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HARRISON’S NURSERIES, BERLIN, MD. 
THE NEW AUTUMN APPLE. 
With the introduction of the Myrick Apple -we have no hesitancy in saying that it is one of the most 
promising new autumn sorts we have ever seen. The origin of the parent tree is shrouded in mystery. 
It was purchased from a Rochester firm for a Wealthy, and was planted in an orchard of Baldwins and 
Kings in the Central Hudson Valley. Its beauty and splendid quality attracted the owner and the fruit 
soon became a neighborhood favorite. Our attention was first called to the fruit by Prof. W. G„ Johnson 
of the American Agriculturist, who secured control of the tree in November, 1902. 
Writing us, Professor Johnson says: “I wish you could see the sample of the Myrick Apple I have 
in my office. It is certainly the handsomest thing I have ever seen in the apple line. 
“Prof. H. H. Hume, formerly State Horticulturist of North Carolina, but now of Florida, was in to 
see me a few days ago. He is a Canadian from the apple belt and has traveled extensively through 
the fruit sections. He said he had never seen anything that approached it from the standpoint of 
beauty. 
“The underground color is a rich, waxy, yellow, overlaid with splashes of reddish pink. The 
quality is more surprising than its general appearance. 
“J. H. Hale, who sampled it in my office, said it was better than York Imperial. The fine general 
appearance of the apple reflects the character of the growth of the tree.' 
“I have never seen a more vigorous, luxuriant foliage. A growth of six or seven feet is not uncom¬ 
mon for two-year-old trees from the bud.” 
Description. —It is primarily an autumn apple, being in its prime in November and December. 
General form is roundish with vertical section, roundish, oblate and cross-section, roundish ribbed 
size; large, ranging from 2% to 3 y 2 inches and larger. The cavity is large, regular, rather deep, with 
gradual slope and russet markings. The stem is slender and downy, being from 114 to 1 % inches in 
length. 
The basin of the apex is regular, medium, with gradual steep and furrow markings. Calyx, seg¬ 
ments large, converging and reflexed at tip. Eye medium or large and colored. The surface is smooth, 
except fine undulations and ribbing. The surface is smooth, color yellow, lightly marked with mixed 
red; short, broken stripes of bright crimson. Texture is fine, breaking and juicy. Flavor a rich sub¬ 
acid, very good quality. 
The good qualities of the Myrick Apple are many. It should find a place in every home orchard. 
If you want something exceptionally fine, add this splendid apple to your list. Only a limited number 
of trees are available. Write at once—first come, first served. 
Two-year Trees, 6 to 7 feet, at $2.50 each..per dozen. $25.00 
Two-year Trees, 5 to 6 feet, at $2.00 each..per dozen, 20.00 
HERBACEOUS PLANTS. 
Fox Gloves, assorted—white, purple, spotted and pink, clumps, field grown.... 
Columbine, assorted...<. 
Lark-Spurs, assorted . ... 
Eulalies, 2 varieties. 
Hardy Phlox, 10 varieties.... 
Hardy Carnations, 3 varieties... 
Dahlias, 40 varieties.. 
Cannas, 30 leading varieties... • • .. 
PEeonies, 3 varieties—white, rose and pink.. 
Caladium (elephant’s ears). 
Gladiolas, assorted. . . , .,..... 
Each, 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
10 c. 
25c. 
25c. 
5c. 
Dozen. 
$ 1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
1.00 
2.50 
2.50 
25 c. 
100 
$ 8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
8.00 
16.00 
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