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two feet wide and of proper depth. Cut off the ends of all bruised or broken roots. Use a sharp knife for this; 
do not use an axe or hatchet. It has been practically demonstrated that it is advisable to cut off a part of 
P . a8 causes the roots to throw out laterals. This will allow the tree to receive more food, and 
at the same time affords it a firmer hold ui>on the land. Place the tree in the hole about two inches deeper than 
it originally stood in the nursery row; fill the hole about half full with well pulverized top soil in which there 
18 a proper proportion of well-rotted stable manure. If this is not available, use the proper amount of high-grade 
fertilizer or bone meal. This must also be thoroughly mixed with the soil. 
11 * ie ear *. b we ^ about the roots of the tree—the firmer the better. Fill up the hole and pack the dirt 
wen nut leave at least two inches of loose soil on top. If the soil is very dry, some water should be poured 
about the tree when the hole is partly filled. When the trees are more than four to five feet in height, the top 
should be cut back to within four feet of the ground. Do this after the tree is planted. Be careful not to 
break the eyes off the tree in handling. Keep them well cultivated and properly pruned. 
We have had excellent results in planting Pecans with dynamite — one-half pound of dynamite placed four 
feet below the level is ample. 
All our trees are budded or grafted on thrifty two and three year seedlings, and are, therefore, very hardy 
ana satisfactory. 
PRICES: Each 10 
* t° * 2* £ eaVy .. $1.25 $12.00 
it 0 ? It' £ eavy . l.oo 9.00 
3 to 4 ft. heavy. 80 
2 to 3 ft. stocky. . . . | ‘ [ ' 'g5 
7.50 
6.00 
100 
$ 100.00 
80.00 
60.00 
50.00 
Frotscher. Very large, nuts averaging 45 to 50 to the 
pound. Shell very thin; can be cracked with the 
teeth ; meat sweet and of fine quality, and can be re¬ 
moved entire from the shell. One of the best Pecans 
grown. 
Jerome. Our stock is grown from the parent tree 
which originated in Louisiana. This is a seedling of 
I ride of the (’oast, but far superior to the parent, 
i he tree is very healthy and vigorous; nuts very 
large: shell about the same thickness as Pride of 
the Coast. Good cracking quality and well filled. 
Runs 30 to 50 to the pound. For several vears we 
inadvertently sent out this Pecan under the‘name of 
ride of the Coast. The Jerome is unquestionably 
a very superior variety and a heavier bearer. 
Schley. Medium to large; 1 to 1% inches long; 
oblong, slightly flattened; shell thin; plump, rich 
flavor; good grower; one of the best. 
Stuart. Nut large to very large; 1% to 2 % inches 
long; oblong; shell of medium thickness, and of very 
good cracking quality: kernel full, plump, of best 
quality; flavor rich and sweet; a good grower; heavy 
bearer; excellent. 
Van Deman. Nut large to very large; from 1% to 2% 
inches in length, slender, pointed at both ends; shell 
of medium thickness: excellent cracking qualities; 
kernel full and plump; flavor good; vigorous grower; 
large foliage. 
Small Fruits 
Blackberries 
Cultural Directions— Blackberries thrive on almost 
any soil, but the most desirable is a strong loam re- 
tentive of moisture tending toward clay rather than 
hand, but it must be well drained at all times. Fer¬ 
tilizers containing a good proportion of potash are the 
most desirable; too much humus or nitrogen will induce 
a rank growth of wood at the expense of the fruit Vs 
?»J >r STf n J 1 Ti e of J ni8 . tl spra y with copper sulphate dur¬ 
ing the fall and winter, and with Bordeaux (4-6-50) 
durnig the spring and summer. The rows should be 
6 to 8 feet apart, and the plants from 3 to 4 feet in 
the row, according to the character of the soil. If de- 
sired to cultivate both ways, set the plants in checks 
? to 7 feet each way. As soon as the fruiting season 
is past, remove the old canes; these should be burned 
at once. The young canes should be clipped off when 
they reach the height of about 2 feet; this will cause 
them to branch, and they will become self-supporting. 
Apply fertilizer during the late winter, and give shallow 
and constant cultivation. 
Eldorado. Very hardy and vigorous. Berries large; 
borne in large clusters, and ripen well together; very 
PRTCfV- Tn A J ,eav c y bparor - an <* valuable sort 
PRICES. 10 cents each; 75 cents for 10: $2.00 for 50; 
$3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 
Mersereau. A most valuable variety. Fruit of im- 
PRIOES • 81 in **: ly a ” d enormous bearer; very hardy. 
prices. 10 cents each: 75 cents for 10: $2.00 for 50* 
$3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 
Dewberries 
Cultural Directions — Use short, stout stakes, driven 
tLhll i nd ° f ®? c ? f° w of canes > with » cross-piece 18 
the n n lle ?v t0 4 each stake ’ to 3 feet from 
the ground. On the top, near each end of these cross- 
EJf®® 8 ; a na, J. slanting toward the stake, 
upon which to catch a wire. Two lines of No. 14 gal¬ 
vanized wire one on each side of the row, are fastened 
to one end of the end stakes and run on the ground be¬ 
tween the rows to the other end stake. These wires 
are now drawn as taut as possible and securely fastened 
to the other end of the row. The wires are now raised 
and caught in the nails, thus holding all the canes 
closely together in the row. 
Dewberries should be mulched to keep the berries 
from the ground. 
Lucretia. One of the low-growing, trailing Blackber¬ 
ries. In size and quality it equals any of the tall- 
growing sorts. Hardy and very productive, with 
large, showy flowers. Fruit sweet and luscious; 
early. 
PRICES: io cents each: 50 cents for 10: 
$1.50 for 50; $2.00 per 100 
Raspberries 
Cultural Directions. The same as for Blackberries 
and Dewberries. These thrive best in a deep, moist, 
well drained soil; the lighter loams are best for the 
red, and the heavy loams for the blackcaps. To make 
a success of Raspberries, the land should be able to 
withstand drought well. Cottonseed meal, pure ground 
bone, or fertilizers containing a good proportion of pot¬ 
ash are best and should be liberally applied during the 
winter and early spring. To get the best results and 
keep the plants in vigorous condition, tliev must be 
mulched heavily with straw. 
Columbia. Fruit resembles Shaffers* very large; pur¬ 
plish ; vigorous and productive. 
PRICES: Each 10 50 100 
Strong plants .$0.10 $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 
Cuthbert. Queen of the Market. This is the best 
and most reliable of the red-fruited varieties. Fruit 
large, red and of excellent quality, prolific bearer; 
ripens middle of May and continues for several weeks. 
Fine shipper. 
PRICES: Each 10 50 100 1000 
Strong plants ..$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $2.00 $15.00 
S^ e -^Tic. P ^ ackcap ' Very productive; large size. 
PRICES: Each 10 50 100 
Strong plants. $0.10 $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 
St. Regis. Ranerk. Berries large, bright crimson; 
flesh rich; wonderfully prolific; bears early; produces 
fruit through a long period. We have given this a 
thorough trial and consider it one of the best Rasp¬ 
berries ever sent out. 
PRICES: Each 10 50 100 1000 
Strong plants ..$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $2.00 $15.00 
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