Westminster Nurseries, Westminster^ Maryland 
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FRUIT TREES 
ORCHARD PLANTERS: Send us your Want Lists for our Special Low Letter Prices on quan¬ 
tities, especially on Peach and Apple trees. 
For nearly a half-century we have supplied fruit growers with fine fruit trees and plants. Hundreds of 
commercial orchards and small fruit plantings in Maryland and the surrounding states are live and profit¬ 
making testimonials that our fruit trees and plants are most reliable and satisfactory. Thousands of our 
trees have found their way into many western and Middle Atlantic states. 
Many people with limited garden space find it interesting and worthwhile to plant a few Fruit Trees 
for shade purposes as well as for fruit. All Fruit Trees are highly ornamental when in bloom. 
After many years of careful study and discrimination, we have chosen the following varieties for 
hardiness, quality, deliciousness of fruit and prolific bearing. Send us your list of varieties, sizes and 
quantities wanted for our special letter quotations. 
Apples 
The Apple is the first in importance of all fruits. It will 
thrive on nearly any well-drained soil. Its period of ripen¬ 
ing, unlike other fruits, extends nearly through the whole 
year. By making careful selection, a constant succession 
can be obtained. 
Plant apple trees about 30 x 30 feet. Use peach as filler or 
compact growing apples such as Wealthy, Yellow Transparent. 
If planted 30 x 30 feet, with rows running north and south, 
the trees will protect each other in the row and the strip of 
land between the rows makes room for planting potatoes, 
beans, strawberries or something of that sort, and the cultiva¬ 
tion which the crop receives is very beneficial to the orchard. 
Currants, gooseberries, raspberries, or rhubarb can be planted 
between the trees in the row and are benefited by the partial 
shade. When planting apple trees, cut oft' about two-thirds 
of the previous year’s growth to balance the loss of roots. 
Prices of Apples 
2-year apple trees. 
well branched. 
Each 
Per 10 
Per 100 
4 
to 5 ft., 7/16 in. to 
9/16 in. cal... 
.60 
5.00 
40.00 
4 
to 6 ft., 9/16 in. to 
11/16 in. cal... 
.75 
6.00 
50.00 
5 
to 7 ft., 11/16 in. cal. and up.... 
.85 
7.00 
60.00 
1 year Apple trees 
, little if any 
branched. 
2 
to 3 ft. 
.50 
4.00 
35.00 
3 
to 4 ft. 
.60 
5.00 
45.00 
4 
to 5 it. 
.75 
7.00 
60.00 
APPLES—Continued 
SUMMER VARIETIES 
Duchess of Oldenburg, Medium rather large, roundish, a 
little flattened at the ends; light red in broad stripes and 
splashes on yellow ground; flesh yellow, sub-acid; tender, 
juicy; very hardy, regular bearer; bears young; late 
summer. 
Summer Rambo. Size medium to large, oblate form, 
smooth, streaked and marbled with dull yellowish ground; 
dots large, whitish, flesh tender, rich, mild, sub-acid, fine 
flavored. Last of August. 
Yellow Transparent. Earliest and best of the early kinds. 
Medium size, roundish, slightly conical; pale yellow when 
fully mature; tender, juicy, sprightly sub-acid; good. 
August. 
AUTUMN VARIETIES 
Maiden Blush. Large, flat; pale yellow, with a red cheek; 
beautiful, tender and pleasant, but not highly flavored. 
An erect grower and a good bearer. Valuable for market. 
September and October. 
McIntosh Red. Vigorous tree, rapid growing, spreading 
habit; long lived. Fruit tender, juicy, sub-acid, medium 
to large; aromatic white flesh. Middle September. 
Rambo. Size medium, oblate form, smooth, streaked and 
marbled with dull yellowish ground; dots large, whitish, 
flesh tender, rich, mild sub-acid, fine flavored. September 
and October. 
Smokehouse. Large, yellow, shaded with bright red; flesh 
firm, crisp, juicy and fine flavored. Highly esteemed. 
Wealthy. Large, red, sub-acid, productive. Excellent for 
filler: good keeper; adaptable to cold climates and early 
bearing. 
Delicious Apple 
WINTER VARIETIES 
Cortland, k'ine quality red apple; flesh crisp, tender, juicy, 
sub-acid. Good keeper and good shipper. Ripens early 
October. 
Baldwin. Large, bright red, crisp, juicy; tree vigorous, 
upright and productive. Good keeper. 
Bedford Red. Medium large, bright red, flesh yellow, mildly 
sub-acid, fine-grained, and has a small core. The tree is a 
vigorous upright grower, very hardy; an outstanding 
variety, highly recommended. 
Grimes Golden. Medium sized, rich golden-yellow color; 
tlesli fine-grained, tender, juicy, with a delicious sweet- 
spicy flavor; tree a good grower and early bearer; very 
desirable. 
Jonathan.^ Medium size, of a deep red color; flesh very 
tender, juicy and rich, a very productive apple, one of the 
best varieties for the table, cooking or market. Can be 
kept until late winter in cool storage place. 
Mammoth Black Twig. One of the most profitable and valu¬ 
able on the market; resembles the Staymans Winesap, 
except that it is from one-third to one-half larger; color 
dark red; flesh firm; flavor mild. A long keeper. 
Red Delicious. Large, dark red, flesh fine grained, crisp and 
melting, juicy with a delightful aroma; vigorous, good 
keeper, excellent shipper. 
Red Rome Beauty. A highly improved, superior strain, 
being red-skinned, large, very productive, an excellent 
keeper. A satisfactory, all-around first-class ajiple. Highly 
recommended. 
