
tains land which should be planted to nuts. Nuts in many cases pay better than fruit. 
CHINESE SWEET CHESTNUT 
This is one of the finest trees you can plant, both for nuts and as an ornamental lawn 
specimen. They are blight resistant and produce enormous crops. The nuts are larger 
: ‘ than those of the American Chestnut and are equally sweet and good: Often bear when 
ie : : trees are only 3 to 4 feet tall. They are not particular as to soil requirements, but re- 
‘ : spond freely if fed and well cared for, Plant two trees for pollination. 2 to 3 feet, 
$1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. Parcel post, 20c each extra. 
A Valuable Shade Tree for the Lawn 
Prof. J. Russell Smith of Columbia University states: ‘‘They won’t drop leaves all 
summer and they won’t kill grass. I say this because the Silver Maple fills the ground 
with roots and kills the grass. If a man wants a pretty tree, let him plant a Chinese 
Chestnut. That will do all the Silver Maple will do, except Kill the grass. Instead of 

: “Hardy Pecan picking up Silver Maple leaves we pick up Chestnuts.’’ 

" e Hardy Northern Pecans Hardy English Walnut 
Our English Walnut trees will stand more cold than 
peaches, and will produce good crops of nuts which are Sent EE oa CAME: 
equal to the California product. There is very little Thomas Walnut 

Northern grown Pecans are just as hardy as the 
hickories and should not be confused with Southern 
_ grown stock. Our trees are Michigan grown and have — jabor connected with the harvesting of English Walnuts 
withstood a temperature of 17 to 20 degrees below zero —simply gather the nuts from the ground when they 
without injury. They are ideal for shade trees as they fall. 
are practically immune to insects and do not shed thet in sacks and they are ready for use. We can recom- 
leaves until late in the fall. 4 to 6 ft. high, $2.00 each ; mend our hardy trees for planting in Michigan, New 
_ 3 for $5.00. Parcel post, 25¢ each extra. York and other Northern and Eastern States as well as 

No shucking—simply pick them up and put them 
pe ros in the South and West. The English Walnut is a fine 
ase 3 shade tree. 2 to 3 feet, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.75. Parcel 
ae Pe tes Black Walnuts post, 20c each extra. ‘ 
is “~y i 
Walnuts are becoming more popular each year with - 
_ bakers, candy makers and ice cream manufacturers. English Walnut Seed 
are will grow in nearly all sections of the United Here is an inexpensive opportunity to start an English 
States. They will thrive with little or no attention and  wWatut grove. Walnuts will grow readily from seed, but 
if planted along fence rows, take up very little of your. to be certain of having hardy trees be sure to plant 
tillable land. While the Native Black Walnut produces only Northern grown seed. Stratified, Michigan grown 
_ satisfactory results, we recommend grafted trees of the English Walnuts, 6 for 35c; 20 for $1.00, postpaid. 
homas where early bearing and quality are desired. 
y ‘THOMAS. The nut, is very large, thin shell, has a Japanese Walnut 
ety . = 
; os ae Nut trees will provide an abundance of shade and produce large crops of nuts. There 
Soe Dy is room on nearly every city lot for one or more nut trees, and almost every farm con- 




__very fine flavor and cracks out almost 90% whole halves Of the finer imported Walnuts the Japanese is the 
and quarters. Grows much faster than the seedling species best adapted by its hardy, vigorous habit for 









trees and usually. begins to bear a few nuts the second general culture in our country. It grows with great 
year after transplanting. 3 to 4-ft. trees, $2.00 each; vigor, assuming a handsome shape without pruning, and 
Hardy English Walnut 
3 for $5. 00. Parcel post, 25¢ each extra. has withstood a temperature of 21 degrees below zero 
: L without injury. Its nuts are considerably larger than BUTTERNUT 
_ NATIVE BLACK WALNUT. A tree of large size and the common hickory-nut, and are borne in clusters of (White Walnut) 
ajestic form. The most valuable of all trees for its fifteen to twenty. The shell is a little thicker than that The nuts are large, long, oily and nutritious. A 
mber, bringing the very highest price in market. A of the English Walnut, which it resembles in a general lofty, spreading tree, valued as a shade tree and 
good shade tree, and the large, oily nuts are of fine way. The kernels are meaty and of rich, delicate flavor. for its beautiful wood as well as for its nuts. 3 to 
flavor and marketable at a fair price. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 It is a handsome shade tree. 3 to 4 feet, $1.00 each; 4 feet, $1.00 each; 3 for $2.25. Parcel post, 20c 
_ each; 3 for $2.25. Parcel post, 25¢ each extra. 3 for $2.50. Parcel post 25c each extra. each extra. 






Owing to quarantines, the different varieties of Walnuts cannot be shipped to California or Arizona ; Pecans cannot be sent to California, Arizona 
+ E NOTICE or Utah; Chestnuts to California, Idaho, Oregon or Washington ; and Hazel Nuts to California, Oregon or Washington. 
"GRAPES 20¢ Each SEEDLESS CONCORD 
After years of experimentation and cross-breeding a perfectly hardy 
seedless Grape has. been developed, It is of the Concord type, but 
of adiain size ; rich vinous flavor, of best ene 
for table and wine. Late, ripens here the last of 
slightly smaller, blue black in color, and possesses the same fine flavor 
eee The best keeper, lasting until March or 
er, 



found in the Concord Grape. $1.00 each; 3 for $2.50; 12 for $9.00. 
Parcel post, 5c each extra. 

: 1.8 CHAMPAGNE. Large bunches of wine-red grapes, 
__— very sweet, juicy and palatable. An excellent grow- 
; ae productive, and ripens with Concord. 
_ DELAWARE is a small red Grape. No American 
earn has more delicate flavor or more pleasing 
-Ripens with Concord. Brings from 50 to 
100 per cent more on the market than other varie- 
ties. Hardy ; vigorous ; succeeds both North and 
4 -REDONIA. Delicious, extra early black grape, 
ripening two weeks ahead .of Worden. Vigorous, 
‘productive and extra hardy, Large punch and 
. Fruit firm; long lasting qualities, 
OORE’S EARLY. Similar but larger than Con- 
nd ripens 2 or 3 weeks earlier, the last fruits 
being sent to market before those of the Con- 
are picked. Vines hardy, vigorous ‘and mod- 
sly productive. : 
: _ NIAGARA. The leading white Grape throughout 
_ the country. Ranks with Concord in vigor and pro- 
ductiveness and ripens at the same time. Bunch and 
erry large and handsome. Tender, sweet, juicy and 
ellent, flavor, 
VY B 2 WEEKS EARLIER 
an WFC THAN CONCORD 
A new addition to our list, the Van Buren is a blue grape of excel- 
lent quality, having the same fine flavor of the Concord but ripens two 
weeks earlier, sometimes as early as August. 60¢ each; 3 for $1.50; 
12 for $4.50; 25 for $8.00; 100 for $30.00. Parcel post, 5c each extra. 
GOLDEN MUSCAT 
A cross between the California Muscat Grape and one of our hardy 
northern varieties. The berries are golden yellow in color, large and 
meaty, with very few seeds which separate easily from the pulp. The 
bunches are large and heavy, Excellent quality and fine flavor. $1.00 
each ; 3 for $2.50, Parcel post, 5c each extra. 
42 Concord Grapes $1.75 
Being the standard commercial blue Grape of the Northern States, 
Concord requires no description. VYhe fruit is large, blue-black and of 
very fine quality. Ripens the middle of September in Michigan. 
Healthy, vigorous and very productive. A good table Grape, but grown 
{ ; " primarily for juice and jellies. 
PORTLAND. ay eee aad Baie Prices of Concord: Strong, one-year-old vines, 25¢ each; 3 for 60c; 
ng grower and very hardy. Van Buren 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.00; ‘100 for $10.00. Pacel post, 5¢ each extra. 
- WORDEN. Larger berries and bunches than Con- 
sweeter, better quality and ripens a week BEARING AGE GRAPE VINE PICK GRAPES SAME YEAR 
( Fine for the local market and the home VINES ARE PLANTED 
: but not a good shipper on account of its 
skin, It is no longer necessary to wait two or three years for newly set Grape Vines to bear fruit. We 
NO Grapes listed above, 30c each; 3 for can now offer bearing age vines that are ready to produce a crop of fruit. We can supply bearing 69 
for $2.50; 2 4.75; 100 for $16.00. age vines of all varieties except Golden Muscat, Van Buren and Seedless Concord, at 60c¢ each; 3 for 
eee ke each eas ate . 8 $1.50; 12 for $4.50; 25 for $8.00; 100 for $30. 00. Parcel post, 10¢ each extra. 




















