Waxahachie, Texas 
1 
Fall 1939 and Spring 1940 
VV A.‘X AHACHIE NURSERY COMPANY 
PLUMS 
Next to the Peach, the Plum is the most important fruit for the South 
and Southwest. All of our plum trees are two years old, budded and 
grown on heavy, high land, and have a fine root system, as well as well- 
branched, sturdy tops. Most of these trees wlil bear the year following 
planting. Our plums are grown from buds taken from clean, healthy 
trees that we know are true to name, as they have been bearing for 
years. In the varieties shown below, you will find varieties for all parts 
of the country, from the Rio Grande Valley to the Northern part of the 
United States. If you are not certain what varieties will do the best in 
your locality, leave the selection up to us, and we will send you trees 
that will bear fruit in your locality. 
Abundance (Japanese)—Large, amber in color changing to red. Fruit 
clingstone, juicy and good. One of the hardiest of the Japanese 
varieties. Ripens a week later than Red June. No. 612—2 to 3 ft. 
No. 613—3 to 4 ft. No. 614—5 to 6 ft. 
America—This is one of the very best plums for the South. Large, yellow, 
changing to red where exposed to the sun. Fruit productive. Ripens 
July. No. 615—2 to 3 ft. No. 616—3 to 4 ft. No. 617—5 to 6 ft. 
Bruce—This plum is largely planted in South Texas, as it seems to do bet¬ 
ter in that section than any other. Ripens early, large red, fine qual¬ 
ity, ships extra well. No. 618—2 to 3 ft. No. 619—3 to 4 ft. No. 620— 
5 to 6 ft. 
Blue Damson—Fruit large, dark purple, fine flavor, highly esteemed for 
preserving and jams. Ripens in August. No. 621—2 to 3 ft. No. 
622— 3to 4 ft. No. 623—5 to 6 ft. 
Burbank (Japanese)—Fruit large, deep red overlying a yellow ground. 
Flesh deep yellow and very sweet. A prolific bearer and a cling. 
July. No. 624—2 to 3 ft. No. 625—3 to 4 ft. No. 626—5 to 6 ft. 
Excelsior—The best plum for Rio Grande Valley, coastal sections of Texas, 
Louisiana, etc. Color wine-red, sweet, juicy, excellent quality. Ripens 
about June 15th. No. 627—2 to 3 ft. No. 628—3 to 4 ft. No. 629— 
5 to 6 ft. 
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Gold—Fruit large, yellow with some red. Juicy, firm and of good quality. 
Tree is very productive. A good market variety. Ripens July. No. 
630—2 to 3 ft. No. 631—3 to 4 ft. No. 632—5 to 6 ft. 
Methley—The earliest and best-flavored plum we grow. Ripens May 10th. 
Color bluish red and meat blood red. Fruit sells for $3.50 per bushel 
on market when others bring $1.00. No. 633—2 to 3 ft. No. 634— 
3 to 4 ft. No. 635—5 to 6 ft. 
Santa Rosae—Quality of fruit is unequaled. Plums are deep purplish crim¬ 
son; ripens two weeks earlier than the Burbank. No. 636—2 to 3 ft. 
No. 637—3 to 4 ft. No. 638—5 to 6 ft. 
Shiro—Large to very large, oblong, clear yellow. Quality unsurpassed. 
One of the finest plums to grow in the South. Ripe last of June. 
No. 639—2 to 3 ft. No. 640—3 to 4 ft. No. 641—5 to 6 ft. 
Six Weeks—One of the earliest plums, ripens in early May. Bright red, 
juicy, brings good price on market, and is good for jellies and pre¬ 
serves. No. 642—2 to 3 ft. No. 643—3 to 4 ft. No. 644—5 to 6 ft. 
Wickson—One of the most productive Japanese varieties; originated by 
Burbank. Fruit largest of this class; deep maroon. Flesh dull yellow, 
firm and of good quality. Good keeper and fine shipper. No. 645— 
2 to 3 ft. No. 646—3 to 4 ft. No. 647—5 to 6 ft. 
Wild Goose—An old popular variety. Fruit large, deep red when ripe, 
juicy and richly acid. This is a native plum ripening before the 
Japanese varieties. No. 648—2 to 3 ft. No. 649—3 to 4 ft. No. 650— 
5 to 6 ft. 
HANSEN HYBRID PLUMS 
The varieties of plums shown below were originated by Prof. E. N. 
Hansen, one of the leading horticulturists of the United States. The out¬ 
standing features of this plum are: 
(1) Very hardy; will withstand any cold or heat. 
(2) Very productive; bear every year. 
(3) Bear early, frequently set crop year planted. 
(4) Bloom very late; escapes frost. 
(5) Stick on the tree, hard to blow off; therefore fine for West Texas. 
If you have had difficulty growing good plums, try these; you will 
get plenty of fruit. 
Compass Cherry—Cross between Cherry and Plum. Fruit dark red, al¬ 
most black, good size. Sure bearer. Good quality and excellent for 
cooking, preserving and jellies. Makes fine pies. No. 651—2 to 3 ft. 
No. 652—3 to 4 ft. No. 653—5 to 6 ft. 
Hanska—Cross between Apricot and Plum, from China. Very hardy, beau¬ 
tiful color, very fragrant, has strong apricot flavor. Bears young and 
is very prolific. No. 654—2 to 3 ft. No. 655—3 to 4 ft. No. 656— 
5 to 6 ft. 
Opata—A beautiful sight when in bloom and is very fragrant. Fruit me¬ 
dium; purplish-red, splashed with green; flesh greenish in color and 
very pleasant in flavor. Clingstone. Ripens last of June and first of 
July. Tree hardy, spreading grower, and bears quite young. No. 
657—2 to 3 ft. No. 658—3 to 4 ft. No. 659—5 to 6 ft. 
Sapa—Tree somewhat dwarfish, thrifty, and often sets fruit in the nursery 
row at one year. Fruit large, dark purple with greenish splotches; 
flesh rich, dark purple-red, of rich flavor and with small pit. Excel¬ 
lent for cooking purposes. Clingstone. Ripe last of July. No. 660— 
2 to 3 ft. No. 661—3 to 4 ft. No. 662—5 to 6 ft. 
PRICES ON ALL PLUMS ON THIS PAGE 
2 
3 
5 
to 3 ft., Two-Year, sturdy young trees 
to 4 ft., Two-Year, some branches. 
to 6 ft., Two-Year, branched, extra 
selected, bearing size. 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
$ .25 
$2.25 
$20.00 
$160.00 
.34 
3.10 
24.00 
200.00 
.65 
5.50 
42.00 
375.00 
OUR GUARANTEE 
We guarantee to replace, free of charge, any item bought of us 
(1) That is not true to name. (2) That fails to live. (3) That is not as 
described. This is your Insurance Policy against poor stock. 
Forty years fair dealing with our customers. 
Thicket Plum (or Native Wild Plum)—Small native plum that grows in 
thickets all over the South. Makes fine preserves and jellies. Sure 
cropper. No. 663. Size about three to four feet, 10 for 90c; 100 for 
$5.50. 
PRUNES 
Prunes may be grown more or less successfully in all sections of the 
South and Southwest. The drier sections are better suited for this fruit. 
The prune has a very large sugar content, and is not quite as juicy as 
the plum. We offer the Italian Prune, a very large black, meaty variety. 
very sweet and dries splendidly. No. 664. Prices for 5 to 6 ft. bearing 
size Prune trees, 85c each, postpaid. 
IMPORTANT 
Throughout this catalog, you will find 5 to 6 ft. extra selected bear¬ 
ing size fruit trees listed. These trees are the pick of our entire crop. 
At grading time, we select the largest, straightest trees, with the best 
root system, and put them in this 5 to 6 ft. bearing size grade. Most of 
them will bear the year after planting. Get the best and save time by 
planting these extra selected trees. 
PEARS 
Pears are a sure crop in the South. Select varieties that will give you 
fruit for eating, canning and preserving from July until October. 
Keiffer—Fruit large, skin golden-yellow with a slight blushed cheek. This 
variety keeps well and its quality is greatly improved if fruit is ripened 
in dark cool room. Tree a strong grower and fruit ships well. Ma¬ 
tures from September to October. No. 690—2 to 3 ft. No. 691—3 to 4 
ft. No. 692—5 to 6 ft. 
Garber—One of the finest and most reliable pears for Southern planting. 
Large, clear yellow, heavy bearer. Fine market variety; unsurpassed 
for preserves. Ripens September and October. No. 693—2 to 3 ft. 
No. 694—3 to 4 ft. No. 695—5 to 6 ft. 
Bartlett—One of the best varieties. Large size; yellow, juicy. Ideal for 
the home orchard as well as for marketing. An abundant bearer, 
ripening last of July and early August. No. 696—2 to 3 ft. No. 697— 
3 to 4 ft. No. 698—5 to 6 ft. 
Pineapple—A strong, vigorous grower which is very productive. Tree is 
practically blight-proof and has proven one of the very best for 
Southern planting. No. 699—2 to 3 ft. No. 700—3 to 4 ft. No. 701— 
5 to 6 ft. 
Le Conte—A bell-shaped yellow pear of good size. Flesh white, firm and 
juicy. Free, vigorous and bears young. Ripens last of July and 
early August. No. 702—2 to 3 ft. No. 703—3 to 4 ft. No. 704—5 to 6 ft. 
Early Harvest—A very early pear, ripening in July and August. Medium 
size, sweet, juicy and delicious aroma. No. 705—2 to 3 ft. No. 706— 
3 to 4 ft. No. 707—5 to 6 ft. 
Sugar Pear—This is a small pear, very sweet, tender and delicious. For 
home use only, too tender to ship. Ripens in July and August. No. 
708—2 to 3 ft. No. 709—3 to 4 ft. No. 710—5 to 6 ft. 
Douglas—This pear is a big money-maker, and if planted extensively will 
re-establish the pear-growing industry in the South. Quality very 
finest, sweet, juicy, highly flavored and melting. Heavy bearer, blight- 
proof, ripens in July when pears bring a big price. Plant for home 
use and commercial orchard. No. 711—2 to 3 ft. No. 712—3 to 4 ft. 
No. 713—5 to 6 ft. 
PRICE ON PEAR TREES 
2 
3 
5 
to 3 ft. trees, sturdy young trees. 
to 4 ft. trees, some branches. 
to 6 ft. trees, extra-selected, heavy bear¬ 
ing size trees. 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
$ .35 
$3.00 
$27.00 
$250.00 
.47 
4.00 
35.00 
300.00 
.87 
8.00 
65.00 
550.00 
Remember; We pay all transportation charges. 
WHY YOU SHOULD BUY FROM US 
(1) Extra selected stock, true to name. (2) Prompt shipment, day 
order is received. (3) Replace free of charge any tree that dies. (4) We 
prepay postage, express and freight. (5) Keep the South’s money in the 
South. 
HOME ORCHARD COLLECTION 
4 Peach Trees 1 Pear Tree 1 Apricot Tree 1 Fig Tree 
2 Plum Trees 1 Apple Tree 1 Pecan Tree 1 Cherry Tree 
No. 3701. 12 for $5.75. 
All 5 to 6 foot bearing size trees except Fig, which is a 3 to 4 foot 
bearing size. (We will select varieties best adapted to your locality, if 
you prefer, or you make your own selection.) 
APPLES 
Apples can be successfully grown in the Southwest, if the right varie¬ 
ties are grown. The varieties shown below will thrive and bear fruit all 
over the South and Southwest; be sure and plant several apple trees around 
your premises. 
Arkansas Black—Dark red, almost black, one of the best for Pecos Valley 
and West Texas. Ripens in September and October. No. 714—2 to 3 
ft. No. 715—3 to 4 ft. No. 716—5 to 6 ft. 
Early Harvest—Medium size, bright straw yellow; tender, sub-acid, fine 
for eating and cooking. Ripens in May. No. 717—2 to 3 ft. No. 718— 
3 to 4 ft. No. 719—5 to 6 ft. 
Florence Crabapple—This is the best crabapple for the South and South¬ 
west. Medium size, yellow and red, very juicy and acid. Makes best 
jelly known. Ripens in August. No. 720—2 to 3 ft. No. 721—3 to 4 
ft. No. 722—5 to 6 ft. 
Jonathan—Medium size, brilliant red and very juicy. Favorite every¬ 
where. Ripens in September. No. 723—2 to 3 ft. No. 724—3 to 4 ft. 
No. 725—5 to 6 ft. 
Red Delicious—This famous apple does well all over the South and South¬ 
west. Large, juicy and highly flavored. Ripens in Fall. No. 726— 
2 to 3 ft. No. 727—3 to 4 ft. No. 728—5 to 6 ft. 
Red June—Medium size, bright red, juicy, tart and good quality. Fine 
for eating and cooking; brings top market price. Ripens in June. 
No. 729—2 to 3 ft. No. 730—3 to 4 ft. No. 731—5 to 6 ft. 
Summer Sweet—Small, greenish yellow; very sweet and tender, ripe in 
June and July. No. 732—2 to 3 ft. No. 733—3 to 4 ft. No. 734— 
5 to 6 ft. 
Smokehouse—One of the finest apples for Texas. Flesh creamy white, 
tender and juicy. Very productive, ripens in July and August. No. 
735—2 to 3 ft. No. 736—3 to 4 ft. No. 737—5 to 6 ft. 
Winesap—Medium size, vivid red. An all purpose apple, ripening through¬ 
out fall. No. 738—2 to 3 ft. No. 739—3 to 4 ft. No. 740—5 to 6 ft. 
Yellow Delicious—Very similar to Red Delicious but seems to bear better 
in some localities. Of the same high quality. Ripens in fall. No. 741— 
2 to 3 ft. No. 742—3 to 4 ft. No. 743—5 to 6 ft. 
Yellow Transparent—Large size, red and yellow. Good quality, crisp, 
sweet and fine texture. Tree long lived and bears regularly. Ripens 
in September. No. 744—2 to 3 ft. No. 745—3 to 4 ft. No. 746— 
5 to 6 ft. 
PRICES ON ALL APPLES Each 10 
2 to 3 ft. Commercial Orchard Size . $ .25 $2.15 
3 to 4 ft. Home Orchard Size . .39 3.50 
5 to 6 ft. Large, Bearing Size . 75 6.50 
