THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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AN EXPERT ON QUINCES 
Ed. National Nurseryman, 
Rochester, N. Y. 
Dear Sir: 
I have your favor enclosing copy of letter from Mr. Craig 
on the Portugal quince. My trees were purchased about 55 
years ago from Prince, of Flushing, N. Y. There are other 
trees in this section. In “Downing’s Fruit and Fruit Trees 
of America,” it is spoken well of in editions of 1836, 1847 or 
9, and i860. This is as late as I have. Prof. H. E. Van 
Deman wrote me lately that he had known it for 40 years. 
I have sold the fruit at $2.00 per 100 wholesale, and it is free 
from many objections possessed by the “Orange,” “Apple” 
and “Pear” varieties, nor would I plant the seas a gift. The 
“Portugal” does not winterkill here any more than “Apple” 
does and while it may not have always as many quinces yet 
the crop it does have is practically sure to bring much more 
money and be better every way as to quality, size, etc. 
Now, perhaps, you can inform me of any other variety that 
may equal it, as Rheas Prolific for instance, or, others good 
quality and where I can get them. What sort is the “Van 
Deman,” said to be superior to, “Borgeat” by those who 
have raised both ? Could you insert a query in your journal 
for “Portugal” trees for me? 
Yours, 
R. D. Wakeman, 
Southport, Ct. 
VERY NICE TESTIMONY 
Ed. National Nurseryman, 
Rochester, N. Y. 
We write you a line to inform you that we took your 
advice in regard to the block of apples being undersize and 
used the Nitrate of Soda in the way you advised, and we 
want to say it worked wonders; that block is just as fine as 
we have in our nursery at this time. We also want to con¬ 
gratulate you on the splendid paper you are putting out. 
We could not do without it. 
West Bros. 
Damascus, Ohio. 
TRANSPORTATION MATTERS 
The following interesting letter published by courtesy of 
Stark Bros., Louisiana, Mo., throws light on the duties and 
possible value of a traffic agent: 
While at Charlevoix, Mich., I had a conversation with 
the General Freight Agent of the Union Pacific Railway, 
regarding the relatively higher rates on nursery stock to the 
Pacific Coast and Northwest, as compared with the rates 
from that territory to the East. He said he would look into 
the matter on his return to Chicago, suggesting further that 
we take it up with the Chairman of the Transcontinental, 
Freight Bureau, which we did on July 29th. In addition to 
this, I also wrote each member of the committee, calling 
their attention to the fact that we could ship from Pacific 
Coast terminals and intermediate points to the East for 
$2.20 per cwt. L. C. L., but going into the same territory we 
were compelled to use L. C. L. rate of $2.20 to the nearest 
terminal and local rate beyond, which makes rates anywhere 
from $2.35 to $3.50 per cwt. and sometimes higher. 
Wanted —Manager 
OF SALES DEPARTMENT OF NURSERY 
One who understands advertising and man¬ 
agement of Salesmen, and can furnish $5,000 
either on a salary or commission basis. 
REFERENCES REQUIRED AND GIVEN 
S.-Care NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
FOR SALE- 
The Shiocton Nurseries and 
=Fruit Farms. Established 1886. 
Both Agent and Mail Order Busi¬ 
ness. Stone Storage and Packing House one-half mile 
from Depot. Will sell right; small payment down, balance 
on time. This is a splendid opportunity for a nurseryman 
or fruit grower, and will pay for itself in two or three years 
For particulars address Norman G. Williams, Shiocton, Wis 
—We offer a few thousand- 
NORWAY MAPLES 
Strictly No. 1, 8 to 9 feet; 1 % to 1 ^ Caliper. Very straight 
and Smooth; also 3,000 Schwedleri Maples, same grade. 
200,000 cuttings of Laurel Leaf Widow, one year wood, 
9 inches long, to be made during winter. 
E. FERRAND & SON, 379 Vinewood Ave., Detroit, Mich. 
NOTICE TO ALL NURSERYMEN 
I have a limited amount of packing moss which I am 
offering to the Fall trade at a cut price. It will pay those 
who are in need of same to send in their order at once. 
Remember the price is right. 
Yours respectfully, 
BERT MITCHELL, Mather, Mis. 
PEACH SEED 
We now have in stock VIRGINIA NATURAL PEACH SEED, 
crop 1908, can fill any size order. 
VIRGINIA NATURAL PEACH SEED CO., 
4th Ave. & Clinton St., BALTIMORE, MD. 
CAL. PRIVET AND BERBERIS 
THUNBERGII—Specialties 
WRITE FOR LIST 
MARTIN H. MUSSER, Grower 
38 Cottage Ave., - LANCASTER, PENN. 
WANTED—Clematis Coccinea 
State lowest price per 10,000, sending sample to the 
ROYAL TOTTENHAM NURSERIES, Ltd. 
Deedemsvaart, Holland 
-PEACH SEED— 
1909 NATURAL 
Write for Sample and prices. 
THOS. R. HAMAN, 1614 E. Oliver St., Baltimore, Md. 
