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can do likewise. Pruning is a phase of fruit growing in which reason 
and precision must be exercised. The apple tree must not be an 
object of butchering because it happens that it needs pruning and 
because of superfluous branches. In the first pruning, a grower 
should exercise the greatest care. The head and the members of 
shoots with which to start the career of the tree are factors requiring 
study and attention. 
“With a tree that has many branches close together it will be 
observed that the fruit may be large, but is lacking in both essentials, 
color and lusciousness. In this case the superfluous limbs should be 
cut away in such a manner as to allow sunlight to pass down the tree 
and spread impartially through it. 
“Careful study of local conditions has disclosed the fact that 
every grower must not do as his neighbor has done in recent years or 
what he intends to do; but he must understand that it is essential to 
devote his attention to the many peculiarities existing in his own 
orchard. Each variety of fruit as well as the peculiarities of the 
variety must receive attention. No two trees can be or should be 
pruned alike.’’ 
Obituary 
Among the noted florists and plantsmen who have recently 
passed away are Charles Burpee of New Brunswick, Canada, a 
relative of W. Atlee Burpee, of Philadelphia; Robert Schmidt, 
Baltimore, of the London Park Cemetery; Alexander Nelson, 
Superintendent of Arsenal Park, Pittsburg, Pa.; William K. Harris, 
prominent florist of Philadelphia. 
A PIONEER HORTICULTURIST GONE 
Another of the pioneers in Texas horticulture has gone to rest. 
J. F. Leyendecker, of Frelsburg, Colorado county, died on 
August 8. In less than two months he would have been 70 years old 
He was born in Neuhansel, Germany, and emigrated to this country 
with his father and family in 1843, and has resided in one place there 
sixty-five years. He was educated at old Independence University 
in Washington county, under Dr. Baylor, and married Miss Frances 
Stanger, and they raised a family of six boys and six girls, four of 
whom are yet living. He served as justice of the peace and county 
commissioner for eighteen years, also as county tax collector, and 
was a member of the Thirteenth legislature in 1873. 
During the war he was a member of the Seventeenth Texas 
Volunteers and saw hard times. 
In all my life I never heard one speak of him except to praise. 
He loved horticulture intensely and would have been widely known 
if he had Avritten for the press but half of his experiments and what 
he observed. He was probably the first one in the state to grow 
fruit of Japan persimmons, and the Le Conte pears. 
He seemed always first in having new fruits bear, but he was so 
modest and retiring in his nature that one had to ask him to learn 
these things. He was a member of our State Nut Growers’ associa¬ 
tion and was present a year ago when the question came up about 
budding pecans on hickory, but he exhibited the same variety of 
nuts in two lots—one lot grown from a bud on pecan, and the other 
on hickory. In his quiet way he has kept up a good nursery for 
about thirty-fiA-e years, and Avas one of the first in the state to be¬ 
come proficient in budding pecans. The nursery will be continued 
by his daughter, Miss Carrie, and others of the family. 
Those Germans who came to Texas before the war and settled 
chiefly in the range extending from Gillespie county southeastward 
to the Gulf prairie, for honor and industry, in my estimation, stand 
at the very head of the citizenship of our country. I can say noth¬ 
ing better of this good and true man than that he was one of the best 
of this class. His section of the state is better because he lived in it. 
Anyone who kneAA- him Avas made better. His useful, contented, 
happy life is a model Avorthy of being commended to all men every- 
where, both young and old. 
I am glad I can feel that the unknown waters were inviting to 
him, and the shore beyond A\ r as glowing with fruits and flowers, where 
he could hear the merry laugh of children and the songs of the birds 
he loved and protected. F. T. Ramsey, 
Austin, Texas. 
Easterly Nursery Co., 
CLEVELAND, TENN. 
Offers for Spring Shipment: 
One, Two and Three-year Apple, Two-year KieSer Pear, Two-year Sour Cherry, 
One-year Peach in car-load lots. A good assortment of Japan Plums, one-year and 
Mariana Stocks. Ask for prices. 
E make a specialty of collecting accounts for the 
Trade. 
For particulars and references, address the 
National Florists’ Board of Trade, 
56 Pine Street - New York City 
California Privet Fruit and Shade Trees 
Evergreens 
SAMUEL C. DE COU 
Moorestown, Burlington County, N. J. 
F. E. SCHIFFERLI 
FREDONIA, N. Y. 
Successor to WHEELOCK & CLARK 
AT IT SEVENTEEN YEARS 
For Fall 1909 and SPRING 1910 
GRAPE VINES AND CURRANT PLANTS 
GRAPE AND CURRANT CUTTINGS 
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED 
P. OUWERKERK, 
No. 216 Jane St., Weehawken Heights, Hoboken, N. J. 
Rhododendrons, Clematis, H. P. Roses, Hardy Azaleas, 
Paeonies, Magnolias, Box Trees, Fancy Conifers, Hydran¬ 
geas and Shrubs, our specialties at our HOLLAND NUR¬ 
SERIES. Some of the goods on hand here during the 
packing season. 
ALL NURSERYMEN SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN 
COMMERCIAL FERTILIZERS 
The American Fertilizer is a monthly magazine, devoted exclusively 
to the fertilizer industry. Sample copy free. 
Subscription and Advertising rates upon application 
Address, 
THE AMERICAN FERTILIZER 
WARE BROS. COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA 
Publishers PA. 
Also 
Publishers of The American Fertilizer Hand-Book 
CATALPA SPECIOSA Seedlings 
LARGE OR SMALL LOTS 
BLACK LOCUST SEEDLINGS 
Please let me know your wants 
J. A. GAGE, Fairbury, Nebr. 
IN STANDARD PEARS. 
Extra size, 6 to 7 ft.; I 
inch and up 5 to 6 ft.; 3-4 and up. Mostly Bartlett. 
Can also furnish a few of the leading varieties. 
It will be worth while to get our prices before buying elsewhere 
Address, 
PIONEER NURSERIES COMPANY, 
Salt Lake City, Utah. 
A BARGAIN 
