens 
August 10 to 15. 
PLANTING AND CARE 
The Peach is the quickest maturing of fruit trees, often bearing the second 
year after transplanting. Plant only in well drained soil but otherwise follow 
methods recommended for other fruit trees. (See page 31). 
At pruning time prune very severely, removing all side branches to short 
stubs and head low. The tree gets top-heavy if allowed to develop a high head 
Subsequent orchard pruning consists of shortening the terminal growth and 
keeping the tree compact and shapely. 
The borer which hibernates right below the ground line and frequently girdles the 
trunk should be removed annually. A new chemical, Para-dichlorobenzine may be 
used to control this pest. Our orchard growing and nursery experience is always at 
your service. Write us your questions and we will try to help you. 
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