ROOT GRAFTING. 
On the subject of whole roots or piece roots, the Coun¬ 
try Gentleman says:—“As nearly always happens when 
there are opposing opinions on any subject, the difference 
arises from unlike conditions. Under certain circumstances 
the whole root is best, while under other greater success at¬ 
tends the use of piece roots. With a good deep soil, admit¬ 
ting a full depth in planting, a whole root will promote early 
and vigorous growth, in the same way that a nursery tree 
taken up with plenty of roots n'ill do better than one with 
the roots cut short. But with a shallow soil, or one of 
moderate depth, is will be difficult to plant the whole root 
deep enough, and in severe winters or in cold climates the 
tree would be injured at the place of junction. The piece 
root could be buried deep enough to prevent this difficulty. 
The piece root would present another advantage, being- 
planted deeper and having a smaller mass of roots it would 
favor the issuing of new roots above the place of junction 
and from the graft itself, which in some cases would be an 
advantage. The shallow soil, however, should be always 
rich and well pulverized.” 
STRAW 
BERRIES. 999,999 Plants. 
60 VARIETIES, OLD AND NEW. 
Kansas, Older and Palmer. Raspberry Tips, and all other kinds of 
Small Fruit Plants. Lowest prices. Write for Catalogue. 
F. W. DIXON, Successor to DIXON & SON, NETAWAKA, KANS. 
Besides a fine stock of Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, 
Roses, Vines, etc., of the staple varieties, 
(we have over 1000 SORTS,) 
WE OFFER THIS SEASON THE FOLLOWING RARE TREES. 
WEEPING PURPLE BEECH. 
WEEPING BEECH, 
FERN LEAF BEECH. 
WORLE’S MAPLE (a beautiful 
yellow sport of the Sycamore Ma¬ 
ple—makes a flue contrast with 
the Schwedler Maple.) 
WEEPING PEA TREE. 
HAWTHORN. 
‘ HORNBEAM. 
FILBERT. 
‘ LARCH. 
“ LABURNUM. 
LOCUST. 
‘ SOPHORA. 
♦ 
WEEPING NORWAY SPRUCE. 
TIGER TAIL SPRUCE. 
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE. 
UMBRELLA PINE. 
SWISS STONE PINE. 
CUT-LEAF NORWAY MAPLE. 
GOLDEN LEAF JAPAN MAPLE 
DBL. WHITE HORSE CHEST¬ 
NUTS. 
TREE ROSES, Double Worked— 
Red and White. 
SWEET BRIAR ROSES. 
WISTARIA MULTIJUGA. (Rears 
racemes of flowers 2 to 2)4 feet 
long.) 
OLD FASHIONED CRIMSON 
“ PINEYS.” 
And lots of other trees, etc., equally rare and desirable. 
Ifyou want any ofthe above good things or anything else in ourline write us. 
Address, W. S. LITTLE & CO.. 
Commercial Nurseries, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
Princess Louise. 
The New Canadian Apple. Hardy as Duch¬ 
ess ; equal to Snow in quality ; beautifully col¬ 
ored. Has taken First Prizes at all the leading 
shows in Canada for a dessert apple; recommended 
by American Bornological Society, F'ruit Growers’ 
Association of Ontario and WTstern New Tork 
Horticultural Society ; received medal of merit 
from American Institute, and numerous other 
recommends. Have a Large Stock of Trees. 
Write and get my prices, boxed and delivered on cars. 
A. M. SMITH, St. Catherines, Ont. 
Pearl Gooseberry. 
A New Canadian Hybrid originated by Prof Saunders, Ottawa, tested 
from Quebec to British Columbia. F'ree from mildew ; larger and of better 
quality than Downing and the most prolific gooseberry known. Testimon¬ 
ials sent on application. Strong 
2 -yr. plants. Low price to trade 
; A. M. SMITH, St. Catherines, Ont. 
