Fall 1941 and Spring 1942 
Burbank (Japanese)—Fruit large, deep red overlying a yellow 
ound. Flesh deep yellow and very sweet. A_ prolific 
earer 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 sec- 
tions of Texas, Louisiana, etc. Color wine-red, sweet, 
juicy, excellent quality. Ripens about June 15. 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 mar- 
. vee Ripens July. No. 630—2 to 3 ft. No. 631— 
4 ft. No. 632—5 to 6 ft. 
Methley——The earliest mace 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. 
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 preserves. 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. 
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 outstanding 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 tree, hard to blow off; therefore fine for 
West Texas. 
If you have had peters growing good plums, try these; 
you will get plenty of fruit 
Compass Cherry—Cross between Cherry and Plum. Fruit 
dark red, almost black, good size. Sure bearer. Good 
quality and excellent for cooking, ea oe and jellies. 
Makes fine pies. No. 651—2 to 3 No. 652—3 to 4 ft. 
No. 653—5 to 6 ft. 
Opata—A beautiful sight when in bloom and is very fragrant. 
Fruit medium; 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, spread- 
ing grower, “gry 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. Excellent for cooking pur- 
poses. Clingstone. Ripens 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 
Each 10 100 1000 
2 to 3 ft., Two-Year, sturdy 
YOUNES. WeeS Bisse cette $ .25 $2.25 $20.00 $160.00 
3 to 4 ft., Two-Year, some 
DrAanChes yan ou ee na 34 3.10 24.00 200.00 
5 to 6 ft., Two-Year, branched, 
extra selected, bearing size .65 5.50 42.00 375.00 
IMPORTANT 
Throughout this catalog, you will find 5 to 6 ft. extra 
selected bearing size fruit trees listed. These trees are the 
fare of our entire crop. At grading time, we select the 
argest, ere trees, with the best root system, and put 
em in this 5 to 6 ft. bearing size grade. Most of then 
WAXAHACHIE NURSERY COMPANY 
Waxahachie, Texas 
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. Matures from Sep- 
tember to October. No. 690—2 to 3 ft. No. 691—2 to 3 ft 
No. 692—5 to 6 ft. 
Garber—One of the finest and most reliable pears for South- 
ern planting. Large, clear yellow, heavy bearer. Fine 
market variety; unsurpassed for preserves. Ripens Sep- 
tember and October. No. 693—2 to 3 ft. No. 694—3 to ¢ 
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. 
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. 
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 
Each 10 100 1000 
2 to 3 ft. trees, sturdy young 
NTEOS do hats hua apcn esas hee Sao $3.00 $27.00 $250.0 
3 to 4 ft. trees, some branches .47 4.00 35.00 300.0( 
5 to 6 ft. trees, extra-selected, 
heavy bearing size trees... .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 ship- 
ment, day order is received. (3) We prepay postage, express 
and freight. (4) Keep the South’s money in the South. 
APPLES 
Apples can be successfuly grown in the Southwest, if the 
right varieties 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 
Seg SF No. 714—2 to 3 ft. No. 715—3 to 4 No. 716— 
Oo 6 
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 Southwest. 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. Favor- 
ite everywhere. 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 Southwest. Large, juicy and highly flavored. Ripens 
Lye. No. 726—2 to 3 ft. No. 727—3 to 4 ft. No. 728— 
oO ; 
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. 
Winesap—Medium size, vivid red. An all purpose apple, 
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