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PEACH TREES 2 to 3 ft. Size Each les ] O Prepaid 
Wards Peach Trees are vigorous, dependable, selected strains. Often bear in three years. Produced 
from heavy bearing trees, carefully pruned and cultivated in the Nursery row to insure perfect develop- 
ment. May be grown in sheltered positions in almost any locality where winters are not too severe and 
springs are not so late that blossoms may be harmed by late frosts. Peaches are one of the most depend- 
able of all fruit trees for home gardens. For proper pollination plant at least two varieties—one a good 
pollinator. May be planted spring or fallin zones 1 through 5, Spring only for zones 6 and 7. Not suitable 
for zones 8 and 9. Not suited for upper Michigan except part in zone 6, or upper Wisconsin, even though 
they are included in zone 7 on our map. Shipped Prepaid at proper planting time in your locality. 
“91 GM 6402—Earty ELBERTA. Yellow freestone. Rip- 
ens about a week before Elberta. Large size fruit 
is lemon yellow with a crimson blush. Firm, juicy, 
delicious yellow flesh keeps its color when canned. 
Excellent quality peach for local markets. One of 
the best for canning. Self pollinating. 
“ 91 GM 6403—ELBeERTA. Midseason yellow freestone. 
Medium oval shaped fruits with rosy blush. Most 
popular of all peach varieties for home or commer- 
cial use. Firm, fine grained flesh is juicy and tull 
of flavor. Self pollinating variety. 
~ 91 GM 6405—Go.LpEN JuBILEE. Yellow freestone. 
Matures 20 to 24 days before Elberta. Very hardy. 
Usually blooms after danger of frost. Medium to 
large size golden fruit; fine grained, delicious juicy 
flesh. Self fertile and a good pollinator for other 
varieties. Early shipper. Good for market. 
“91 GM 6407—J. H. Hate. Midseason yellow free- 
stone. Larger fruit than Elberta. Solid golden yel- 
low flesh, tender and free from grain. Small pit. 
Ripens just before Elbertas. Plant with a good 
pollinator. Fine for dessert or canning. 
. 2-3 ft. Size 5 Trees 4.75 
Includes 2 Elberta, 1 Hale Haven, 1 J. H. Hale 
and 1 Golden Jubilee. Labeled. Shipped Prepaid 
from nursery at proper planting time. 
91 GM 6470—2 to 3 ft. tall, ~6 to 7Ae-in. trunk 
PEACH ORCHARD... 
Gicune teres che Ae een since Kae All 5 trees for $4.75 
91 GM 6472—4 to 5 ft. tall, %e6 to MAe6-in. trunk 
GI CMeter 3S. cciciaek hee ee: wierd All 5 trees for $6.95 
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~91 GM 6406—Hate Haven. Early yellow free- 
stone. Large round fruit is rich red and yellow, 
showing the red color several days before matur- 
ing; a real market advantage. When allowed to 
ripen fully on the tree, it has a rich sweet flavor 
which is retained over along period. Heavy pro- 
ducer, begins to bear when young. Ripens about 
2 weeks before Elberta. Self pollinating. Hardy. 
~\91 GM 64138—Po..y. Midseason. Large, freestone 
fruit is creamy yellow and crimson. Flesh is 
white, firm, juicy and richly flavored. Stays firm 
when canned. Begins to bear young, and pro- 
duces heavily. Withstands cold to 20° below 
zero. Ripens just before Elberta. Self pollinating. 
~~ 91 GM 6415—Rep Haven. Early yellow freestone. 
Bears heavy crops of smooth, almost fuzzless 
peaches. Fruit is a brilliant red color with creamy 
yellow background. Allow ample time for ripen- 
ing as fruit usually reddens before it ripens. 
Flesh is fine grained, juicy and flavorful. Flesh 
and skin are firm, handle well. Fine shipper. 
Ripens about 30 days before Elberta. Tree is good 
producer. Self pollinating. Hardy variety. 
Prices OF PEACH TREES 
State Cat. No., Height, Nearest Express Station 
Height Trunk l1to3 |4to7 |8 or more 
Feet Diameter Each Each Each 
2 to 3 [546 to 7Ag In-] $1.10 | $1.00 90c 
3 to 4 |7Ag to %6 In.} 1.25 ES $1.05 
4to5 |%e toll4g In.} 1.60 1.50 1.40 
5 to 6 ft. Quick Crop Size PEACH TREES ON PAGE 34 
APRICOT TREES 4 to 5 tt. Size 2.25 Prepaid 
Wards apricot trees: are well rooted, have been 
pruned and sprayed at the Nursery and come to 
you disease-free and insect free. Thrive and pro- 
duce a crop wherever peach trees grow. Most 
varieties are self fertile, but for best results plant 
both varieties listed for proper pollination. 
Plant 16 to 20 ft. apart in well-drained, sunny 
location. Not suited for zones 8 and 9. Not suited for 
upper Michigan (except part in zone 6) or upper 
Wisconsin, even though they are included in zone 
7 on our zone map. Plant in spring only in zones 6 
and 7. Plant spring or fall in zones 1 through 5. 
Shipped Prepaid at proper planting time. 
we 91 GM 6480—Moorpark. Freestone. Considered one 
of the best apricots—famous for its delicious flavor. 
The standard by which all other apricots are 
judged. Extra large fruit is fine grained and juicy. 
Ripens midsummer. 
“91 GM 6482—Scour. Freestone, A Canadian vari- 
ety of extreme and unusual hardiness. Golden-yel- 
low fruit is very large with attractive reddish blush. 
Tender flesh, delightful flavor. Ripens Midsummer. 
Prices OF ABpove Apricot TREES 
State Cat. No., Height, Nearest Express Station 
Height Trunk lto3 4 or more 
Feet Diameter Each Each 
4to5 | %e6 to ll/g¢ In. $2.25 $2.15 
ApricoT ORCHARD. Includes 2 Moorpark and 1 
Scout. Both are selected strains for a good home or- 
chard. Labeled. Shipped Prepaid. 
91 GM 6484—4 to 5 ft. tall.... All 3 trees for $6.15 
STIMULATE PLANT GROWTH WITH NEW GRO-STUF 
A one-ounce packet of the new, highly publicized 
Gro-Stuf will be included without charge, in every 
order of Wards Nursery Stock Shipped in spring. 
The NPK formula is 20-20-20, considered highly 
effective for stimulating root growth. Gro-Stuf also 
contains the important trace elements so necessary 
for a balanced plant diet. The one-ounce packet 
makes 3 gallons of solution. If you wish to buy the 
5-ounce, 1-lb, or 5-lb. package, see Page 60. 
