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A VIEW OF MR. HARRISON’S LAWN.

Note the artistic arrangement of shrubs and trees.

Harrison Nursery Company

Incorporated for $500,000.00

Fully Paid up 300,000.00

W. A. HARRISON, President E. H. SMITH, Vice-President A. WILLIAMSEN, Secretary E. E. MASON, Treasurer

Established 1887 Incorporated 1910

References:

AMERICAN STATE BANK, York, Neb.

Dun’s and Bradstreet’s, or your Home Banker.

YORK

NEBRASKA

MR. HARRISON SHOWS HOW TREES SHOULD BE HANDLED

Have trench dug Cover roots before Press dirt firmly Cut off all side limbs, before trees are un- planting is com- after roots are cov- wrapped. menced. ered.

Nebraska Men Know Nebraska Grown Trees

thirty years ago, when Nebraska was but a treeless plain, and mere idea of growing anything but hogs and corn was unthought two men, brothers, conceived of the vague idea there might be le great future in raising trees. So contrary to the advice of their friends and others of that community that this was a most impractical thing to do; they were not to be discouraged and set about their task. Plenty of obstacles confronted them — they had no capital, they had no encouragement from any outside source whatever, and they had no plan of procedure. But with youth, hope and the genius for labor, coupled with a prophetic faith in the ulti- mate greatness of Nebraska, they started on their big achievement. Thus was the beginning of the Harrison Nursery Co., at York, Nebr. These two brothers were the Harrison Brothers.

Work at first was rather tedious. They dug the trees out of the ground with spades, tied them up and labeled them. They found real enjoyment in the task of planting, grafting, trimming and cultivating their trees, that gave them added impetus and today’s large establishment is the result.

Soon there was a demand for Nebraska-grown trees. They then felt that their efforts had not been in vain and that the fruits of their labors were being recognized. As the demand increased, it was found necessary to enlarge the nursery field, packing rooms, and cellars. It was found necessary to erect a modern office structure and soon to re-organize the company in order to accom- modate the volume of business being received. Consequently, in 1910 the com- pany was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nebraska for $100,000.00

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with a fully paid-up capital stock of $73,700.00. Mr. E. H. Smith, a Nebraska man, who had formerly been employed for many years in the traffic department of the Burlington railroad, became a director and was elected secretary and treas- urer. Mr. E. E. Mason, another Nebraska product, who had worked for Harrison Brothers since he was 15 years of age, also became a director and was made super- intendent of the Nursery farm. Mr. A. Williamsen, another Nebraskan raised on a farm, after completing a course in landscape work was made manager of that department. Several of the field and office employees were given an oppor- tunity to become stockholders.

A quarter of a century has passed since the beginning of this institution. York, Nebraska can today boast of one of the largest retail nurseries in the West, comprised of over 300 acres. Machinery has been installed to take the place of tedious hand work. A machine is used for planting and has a capacity of planting 80,000 trees a day. An enormous tree digger is used instead of spades for digging up trees. It is operated by ten horses and every tiny root is preserved. The shipping business is so large that the Burlington Railroad sends extra men to York during the month of April to take care of the business. Dozens of men are now employed instead of the two partners who started out.

The Harrison Nursery Co. has one of the most complete packing houses in the West. It has a capacity of 950,000 cubic feet and is heat and frost proof.

This story of the Harrison Nursery Co., relating the hardships and steady progress they have made for the last thirty-five years is told to call your atten- tion to the fact that the average planter knows little about trees, their culture, and adaptability of variety to locality. Hence you must rely on the advice and counsel of your nurserymen. Horticulture requires technical knowledge, and as the Harrison Nursery Co. has learned trees thoroughly through actual experience, and many years of it, they are in a position to give practical advice.

IN offering our catalog we extend thanks to the public for past courtesies, with assurance that we shall continue to spare no effort in furnishing superior qual- ity and service. If we have never served you, send us a trial order. We de- sire to prove to you that knowing how to take care of your order is not an inspir- ation, but is knowledge gained by long experience. If you are already one of our patrons, you are aware of our keen interest to please you and we rest assured to your mind our treatment merits continued consideration.

NOT A JACK OF ALL TRADES

We devote all of our time and energy in propagating and growing trees, shrubs, vines and flowers. We find that we have a man’s size job without tacking on the green-house work, the poultry business, the seed industry and a machinery department. We are special- ists in our line of work.

LOCATION

We want, right at this point, to lay stress on one fact, and that is that the Harrison Nursery Co. is located at YORK. We make this em- phatic because we are proud of York, and we hope York is somewhat proud of us. York, you know, is noted for its citizenship, its thrift and progressiveness, and especially for its beautiful homes and well-kept lawns, and here the nursery influence can be seen, because there are more distinct species of different or- namentals in York than in any other town in the state. It is a well-known fact that York is located in one of the richest agricultural dis- tricts of the United States. York is located on a system of railroads that give excellent service to all parts of the country.

TREES GROWN ON HIGH GROUND

The Harrison Nursery Co. field is located on a high divide, with no river bottoms or low lands to force the growth of their nursery stock. It is just as essential to select nursery stock from high, dry ground, as it is seed corn. The soil is peculiarly adapted to the successful growth of trees, giving them a strong, vigorous root system and a well-developed, symmetrical body.

QUALITY

All stock grown by the Harrison Nursey Co. is graded by caliper and height, and every- thing not up to the standard is consigned to the brush pile and burned. The caliper proves the physical condition of a tree. For instance, a

tree may be 5 to 6 feet in height and caliper y2 inch, or on the other hand may measure 3 to 4 feet in height and caliper % inch. In either case the tree is not in a healthy condi- tion for planting. The tree family may rightly be compared with the human family. For in- stance, a man may measure 6 feet in height and weight 100 pounds, or on the other hand he may be 5 feet tall and weigh 300 pounds. You will concede in either case the man is not in a normal condition. Thus you will see the im- portance of properly grading nursery stock; it costs us more to grade the stock, but we be- lieve in giving our customers the best that can be had, regardless of expense. Quality is con- sidered above all things else, and the demand for such is constantly increasing. People are beginning to realize the importance of planting good trees for permanent improvements, in- stead of planting a cottonwood in the front yard, as did the early settlers, a nice hardy or- namental tree is selected. Instead of planting a cheap whip cherry tree or apply tree in the back yard, first-class graded trees are used. In- stead of using the swine to mow the grass in the front yard, a lawn mower is used with great care to insure the safety of the flowering shrubbery and roses which adorn the home.

PRICES

Just a word in regard to prices. Those wish- ing cheap trees at a cheap price will waste both their time and ours. We put out to our trade nothing but first-class trees, at reasonable prices. We do not intend to compete with cheap catalog nurseries in foreign states. A row of trees is made up of many grades. We want our customers to get the best and the other fellow the culls. You are very foolish to hesitate over the small difference in price be- tween a good and an indifferent tree. If you were to go to your neighbor’s to buy some hogs, would you pick out the runts because they happened to be a few cents cheaper? No; you

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would pick the choicest and pay the price, be- cause you realize they would be cheaper in the end. Do not get the impression, however, that we are high-priced. We guarantee to compete with anyone, both in price and quality. We simply refuse to sell the trade inferior trees at any price. “Good goods at honest prices,” is our motto. We have built up what reputation we have on that platform, and we intend to adhere to this rule to the end.

INSPECTION

Our nursery is inspected each year by the State Entomologist, and a certificate issued by him showing stock to be free from San Jose scale and insect pests, and to be in a healthy condition, is attached to each shipment.

AN INTENTIONAL OMISSION

Numerous varieties of fruits, and various sorts of trees, shrubs and vines have been in- tentionally omitted. In so doing we are help- ing you save your hard earned money. We list nothing but what has been tested out and found adapted to the territory in which we operate. We could have a more elaborate catalog if we listed every thing that grows along the “River Nile,” but who wants to be a crocodile?

PACKING AND SHIPMENT

We use extra care in packing orders for ship- ment. Burlap and packing material is used in abundance. This insures safe arrival at desti- nation. Our biggest asset is “Satisfied Custom- ers.”

NOTICE

Our patrons are requested to read carefully “Hints on Transplanting,” “The Preparation of the Soil,” “Preparing Trees for Planting,” “Af- ter Culture.” The information under these headings is important, and success in planting will largely depend upon the careful observa- tion of the suggestions made.

PREPAYING TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

We will prepay charges to any railroad sta- tion within a radius of one hundred and fifty miles from York, on all orders amounting to $5.00 or more; and to all railroad stations in the United States on orders amounting to $10.00 or more.

REPLACING STOCK

We replace all stock that fails to grow at one- half price. Trees, like human beings, will oc- casionally die, yes, they are also subject to mur- derous attacks. A hail storm may come along and knock them in the head, or a drought may burn them at the stake, in either event it is good to know that you have a friend who will stand by you until you get your orchard and wind-break completed.

Claims for errors should be made promptly on receipt of goods, as we cannot rectify them unless promptly made.

REMITTANCES

In remitting please use Bank Draft, Express Money Order, or Postoffice Money Order. If check is used add for exchange.

The above orchard, like a ring-bone or spavin, is conspicuous but of no real value to its owner. If you have a spot on your farm looking like this, it can be changed to a useful and paying proposition with but little expense. Let us help you plan your orchard. We are at your command, our services are just as free as the air you breathe.

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Grimes Golden, Unpruned Grimes Golden, Properly Pruned

All trees should be planted two inches deeper than they stood in nursery.

(See line on illustration

GUARANTEE OF GENUINENESS

While we exercise the utmost diligence and care to have varieties true to name, and stand ready at all times on proper proof, to replace all stock that may prove otherwise, or refund

showing depth to plant.)

the amount paid, it is mutually understood and agreed between purchaser and ourselves that we shall in no case be liable for any sum greater than the amount originally received for said trees, etc., that prove untrue.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPLANTING AND MANAGING

FRUIT TREES

1. PREPARING THE GROUN D — Before planting fruit trees the soil (except new ground) should be made mellow by repeated plowing, and where the soil is densely packed, a sub-soil plow should be used and the ground stirred up from twelve to fifteen inches deep. If this is neglected the roots are soon surround- ed by an almost impenetrable wall and cannot be expected to live many years. Whenever this system has been practiced, healthy and vigorous trees and fine fruit have been the re- sult.

2. RECEIVING AND CARING FOR TREES

—Trees are frequently ruined through the lack of care or bad management after they fall into the hands of the purchaser. When trees are

received the roots should be covered with a blanket, sack, or straw until they reach their destination. The bundle should then be opened and the trees separated from the moss in which they are packed. If the roots have become dry from long exposure, straw should be spread upon the ground, the trees laid upon it, then covered entirely (roots and tops) with straw and the whole well watered. If holes are not yet dug or the ground too wet to plant when the trees are received, dig a trench and lay the trees in a slanting position, so that you can cover up the roots and two-thirds of the body or stalk. In this position let them remain until the holes are dug or the ground is in a suitable condition to receive them.

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3. DIGGING THE HOLES— If the soil for an orchard has been properly prepared by sub- soiling and deep plowing, then the opening of the holes becomes a very simple matter, and really this is by far the easiest, cheapest, and best plan; for if the soil is thoroughly pulver- ized to a depth of from twelve to fourteen inches, all that is necessary is to measure off the distance at which the trees shall stand from one to another and the order of planting. Where only a few trees are to be planted and the soil has not been sub-soiled, or where the trees are to be planted in sod, then the holes ought to be at least four feet wide and eighteen to twenty inches deep, the sub-soil thrown back and the hole filled up to the proper depth with fine top soil to receive the trees.

4. HOW TO PRUNE — Both root and top should be pruned at time of planting. First cut off the ends of broken and bruised roots with a sharp knife, in a slanting direction on the un- der side. This will cause the wound to heal over readily, by throwing out plenty of fiberous root at the end. Cut back each branch or side limb to a bud not more than four to six inches from the body. Then cut back the leader or central limb so as to leave it about four or five inches above the highest side limb. When there are no side limbs the trees should be headed back to a height proper to form a top. None of the lower limbs should be cut off entirely, as it is best to form the heads as low as possi- ble, so that the limbs and leaves will protect the trunk from the direct rays of the sun.

5. DEPTH TO PLANT — Immense numbers of trees are ruined by being planted too deep. Most kinds of fruit trees, except dwarf pears and plums on peach and quince roots, should be planted not over two or three inches deeper than they grow in the nursery row. Dwarf pears and plums on pea,ch and quince roots should be set so that the joint where the body and roots are united will be about four inches

below the top of the ground. By this means roots will be thrown out from the body that is covered and larger and longer lived trees se- cured.

6. PLANTING WITH DYN AM ITE— We rec- ommend the use of dynamite to every planter of trees. It is the up-to-date way of planting all kinds of trees.

1st. It is more economical than any other method.

2nd. It costs little if any more than digging a proper sized hole with the spade.

3rd. Dynamiting the soil conserves moisture and prevents the big losses during dry seasons that are common with spade-dug holes.

4th. Trees planted with dynamite make as much growth in two years as spade-set trees will in four years.

5th. Dynamite breaks up the ground for 12 to 15 feet in diameter and 5 to 6 feet deep, kills all insects and fungous growth contained in the soil.

6. Dynamite-set trees bear fruit from one to two years sooner than spade-set trees, and live longer.

Write to the E. I. Du Pont Nemours Powder Co., Wilmington, Delaware, and ask them to send you their “Instruction Book” on “Tree Planting” with dynamite.

7. PLANTING — When ready to plant, take from the trench a few trees at a time; place the trees in position and arrange it to the proper depth by filling in or raking back the soil to or from where the tree will stand; then fill in the fine mellow soil between and around the roots with the hand, arranging the roots in their natural position and packing the soil care- fully around them. When the roots are barely covered, sprinkle on water to moisten the soil and settle it among the roots; then fill to the top, press the earth very firm around the tree

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with the feet as you fill in. Throw a bucket of water around each tree to settle the ground, and scatter a little soil on to prevent baking. Wrap ornamental trees with burlap and all fruit trees with corn stalks.

8. MULCHING — Mulching prevents the moisture from escaping and maintains equit- able temperature about the roots. The mate- rial used may be long manure, litter, straw, grass or hay, which should be spread on the surface around the tree for the space of four or five feet and three to six inches deep. Bear- ing trees may be benefited by mulching heavily in winter, which will tend to prevent an early development of the fruit buds and assist them to escape the effect of late frosts.

9. AFTER CULTURE — The trees should be kept free from grass and weeds, and no crops should be grown in the orchard while the trees are young, except such as can be cultivated with the plow or hoe. Cultivate well in the spring and summer.

10. AFTER PRUNING — The great majority of people do not take proper care of their trees after planting. This is a great mistake. If a tree or vine does not receive the right kind of care and enough of it when young, it will never attain a healthy old age. Very much has been said about pruning by various authors. Judg- ing from these and our own experience and ob- servation, we would say: The best time to prune fruit trees, and about all kinds of trees and shrubs, is during May and June, May pre- ferred; but be governed by the health and vigor of the tree. We do not advise severe pruning, as too much would injure the tree. Keep all superfluous forks and limbs cut off and the heads in proper shape to admit air and sun- shine as long as the tree lives. Currants and gooseberries should be trimmed late in the fall

Wrap all fruit trees with corn stalks.

or early in the spring, before commencing to grow; grape vines late in November or any time during the winter up to March 1st; after Ciis trimming is apt to excite bleeding or flow- ing of sap from the wounds.

11. SPRAYING — Everyone should own a sprayer. It can be used for spraying the chicken house, other buildings, and the garden. Spraying calendar sent upon request.

A TABLE SHOWING THE NUMBER OF TREES AND PLANTS TO THE ACRE

Number

Distance of trees

Ifoot apart each way 43,560

2 feet apart each way loisOO

3 feet apart each way 4,840

4 feet apart each way 2,702

5 feet apart each way 1*742

6 feet apart each way 1,210

7 feet apart each way 888

8 feet apart each way 680

9 feet apart each way 537

10 feet apart each way 434

11 feet apart each way 36O

12 feet apart each way 302

13 feet apart each way 257

14 feet apart each way 222

15 feet apart each way 193

16 feet apart each way 170

17 feet apart each way 150

18 feet apart each way 134

19 feet apart each way 120

20 feet apart each way lOg

25 feet apart each way 69

30 feet apart each way 43

35 feet apart each way 35

40 feet apart each way ' ^ ’ 28

rule — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill, which, di- vided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560), will give the number of plants or trees to the acre.

SUITABLE DISTANCES FOR PLANTING

Apples, Standard 30 to 40 feet

Apples, Dwarf 8 to 10 feet

Pears, Standard 18 to 20 feet

Pears, Dwarf 10 feet

Peaches 16 to 18 feet

Nectarines and Apricots 16 to 18 feet

Cherries, Sweet 18 to 20 feet

Cherries, Sour ; . 15 to 18 feet

Plums 16 to 20 feet

Quinces 10 to 12 feet

Grapes ' 8 to 10 feet

Currants 3 to 4 feet

Gooseberries 3 to 4 feet

Raspberries, Red 3 to 4 feet

Raspberries, Black 4 to 5 feet

Blackberries 5 to 7 feet

Strawberries, rows 1 by 3 feet

Strawberries, in beds li/^ to l^^ feet

Asparagus, in beds 1 by li^ feet

Asparagus, in field 1 by 3 feet

FRUIT DEPARTMENT

Apples

The apple is the first in importance of all fruits. It will thrive on nearly any well-drained soil. Its period of ripening, unlike other fruits, extends nearly through the whole year. By making careful selection, a constant succession can be obtained. For family use there is no fruit that is more indispensable. No fruit is so healthful; many physicians say that if a person would eat an apple a day they could dispense with doctor bills. Besides this, and just as important, is the fact that the average price on the market is steadily increasing and the im- mense demand for home consumption, foreign shipping, canning and evaporating assures high prices. The apple, if given the same care and attention as other farm crops, will yield greater

returns per acre. The following list we consid

WINTER

ARKANSAS BLACK. A remarkably handsome crimson black apple; large, perfectly smooth, roundish flat, lightly dotted with white; the flesh is yellow, juicy and delicious, keeping late. December to April.

BALDWIN. Origin, Massachusetts. Season, December to March. The great commercial late winter keeper of the Eastern States. Tree a vigorous, open grower, upright in tendency and very productive where hardy. Fruit large, rounded, deep red; flesh rich, crisp and juicy.

BEN DAVIS. Origin, Kentucky. Season, Jan- uary to April. Vies with Baldwin as a prof- itable commercial variety in many sections; quality not so good but a better bearer and keeper. Tree very vigorous and hardy in the Central States. Fruit large, handsome, brightly striped with red; flesh medium quality.

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APPLES

BLACK BEN DAVIS. So nearly like Gano in every respect that it needs no further descrip- tion.

DELICIOUS. Fruit is large, with the surface almost covered with a most beautiful, bril- liant dark red, blending to golden yellow at the blossom end. In quality it is unsurpassed, in flavor sweet, slightly touched with acid, but only enough so as to make it all the more pleas- ing, with an aroma delightfully fragrant. The flesh is fine grained, crisp, juicy, melting and withal delicious. In keeping quality it ranks with the best, coming out of storage in March and April in perfect condition. Tree is very hardy. We advise all our customers in the Middle West to plant Delicious. You will never regret it. No better apple exists. It is no more an untried novelty, but has been large- ly planted in the Middle West and Pacific

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States. Commercial orchardists plant them by the thousand.

GANO. Originated in Missouri. Similar but superior to Ben Davis. It has all the good qualities in a higher degree, more brilliant col- oring, runs more even in size, and keeps fully as late. The tree is vigorous and hardy; is a rapid grower; bears while young. Color bright red without stripes or blotches, and large and even in size. Season, February to March. GRIMES’ GOLDEN. Origin. Virginia. Season, November to January. Tree vigorous, up- right, spreading, a good early annual bearer. Fruit above medium, regular; surface rich gol- den yellow, sometimes with net veining of rus- set; flesh yellow, firm, compact, crisp, aro- matic, rich, spicy, sub-acid; quality the best. A valuable early winter apple and particularly de- sirable for its late blooming.

INGRAM. A seedling of Janet. Tree more up- right and a better grower. Fruit medium size, roundish, inclined to conical; smooth, yel- low ground, striped, bright red; flesh greenish- yellow, delicate, tender, juicy, sub-acid. A late keeper.

IOWA BLUSH. Origin, Iowa. Tree very pro- ductive; a strong grower in nursery and or- chard. Fruit small, roundish conical; surface smooth, yellow with bright mottled red blush. Flesh white, juicy, mild, sub-acid, good. No- vember to January.

JANET (Rawl’s Neverfail). Medium in size, roundish, approaching oblong or obtuse-con- ical, often oblique; color pale red, distinct stripes on light yellow ground; flesh nearly white, fine, mild, sub-acid, fine texture, crisp, juicy. Growth slow; a profuse bearer. Keeps through spring. The blossoms open ten days later than usual kinds, thus sometimes escap- ing spring frosts, and hence the name Never- fail.

JONATHAN. Origin, New York. Season, No- vember to January. Seedling of Spitzenburg, which it resembles in fruit, and is a much bet-

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ter tree. Hardy in latitude of Central Iowa, where it is a vigorous and productive variety. A delicious and strictly dessert apple that al- ways commands the highest market prices. Fruit of good size, roundish; surface is very smooth, clear light yellow, almost covered with rich dark red on sunny side; flesh white, ten- der, juicy, spicy, aromatic.

MAMMOTH BLACK TWIG. Excels Winesap in nearly every important point; a better grower, hardier, and the fruit much larger; color even a darker red; flesh firmer; flavor is milder, but fully equal. A long keeper.

McIntosh red. origin, Ontario. Season, December and January. A choice variety of the Fameuse type. Tree vigorous with spread- ing head; a good annual bearer. Fruit above medium to large, highly perfumed; smooth pol- ished yellow, almost covered with brilliant solid crimson, a beautiful fruit; flesh snow white, crisp, very tender, sprightly aromatic, sub-acid; very good quality.

MISSOURI PIPPIN. Large, oblong, bright red with numerous gray dots, very handsome and of fair quality, an early and very abundant bearer, and very profitable orchard fruit; vig- orous. December to March.

NORTHERN SPY. Large, roundish conical, of- ten flattened, slightly ribbed; handsomely striped with red; flavor rich, aromatic, mild sub-acid, fine. Keeps through winter and late into spring; a tardy bearer. To afford fine fruit, tree must be kept thrifty by good culti- vation. A fruit of the highest quality, and prof- itable for market.

NORTHWESTERN GREENING. Origin, Wis- consin. Season, December to March. Tree a splendid, vigorous grower, quite hardy. Fruit large to very large; green, becoming yellowish green when ripe; flesh yellow, fine grained and firm; flavor a good sub-acid; very smooth and attractive; should be given plenty of room in the orchard to secure large, even fruit. One of the best growers we have in the nursery and in the orchard,- is very prolific and regular when mature.

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PATTEN’S GREENING (Northwestern Iron- clad). Origin, Iowa. Introduced by C. G. Patten. Season, October to December. A seed- ling of Duchess of Oldenburg. Fruit large to very large, when well grown; green with often a blush of red or brown; flesh yellowish white, rather coarse, but firm; core small, flavor a pleasant acid. Tree vigorous and spreading, and exceptionally hardy; an early and regular bearer. The fruit is very smooth, attractive, keeps well in home orchard and for market. It is highly recommended for general planting.

ROME BEAUTY. Large, roundish, very slight- ly conical; mostly covered with bright red on pale yellow ground; flesh tender, not fine grained, juicy, of good quality. Ripens early in winter. The large size and beautiful appear- ance of this Ohio apple render it popular as an orchard variety.

SALOME (Northwestern Ironclad). Flesh whit- ish-yellow, half fine, tender, mild, slightly aro- matic, very good; January to May. Its hardi- ness, long keeping, good quality, uniform size, retention of its flavor quite late, makes it val- uable for the West and Northwest.

SENATOR. A very beautiful apple. Smooth, red, flesh white, sometimes faintly pink. Took first premium at the Denver Apple Show in 1910.

STAYMAN’S WINESAP. It is now attracting attention everywhere as a profitable market variety. It has large size, bright red color, great productiveness and best quality to com- mend it. The tree is a vigorous grower and, like its parent, is irregular and drooping in habit, and adapts itself readily to different soils and situations. Season, November to February.

WALBRIDGE. Medium size, striped with red, good cooking; vigorous grower and produc- tive; very hardy and considered of value in the North and Northwest. December to January.

WHITE WINTER PEARMAIN. Rather large, conical, angular or ribbed; light yellowish green, with a brownish-red cheek; stem short; flesh whitish, fine grained, with a mild sub- acid, rich, fine flavor. Is one of the best and most productive winter apples in the West.

WINDSOR (Northwestern Ironclad), (Windsor Chief). Medium to large; greenish yellow.

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suffused with red splashes, becoming quite red when ripe; gray dots, flesh pale yellow, some- times streaked with red; fine grained, juicy, sub-acid, quality excellent. Tree an upright, moderate grower, becoming stronger as it at- tains age. Early annual bearer; very prolific. Winter. Originated in Wisconsin.

WINESAP. Origin, New Jersey. A valuable, old, well-known variety. Season, December to May. One of the leading export apples. Fruit medium, roundish; skin moderately thick and very tough; dark yellow, almost entirely covered with dark red; flesh yellow, fine grained, firm, rich, crisp, sprightly sub-acid; quality excellent. Moderately vigorous; rather open, irregular head. Very productive; an early bearer.

WOLF RIVER. Origin, Wisconsin. Season, October to January. One of the largest ap- ples grown. Color yellowish-green with stripes and splashes of carmine, very handsome and showy; flesh nearly white, firm and rather coarse grained; flavor sub-acid, fair to good. Tree vigorous, fairly productive.

YORK IMPERIAL (Johnston’s Fine Winter.)

Origin, Pennsylvania. Medium, oblong, an- gular, oblique, smooth; yellow, shaded red, in- distinct red stripes; flesh yellow, firm, juicy, sub-acid, good. Winter. An excellent shipper; brings high prices.

AUTUMN APPLES

CHENANGO STRAWBERRY. Rather large, oblong-conic, angular; striped and splashed with light crimson on whitish-yellow ground; cavity narrow and deep; basin narrow; flesh white, very tender, with a pleasant, mild, sub- acid flavor. September and October.

FAMEUSE (Snow Apple). Origin, Canada.

Season, October and November. An old and well-known variety. Tree a moderate grower, productive. Fruit medium in size; color pale greenish-yellow, mixed with stripes of red, with splashes of same on shady side; flesh white, tender and juicy, slightly perfumed; flavor sub- acid, extra good.

MAIDEN BLUSH. Of uniformly good size, smooth, round, beautifully flushed with red on creamy yellow ground; flesh tender, of

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pleasant but not high flavor. A good market sort because of its attractive- ness and the tree’s heavy crops. Sep- tember and October.

PEERLESS (Northwestern Ironclad).

Origin, Minnesota. Season, Sep- tember to October. Fruit is medium to large; yellowish-green with stripes and splashes of carmine; flesh yel- lowish-white; fine grained; flavor agreeable sub-acid, but not rich. Tree a vigorous, upright grower.

PRICE’S SWEET. Of very strong, upright growth in nursery and or- chard. Popular in parts of the West. Fruit medium, regular, oblong, con- ical, often unequaled; surface yellow- ish-green, mostly thinly covered with mixed and marbled dull red, obscure- ly splashed and striped; dots, large, distinct, numerous, russet, rough; flesh yellowish-white, moderately juicy, very sweet, good. October to November.

Yellow Transparent

A good shipper for an early apple and com- mands good prices. Should be planted in every orchard. The most profitable early apple for commercial purposes.

EARLY HARVEST. Size medium, roundish, usually more or less oblate, smooth, bright straw color when ripe; flesh nearly white, flavor rather acid, fine. Season July. Produc- tive. Needs rich cultivation to be fine. Good throughout the northern states and Southwest.

ESTELLE (Northwestern Ironclad). Seedling of Duchess apple. Tree a more rapid grower. Fruit almost identical to Duchess as to season and quality.

RED ASTRACHAN. Origin, Russia. Season.

July. First imported into England with the White Astrachan from Sweden in 1816. Tree upright, spreading, vigorous growth; an early and abundant bearer. Fruit above medium, greenish-yellow, almost covered with mottled and striped crimson; flesh white, crisp, juicy, brisk acid; good.

RED JUNE. Size medium, oblong, very red;

flesh white, tender, juicy, sub-acid, with a sprightly agreeable flavor; quite early and con- tinues to ripen for four weeks and will keep long after ripe for a summer apple; profitable for market. The tree is a fine, erect grower, very hardy, bears young and abundantly. A valuable early apple.

YELLOW TRANSPARENT (White Transpar- ent, Thaler, etc.) Origin, Russia. Season, July. Imported from St. Petersburg by United States Department of Agriculture. One of the most valuable and early apples. Fruit medium, smooth, transparent skin; clear white, becom- ing pale yellow when fully ripe; flesh white, tender, fine grained, of splendid quality. Tree is moderately vigorous and a good annual bearer.

RAMBO. Size medium, oblate, smooth; streaked and marbled with dull yellowish-red on pale yellowish ground; dots large, whitish; flesh tender, rich, mild sub-acid, fine fla- vored. Late autumn and early winter

UTTER (Utter’s Red). Origin, Wisconsin; a vigorous, upright grower. Season, Septem- ber to October. Fruit above medium to large; surface yellow, splashed, mottled, striped and much dotted with bright red. Flesh white, fine grained, tender, juicy, mild pleasant sub-acid.

WEALTHY. Originated about 1861 by the late Peter M. Gideon, Excelsior, Minn. This one variety is an enduring monument for its origi- nator. Season, September to January. Almost too well known to need description. Since its origination it has been extensively planted in all the apple growing states. Fruit large, regular, smooth, light yellow with crimson stripes and splashes; flesh white, often stained with red, tender, very juicy, sprightly sub-acid with delicious aroma. Splendid dessert and cooking apple. Market demand never supplied.

SUMMER APPLES

DUCHESS (Duchess of Oldenburg). Origin, Russia. Season, July and August. Tree up- right, vigorous and extremely hardy. An early

and annual bearer of uni- formly large crop. Fruit large, greenish- yellow, with red stripes, low, med i u m Flesh light yel- f i n e grained, firm; flavor a pleasant acid; a great cook- ing fa V o r i t e and prime Early Harvest market sort.

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Crab Apples

Within the past few years a good many people have given much attention to improving this class of fruit. Their efforts have been attended with marked success. Crab apples succeed equally well in all sections and are valuable for cider, preserving and jellies, and some of the im- proved sorts are excellent for eating. Every orchard should contain a few, as the trees are hand- some, annual bearers and usually fruit the second year.

FLORENCE. Origin, Minnesota. Season, Au- gust. Originated with Peter M. Gideon, who also produced the Wealthy apple. A hardy, spreading tree; bears young and inclined to overbear. Fruit medium; color carmine when well colored; flesh yellowish, medium fine, acid; excellent for cooking. A fine jelly crab, and valuable for early market, as well as home use.

GOLDEN BEAUTY. Medium size; flesh white, fine grained, mild, sub-acid; one of the best crabs grown; tree vigorous grower.

HYSLOP. Origin, America. Season, Septem- ber to October. Tree vigorous where hardy. Blights in some localities. Fruit medium; yel- low grounded with heavy shadings of deep crim- son and splashes of maroon with heavy blue bloom; flesh fine, firm, yellow, astringent; bears abundantly in clusters, which make tree exceedingly ornamental. Its high color always commands a fancy market price for it. One of the most desirable crabs for culinary purposes. MARTHA. Origin, Minnesota. Season, August and September. Tree a vigorous grower and very free from blight. Fruit large, yellow with heavy blush of light red; flesh fine grained, firm; flavor sub-acid, very juicy and exception- ally fine for cooking. Not productive.

Hyslop Crab

TRANSCENDENT. Origin, Russia. Season, September. Fruit medium to large, color brownish-yellow with blush of carmine; flesh firm and crisp, yellowish, fine grained, very juicy, acid. Tree is a vigorous grower. Hardy. Subject to blight and should not be planted near other orchard trees.

WHITNEY (Hybrid) (Whitney No. 20). Origin, Illinois. Season, August. Fruit large to veiy large for a hybrid; yellow, striped with red and mostly covered with red on sunny side; flesh yellow, very juicy and fine grained; flavor rich and almost sweet. Its crab parentage is shown in the health and vigor of the tree. The fruit equals many apples in size and quality.

Pears

The cultivation of this fruit is rapidly extending as its value is appreciated and the demand is increasing every year, making it one of the most profitable to plant. The range of varieties is such that, like apples, they can be had in good eating condition from August until early spring. The melting, juicy texture, the refined flavor and the delicate aroma of the pear give it rank above all other fruits, excepting the grape. One of the most important points about the manage- ment of pears is the gathering at the proper time. Summer pears should be gathered at least ten days before they are ripe, and autumn pears at least two weeks. Winter varieties may hang until the leaves begin to fall, then place in a cool, dry cellar.

When the pear trees are heavily laden the fruit should be thinned when about one-third grown, else it will be poor and the tree injured.

SUMMER PEARS

BARTLETT. Large size, with a beauti- ful blush next the sun, buttery, very juicy, and highly flavored; tree a strong grower, bears early and abundantly. A very ponular pear. Ripens in August and September.

Dwarf Duchess

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CLAPP’S FAVORITE. A large, fine pear, re- sembling the Bartlett, but without its musky flavor; pale lemon-yellow with brown dots, and fine texture, melting, buttery, juicy with a deli- cate flavor; tree hardy and productive. August and September.

EARLY HARVEST. Large, golden-yellow, with bright red cheek, quality not the best, but grown extensively for market on account of its size, beauty and hardiness; ripens ahead of Bartlett.

WILDER. Medium to small, greenish-yellow with a brownish-red cheek; melting, sweet and very pleasant; tree a vigorous grower and good bearer.

AUTUMN PEARS

DUCHESS d’ANGOULEME. Very large, green- ish-yellow, sometimes russeted; makes a

beautiful tree and heavy bearer; buttery, melt- ing and sweet. October and November.

FLEMISH BEAUTY. Large, juicy, melting and rich; strong grower and good bearer, very hardy. September and October.

GARBER. Large, bright yellow, with red cheek, juicy and good; a splendid canning pear; tree vigorous and hardy, not subject to blight; ripens just after Bartlett.

KIEFFER. This is the most popular pear grown; fruit of fine size, rich color and good quality; tree very vigorous and seldom blights; should be picked at maturity and ripened in- doors. October and November.

S ECKEL. Small, rich, yellowish-brown; one of the best and highest flavored pears known; very productive. September and October.

Cherries

There are few more desirable fruits than the Cherry. They are being planted more and more each year and there is always a brisk de- mand on the market for good fruit. Aside from their fruit value, they make very ornamental trees for the lawn, especially the Heart and Biggereau varieties, which are strong, vigorous growers, with large glossy leaves, and open, spreading heads. Cherries thrive in most any dry or well-drained soil; the fruit is delicious whether eaten out of hand or preserved. No home garden is complete without a few cherry trees.

BALDWIN. One of the best of the Morello type; very large, round, color dark yet almost transparent, stem quite large, medium in length; fruits usually in pairs; flesh sub-acid and very good; it fruits early, is hardy; very productive.

BING. A new black cherry; originated in Ore- gon; size large, color blackish purple; flesh very solid and of the highest flavor; tree vig- orous, upright, hardy and productive; a fine shipping and market cherry.

BLACK TARTARIAN. Very large, bright pur- plish-black; half tender, juicy, very rich and flavor excellent; tree a vigorous grower and productive. June.

DYE HOUSE. Partakes of both the Duke and Morello in wood and fruit; a very early and sure bearer; ripens a week earlier than Early Richmond.

EARLY RICHMOND. Medium size, dark red, melting and juicy, acid flavor; one of the most valuable and popular of the acid cherries and is unsurpassed for cooking; tree slender grower, exceedingly productive and very hardy; will stand the most severe weather.

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ENGLISH MORELLO. Medium to large, round- ish; dark red. nearly black when ripe: flps^ purplish-red, meaty, juicy, slightly astringent and good; very productive. August.

LARGE MONTMORENCY. Large, roundish, red; flesh tender, mildly acid and good qual- ity; larger than Early Richmond and about ten days later; one of the most popular sorts. Late June.

OSTHEIM. Large, roundish, one side com- pressed, dark red and much darker when fully ripe; flesh liver colored, tender, juicy, sub- acid and very good; early and ripens over a long period.

WINDSOR. Of Canadian origin and noted for the hardiness of fruit and bud; large, dull red, almost liver colored; substantial and meaty; without doubt the hardiest of the sweets. Popular in the East.

WRAGG. Large, roundish, heart-shaped; dark crimson and when fully ripe, black or nearly so; flesh and juice light crimson, firm and good; very productive. One of the hardiest and is usually a sure cropper.

Compass Cherry-Plum

COMPASS CHERRY-PLUM. Originated at Springfield, Minnesota, by M. H. Knudson, through scientific hybridization by applying pollen of the English Morello Cherry and Miner Plum to the blossom of the Sand Cherry (Pru- nus Besseyii). It is absolutely hardy, wonder- fully prolific, frequently producing fruit on young trees in nursery row. In shape, size and coloring of the fruit the characteristics of the

Montmorency Cherry

Plum and Cherry are about equally divided. Color bright red, deepening as it becomes well ripened, until it reaches a rich, dark wine color. Valuable for canning and preserving.

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Plums

The plum, like the pear and other finer fruits, succeeds best in heavy soil with some clay, and being almost entirely free from disease, they can be grown very profitably. Of late years the demand has been growing very rapidly. The finer kinds are excellent dessert fruits of rich and luscious flavor; for cooking and canning they are unsurpassed. For home consumption they should be allowed to remain on the trees until fully ripe, but for shipping they should be gath- ered a few days earlier. Some of the varieties are inclined to overbear and should be thinned in order to produce perfect fruit. Most all the varieties, especially the native sorts, are extremely hardy and will withstand the most severe weather.

EUROPEAN PLUMS

GERMAN PRUNE. Medium, oval, purplish- blue; rich, juicy and of high flavor; tree vig- orous and very productive.

GOLD. This was Luther Burbank’s first great origination and was his first choice from among twenty million native, hybrid and cross- bred seedlings grown by him. Small, slender limbs, a rather dwarfish-growing, but strong tree. One of the hardiest. Color transparent, light, golden, yellow, nearly overspread with a beautiful blush. One of the handsomest plums in existence.

LOMBARD. Medium, roundish-oval, violet-red, juicy and pleasant; adheres to stone; a val- uable market sort, hardy and adapted to light soils; nearly always produces a crop.

BUR WOOD. Largest and finest of the hardy plums, being a cross between Burbank and Brittlewood. More productive and profitable than Burbank or any of the native varieties. SHIPPER’S PRIDE. Large, nearly round, dark purple, juicy and sweet; a splendid shipper and good market variety; tree moderate grow- er, but productive.

JAPANESE PLUMS

BURBANK. Medium to large, orange-yellow, dotted and marbled with red; flesh meaty, yellow, sweet and good; valuable for canning and a good market plum; mid-June. Hardiest and most prolific of the Japan varieties.

NATIVE PLUMS

DE SOTO. Large, oval, orange overlaid with crimson, numerous dots and thin blue bloom; flesh firm, juicy and high-flavored; one of the best natives in quality.

FOREST GARDEN. Large, nearly round, deep red when fully ripe with numerous yellow specks; flesh firm, sub-acid, good quality; sea- son late.

THE OMAHA. A large, nearly round plum, light brilliant red; flesh firm, rich yellow, juicy and sweet. Tree is a strong, vigorous grower, hardy and productive. The Omaha originated with the late Theo. Williams, Ben- son, Nebraska, who has done so much to de- velop a race of hardy plums.

STODDARD. Largest American plum known.

It is a pure American, but shows strong mark- ings of the Japan type in leaf and fruit; the tree is a good, stout grower, beautiful enough for the lawn. An early bearer and perfectly hardy. August.

WEAVER. Large, oblong, flattened at ends, dark mottled red with purplish bloom; flesh firm, meaty and very good; a constant and reg- ular bearer and very hardy.

WILD GOOSE. Medium to large; roundish-ob- long, skin light red and shining, making an attractive market plum; flesh yellow, pulpy and

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sweet; very popular, but a poor fertilizer. Should be planted with other trees of abundant pollen.

WOLF. Medium to large, yel- low mottled with red; flesh yellow, firm and good qual- ity; tree vigorous and a pro- lific bearer.

WYANT. Medium to large, oblong, purple-red on yel- low ground; flesh firm and good quality; one of the most popular of the American sorts.

ADMIRAL SCHLEY. A new

variety sent out by Mr.

Terry, of Iowa, a plum expert.

The tree resembles somewhat the Stoddard and the Forest Garden. The fruit is much larger though, and of fully better quality. For two seasons it has taken the premiums over all plums at the Iowa State Fair. One of the very best and most profitable of the native type of plums. Although it is a recent introduction we offer them at the same price as other plums.

PROF. HANSON’S HYBRID PLUMS

A new fruit originated by Prof. Hansen of the South Dakota Experimental Station, a cross be- tween the Sand Cherry and the Plum. Perfect-

Admiral Schley Plum

ly hardy, well adapted to our northern states. Young trees bear fruit the next year after plant- ing.

HANSKA (Sioux Indian word for “Tall”). The fruit of this variety has been much admired for its beautiful color, which is bright red with heavy blue bloom, firm yellow flesh, good qual- ity and rich fragrance.

OPATA (Sioux Indian word for “Bouquet”).

Opata is a plum tree in habit of vigorous growth, and forms fruit buds freely on one-year- old shoots in nursery; foliage large and glossy; fruit one and three-sixteenth inches in diam- eter, dark purplish-red with blue bloom; weight one-half ounce.

SAPA (Sioux Indian word for “Black”). The Sapa fruited first in 1907 on a tree cut back very severely for bud sticks; the tree is plum- like in habit; one-year trees in nursery have many fruit buds; the glossy, dark purple skin, and the rich dark purple-red flesh of its Japan- ese sire.

WANETA. Prof. Hansen describes it thus: “It is probably the largest of over 10,000 seed- lings; here about 2 inches in diameter; weight 2 ounces; good red color; skin free from acer- bity and with delicious flavor; has borne the past four successive years.”

Apricots

A beautiful and delicious fruit; a close rela- tive of the plum and peach, combining the qual- ities of both. The fruit ripens after the early cherries and just before plums and peaches. Tree is as hardy as the peach and requires about the same cultivation. It ships well and commands a good price in the market, and for drying and canning it has no superior. Rus- sian varieties are the earliest and most hardy. ALEXANDER (Russian). Medium to small, light orange, yellow flecked with red; flesh tender, juicy, sweet and good quality; hardy; productive. July.

BUDD (Russian). Medium to large; light orange with blush on sunny side; flesh sweet, juicy, with flavor of the peach; hardy and pro- ductive. August.

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Peaches

To secure healthy, vigorous and fruitful trees, the ground must be well drained and kept clean and mellow. Peach trees are easily cultivated and their freedom from disease, the short time it takes to come into bearing and the immense demand for the fruit, makes them extremely prof- itable. Peaches are borne on wood of the previous season’s growth, and this makes it abso- lutely essential to prune the trees yearly, remove dead branches and let in light and air. Keep the trees in good shape and you will have splendid returns.

ALEXANDER (Cling). Medium size; greenish- white, nearly covered with rich red; flesh sweet, juicy; vigorous, productive. Good mar- ket peach.

BOKARA NO. 3 (Free). Large, yellow with red cheeks; flesh yellow, firm and melting; an excellent keeper.

CHAMPION (Free). Large, round, quite regu- lar; yellowish-white mottled with red on sun- ny side; flesh white with red at the pit; one of the best in quality.

CROSBY (Free). Medium to large; orange-yel- low splashed with red; flesh yellow, red at pit, juicy and rich; tree hardy and prolific; fruit should be thinned in order to make good sized peaches; a popular market sort. Middle of Sep- tember.

EARLY RIVERS (Cling). Large, creamy-white with delicate pink cheek; flesh melting with rich, racy flavor; one of the best for home or market.

ELBERT A (Free). The great market peach of the Southwest; perfectly hardy in the North and is believed by many growers to be the best all around peach; color lemon-yellow with blush on sunny side; flesh pale yellow, tender and juicy; tree vigorous; a good shipping peach.

HALE’S EARLY (Semi-Cling) . Medium, green- ish-white with red cheek; flesh white, melt- ing, juicy; vigorous, healthy; abundant bearer. July-August.

HILL’S CHILI (Free). One of the best; medium to large oval, yellow with red; flesh rather dry, but good. Valuable sort for drying. Sep- tember.

TRIUMPH (Free). Medium to large, round, somewhat flattened, greenish-yellow, broken stripes of purplish-red and pink dots; flesh yel- low with red stains, juicy and very good; one of the early sorts.

WRIGHT. An Iowa seedling; tree dwarfish, spreading, willowy habit; fruit slightly below medium size, light yellow splashed with red on sunny side; flesh white, best quality, small pit. Profuse bearer; has proven to be much hardier than any of the old varieties; worthy of a trial. Season, September.

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Grapes

Everyone should have a few grape vines in the home garden. They require very little cul- tivation and the returns are so abundant. If proper selection of varieties is made, one may have grapes on the table for several months in the year. They can be trained over fences, trellises, or doorways and thus be ornamental as well as useful. To grow for market, they can be planted on hillsides that are unsuitable for other crops. They should in all cases have a free exposure to the sun and air.

AGAWAM (Red). Bunch large, compact, shouldered, berry large, dark red or nearly black; flesh tender, juicy, vinous and good quality; later than Concord.

CAMPBELL’S EARLY (Black). A strong, vig- orous and hardy sort; ripens early and bears abundantly; berry large, black with blue bloom; tender, sweet and rich; good market berry; it is a good shipper and long keeper.

Concord Grape

CLINTON (Black). Bunches medium, com- pact; berries round, small, with thin blue bloom, pulpy and juicy; hardy and late; good keeper and valuable as a wine grape.

ELVIRA (White). Bunch medium, shouldered and very compact; berry medium, pale green with yellow shade, sweet, tender and free from foxiness; grown in the West as a wine grape.

MOORE’S EARLY (Black). Bunch large, berry round with heavy blue bloom, quality said to be better than Concord; hardy, prolific; a good market grape; ripens about two weeks before Concord.

NIAGARA (White). One of the leading white sorts; bunch large, shouldered, compact; ber- ry large, yellowish-white, juicy; vinous and sprightly; quality good; skin tough; good for market.

POCKLINGTON (White). The great vigor and hardiness of the vine with the beauty and size of the clusters, place this in the front rank of white grapes; berry light lemon-yellow, tender, sweet and fine aromatic flavor; very prolific.

WYOMING (Red). Bunch small and compact;

berry medium, red, brighter than Delaware; tender, juicy, sweet and very good; a hardy, vigorous and prolific grape. It is one of the best early red grapes.

WORDEN (Black). A seedling of the Concord;

bunch large and compact; berry round, black with blue bloom, pulpy, juicy and very pleas- ant; ripens several days earlier than (joncord.

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Strawberries

Strawberries can be successfully grown in any good garden soil. It is easily placed in the front rank among small fruits and owing to the wide range in which it can be grown, there is always a good market for several weeks of the year. No fruit lends itself so readily to the varied uses of the table or for canning purposes or preserving. The two varieties that we list are standard and the best. They are self-fertilizers.

SENATOR DUNLAP (S). The great market berry; fruit medium to large, regular; bright glossy red; sweet and good quality; exception- ally firm, making it a good keeper and shipper; ripens early and continues a long time; im- mensely prolific. Mid-season.

EVERBEARING OR FALL VARIETY

You can have strawberries from spring until frost, by planting the Progressive, known as the Everbearing or Fall variety. It is always safe to figure on a spring and fall crop and with fa- orable conditions they will bear and ripen dur- ing the summer months. Think of having all the strawberries you could use on your table during the months of September, October and November. Last year we picked our last ber- ries about the middle of November. The freeze we had about that time caught millions of green berries and blossoms.

PROGRESSIVE. The best of all ever-bearing va- rieties. The new runner plants produce a nice lot of berries in good quality.

The fruit of Progressive is of good size, smooth, of good color and appearance.

Very strong plants; heavy bearer.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING PLANTS

The ground should be prepared the same as for other crops. Mark out the rows the desired width, and set plants ten to seventeen inches distant in the rows; if set twelve inches, in rows four feet apart, an acre will require 10,890 plants; same as if set sixteen inches in rows three feet apart. In early winter when the ground is frozen, cover with long straw, which should be removed from the plant in the spring but allowed to remain between the rows as a mulch to keep the berries clean next summer. The following illustration shows how straw- berry plants should be planted.

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Lucretia Dewberry

Dewberries

The dewberry is a dwarf and trailing form of the Blackberry. The fruit is highly prized as

a market fruit owing to its large size and fine ( and cover in winter with coarse litter. Should ground.

LUCRETIA. Perfectly hardy and remarkably productive; said to be the best of this class of fruit; ripens early; is often one and one-half inches long by one inch in diameter; sweet, lus- cious and melting; this variety is recommended

uality. Set the plants two feet apart in the row be mulched in the spring to keep them off the

most highly.

PREMO. Very large, jet black and good; crop ripens fast and evenly from seven to ten days earlier than Lucretia; is better and firmer in quality; an extra early sort.

Blackberries

Blackberries are among the best known and most valued of our berries. No fruit of any kind is more wholesome. A liberal use of berries and other good fruit will save doctor’s bills. Black- berries should be planted in rows six or seven feet apart, three to four feet in the row. Keep the ground light, rich and clean, and pinch the canes back when they have reached four feet in height. The demand for blackberries is always good.

EARLY HARVEST. One of the earliest; berry medium sized, good quality and very prolific; firm and attractive in appearance. A good mar- ket sort.

MERSEREAU. Large, oval, sparkling black, sweet, rich and melting, hardy and produc- tive.

SNYDER. The hardiest blackberry known;

fruit medium sized and of a good quality; a standard market variety.

ERIE. One of the very best large new black- berries; absolutely hardy, very black, firm and solid; ripens early.

STONE’S HARDY. A vigorous grower; berry glossy black and of a good flavor. A little later than the Snyder; very hardy.

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Raspberries

The raspberry is one of the most delicious and popular fruits grown. They are always in demand in season and command good prices on the market. For canning purposes they are un- excelled. They are easily cultivated and require little care. Cut out the old and weak shoots each year; plant in good soil in hills about four feet apart. With a little care and attention they will produce large crops of berries. For winter protection, bend the canes over and cover with straw or leaves and remove early in the spring.

CARDINAL (Red). One of the new sorts; it is extremely hardy and productive; fruit is rich, red and highly flavored. It is the opinion of leading horticulturists that it is the best of the good varieties now being grown.

COLUMBIA (Red). Resembles the Shaffer, but is much better; the berry is firmer, dark red and adheres to the bushes much longer; a strong grower, attaining large size. One of the hardiest and most productive and stands at the head for canning, jams, etc.

CUMBERLAND (Black). The largest of all black caps; a healthy, vigorous grower, throwing up stout, stocky, well branched canes that produce immense crops of magnificent ber- ries. Fruit very large, firm, quality about the same as Gregg; keeps and ships as well as any of the blacks. The most profitable market va- riety.

GREGG (Black). Of good size, fine quality, productive and hardy, firm, sweet and rich; strong grower and good bearer. Ripens late and evenly. Good market berry.

KANSAS (Black) Large, round and firm, mod- erately juicy, strong grower and very produc- tive. Ripens early. Considered one of the best market berries on account of its handsome ap- pearance.

Cumberland Raspberry

Currants

The currant is one of the most valued of the small fruits. They mature just before raspber- ries and can be used either raw or cooked. Being very hardy, they do not winter-kill and are easy of cultivation, requiring little care. They can be grown in any good garden soil.

BLACK CHAMPION. Very productive, large strong grower.

bunch and berry, excellent quality and a

CHERRY. Large, deep red; rather acid, short branches, very productive.

FAY’S PROLIFIC. A cross between the Cherry and Victoria; one of the most popular of the red currants and immensely prolific.

NORTH STAR. Said to be the strongest grow- er among the red varieties; bunches average four inches in length and are freely produced; extra quality and extremely hardy.

PERFECTION. Berries are a beautiful bright red and larger than Fay’s Prolific. In quality it is said to be superior to anything in the mar- ket today; rich, mild, sub-acid flavor, with plenty of pulp and few seeds; clusters are long and size of berry is maintained to the end.

POMONA. Fruit of good size and flavor;

bright red; has long stems and hangs in fine condition after ripening; is a good shipper; bush bears early and is wonderfully prolific. Good market sort.

Fay’s Prolific

VERSAILLES. A French variety resembling the Cherry; deep red, bunch and berry large and handsome; very productive.

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WHITE GRAPE. Bush vigorous and produc- tive; clusters long; berries large, very attrac- tive, mild flavor and good quality; a good table variety. Distinct from White Dutch.

WILDER. Clusters above medium length and berries large, bright red, of excellent quality, with mild, sub-acid flavor; ripens early and is a good keeper.

Gooseberries

This fruit is very useful for cooking either green or ripe and is used for canning exten- sively. Requires the same cultivation and treatment as currants.

DOWNING. Large and round, light green, with distinct veins; fruit is soft, juicy and finely flavored; vigorous and productive variety; skin smooth. One of the best.

HOUGHTON. Size medium, pale red. sweet and juicy; is a vigorous grower, abundant bearer and free from mildew.

CARRIE. A marvel of productiveness and a good gooseberry in every way. When fully ripe, it is maroon in color and of good quality. It is a strong grower and holds its foliage late in summer. If the berries were a little larger in size, it would be one of the very best of the red varieties. Originated in Minnesota and is absolutely hardy.

Downing Gooseberry

PEARL. Similar to Downing, but fruit a little larger, very hardy, free from mildew and very productive. Valuable for home use or market.

Quinces

The quince is attracting a good deal of attention as a market fruit. The tree is hardy and compact in growth and requires little space; is productive, gives regular crops and comes into bearing early; the fruit is much sought for canning. VTien put up in the proportion of one quart of quinces to about four quarts of other fruit, it imparts a delicious flavor. It will grow in any good garden soil, which should be kept mellow, and well enriched. Fruit should be thinned out if it bears too freely.

CHAMPION. Very large and handsome; flesh cooks as tender as an apple without hard spots; flavor delicate; tree very handsome and bears abundantly; valuable sort; greenish-yel- low.

MEECH’S PROLIFIC. Very large, bright yel- low; quality very good and quite fragrant;

Mulberries

The mulberry is valued as an ornamental shade tree and the fruit is quite popular in some sections. Should be planted in deep, rich sandy loam. Requires little care and is of easy culture. The fruit is sprightly and refreshing and is a valuable addition to any fruit garden. RUSSIAN. A very hardy rapid-growing, limber tree of great value, especially in the West; foliage abundant and said to be very desirable for silk worm culture; fruit good size and pro- duced in large quantities. Introduced into this country by the Mennonites.

WHITE. This is the variety used most for feeding silk worms; it forms a very large spreading tree.

bears early and is very productive; one of the best varieties. Mid-season.

ORANGE. Large, roundish, somewhat irregu- lar with a small and short neck at the base; fine golden-yellow flesh and of excellent flavor. October.

Rhubarb

This very desirable vegetable comes early in the spring. The large stems of the leaves are used for pie-making and stewing. It is also valuable for medicinal purposes. A deep, rich soil is indispensable to secure large, heavy stalks. Plant in rows four feet apart, with the plants three feet distant. Set so that crowns are about one inch below the surface. Top dress in the fall with stable manure and fork under in the spring.

LINNEAUS. This variety produces a small stem, fine quality; early; excellent for cook- ing.

VICTORIA. Very large and valuable for mar- ket. Early.

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IF the grounds surrounding the house are extensive, beautiful effects can be produced by plant- ing shade trees, shrubs, vines and flowers according to some pre-arranged plan. To give your home an inviting approach, the trees and shrubs should not be planted at random. A well cut lawn with shrubs planted near the foundation of the residence, a few ornamental trees plant- ed in an appropriate place, along the drives leading to the house and other buildings, bespeak the spirit and character of the home. Open lawn treatment is very artistic, and gives a picture of expression. Vines trained over porches, trellises, fences, etc., can be made very effective at a small cost. Real estate owners who have vacant property to sell are beginning to plant fine trees and shrubs, knowing that they can secure a larger percentage on their investment, as pur- chasers will pay more for a fine looking lot than one given over to unsightly surroundings. We would also emphasize the fact that you should buy none but the best. A little thought will con- vince you that it is not the quantity, but the quality that counts. Buy none but the best stock properly grown by reliable nurserymen, who have given their best thought to the careful propa- gation and best varieties. We have a large stock of all kinds of shade trees, ornamental shrubs, etc., that has been selected with the greatest care and attention, both as to variety and quality.

HOW TO PLANT

A fine, well-cut lawn is one of the handsom- est features of a place. Trees and the larger shrubs may be planted along a lane or avenue leading to the house, or dotted about the lawn on lines radiating from it. This will secure light, air and a good view from the house. In laying out the grounds, take into consideration economy in labor, and make as few walks as possible. Upright shrubs, roses and flowers should be planted in clumps, each kind by itself, and avoid making the lawn look like a checker board. These beds should be well cul- tivated and the plants pruned annually. Mass the trees and beds on the boundaries so as to leave a broad space for the lawn, and where there is a pretty view leave an opening. Where there is an unsightly object, conceal it by plant- ing trees or climbing vines. Do not plant large trees near the house, except enough on the sun- ny side for shade.

Plant shrubs and small trees twice as thick as they should be when fully grown. This will make a good showing at once, and when the growth of the plants has made them too thick, some should be taken out. It will not do to plant so little that years must elaspe before a fine effect can be produced, but, by planting a surplus at first, they can gradually be taken out.

VINES

Should be planted near to and allowed to climb upon and about the house, or trained on posts, trellises, arbors or stakes placed in suit- able locations on the lawn.

Groups of trees and shrubs possessing bright- colored bark or foliage, and groups of flowering trees and shrubs, are highly effective when in blossom and should be more generally planted.

Weeping trees are especially desirable on small lawns.

A home near York, protected by an evergreen wind-break.

Evergreens

ARBOR VITAE. Thuya.

American Arbor Vitae (T. Occidentalis). A beautiful native tree commonly known as the White Cedar; valuable for screens and hedges. Chinese Arbor Vitae (T. Orientalis). The har- diest for the West.

JUNIPER. Juniperus.

Juniper Glauca (Silver Cedar). Fine vigorous grower; cone-shaped; of a peculiar whitish color.

Swedish Juniper (J. Commanis, var. sueciea). A small sized, handsome, pyramidal tree with yellowish-green foliage; quite hardy.

PINE. Pinus.

Austrian or Black Pine (P. Austriaca). A na- tive of Syria; tree robust, hardy and spread- ing; leaves long, stiff and dark green; rapid growth; very valuable for this country.

Bull Pine (P. Ponderosa, var. Scopulorium).

Forms a stout, spreading tree; a rapid grow- er; branches heavy and rough coated with bark; foliage dark green, the needles growing out at right angles to the wing; very hardy. Jack Pine (P. Divaricata). The most northern of all American pines; valued for its extreme hardiness and vigor; withstands long droughts and hot dry winds; of rather irregular and shrubby growth; foliage bright green, needles short and stiff.

Scotch Pine (P. Sylvestrus). A native of Eu- rope, a fine, robust, rapid-growing tree with stout, erect shoots and silvery-green foliage; very hardy.

Pinus Mugho (Dwarf Mountain Pine). Very distinct, leaves short, stiff, a little twisted and thickly distributed over the branches; does not grow tall, but spreads over the ground, gen- erally assuming a globular form; very dense.

SPRUCE. Picea.

Black Hills Spruce (P. Nigra). A beautiful tree with drooping branches and fine yew-like fo- liage; perfectly hardy.

Colorado Blue Spruce (P. Pungens). One of the most beautiful and hardy of all the spruces; in form and habit similar to the White Spruce; foliage a rich light bluish-green.

White Spruce (P. Alba). A native tree of me- dium size and pyramidal form; bark light col- ored and foliage silvery- gray; very hardy.

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Upright Deciduous Trees

CHESTNUT, HORSE. Aesculus.

Common or White Flowering (A. Hippo- castanum). A handsome tree of regular form with showy foliage and covered in the spring with panicles of white flowers marked with red. As a lawn or street tree it has no superior.

Ohio Buckeye (A. Glabra). A native of the western states forming a large sized tree; leaves are smooth and the flowers yellow; blooms before other varieties.

CRAB. Pyrus.

Bechtel’s Double-Flowering Crab (P. An-

gustifolia). One of the most beautiful of the flowering crabs; tree of medium size, covered in early spring with large, beautiful fragrant flowers of a delicate pink color; very popular for lawns, as it blooms when quite young.

ELM. Ulmus.

American White Elm (U. Americana). A magnificent tree growing 80 to 100 feet high, with drooping, spreading branches; one of the grandest of our native trees; makes a beautiful lawn or street tree. (See Common Shade Trees.)

English Elm (U. Campestris). An erect, lofty tree of rapid, compact growth, with smaller and more regularly cut leaves than the American; the branches project almost at right angles, giving the tree a noble ap- pearance.

AILANTHUS. Tree of Heaven.

A. Glandulosa. From Japan. A lofty, rapid- growing tree, with long, elegant, feathery fo- liage, free from all diseases and insects. One of the most distinct of ornamental trees.

ASH. Fraxinus.

American White Ash. (F. Americana). A well known native tree; tall, very straight, with broad, round head and dense foliage. (See Common Shade Trees.)

European Ash (A. Glutinosa). A lofty tree of rapid growth, with spreading head and gray barred pinnate leaves and black buds.

Green Ash (F. Lanceolata; F. Viridis). A tree of medium size with slender, spreading branches forming a shapely round head; grows 50 to 60 feet high.

BIRCH. Betula.

European White Birch (B. Alba). Remarkable for its elegance. A graceful tree with silvery bark and slender branches; quite erect when young, but afterwards assumes an elegant drooping habit, rendering it very effective for landscapes or lawns.

CATALPA

Kindly note what Mr. Happell has to say about the Catalpa.

Harrison Nursery Co., York, Neb.

Gentlemen: I will say that it is a good in- vestment for any farmer that has his own land to put out some of the Catalpa trees. We have ten acres of them and cut every winter from two to three hundred dollars worth of posts and poles. Farmers who know what Catalpa fence posts are will buy them in preference to any other. We also sell poles from ten feet up to telephone poles. This will show my expe- rience with Catalpa trees.

Yours truly, Henry Happel, Hebron, Neb.

Chinese Catalpa (C. Bungei). A remarkable species forming a dense, round, umbrella-like head; makes a beautiful lawn tree when grafted or budded on a high stem.

Hardy Catalpa (C. Speciosa). A variety which is said to have originated in the West; it is very hardy and a rapid grower and is being ex- tensively planted for commercial purposes; has broad deep green leaves and beautiful large blossoms, making it a highly orna- mental tree for lawn or street. Valuable for planting in groves for growing poles, posts and railroad ties.

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HACKBERRY. Celtis.

American Nettle Tree (C. Occidentalis) . A rare native tree with numerous slender branches which spread horizontally, and thick rough bark; apple-like foliage, but more pointed and a bright shiny green; a very desirable tree for street planting.

LINDEN. Tilia.

American Linden or Basswood (T. Americana).

Grows about 60 feet high, rapid growing, large size, forming a broad round-topped head; leaves broadly oval, dark green above, light green underneath; flowers are creamy-white and fragrant; a splendid street or lawn tree. European Linden (T. Europea). A very fine pyramidal tree of large size with large leaves and fragrant flowers; the leaves change in the fall to beautiful tones of yellow and brown. LOCUST. Gleditschia.

Honey Locust (G. Tricanthos). A rapid-grow- ing native tree with powerful spines and deli- cate foliage; the greenish flowers appearing in early summer are followed by flat pods 8 to 10 inches long; used extensively for hedges.

LOCUST or ACACIA. Robinia.

Black or Yellow Locust (R. Pseud-acacia). A native tree of large size, rapid growth and valuable for timber as well as ornamental; flowers are white or yellowish, very fragrant and appear in June.

MAPLE. Acer.

Box Elder or Ash-Leaved Maple (A. Negundo).

Large spreading tree of rapid growth, 70 feet high; foliage is smaller than in other maples; very frequently planted for windbreaks and timber; very hardy. (See Common Shade Trees.)

Norway Maple (A. Platanoides). A large, hand- some tree, with broad green foliage; has a very compact growth; attains a height of 100 feet; a valuable tree for parks, lawns or streets. Schwedlers Maple (A. Platanoides Schwedlerii).

A beautiful variety with very large bronze- red leaves and young shoots of the same color;

a vigorous grower and a most effective orna- mental tree; grows about 50 feet high. Silver-Leaved or Soft Maple (A. Dasycarpum).

A rapid-growing tree of large size, irregular rounded form; foliage bright green above and silver beneath; a favorite street and park tree; attains about the same height or taller than the Norway. (See Common Shade Trees.)

Sugar or Hard Maple (A. Saccharum). A well- known native tree, valuable both for the pro- duction of sugar and wood. Very desirable as an ornamental shade tree.

Wier’s Cut-Leaved Maple (A. Wierii Lacinia- tum). A variety of the silvery-leaved and one of the most beautiful with cut or dissected foliage; rapid growth, shoots slender and drooping. Ranks among the best as an attrac- tive lawn or street tree.

MOUNTAIN ASH. Sorbus.

European Mountain Ash (S. Aucuparia). A fine tree with dense and regular head; covered from mid-summer to winter with great clusters of bright scarlet berries.

Oak-Leaved Mountain Ash (S. Quercifolia) . A hardy tree of fine pyramidal habit; foliage deeply lobed, bright green above and downy un- derneath. One of the finest lawn trees.

OLIVE. Eleagnus.

Russian Olive (E. Augustifolia) . A very large shrub or small tree; leaves narrow and sil- very-white, flowers yellow and fragrant; very hardy.

OAK. Quercus.

Black Oak (Var. Tinctoria). Beautiful colored foliage in autumn.

Chestnut Oak (Q. Prinus). One of the finest species; leaves resemble those of the Chest- nut.

Mossy Cup or Bur Oak (Q. Macrocarpa). Na- tive tree of spreading form. Foliage deeply lobel, and the largest and most beautiful among oak leaves. Cup-bearing, acorn-fringed and bur- like. Bark corky. One of the noblest of the family.

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Pin Oak (Q. Palustris). A magnificent tree for lawn and street planting, with deep green foliage which changes to a rich scarlet and yel- low in the fall. A most shapely and graceful tree.

Red Oak (Q. Rubra). Makes a tree of great height, 80 to 100 feet; a native of large size and rapid growth; leaves dark dull green, turn- ing to orange and brown in autumn; acorns very large; a beautiful specimen tree for park and street planting.

Scarlet Oak (Q. Voccinea). A rapid-growing pyramidal tree, especially beautiful in the fall, when the foliage changes from green to a bright scarlet. Very symmetrical in outline.

PLUM. Prunus.

Double-Flowering Plum (P. Triloba). A charm- ing shrub or small tree, 3 to 5 feet high, of spreading, vigorous growth. Very early in spring before its leaves appear the whole tree is decked in a fleecy cloud of very double, light pink blossoms. Its effect on a still leafless landscape is very bright.

Hansen’s Purple Plum. A very ornamental small tree. Leaves deep purple. Flowers numerous, white, appearing before leaves. Fruit reddish purple. Desirable for both bloom and foliage.

Purple-Leaved Plum (P. Pissardi). Tree of me- dium size, wood and leaves dark purple; fruit is also purple until ripened; a native of Persia. One of the most conspicuous ornamental trees. Norway Poplar or “Sudden Sawlog.” This is just what people are looking for — a tree that will get a move on itself and turn out lumber in the shortest space of time. Our forests are rapidly disappearing, and they must be replaced with some rapid-growing tree. The Norway Poplar promises to be to the North what the Eucalyptus is to the South. It is by far the most rapid grower we have. Slips planted at the experiment station at York, Neb., made trees 16 feet tall and 3 inches through at the

base in two years. This tree does not, like many others, waste its energy in side limbs. It retains its size as it mounts upward and thus produces more lumber material than any other. It outgrows the cottonwood, the Carolina and Asiatic poplars, and in a succession of dry years will survive them all. Here we have a tree of tremendous growth retaining its size as it mounts upward, with large leaves waving like fans, in the breeze. This tree is well adapted to the Middle States and is a success in the North.

Silver-Leaved Poplar (P. Alba var. Nivea). A tree of wonderfully rapid growth and wide, spreading habit; leaves large, glossy green above and white underneath; prefers a moist soil, but grows anywhere.

RED BUD. Cercis.

Judas Tree or Red Bud (C. Canadensis). A me- dium size tree with large irregular head and perfect heart-shaped leaves; derives its name Red Bud from the profusion of delicate red- dish-pink blossoms with which it is covered in early spring before the foliage appears. One of the finest ornamental trees.

SYCAMORE. Platanus.

American Sycamore or Plane Tree (P. Occi- dentalis). A well-known tree, very common throughout the United States; leaves heart- shaped at base, the short lobes sharp pointed; branches are wide spreading.

THORN, Crataegus.

Double White Thorn (Oxyacantha, var. alba flore pleno). A small tree, with spreading, spiney branches; very hardy and will thrive in any dry soil; has small double, white flowers. A very highly ornamental tree.

Double Pink Thorn (C. Oxyacantha, var. rosea flore pleno). Same as above, but with flow- ers of a beautiful pink color.

Paul’s Double Scarlet (C. Oxyacantha, var. coc- cinea flore pleno). Flowers a bright carmine red; superior to any of its color.

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TULIP TREE. Liriodendron Tulip Tree (L. Tulipfera). A magnificent rapid- growing tree of pyramidal form, attaining a height of 150 feet, with light green, glossy fid- dle-shaped leaves and greenish-yellow tulip- shaped flowers; also known as white wood.

WALNUTS

Black Walnut (Juglaus Nigra). This species is a common and stately forest tree in the Mid- dle and Western states; grows from forty to sixty feet high; has an open, spreading head and is rapid in growth; produces large crops of nuts with rough hard shell containing rich oily kernels of fine flavor.

WILLOW. Salix.

Russian Golden (S. Vitellina aurea). At the present time one of the most planted of all the Willows and a very important tree, both from an economical and ornamental standpoint. It makes a round-topped tree of symmetrical form. One of its strongest ornamental features is the bright, clear, golden-yellow bark which offers a pleasing contrast wherever it is used. The variety which is now generally grown un- der this name is quite distinct from that to which it was formerly given. This type was brought from Russia by Prof. Budd, under the name of Salix Aurea, and it is superior not only for its hardiness, but for its ornamental features also.

SEEDLING TREES

Elm, Ash, Box Elder, Maple, Russian Mul- berry, Black Locust, Honey Locust and Russian Olive.

Weeping Trees

BIRCH. Betula.

Cut-Leaved Weeping Birch (B. Alba, var. pen- dula laciniata). Undoubtedly one of the most popular of all weeping or pendulous trees; tall and slender, graceful drooping branches, silvery- white bark, delicately cut foliage; makes an at- tractive tree; vigorous.

Weeping Mulberry

Hard Maple

ELM. Ulmus.

Camperdown Weeping Elm (U. Scabra var. pen- dula). This forms one of the most pictur- esque of the drooping trees; forms a large, um- brella-like head, spreading many feet in every direction; very rapid grower, making a growth of several feet in a season; leaves are large, dark green and glossy, and cover the tree with a dense mass of verdure.

MULBERRY. Morus.

Tea’s Weeping Mulberry (M. Alba, var. tartar- ica pendula). One of the most graceful and hardy weeping trees; forms a perfect umbrella- shaped head with long, slender, willowy branches drooping to the ground; admirably adapted to ornamenting lawns or cemetery; the foliage is beautiful and the tree is wonderfully vigorous and healthy; will withstand the cold of the North, and the heat of the South; in every way a most desirable tree.

WILLOW. Salix.

American Weeping Willow (S. Purpurea, var.

pendula). A dwarf, slender variety; grafted 5 or 6 feet high, it makes one of the most orna- mental of small weeping trees; it is more hardy than the Babylonica.

Niobe Weeping Willow. Imported by Prof.

N. E. Hansen, who gave it the name. It is a golden barked willow of a decided weeping habit. It is extremely hardy and for this rea- son will, we think, be of especial value to the Northwest, where we are badly in need of a strictly hardy weeping willow. We offer it this season for the third time, and have great hopes for it

Thurlow Weeping Willow. This willow, like the Babylonica, is not grafted or budded; its nature is weeping. Tree vigorous, fast grower, very hardy, and a graceful weeper. The branches are very slender, leaves long, of bright green, with a lighter shade of green on the lower side.

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Ornamental Shrubs

APPROXIMATE HEIGHT OF A FEW PROMINENT SHRUBS

Althea	. 4 to	6 ft..	. . Aug. -Sept.
Almond		5 ft.	June
Barberry, Thunbergi. . . .	.2 to	3 ft. .	Mav
Butterfly Bush	,3 to	5 ft..	Sept.
Calycanthus	.3 to	4 ft.	June
Currant, Flowering		6 ft..	May
Deutzia	. 6 to	8 ft.	June
Dogwood	.6 to	8 ft.	June
Elder, Golden	.8 to 10 ft.	June
Elder, Common	.6 to 10 ft.	June
Forsythia	. 6 to	8 ft..	May
High Bush Cranberry. . . ,	. 3 to	5 ft..	Mav
Honeysuckle, Bush	.6 to	8 ft.	June
Hydrangea, Arborescens	. 3 to	6 ft..	. . June-July
Hydrangea, P. G	.4 to	6 ft.	. . Aug.-Sept.
Japan Quince	.4 to	5 ft.	June
Snowball	.6 to 10 ft..	. . April-May
Snowberry	. 3 to	6 ft..	. . June-July
Sumac	.3 to	6 ft..	Fall
Spirea Arguta	.4 to	6 ft..	Mav
Anthony Waterer.	,1 to	2 ft..	, All Summer
“ Billardi	.4 to	6 ft..	July
“ Bumalda	3 to	6 ft.	Mid-Summer
" CollosaAlba	.2 to	3 ft..	. . May-June
Douglas!	5 to	6 ft..	. . June-July
Prunifolia	. 5 to	6 ft.	Mav
“ Thunbergi	.2 to	3 ft..	May
“ VanHoutei	. 6 to	8 ft. .	May
Syringa		8 ft..	May
Tamarix	.8 to 12 ft..	July
Weigelia	.3 to	4 ft.	June

SHRUBS FOR SHADY LOCATIONS

Siberian Dogwood Forsythia

Amoor River Privet Viburnum Dentatum

Deutzia, Lemoinei Hydrangea Arborescens Sumac

Barberry Thunbergi

ALTHEA. Hibiscus Syriacus.

Rose of Sharon. One of the most showy and beautiful of shrubs; flowers large, double and many brilliant colors; blooms freely in August and September, when few other trees and shrubs are in blossom.

Coelestis. Single; flowers blue.

Duchess de Brabant. Reddish-lilac color, very large and double.

Elegantissima. Double white.

Rubra Flore Pleno. Double red.

Jean de Arc. One of the best; pure white and double.

Lady Stanley. Very double; white, with beau- tiful blush.

Variegated Leaved. Foliage finely marked with light yellow; flowers purple and double.

ALMOND. Amygdalus.

Pink Double-Flowered Almond (A. flore pleno Rosea). A vigorous, beautiful tree, covered in May with rose-colored blossoms like small roses; hardy.

White Double-Flowered Almond (A. flore pleno Alba). Same as above except blossoms are pure and white.

BARBERRY. Berberis.

Japanese Barberry (B. Thunbergii). From Japan; of dwarf habit, small foliage, chang- ing to a beautiful coppery red in the fall. Is very ornamental when used as a hedge. Is im- mune from rust.

BUCKTHORN. Rhamnus.

R. Cartharticus. A very fine vigorous, hardy shrub of European origin with dark green foliage, white flowers and small black fruit. A popular hedge plant.

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THE BUTTERFLY BUSH Buddleia Variabilis Magnifica It is doubtful whether any new shrub ever distributed in this country offered so much to all classes of garden makers as Buddleia varia- bilis. It is coming to be generally known as the Butterfly Bush, because of the remarkable attraction which it has for butterflies of all kinds and colors. It is very hardy and ex- tremely easy to grow, but if set out the last of April or the first of May it will be blooming early in August of the same year, even in New England, and it will not cease to bloom until cut down by the frost. Even then it seems to succumb only under protest, starting up again if there is a week of warm weather.

The plant was discovered in the wilds of Western China, but it thrives in the soil and climate of the United States. Sometimes it is called the “summer lilac,” for the flowers some- what resemble those of the lilac in form. They are borne closely on long spikes or stems and are mostly a light heliotrope in color.

CALYCANTHUS. Sweet Scented Shrub.

C. Floridus. A native species with double pur- ple flowers, very fragrant, and the wood is also fragrant; foliage rich dark green; blooms in June and at intervals afterward.

CARAGANA. Siberian Pea.

Siberian Pea Tree (C. Arborescens). A shrub or low tree with pea-shaped yellow flowers; hardy and useful for massing.

COTONEASTER

Francheti. A new variety, with rose-colored flowers and oblong, brilliant, orange-colored fruits.

Simonsi. A graceful shrub, with beautiful, lus- trous, box-like foliage and bright red berries.

CURRANT. Ribes.

Crimson-Flowered Currant (R. Sanguineum). A native variety with deep red flowers, blooms early in the spring.

Yellow-Flowered Currant (R. Aureum). A na- tive species with beautiful shining foliage and yellow flowers.

DESMODIUM

Sweet Pea Shrub (D. Penduleflorum) . A low- growing shrub having rose-purple, pea-shaped blossoms in great profusion; blooms in Sep- tember and continues until late October; tops die down after frost, but come up again in the spring. A valuable shrub for massing or bor- ders.

DEUTZIA

Double-Flowered Deutzia (D. Crenata flore pleno). A very hardy shrub with luxuriant foliage and a profusion of double white flowers tinged with rose, produced in late June on long racemes; one of the most desirable in cultiva- tion.

Lemoine (D. Lemoinei). Flowers pure white;

shrub dwarf and free flowering; excellent for forcing.

Pride of Rochester. Produces large double white flowers, tinged with rose; vigorous grower, profuse bloomer and one of the earliest to bloom.

DOGWOOD. Cornus.

Red-Flowered Dogwood. A variety producing flowers suffused with bright red; blooms when young. One of the finest flowering trees.

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Red Osier Dogwood (S. Stolonifera) . Produces white flowers in early June; in winter young shoots are a blood-red color.

C. Stolonifera var. Flaviramea (Yellow Branch- ed Dogwood). A very pretty shrub for winter color effect, bark bright yellow.

Siberian Dogwood. Free growing, 6 to 10 feet tall, and very hardy; forms a small, hand- some tree in some situations; its clusters of small white flowers in early summer are very dainty, and its bark is a showy, dark red in winter. All the Siberian Dogwoods bear in early fall a profusion of whitish-blue berries, making them distinctly ornamental after the flowers have gone.

Variegated-Leaved Dogwood (C. Elegantissima Variegata). Foliage a pale yellow, turning to a rose color in the fall; branches blood-red.

ELDER. Sambucus.

Common Elder (S. Canadensis). A large showy shrub, very ornamental in foliage; fruit and flowers and blossoming in June; flowers white, borne in large panicles; fruit reddish-purple berries in the fall.

Cut-Leaved Elder (S. Nigra, var. Laciniata).

One of the best cut-leaved shrubs; a valuable variety with elegantly divided leaves. Red-Fruited Elder (S. Racemosa). Of some- what stockier growth than the other varie- ties, with white flowers in cymes, followed by red fruits. Blooms in early summer.

Golden Elder (S. Nigra, var. aurea). A hand- some variety with golden-yellow foliage.

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Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora

Variegated-Leaved Elder (S. Nigra, var. varie- gata). The foliage is mottled with yellow and white; one of the best variegated leaved.

EUONYMUS. Strawberry Tree. American Burning Bush (E. Americanus). Very conspicuous in the autumn and winter, when loaded with scarlet seed pods, from which the orange colored berries hang on slender threads. European Burning Bush (E. Europeanus). From Europe, and a favorite in old gardens, of good size, with rosy red pods.

EXORCHORDA. Pearl Bush.

Pearl Bush (F. Grandiflora). A fine shrub, pro- ducing large white flowers in May; one of the finest in its season.

FORSYTHIA. Golden Bell.

Fortune's Forsythia (F. Fortuneii). A beautiful shrub of medium size; flowers are a bright yellow and appear before the leaves; foliage deep green; the best of the early flowering shrubs.

F. Intermedia. Flowers bright golden-yellow;

foliage glossy green; resembles the Viridis- sima, but hardier. A valuable variety.

F. Viridissima. A fine hardy variety; leaves and dark deep green; flowers deep yellow, an early bloomer.

Weeping Forsythia (F. Suspensa). Resembles the Fortune in its flowers, but the growth is somewhat drooping.

FRINGE or SMOKE TREE. Rhus.

Purple Fringe (R. Cotinus). A valuable orna- mental shrub with curious fringe or hair-like flowers that cover the whole tree, giving the appearance of mist or smoke; wide, spreading habit, which requires some room to grow to the best advantage.

White Fringe or Chionanthus (C. Virginica). A very ornamental shrub of easy cultivation, dark green foliage, flowers pure white, having narrow fringe-like petals; blooms in May and June.

HALESIA. Silver Bell.

Silver Bell Tree (H. Tetraptera). A beautiful large shrub forming a low, wide head, pro- fusely covered with a mass of small snowy white flowers; blooms about the middle of May; foliage dark green. A valuable acquisi- tion to any lawn.

HONEYSUCKLE BUSH. Lonicera. Fragrant Bush Honeysuckle (L. Fragrantis- sima). A spreading shrub with deep green foliage and fragrant small flowers which ap-

pear before the leaves; bushes are erect in growth.

Pink Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. Tartarica rosea). Pink flowers that make a lovely con- trast with the foliage; planted with the Grandi- flora, the two make a beautiful display. Pink-Flowered Honeysuckle (L. T. var. grandi- flora). Produces large, bright red flowers striped with white; blooms in June.

Red Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. T. var. rubra).

Blooms early in the spring; flowers a beau- tiful bright red.

White Tartarian Honeysuckle (L. T. var. Alba).

Produces creamy-white, fragrant flowers in May and June; forms a high bush.

HYDRANGEA

Hardy Hydrangea (H. Paniculata grandiflora).

A beautiful, tall shrub with leaves of bright, shiny green; flowers borne in huge panicles from 8 to 12 inches long, light pink, changing to brown later in the fall; blooms in August and September; can be grown in tree form suc- cessfully and makes a very desirable lawn or- nament.

Hydrangea Arborescens. June and July. A bushy plant from our native woods, with corymbs of white flowers in June and July. It is the most hardy of Hydrangeas, and particu- larly desirable for planting in shady places.

JAPAN QUINCE. Cydonia.

Scarlet Japan Quince (C. Japonisa). One of the best flowering shrubs; flowers a bright scar- let crimson, borne in great profusion in early spring; foliage retains its color of bright glossy green the entire summer; hardy; make good hedge plants.

KERRIA. Corchorus.

Globe Flower (C. Japonia). A slender green branched shrub, 5 to 6 feet high, with globe- shaped yellow flowers from July to October. Very ornamental.

LILAC. Syringa.

Lilacs are well known, beautiful shrubs, in- dispensable in every collection. They can be moved with every success in the fall, but water must be used generously.

Alphonse Laval le. Very large trusses of double blue flowers with violet shading. A desir- able, dependable, free bloomer.

Charles the Tenth. Large, long trusses of sin- gle, reddish-purple flowers.

Charles Jolly. Double, blood red. Buds open- ing a dark reddish-purple. Strikingly beauti- ful and extra choice.

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Chinese Tree Lilac. The genuine in both this and Japan Tree Lilac are scarce. Many of the bush forms are trimmed high and offered as trees. The true Chinese grows about 20 feet high, resembling the cherry tree in shape, with the trunk light green in color. Trees 4 inches through at the base were literally cov- ered with snowy white flowers in early July this year. Fast growing and excites the great- est comment wherever seen. Hard to keep them on hand until they make much growth, as the demand keeps them always cleaned up. Dr. Bretschneider. Large, coarse leaves. Great masses of flowers nearly white. A prolific bloomer. Comes into flower about the 10th of June. We consider this the most desirable of the late bloomers. Blooms while exceedingly young. Bushes, this year, 24 inches high, car- ried as high as 50 open bunches at one time. Emile Lemoine. Large trusses of double flow- ers, rosy lilac. Favorite of all doubles. Grandiflora Alba. A good white variety. Japan Tree Lilac. Matures into taller trees than the Chinese. Darker in bark and color, but habits much the same. Immense spikes of grayish blossoms. Both varieties are extreme- ly hardy, lacking the natural enemy of the lilac.

Jean Bart. Fine clusters of double rosy car- mine. Free bloomer.

Madame Casimir Perier. Very large, double, creamy-white trusses, very beautiful. Free blooming, commencing while very young.

Mme. Abel Chatenay. Pure white flower in very large panicles.

Persian Purple. A small-leaved variety, in habits and shape much like the Rouen. Bloom forms at end of branch. Laterals from this branch blooming join in making one large cluster sometimes over 12 inches in length. Persian White. Delicate white, fragrant flow- ers, shaded with purple.

President Grevy. Double, light purple, bunches very compact.

Pyramidal is. A beauty. Light soft lavender flowers, usually in double clusters.

Rouen. A cross between the old common pur- ple and the Persian. Color reddish-purple. Prolific bloomer and valuable for hedge pur- poses. Does not sucker like the common sorts, but stools heavily. Grows about 8 feet high and forms a windbreak, dividing line or screen. Senator Volland. Dense compact blooms of brilliant rosy-red. A very free bloomer. Siberian White. Pinkish-white blossoms. Very hardy and desirable.

Teas’ Mammoth. Single reddish-purple flow- ers. An imported variety.

Villosa. A stout, bushy shrub. Rich, bright green foliage. Buds light purple, opens light purple bordering on white. Very rare and de- sirable. June bloomer.

SINGLE LILACS

Charles X. A strong rapid-growing variety, large shining leaves; flowers reddish-purple. Marie Le Graye. Large panicles of white flow- ers; the finest white lilac.

Rubra de Marlay. Flowers very dark lilac. Souvenir de Ludwig Spaeth. Flowers a dark purple borne in large panicles. The best of the dark varieties.

Snowball

PRIVET. Ligustrum.

Amoor River Privet (L. Amurense). A valu- able ornamental shrub for hedges and bor- ders; very hardy; foliage glossy green and holds its color almost the entire year; will stand shearing to any extent.

Yellow

Regel’s Privet (L. Regelianum). A dense low shrub with spreading branches, pendent at the end; a very graceful bush for hedges; needs very little trimming.

RHODOTYPOS. White Kerria.

R. Kerrioides. A choice and rare Japanese shrub, recently introduced. It is a slender branched bush, with very pretty, deeply veined leaves, and pure white flowers, borne at inter- vals all summer.

SNOWBALL. Viburnum.

Common Snowball (V. Opulus Sterilis). Grows 6 to 8 feet high, the old-fashioned snowball; its large globular clusters of pure white flow- ers are produced in May and June and make a very attractive appearance.

High Bush Cranberry (V. Opulus). It has handsome broad foliage of a shining dark green color, changing to rich coppery tints; flowers are white and very conspicuous; the fruit is a brilliant scarlet and hangs in long pendent clusters nearly all winter. A very desirable ornament to any lawn.

Lantana, Wayfaring Tree. A rugged tree- shaped shrub, covered with dense, rich fo- liage, wrinkled like sage. Flowers are borne in flat clusters, followed by large red fruit, turning to black later. In early winter when other shrubs are bare the foliage of the Lan- tana is still green and cheerful.

SNOWBERRY. Symphoricarpus.

Coral Berry (S. Vulgaris). A slender branched upright shrub, valuable for planting in shady places, as the foliage is very persistent; the fruit is a purplish red and hangs on well into winter; flowers small and rose colored. Snowberry (S. Racemosus). Same as the above except the berries are a pure snow white; flowers rose colored, but larger.

SUMACH. Rhus.

Cut-Leaved Staghorn Sumach (R. Typhina laci- niata). A showy, broad-headed shrub with large, long, deeply cut foliage, light green in color, changing to shades of red and yellow in the fall; the new growth is clothed with a pe- culiar down, giving an appearance of the grow- ing horn of a deer; the bark below is a rich orange color.

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Cut-Leaved Sumach (R. Glabra, var. laciniata).

A variety of the smooth Sumach with deeply- cut fern-like foliage.

Smooth Sumach (R. Glabra). A shrub 8 feet high, with handsome green foliage, changing to beautiful autumn tints; showy spike of crim- son fruit.

SPIREA. Meadow Sweet,

S. Arguta. Of dwarf habit, spreading head;

flowers clear white; the best of the very early flowering white varieties; blooms in May.

Ash Leaved (S. Sorbifolia). A vigorous grower with foliage similar to the Mountain Ash and long spikes of beautiful white flowers; blooms in July.

Billard’s Spirea (S. Billardi). Flowers are rose colored.

Bridal Wreath (S. Prunifolia flore pleno). Fo- liage a dark shining green, changing to au- tumn tints in the fall; flowers double, pure white and are borne the entire length of the twigs; one of the most popular varieties.

S. Bumalda. A handsome variety from Japan;

dwarf habit and vigorous growth; foliage narrow; flowers rose colored and borne in great profusion; blooms a long time.

Anthony Waterer. A fine dwarf Spirea with dark crimson flowers. Blooms nearly all summer.

Walluf. Floribilla. Similar in habit and gen- eral appearance to the preceding variety. Flowers slightly deeper in color.

Douglas’ Spirea (S. Douglasi). A beautiful va- riety with spikes of deep rose colored flowers in July and August.

Fortune’s Dwarf White Spirea (S. callosa alba).

A white flowering variety of dwarf, sym- metrical form; keeps in flower all summer. A valuable sort.

Golden-Leaved Nine Bark (S. Opulifolia, var.

aurea). A beautiful variety with golden- yellow foliage and double white flowers in June.

Nine Bark (S. Opulifolia). One of the most vigorous growers; foliage light green; flow- ers white and produced in great profusion. Thunberg’s Spirea (S. Thunbergi). Dwarf habit and rounded graceful forms; branches slender and drooping; flowers pure white and borne the entire length of the twigs; foliage narrow and long, turning to orange scarlet in the fall.

Van Houttei Spirea (S. Van Houttei). This is undoubtedly the most popular of all the va- rieties; foliage a rich green, changing to beau- tiful tints in the fall; in blooming season the bush is a perfect mass of pure white flowers, the branches bending to the ground; indispen- sable ornament for lawns and hedges.

Hardy

ARISTOLOCH 10. Dutchman’s Pipe,

A. Sipho. A fine, hardy climber and well known in some parts of the country as Chi- nese Yam. The tubers grow very large and are edible, like sweet potatoes. The vine is a beautiful, rapid grower, producing sweet- scented flowers.

AMPELOPSIS

American Ivy or Virginia Creeper (A quinque- folia). One of the finest vines for covering walls, verandas or trunks of trees; foliage

Spirea Anthony Waterer SYRINGA or MOCK ORANGE. Philadelphus. Garland Syringa (P. Coronarius). A well- known shrub, pure white, fragrant; first bloom.

Golden-Leaved Syringa (P. Coronarius, var.

aurea). A handsome variety with golden- yellow foliage: keeps its color the entire sea- son. Is splendid for grouping with other varie- ties for pleasing effects.

Lemoine’s Syringa (P. Lemoinei). A graceful shrub with very rich foliage and large, pure white flowers in June.

TAMARIX

T. Amurensis. Growth is slender and graceful.

with silvery foliage; pink flowers borne on short spikes on the young growth only. WEIGELIA. D iervilla.

The Weigelias are shrubs of erect habit while young, but gradually spread and droop as they acquire age; flowers are large, trum- pet-shaped, of all shades and colors; very ef- fective for grouping and borders; blossoms are produced in June and July.

D. Candida. Flowers pure white, produced in June and continue to bloom nearly all sum- mer.

D. Eva Rathke. Flowers a brilliant crimson;

a beautiful, clear, distinct shade.

D. Rosea. An elegant variety with fine rose colored flowers appearing in June.

D. Nana Variegata. Of dwarf habit and clearly defined silvery-variegated leaves; flowers rose colored.

Vines

green, turning to a rich crimson in autumn; a rapid grower and quickly fastens to anything it touches.

Boston Ivy (Veitchii). Leaves smaller than the American; forms a dense sheet of green as leaves overlap each other; it is a little dif- ficult to start, but when once established re- quires no further care; foliage changes to a crimson scarlet in the fall; very valuable for covering brick and stone structures, rockeries, walls, etc.

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Engleman’s Ivy or Woodbine (A. quinquefolia, var. Englemanni). A type of quinquefolia which has long been desired. It has shorter joints and smaller and thicker foliage. It is better equipped with tendrils, by which it will climb walls of stone or brick as closely as the Veitchii (Boston Ivy). It should be planted in the Central and Northwestern States, in place of the Veitchii, as it is perfectly hardy, with- standing heat and cold better.

BIGNONIA. Tecoma.

Trumpet Creeper (B. Radicans). A hardy climbing plant with large trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers appearing in August.

Large Flowered Trumpet Creeper (B. Radi- cans, var. Grandiflora) . A beautiful variety with very large flowers, salmon colored, yellow center and striped with red.

CELASTRUS. Bitter Sweet.

Climbing Bitter Sweet (C. Scandens). A na- tive climber with fine large leaves, yellow flowers and clusters of capsuled orange fruit; a rapid grower.

CLEMATIS. Virgin’s Bower.

A beautiful class of hardy climbers, many of the varieties have flowers 5 to 6 inches in di- ameter. They are very valuable for training around and over pillars, verandas, fences, rock work, etc.

Large Flowering Varieties Duchess of Edinburg. Fine, large, double white flowers; blooms freely.

Jackmanni. Immense flowers of an intense violet-purple; bloom continually all summer. Henryi. Flowers creamy-white and very large. A free bloomer.

Madam Edouard Andre. Flowers are a beauti- ful shade of crimson; a free bloomer. Ramona. A vigorous grower and perpetual bloomer; flowers a deep rich lavender.

Small Flowering Varieties Cocci nea. Flowers thick bell shaped, of a bright coral-red color; blooms profusely. Paniculata. Probably the most popular of the small flowering sorts; vine is a rapid grower with glossy, green foliage; in September the flowers appear in a perfect mass of white, giv- ing the appearance of a bank of snow; the fra- grance is most delicious and penetrating.

HONEYSUCKLE. Lonicera.

Chinese Twining Honeysuckle (L. Japonica). A well-known vine, holding its foliage nearly all winter; blooms in July and September; very fragrant. Also known as the Evergreen Honey- suckle.

Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle (L. Hallena). A strong, vigorous vine with pure white flow- ers, changing to yellow; foliage remains green well into winter; very fragrant and covered with flowers almost entire season. One of the best bloomers.

Monthly Fragrant Honeysuckle (L. Periclyme- num, var. Belgica). Blooms all summer; flowers red and yellow and very fragrant. Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle (L. Semper vir- ens). One of the handsomest in cultivation; a strong, rapid grower. Flowers a bright scar- let; not much odor.

Yellow Trumpet Honeysuckle (L. Flava). A strong native vine with brightest orange- yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.

Clematis Paniculata

MATRIMONY VINE. Lycium.

Chinese Matrimony Vine (L. Sinensis). A creeping or trailing vine; foliage a grayish- green; flowers appear in June and continue blooming until September; color varies from pink to purple; fruits are a bright crimson and make a beautiful contrast with the green fo- liage. Valuable for trellises and fences.

WISTARIA

American Purple Wistaria (W. Magnifica).

Flowers are borne in dense, drooping clusters of a pale blue color; vine vigorous, hardy, rapid grower.

Chinese Purple Wistaria (W. Sinensis). One of the best of the Wistarias; rapid growing and elegant; attaining 15 to 20 feet in a sea- son; flowers a pale-blue, borne in long pendu- lous clusters in May and June.

Chinese White Wistaria (W. Sinensis, var.

Alba). Same as the Chinese Purple, except the flowers are pure white; very beautiful va-

Deciduous Hedge

BARBERRY. Berberis.

Japanese Barberry (B. Thunbergii). A low.

spreading bush, with small branches covered with small sharp thorns and in spring with small yellow flowers, succeeded by bright sca- rlet berries; foliage changes in the autumn to shades of scarlet and gold; makes a dense, thick hedge. Is immune from rust.

HONEY LOCUST. Gleditschia. Three-Thorned Honey-Locust (G. Tracanthos).

A rapid growing native tree with strong spines and delicate foliage. Very useful for hedges.

OSAGE ORANGE. Machura.

Osage Orange (M. Aurantiaca). A native tree of medium size and spreading habit; leaves bright shining green, broad and sharp pointed; the fruit resembles an orange in size and color.

JAPANESE QUINCE. Pyrus Japonica. Scarlet Japan Quince (Japonica, var. rubra). A beautiful flowering shrub, suitable for hedges, thorny enough to form a good defense; flowers a bright scarlet crimson, in great pro- fusion in the early spring.

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Field of Peonies

HERBACEOUS PEONIES

Varieties marked “F” are fancy.

The peonies are recognized as a fine, effec- tive flower. They are extremely hardy and easily cultivated. The flowers are lasting and many of them are finely finished and exqui- sitely colored. No other hardy plant of our gardens thrives so well, nor has as much prac- tical, permanent value.

In planting peonies for cut flowers, do not plant a long list of varieties. For good results they must be cut at just the right time, which is hard to do if you have too many different varieties.

Andre Laures (Crousse 1881). F. Magenta red, fragrant. The last flower to bloom. Seldom misses.

Baron Jas. Rothschild. One of the best cheap flowers in our collection. Guard petals very regular, rose in color. Very compact bomb shape center of salmon, the tip of which shows purple.

Asa Gray. Large, full bloom, perfect shape;

guard petals salmon flesh, inner petals pink, sprinkled with carmine lilac.

Charles Verdier. Large lilac carmine bloom, transparent slate reflex. Compact and a good keeper as a cut flower.

Couronne d’Or (Crown of Gold, Calot). F. Im- bricated petals. Compact solid white, with golden reflex. Center touched with carmine. A fine variety. Late and a good keeper. Duchess d’Nemours. Large and full; the most nearly pure white.

Duchesse d’Orleans. Very pretty, deep pink, with violaceous tints on center petals, inter- spersed with salmon.

Eugene Verdier, Salmon pink fading to white; strong, free bloomer.

Edulis Superba (Lemon 1824). A fine flower.

Violaceous pink mixed with narrow whitish petals, giving a silvery reflex.

Festiva Maxima (Meillez). F. Glorious queen of the whites, often seven inches across. A large, loose flower of driven white, center marked with carmine. Perhaps the most pop- ular paeony grown.

Felix Crousse (Crousse). F. One of the most resplendent of its class, rich brilliant ruby red of effulgent splendor. One of the best of the class of deep, glowing red.

Francois Ortegat. Old favorite; purplish-crim- son, golden center.

General Custer (Terry). Very robust, large, variable pink, loose leaved, liberally sprin- kled with yellow stamens.

Golden Harvest (Rosenfield) . F. Soft pink, cream and gold and often in center a dainty Festiva Maxima, blood drops and all. Grandiflora Alba. Early standard sort. Opens straw color fading to pure white. Tuft in center sometimes marked with carmine. Often sold for Festiva Maxima.

Grandiflora Carnea Plena (Lemon). Lilaceous mottled pink, one of the best keepers. Very charming, flowers in clusters. Should be in every garden.

Grandiflora Rosea (Guerin 1850). Fine, fra- grant, rose pink, one of the surest bloomers. Grandiflora Rubra. An old but very fine va- riety. Fine as a cut flower. Excellent for landscapes.

Humei (Anderson). An immense late cinna- mon scented flower of varnished pink. An old favorite.

L’Esperence. Very large sweet pink, fragrant. A great favorite.

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La Sublime (Parmentier). F. This is a fine flower of deep crimson. Very striking on ac- count of its rich color. A reliable bloomer.

La Tulip (Calot). This belongs in a class by itself. The bud is very beautiful, interlaced with green and red. The flower is soft blush mingled with carmine, fading to pure white. Fragrant.

Louis Van Houttei (Calot). Vivid purplish- cherry. Very striking and satisfactory. L’Esperence. This old favorite proves to be Edulis Superba, which carries about twenty other names.

Modele de Perfection. Enormous cup-shaped bloom, very pink, bright rose, with silvery border, extra fine.

M. Vaillant (Calot). Immense, late, deep vio- laceous red. Synonomous Grandiflora Rubra. Madam Jules Elie (Calot 1873). F. Large soft pink, silvery reflex. Fine.

Marie Lemoine. Calot, 1869. Very large bloom, sulphur white, shaded pink; strong stems; very late. This is a very popular va- riety.

Mme. Crousse (Calot). F. Splendid white, cen- ter sometimes edged with carmine; fragrant; one of the latest blooming whites; very choice. Mme. d’Vernville (Crouse). F. Considered by Terry as one of the finest of all. Flowers of exquisite beauty, sulphur white, with broad guard petals; very attractive.

Mens. Dupont (Calot). F. One of our favor- ites; also one of the most reliable bloomers we have. Large, creamy white, tinged with brilliant carmine in the center. Makes a fine cut flower and is a good keeper.

Monsieur Dupont (Cal. 1872). Large, flat, semi- rose type. Milk-white center splashed crim- son, showing stamens. Fragrance X. Erect, tall, free bloomer. Midseason. Similar to Boule de Neige, but later.

Modele de Perfection (Crouse, 1875). Enor- mous cup-shaped bloom, very fresh pink; marbled, bright rose, with silvery border, cen- ter intermingled with salmon; extra fine. As noted before, the bomb-shaped pink sold under this name was Mme.

Mons. Jules Elie (Crouse, 1888). Immense, globular, full flower, imbricated rosiform; broad petals of finest, glossy, fresh pink, deeper tint at base of the petals, silvery reflex enveloping the whole bloom. Really a perfec- tion.

Mons. Guerin (Guerin). Bears a profusion of bloom in clusters. One of the choice, reli- able varieties. A compact, bright purplish-car- mine.

Mons. Crousse. F. The American beauty paeony. A grand red; choice variety.

Pottsi. A very free blooming purplish-crimson. Early.

Prince Imperial (Calot, 1859). Brilliant pur- plish-scarlet; one of the best medium priced reds; flowers in clusters.

Plutarch. A glorious orb of radiant, glistening crimson.

Queen Victoria (English). Flesh fading to pure white; one of the florists’ standard flowers. A great favorite.

Queen Victoria (Terry). Pink blooms.

Umbel lata Rosea. F. Light shell pink, upright habit, free bloomer and the earliest of all of the Chinese family. In great demand for Dec-

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oration Day. We have grown this peony for a number of years and it has never failed to produce bloom in time for Decoration Day trade.

Reevesii <'Mechin, 1850). Very soft silvery pink. Choice.

Reine Victoria (Guerin, 1845). Pink, tufted center.

Richardson’s Rubra Superba. F. Rose type.

large, rather compact bloom of deep red. Very late.

Thos. Meehan (Terry). F. Light rose tipped with silver; large, full flower and a free bloomer. One of the good medium priced ones. Villa d’Nancy. F. Bright red. One of the most prolific and sure bloomers we have. Very desirable.

Weir's Crimson. F. Dark crimson; a free bloomer.

Wacht Am Rhine. F. Brilliant purple, violet shade; a good bloomer.

OFFICINALIS (Old Fashioned Type) Rubra. The early intense red. Blooms before Decoration Day.

THE IRIS

The iris is the rainbow personified. A god- dess who visits us in garments of indescribable splendor and while she is with us we are in wonderland. The lure of her loveliness is ir- resistable. The delicacy, refinement and har- monious interweaving of colors in which she is clothed is beyond the brush of man. Wher- ever invited they become favorites and their fame is spreading and the day is fast approach- ing when they will have their rightful place in every garden.

Some of the new varieties are exceedingly beautiful. There is an infinite range and va- riation of color. The winsome, modest beauty of some, forming a striking contrast to their more glorious sisters arrayed in a sheen or iri- rescent splendor. There is no flower that will give you a greater range of color for your gar- den and by purchasing the different varieties you will have bloom from April until the mid- dle of July. Much care was taken in obtaining our descriptions and we know that they are true and complete.

Planting. German Iris succeeds in partial shade, but they are at their best in the full sun. They will grow most anywhere, but do best in a well drained rich loam or garden soil. They should be planted very early in the fall or very early in the spring. Plant the bud or crown about two inches below the surface.

The Siberian type is hardy as an oak, and very beautiful. Plant as you would the Ger- man.

The Japanese like a moist earth and a moist air. They will do well planted along streams or ponds. If planted on high ground they should be watered until bloming season is over. They produce large flowers of great beauty. They are very attractive.

IRIS GERMANICA Tall Bearded Irises

The upright or standard petals are indicated by S, the drooping petals or falls by F.

Black Prince. Bears many other names. A strikingly beautiful flower. Large and con- spicuous petals of dark purple veined at the base. No collection should be without it. Me- dium height.

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Cherion (Syn. Nemises). S, smoky lavender, inner petals lavender and straw; F, lilac finely veined. A tall flower.

Celeste (Syn. Lady Francis). This is one of the purest and sweetest of flowers. S, pale blue of ultra marine cast; F, light violet edged lighter, golden beard. Tall.

Chalcedonia (Syn. Johan d’Worth-Brooklyn) .

An old sort of medium height. S, light mauve; F, purple, heavily veined. A prolific bloomer.

Delicata. S, pale lavender; F, white, veined and edged lavender; medium height. Elizabeth. S, pale lavender, darker in the cen- ter. F, mauve, melting into pale blue. A very large, attractive flower. Medium height. Elegans (Syn. Vidonne, La Martine). A very winsome flower. S, nearly white, dashed and splashed with violet. These markings are strik- ing and unusual. Inner petals light lavender; F, violet veined with white. Sometimes vari- able in bloom. A beautiful flower.

Florentina Alba (Syn. Silver King). Porcelain, changing to pure white. Medium height. Gracchus. Medium height. S, pure lemon, in- ner petals also yellow; F, violet, completely interwoven with delicate tracery.

Her Majesty. Very attractive on account of its rich and unusual color. S, heliotrope of tis- sue-like delicacy, inner petals straw and laven- der; F, light mauve traced with white. A very fine rich flower. Medium height.

Honorablis. S, intense yellow; F, bronze. Much like San Souci, only a taller growing plant. Jacquesiana. Tall growing. S, bright coppery crimson. F, rich dark maroon, veined with white near base.

Khedive. Tall. S, clouded lavender veined at the base. Inner petals light lavender flecked with white. F, dark lavender, orange beard. Tall.

Lady Jane. S, light lavender, charmingly veined at the base. F, fawn color traced with heliotrope. A choice flower. Medium.

La Tendresse. A charming, delicate, fragile flower. S, lavender; F, lilac color. Medium. Leonidas (Syn. Murat, Yolandie). Of radiant beauty. S, purple; F, dark purple, with glis- tening sheen. Very handsome. Tall.

Madam Chereau (Syn. Imogene). A tall, state- ly, queenly flower. If new it would be in great demand. S, white, edged and fringed mauve interspersed with lilac. Inner petals white; F, white edged, the same as the stand- ards.

Madam Pacquette. S, very delicate light pur- ple, inner petals lavender striped with helio- trope; F, are of great beauty, these are of deeper purple, very large, with threads of vio- let. A strikingly beautiful flower. Tall. Monhassan. S, golden yellow; F, white and yellow, veined and mottled with brown. Me- dium.

Nymph. S, pale lavender, shaded darker, inner petals light lilac and yellow. F, purple, re- ticulated white. Medium.

Purple Queen (Syn. Florentina Blue, German Blue, Blue Beard Parensis). Very robust plant, large purple flower, petals velvety pur- ple, very showy and imposing.

Pallida Dalmatica. The noblest of all the Iris family, height three feet or better. Foliage broad and ornamental when flower is in bloom. Large pale blue flowers, very fragrant. A beautiful flower.

Perfection. S, mauve often dashed with deeper colors, inner petals mauve lavender; F, droop outward to show the most beautiful soft velvety petals ever possessed by a flower. The color is rich deep violet veined and traced in the most exquisite manner. A magnificent flower, borne on stems three to four feet tall. Rare.

Queen of May. A soft rose lilac, almost pink, a color rare among Irises. Medium. Rosamond (Syn. Dove). S, lavender buff; F is darker.

Cambucaina Beethoven (Syn. Miss Brough).

Not a large flower, but a very pretty one. S, lilac, finely reticulated, inner petals light yel- low; F, rosy purple, with orange crest. Very striking. Medium to tall.

Sans Souci (Syn. Rebecca). This is a hardy plant and a prolific bloomer. Fine for mass- ing and for a border effect. S, canary, base reticulated dove color. F, yellow, charmingly veined and interlaced with brown fading to light maroon. Medium.

DWARF BEARDED IRISES Pumilla and Hybrid Crimean Varieties

These lovely Irises are very suitable for bor- der effects or for planting in front of the taller growing varieties. They commence to flower the last of March and are in bloom until about the time the German Iris comes into bloom. Postpaid, 4c additional.

Pumilla (the old-fashioned Flag). Rich blue, lilac, purple and other colors.

Verna. Flowers violet purple, yellow at the base.

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Other Varieties

Aurea (From the Himalayas). A handsome flower of deep golden yellow.

Oriental is Gigantea. Very tall grower, hand- some foliage, flowers of ivory whiteness with an orange yellow blotch at the base of the falls.

SIBERIAN IRISES

We strongly recommend these hardy Irises. They have handsome foliage and beautiful flowers and will survive extremes of weather and other untoward conditions that prove fatal to other perennials. There is no other firm that has as many varieties of these as we have, and we are so well pleased with them that we intend to increase this list as fast as depend- able varieties can be obtained.

Acuta. Blue, interlaced with white.

Lactea. A tall growing milky white.

Oriental is. Tall growing. S, violet; F, rich bluish violet.

Siberica (Siberian Blue). Rich blue flowers of exquisite beauty. Much prized as a cut flower. Very choice.

Siberica Alba (Siberian White). Has a beau- tiful white flower. Choice.

Snow Queen. S, white; F, white, golden yellow at the base. The color is so intense it gives a golden reflex inside the flower. This is a rare and beautiful flower borne on tall strong stems. A flower we strongly recommend as well worth while.

PHLOX

The Phlox will always continue to be an old standby. They take you through the trying heat of July and August; a perfect mass of

bloom when many other summer flowers are gone. Commencing to bloom in June they con- tinue until it freezes up in an endless variety of colors. Planted in masses they present a charming appearance, while the lower growing varieties used as a border produce a very strik- ing effect. They have a very sweet and deli- cate fragrance.

Arete. A cross between the Richard Wallace and Crepuscule. Symmetrical head, is a prolific bloomer, and florets large white with red center. In cool weather tinted with lav- ender. Medium height, very robust, resisting the heat and also the blight in wet weather. Rapid multiplier, and very desirable. Crepuscule. We consider this the finest phlox in the world. Single flowers much larger than a dollar; massive heads, which at a dis- tance look like one enormous flower. In color, white shaded violet, striking large purple car- mine eye.

La Nuit. Purplish garnet; large florets; a beautiful flower. Medium.

Lothair. Deep clear rose, large carmine eye. Medium.

Le Pole Nord. Very tall, late variety with white floret and red eye.

Miss Lingard. Longest spikes of any phlox;

blooms from the ground up. Waxy white, lavender eye.

Pyramid. Dwarf early white; compact head and a free bloomer. One of the most satis- factory phloxes we have. A rapid multiplier. Richard Wallace. Very robust plant, large full head, white with crimson eye.

Zouave. Medium size, fine red. A ready propagator, very desirable.

Roses

Among all the flowering shrubs that make for beauty, grace and ornamentation, there is none that can compare with the Rose. The wide range of color, shape and size of the blooms and the diversity and character of the foliage gives it a wider range for decoration than any other single group of plants. When added to these qualifications are ease of culture, quick and ample response in blossoms, it is not to be wondered that the rose has been aptly termed the

the “Queen of Flowers.” In most collections of place.

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS

Roses thrive best in a clay loam enriched with well-rotted manure. They should also have an open, airy situation unshaded by trees or buildings wherever possible. Dig up the soil thoroughly to a depth of 12 to 15 inches. Soak the beds occasionally with weak manure water. At time of planting cut the stems off to within three inches of the trunk or parent stem. Plant the roses deep, covering up all of the main trunk or parent stem and about an inch of the branches. If this is not done the sun and hot winds will kill the bud and later on shoots will appear from the roots which of course would produce the wild rose. All rose bushes except climbers should be cut off to within three or four inches from the top of the ground about the middle of October each year and covered over with litter or banked with dirt, and then uncovered in the spring. By handling roses in this manner you will succeed in maintaining the double rose from year to year. Otherwise they will degenerate.

HARDY ROSES

Roses delight in an open, airy situation, un- shaded by trees and buildings. Always plant

flowering or ornamental shrubs it is in first

in solid beds and each class by itself. Hardy roses may be planted in the fall or spring, but for this latitude we recommend spring plant- ing. Dormant plants set in the spring should be planted early, before growth is started.

As roses are raised mostly for their flowers, it is necessary to give that culture to the plant

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General Jacqueminot. One of

the most popular of the red roses; brilliant crimson, large and very effective, very fragrant and one of the hardiest.

Gloire de Lyonaise. A grand rose; a beautiful shade of pale salmon-yellow, sometimes pass- ing to creamy white; very fra- grant.

Gloire de Margottoin. Brilliant scarlet; large semi-double, long bud; vigorous, fragrant and a free bloomer.

Hugh Dickson. A magnificent crimson, shaded with scarlet. Flowers very large, of perfect shape and fully double. Plant is strong, vigorous and productive.

John Hopper. Bright rose with carmine center; large and full ; very free bloomer and a stand- ard rose.

Jubilee. A splendid large flower- ing variety of intense color, bright maroon-crimson, often al- most a black-red; very showy; fragrance very lasting.

Jules Margottin. Bright cherry- red; large, full and very fra- grant.

Louis Van Houtte. Red, shad'ed crimson, very vivid; large and fine form; fragrant; one of the best.

best adapted to produce this result. A very rich soil is of the first importance and it must be made so by thoroughly working in plenty of old composted stable manure in which leaf mold has been decomposed.

All roses should be cut back closely at the time of planting. For Hybrid Perpetuals re- move at least one-half of the previous year’s growth annually in the spring. In the ever- blooming class two-thirds of the previous year’s growth. Strong growing varieties require less pruning back than weak ones. As soon as se- vere freezing weather sets in, raise the earth around the plant 3 to 4 inches, with leaves, straw or mellow soil.

Insects and Diseases. It is very important to keep your plants healthy and vigorous and free from diseases and insects. If troubled with green fly, spray vigorously, covering thor- oughly every part of the foliage with sulpho- tobacco, soap or kerosene emulsion, made by mixing two parts of kerosene with one part of sour milk. Dilute with twenty parts of soft water. Bordeaux mixture is one of the best preventives from mildew and black spots, which are fungous diseases usually caused by con- tinuous wet weather. By careful attention the diseases and insects may be kept down and plants will reward you with their beautiful blooms and foliage.

HYBRID PERPETUALS Alfred Colomb. Brilliant carmine-crimson;

very large, full and globular shaped; very fragrant and a superb rose.

Anne de Diesbach. Beautiful shade of car- mine; very large and fragrant; quite hardy and a good forcing rose.

Baron de Bonstetten. Rich, velvety miaroon, large and full; a splendid sort.

Baroness Rothchild. Light pink; a fine show rose, but without much fragrance; hardy and a late bloomer.

Captain Hayward. Very large, bright carmine- crimson; vigorous and free flowering.

Clio. One of the best; large, fine, globular form, flesh color, shading to rose in center; very vigorous.

Coquette des Alps. White, tinged with car- mine; very fine; a free bloomer.

Coquette des Blanches. A pure white rose, very beautiful; one of the best of the white sorts.

Eugene Furst. Velvety crimson, shading to a deeper crimson; large, full and good shape; fragrant and beautiful.

Francois Levet. A splendid rose; cherry-red;

medium size, well formed; vigorous and a free bloomer.

Frau Karl Druschki. Very large, perfect form and snow white; a vigorous grower and a free bloomer.

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Mabel Morrison. White tinged with blush; a very valuable white rose.

Magna Charta. Extra large and full, bright rosy-pink; a profuse bloomer and very hardy. Margaret Dickson. Beautiful form, white with pale flesh center; petals very large; fra- grant.

Marie Bauman. Brilliant carmine-crimson;

large, full and very fragrant; extra fine. Marshall P. Wilder. Extra large, full deep red;

a free bloomer and very handsome.

Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink, beautiful form, exceedingly fragrant and very free flowering. Mrs. R. G. Sherman-Crawford. Deep rosy pink, very double and full; vigorous and a free bloomer.

Paul Neyron. Said to be the largest rose in cultivation; bright, clear pink, very fragrant, hardy and a strong grower.

Prince Camille de Rohan. Very dark, velvety crimson, almost black, large and full; a beau- tiful sort.

Soliel d’Or (Sun of Gold). A strong, hardy rose; large, full and double; golden orange- yellow tinged with red and rosy-pink; a mag- nificent rose.

Silver Queen. Lovely silver rose, passing to delicate rosy-pink; delightfully fragrant and a free bloomer.

Tom Wood. Very large, bright cherry-red with shell-shaped petals.

Ulrich Brunner. Rich crimson-scarlet, highly perfumed, vigorous and hardy; very desir- able sort.

Vick’s Caprice. A fine striped rose of great beauty; full, double and finely formed; deep clear pink, striped with white; hardy and a good bloomer.

CLIMBING ROSES

Baltimore Belle. A rapid growing, dark leaved Prairie Rose; blooms in large clusters of pale blush and white flowers late in the season. Multiflora Japonica. Single white; fragrant; very pretty.

Prairie Queen. A rapid climber; flowers are very large; a bright rosy-red, changing lighter as the flowers open; strong and vig- orous.

Seven Sisters. One of the best of the old-fash- ioned sorts; flowers borne in clusters; color varies from dark to light red or pink.

RAMBLER ROSES

Crimson Rambler. The best-known and most popular of all the climbing roses. A rapid grower, making sometimes 15 to 20 feet in a season; flowers are borne in clusters of 15 to 25 perfectly shaped blossoms of a rich glowing crimson; when in full bloom the vine appears to be a perfect mat of rich red flowers; per- fectly hardy everywhere.

Dorothy Perkins. This is one of the new Ram- bler types; has the same strong habit of growth as the Crimson; flowers are borne in large clusters of 25 to 30 and are a beautiful shell pink; the individual flower is larger than the Crimson Rambler. A valuable acquisition to the climbing roses.

Red Dorothy. Among Rambler roses none has gained greater popularity than the beautiful pink Dorothy Perkins. The Red Dorothy is a duplicate except in color.

Lady Gay. Another new type fully equal to the Crimson; bud opens a deep pink, shading to

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almost pure white when flower is matured; borne in large clusters and very double. Philadelphia. A splendid climbing rose with flowers more than two inches in diameter; very double, deep rich crimson, more intense than the Crimson Rambler; borne in large clusters completely covering the bush; the flowers hold their color for a long time; vine is very hardy and a strong grower.

Pink Rambler. Flowers are double, of a clear shell pink; borne in large clusters. A val- uable rose for cutting.

White Rambler. Flowers are pure white, very double and remain on the vine a long time. Yellow Rambler. Same as the pink, excepting flowers are a light yellow, changing to straw color; very fragrant.

Trier. A strong-growing climber of the Ram- bler type, with great trusses of pale rose- colored flowers, changing to white. Blooms continuously all summer.

CLIMBING TEA and NOISETTE ROSES Climbing Meteor. A rich velvety crimson, strong-growing shoots 12 to 15 feet long in a single season; one of the best ever-bloomers. Marechal Niel. Beautiful deep yellow, large, full and of a globe shaped form, very highly perfumed.

William Allen Richardson. Flowers are a beau- tiful orange-yellow, medium size, very showy and distinct. One of the most valued of the climbers.

FIELD GROWN TEA AND HYBRID TEA

Especial attention is directed to this selec- tion of choice roses which we have grown out- doors, and now offer in strong two-year size. As the stock is limited, orders should be placed early to insure acceptance.

American Beauty. The flowers are a deep crimson color, of very large size, and the most fragrant of its class. It is a continuous bloomer. Should be protected in winter.

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POLYANTHA ROSES

Clothiide Soupert. Flowers are borne in large clusters all over the bush; large, full and double; rery fragrant; beautiful cream-white, tinged with amber at center and clear bright pink.

Crimson Baby Rambler. One of the best hardy bedding roses; vigorous and grows 18 to 24 inches; flowers are borne in clusters of 20 or more to the cluster. Perfectly hardy and is good for pot culture for winter blooming. Color a bright crimson-pink.

Pink Soupert. A new ever-blooming rose, as beautiful as Clothiide Soupert, but deeper color.

Pink Baby Rambler (Anna Mueller). Of the same free flowering class as the Crimson Baby Rambler. Blossoms a shade of deep rose with petals curled and twisted, producing a fluffy effect. Hardy, vigorous grower and foli- age very beautiful.

White Baby Rambler. Blooms all summer and blossoms are produced in great abundance. Cream-white, passing to snow-white.

Baby Dorothy Perkins. Pink.

Gruss an Teplitz

Burbank. Bright cherry-crimson flowers of great substance and durability. Does well outdoors.

Gruss an Teplitz. One of the richest colored roses grown. When first openen, it is dark, rich crimson, which quickly changes to bright scarlet, shaded with velvety fiery red.

Hermosa. Always in bloom and very fragrant;

a most pleasing shade of pink.

Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. A beautiful rose, with elegant, large pointed buds and very large, full double flowers; color, delicate cream-white; deliciously fragrant. The plant is a strong, healthy grower and constant bloom- er, one of the choicest and most trustworthy garden roses.

Killarney. Queen of the Irish roses, of exqui- site form and fragrance. Bright carmine- pink, marbled in creamj^-white, with petals large and durable; the buds extremely long.

La France. Delicate silvery-rose, shaded with cerise pink, often silvery-pink, with peach shading.

Mamam Cochet. A valuable pink bedding or pot rose, with rich, healthy foliage and large flowers on long, straight stems; color, deep rose-pink, the inner side of petals silvery-rose. White Mamam Cochet. A beautiful snow-white, sometimes tinged with the faintest sugges- tion of blush. Hardy, with but slight protec- tion.

HYBRID TEAS

Auguste Guinnoisseau (White La France). Flowers extra large, full, pure white, delicate, shaded with soft rose, very fragrant.

Helen Gould (Baldwin). Flowers very large, perfectly double and very sweet; color a rich bright crimson with beautiful shades of pink; very hardy, strong, vigorous grower and pro- duces great quantities of flowers. One of the very best.

Souvenir President Carnot. Lovely shell-pink, delicately tinted with golden fawn or rich cream white. A very desirable rose.

JAPANESE TRAILING ROSES Wichuriana Hybrid

Manda’s Triumph. Flowers are medium sized, perfectly double, pure white and very fra- grant; plant an erect grower; dark green foli- age, and is very hardy.

Pink Roamer. Flowers are single, and from two to three inches in diameter; rich pink, with silvery-white center and orange red stems; exceedingly fragrant.

South Orange Perfection. Belongs to the Pink Roamer class, and blooms freely in clusters; color rosy blush, changing to white; flowers are perfect rosettes in form.

Universal Favorite. Flowers are bright pink, double and in every way equal to the double white varieties.

MOSS ROSES

Blanch Moreau. Pure white, large and full, perfect form and well furnished with deep green moss. Very strong grower.

Captain John Ingram. Dark velvety purple, large size, double.

Countess of Murinais. One of the best pure white moss roses. Flowers large, full and fragrant; a good bloomer.

Crested Moss. Deep pink colored buds, sur- rounded with a mossy fringe and crest; a very fragrant and beautiful variety.

Glory of Mosses. A moderate grower; flowers very large, color a pale rose.

Henry Martin. Medium size, flowers large and rosy-red, well mossed, fragrant.

John Cranston. Deep crimson; very double. Luxumberg. Bright crimson, large and beauti- fully mossed.

Princess Adelaide. Extra large, flowers very double and sweet, color bright rosy-pink; moss a bright green.

Perpetual White. Pure white with a nicely pointed burr. One of the most beautiful white varieties.

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Paul Fontaine. Deep crimson; constant bloom- er.

Salet. A bright light rose, large and full. It sometimes blooms in the autumn.

MISCELLANEOUS ROSES Blanda (Meadow Rose). Slender, reddish pur- ple branches almost thornless, with pale green, oval foliage. Bright rose, May-flowers. Harrison’s Yellow. Bright golden yellow, very hardy; fine for planting in groups; early bloomer.

Madam Plantier. A pure white rose recom- mended for lawn and cemetery; plant does not winter-kill and is a strong, vigorous grower and an enormous bloomer.

Persian Yellow. Flowers a deep yellow, rather small, but borne in great profusion. Consid- ered one of the best of the yellow roses.

ROSA RUGOSA

This class of Japanese Roses forms sturdy bushes, 4 to 5 feet high, covered with large, dark green, crinkled glossy foliage, crowned with terminal clusters of 10 to 20 flowers, each 3 inches in diameter. Perfectly hardy. A val- uable plant for the hardy border or shrubber- ies, the large, handsome, scarlet hips being very ornamental all through the autumn and early winter months. It also makes a splendid

hedge, its foliage being impervious to the at- tacks of insects.

Rubra. The typical Rugosa Rose, with large, single, crimson flowers followed by scarlet hips. The foliage is beautifully crinkled.

Alba. Pure white, with typical Rugosa foliage and orange hips.

ROSA RUGOSA HYBRIDS Conrad Ferdinand Meyer. Large, cup-shaped.

double silvery pink flowers, borne well above handsome Rugosa foliage. Exquisitely per- fumed and perfectly hardy.

Mad. Georges Bruant. Flowers in clusters;

semi-double; buds long and pointed, similar to Uaphetos in shape; pure white. Remarkably free-flowering, and hardy where the thermome- ter does not go below zero. It forms a hand- some bush for the lawn and yard, as it retains the heavy thorny canes and glossy, leathery leaves of the Rugosa.

New Century. A splendid rose of the Rugosa type, with clear, flesh-pink flowers 3 to 4 inches across, perfectly full and double. Its perfume reminds one of the sweetbriers, and is one of the most constant bloomers.

Nova Zembla. Handsome white flowers and beautiful foliage. Resembles Conrad Ferdi- nand Meyer in habit of growth.

Hardy Perennial Plants

The following collection embraces the most desirable varieties. They are all showy, of easy cultivation and the flowering season is from May to November. By a careful selection a con- tinuous display of flowers may be had the entire season. If you desire we can make selection for you.

Achillea, The Pearl. Has very showy heads of pure white, double flowers, on strong erect stems; 2 feet high; blooming constantly. Anemone, Windflower. One of the most showy of all our autumn-bloming herbaceous plants. Blooms freely from August till cut down by frost. In somewhat moist, rich soil, the plants make a beautiful, hardy border or bed. A slight covering of leaves or straw is sufficient protection in most severe winters.

Aquillegia, Columbine. These are plants of ele- gant habit, distinct in foliage and flowers. The latter form a showy crown well above the clear-cut leaves. All the species like partially shaded, well-drained soil. One of the best plants for rock w'ork, or growing under trees.

ASTERS

Michaelmas Daisies. Tall, leafy perennials, blooming in the fall when flowers are scarce. Alpine Asters. A rich purple.

Italian Starwort. Light blue.

Nevadensis (A. Coccineus). Red, yellow center. Nevadensis (A. Lilacinus). Lilac.

New England Aster. Bluish-purple.

Campanula, Bellflower (Harebell). A lovely hardy little perennial, widely planted every- where for its delicate sprays of drooping white bells and their delightful fragrance. The leaves are a rich dark green; the plant vigorous, soon forming fine clumps which bloom early in the spring; largely forced in winter.

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Coreopsis (Tickseed). Showy and valuable free flowering perennials. Produces bright golden-yellow flowers in great profusion the entire season.

Chrysanthemum (Hardy Pompon). This class of beautiful plants is now universally popular for outdoor bedding, and justly so. They pro- duce a lavish profusion of blooms, giving color, life and beauty to the garden at a time when other plants have been nipped by frost. They are quite hardy, but it is well to give a slight covering of leaves or manure during winter. Grows from 2 to 3 feet high.

Daisy, Shasta. Large snowy-white flowers, 4 inches across; in bloom all summer. A good cut- flower variety.

Delphinium (Larkspur). The hardy Larkspurs are one of the most important and most sat- isfactory plants in the herbaceous garden, and should be planted extensively, even in the smallest garden. Their long spikes of flowers are produced continuously from June until late in the fall, if the precaution is taken to remove the flower stems before they can produce seed. Dianthus (Sweet William). The old-time fa- vorite, growing II/2 to 2 feet high, and bear- ing during May and June a profusion of round- topped clusters of flowers of all shades of red and pink to white.

Dicentra (Bleeding Heart). A hardy perennial with heart-shaped rose colored flowers in drooping spikes. One of the best border plants; perfectly hardy and easily cultivated. Flowers in April or May.

Digitalis (Foxglove). Long bell-shaped flow- ers. on stems 3 to 4 feet high; white and red; very showy. July to September.

Funkia (Day Lily). A superb autumn flower, having broad, light green leaves, prettily veined, and long, trumpet-shaped, pure white flowers, that possess a delightful, though deli- cate fragrance.

Gaillardia Grandiflora (Blanket Flower). A showy plant with dense tufts of drooping leaves and flov/er stems, producing daisy-like blossoms 2 to 3 inches across, of gorgeous col- ors; blooms in the most wonderful profusion from June to November.

Hibiscus (Militaris). Strong growing, 4 to 6 feet high, with white, blush or pale rose flow- ers, with purple eye, blooming in August and Septemper.

Hibiscus (Crimson Eye). Immense flowers of purest white, with large centers of velvety crimson. Blooms very profusely, the plants be- ing covered all summer with a wealth of most beautiful, attractive flowers.

Hollyhocks. Few hardy plants combine as many good qualities as the Hollyhock. For planting in rows or groups on the lawn, or for interspersing among shrubbery, they are in- valuable. The flowers form perfect rosettes of the most lovely shades of yellow, crimson, rose, pink, orange, white, etc. The Hollyhock re- quires a rich, deep soil, well drained; will re- pay in quality and elegance of bloom any extra care. Protection in winter will be beneficial. Iberis Sempervirens (Candytuft). Of spread- ing habit; flowers pure white, covering the plant with bloom. One of the finest border

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plants, beautiful with flowers very early in spring; food for cutting.

Platycodon (Chinese Bell-Flower). A valuable perennial, forming a dense branching bush of upright habit, 1 to 2 feet high, with neat fo- liage. From the middle of July until late Sep- tember it bears a constant succession of hand- some, large, bell-shaped, deep blue flowers. Suc- ceeds well in any ordinary soil.

Rudbeckia (Golden Glow). A distinct, tall- growing, hardy perennial, from 6 to 7 feet high. Foliage deeply cut, handsome bright green; flowers very double, rich golden-yellow; 2 to 3 inches in diameter; borne on long, smooth stems, forming for the tall plant a solid head of bloom.

Tritoma (Red-Hot Poker). These are tall and striking plants of much beauty when well placed and properly grown. The great spikes of flowers sent up from the center of a broad circle of green leaves, have quite a rich and tropical appearance. Give some protection in cold climates. Bloom from July to September.

Yucca, Filamentosa (Adam’s Needle). Ver> conspicuous plant. The flower stalks 3 and 4 feet high are covered with large, whitish, bell- shaped flowers.

STOKES I A CYAN E A. A grand large flowered, hardy perennial, growing 18 to 24 inches high, and covered with centaurea-like flowers of a beautiful lavender blue shade, and often 4 to 5 inches across. Of earliest possible culture, flourishing wherever given an open, sunny ex- posure. As a single specimen plant, used in mixed borders or in large masses by itself, it is equally valuable, and by its use, some very ef- fective planting may be worked out. Blooms from July to October continuously.

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Hardy Bulbs for Fall Planting

Crocus. These are delicate and tasteful in form and varied and gay in color. Until the flowering of the Hyacinth, and through the most changeable and unpleasant of spring weather, the garden depends almost alone upon me vrocus foi’ its brightness. Plant the bulbs in autumn about 3 inches apart and cover with 2 inches of soil. Cover in fall with a little straw or coarse manure to keep the bulbs from being thrown out by frost.

Hyacinths. Among all the bulbs used for win- ter flowers, the Hyacinth stands foremost. Flowers may be produced by placing the bulbs in a glass filled with water or placed in pots or boxes in soil; colors, blue, red, white, with various shades.

Jonquils. Sweet-scented, yellow. It is one of the early blooming bulbs.

LILIES. Lilium.

rso class of plants capable of being cultivated out-of-doors possesses so many charms; rich and varied in color, stately and handsome in habit, profuse in variety, and of delicious fra- grance, they stand prominently out from all the other hardy plants. Lilies thrive best in a dry. rich soil, where water will not stand in the winter. After planting they require very little care, and should not be disturbed for several years. Established plants bloom more freely than if taken up annually. Plant in groups of five or six. or in large beds.

Lilium Auratum (Gold Band or Lily of Japan).

Flowers very large, delicate ivory-white, thickly dotted with rich, chocolate-crimson spots. A bright golden band runs through the center of each petal. The finest of all lilies. Lilium Longiflorum. Large, snow-white, trum- pet-shaped; very fragrant.

Lilium Melpomene. Flowers large and abund- ant; rich blood-crimson; heavily spotted. Lilium Tigrinum (Double Tiger Lily). Orange- scarlet, with dark spots.

Lilium Speciosum. White, shaded with rose, spotted red.

Lilium Speciosum Album. White, with a slight rose tint on the ends of the petals.

NARCISSUS

Some varieties bloom as early as the Crocus. The flowers assume many forms and present many charming combinations of white, gold, primrose, orange, sulphur and pure yellow. Some are quite fragrant; all are very hardy, except the clustered Polyanthus. Double and single.

TULIPS

These are the most glowingly brilliant and effective of all the early spring flowers. Plant them thickly and lavishly in the fall and they will reward you with abundant cheer during the cold, dull months of early spring. Colors many. Double and single.

DARWIN TULIPS “The Tulip Aristocrats”

The flowers of this superb class have well been called “The Tulip Aristocrats.” The re- markably brilliant coloring and splendid sub- stance of their distinctly globular or cup-shaped flowers of large size, their long, strong stems

and robust growth of plant, make them unsur- passed for May blooming in the garden. Dar- wins are not only very desirable for out-door budding and last a long time after cutting, but have an advantage over other classes of tulips in that they may be forced in pots provided it is done slowly. Another remarkable character- istic of Darwins is that the color inside the flower is just as bright and sometimes even brighter than the outside. There are no yellow Darwins. The varieties we offer have been se- lected from a very large list after careful trials, and we believe they are the most satisfactory that are obtainable.

Clara Butt. Delicate salmon-pink. One of the most popular; good bedder, adapted also to forcing.

Pride of Haarlem. Deep carmine rose, tinted lilas; very large size and unsurpassed for its class; used for forcing and most excellent for bedding.

The Sultan. Very dark maroon, almost black.

The darkest tulip we list.

Gretchen. Silvery pale rose, flushed white in- side soft pink with white center marked blue, a very beautiful flower of delicate color. Height 24 inches.

La Candeur (White Queen). Lovely soft white, slightly tinged blush, anthers black; a beau- tiful large globular erect flower.

Darwin Mixed. Very tall, self-colored, all shades from pale blush to darkest maroon, almost black.

Tiger Lily

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DAHLIAS

These showy and pretty flowers are be- coming very popular and justly so. The Dahlia is one of the showiest of all fall flowers, commencing to flower in July, they are a perfect bloom until stopped by frost. Flowers are most perfect and of beautiful form. Dahlias are divided in classes as follows: Cactus, Decorative, Show, Fancy, Pompon, Single, Collarette and Seedling; each class is comprised of a number of different varieties.

Cactus Dahlias

Countess of Lonsdale. A peculiar but pleasing blending of salmon-pink and amber, a color difficult to describe. This is the dahlia for the millions. Flowers freely under all conditions.

Gen. Duller. Cardinal-red, each petal tip- ped with white.

J. H. Jackson. Brilliant crimson-maroon; very free.

Kriemhilde. A most popular cut flower variety; perfect flowers on long stems; color a brilliant pink, gradually shading to white at the center.

Mrs. H. J. Jones. Very large, perfect, rich, bright scarlet with cream-colored edge; occasionally comes self-colored.

Decorative Dahlias

A. D. Li von i. Beautiful clear pink, of perfect form and very free.

Catherine Duer. Iridescent red; a favorite for cutting.

Grand Duke Alexis. Large, massive flowers, ivory-white, with a faint tinge of rose at the extremities of the petals.

Jack Rose. Brilliant crimson red, rich and glowing, similar in shade to the popular “Jack” rose, which suggested its name. The habit of the plant is perfect for garden decora-

tion, while its stiff stems, holding the large flowers erect, secure for it a foremost place as a high-colored cut flower.

Souvenir de Gustave Doazon. A decorative va- riety of mammoth proportions, which under ordinary cultivation will produce flowers 6 inches across, and can be grown to measure full 9 inches. It is of free growth, remarkably profuse-flowering, and pure red in color.

Queen Wilhelmina. Immense, fluffy flower of pure white with yellow center.

Zulu. Deep m-aroon with black shadings.

Bulbs and Tubers

FOR SPRING PLANTING Amaryllis. Velvety crimson flowers early in summer. Planted out in May in rich ground. The roots are stored like Dahlias during winter. Caladium Espulentum (Elephant’s Ear). For obtaining tropical effects in lawn and garden planting, this beautiful plant takes a prominent place. Grows well in any ordinary soil, but should have plenty of water and good rich soil to obtain best results. Bulbs must be taken up in fall and kept in a dry, warm place.

Gannas. Very attractive plants, with large green leaves, often shaded with red and crim- son. Gannas are the most satisfactory plants one can use for producing a gorgeous display of brilliantly colored flowers all summer long; they bloom until frost.

Gladioli. The Gladioli is the most attractive of all the summer flowering bulbs and deserves a place in every garden, as it is sure to flower and do well with little care. Flowers are of most every desirable color. By cutting the spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are open and placing them in water, the entire spike will open beautifully. Plant bulbs in April or May for early, and late in June for fall blooming.

Tuberoses. One of the best known and most easily grown summer flowering bulbs. Easily recognized by its exquisite fragrance and beau- tiful flower spikes, which are borne on long stems, making it an admirable cut flower for house decoration.

HARRISON NURSERY CO., YORK

NEBRASKA

LANDSCAPE SERVICE

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Charming grounds, well laid out and cared for, make a home of pleasure and beauty. Every- one appreciates the pleasure in beautifying his home grounds. The general principles of land- scape gardening are to:

Keep lawns open and clear of aimlessly placed plants. Bank shrubbery against the walls of the house to give it proper set- ting. Put high shrubs at cor- ners and between windows. Have full, wide-growing shrubs for the general mass. Beneath windows, and in very low points, as well as in front of higher growing shrubs, place the low- growing varieties. Mingle ever- green and deciduous plants in proper proportion to give contin- ual beauty. Plant thickly around corners to swell and round them out from the line of shrubs along the walls. It is well to mark property lines with good shrubbery. Do not be afraid of ample color among green shrubs. Place shade trees for effectivenss. Screen unsight- ly views and outbuildings with tall, informal shrubs. Provide a background, or skyline to frame the view of the house with tall trees or shrubbery. Write us for further advice.

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A discussion of your landscape problems with us entails no obligation on your part and will undoubtedly prove greatly to your benefit and afford you much delight in learning the possibili- ties of the grounds around your home.

INDEX

A Page

Acacia 27

Achillea 32

Ailanthus 26

Almond 30

Althea 30

Amaryllis 46

American Ivy 34

Ampelopsis 34

Apples 8-11

Apples, Crab 12

Apricots 16

Arbor Vitae 25

Asparagus 23

Ash 26

Asters 43

Aristolochia 34

B

Barberry 30,35

Bellflower 43

Bignonia 35

Birch 26,29

Blackberries 20

Blanket Flower 44

Bleeding Heart 44

Boston Ivy 34

Buckthorn 30

Bulbs and Tubers for Fall

Planting 45-46

Bulbs and Tubers for Spring

Planting 46

Butterfly Bush 31

C

Calycanthus 31

California Privet 33

Candytuft 44

Cannas 46

Caragana 31

Catalpa 26

Celastrus 35

Cherries 13-14

Chestnuts 26

Chinese Bell Flower 44

Chrysanthemum 44

Clematis 35

Columbine 43

Compass Cherry-Plum 14

Coreopsis 44

Cotoneaster 31

Crab 12,26

Crocus 45

Currants 21-22,31

D

Dahlias 46

Deciduous Hedge 35

Dewberries 20

Desmodium 31

Deutzia 31

Distance to Plant 7

Digitalis 44

Dogwood 31

E

Elder 31

Elm 26,29

Elephant’s Ear 46

Evergreens 25

Exochorda 32

Euonymus 32

Fringe Tree

Iris

Japan Quince 32,35

Jonquils 45

Juniper 25

K

Kerria

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. . . .32	Pie Plant	22
44	Pine	25
. . . .32	Plums	15-16, 28
. .8-23	Privet	33
44
. . . .46	Q Quince	22
44
. . . .22	R
18	Raspberries	21
	Red Bud	28
	Rhubarb	22
. . . .27	Rosa Rugosa	43
. . . .32	Rose of Sharon	30
.34,35	Rhodotypos	33
. . . .35	Roses	. . .39-43
44	“ Climbing	41
. . . .35	“ Hybrid Perpetual	.. . .40-41
.32, 35	“ Miscellaneous ...	43
44	“ Moss	. . .42-43
. . . .32	“ Polyantha	42
. . . .45	“ Rambler	41
	“ Tea	. . .41-42
	“ Trailing	42
. . . . 3	Rudbeckia	44
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30, 39	Seedling Trees	29

Larkspur 44

Landscape Service 47

Lilac 32-33

Linden 27

Lilies 45

Locust 27

M

Maple 27

Matrimony Vine ..35

Mock Orange 34

Mountain Ash 27

Mulberries 22,29

N

Narcissus 45

Oak 27

Olive 27

Ornamental Shrubs 31-34

Ornamental Department 25

Osage Orange 35

Paeonies 36-37

Pears 12-13

Peaches 17

Perennials ^ 43-44

Phlox 39

Shasta Daisy 44

Shrubs 31-34

Single Lilacs 33

Smoke Tree 32

Snowball 33

Snowberry 33

Spirea 34

Spruce 25

Stokesia 44

Strawberries 19

Sumach 33-34

Sweet William 44

Sycamore 28

Syringa 34

Tamarix 34

Thorn 28

Tritoma 44

Tuberoses 46

Tulips 45

Tulip Tree 29

U

Upright Deciduous Trees. 26-29 V

Vines 34-35

W

Walnuts 29

Weeping Trees 29

Weigelia 34

Willow 29

Windflower 43

Wistaria 35

Yucca 44

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I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the earth’s sweet-flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day And lifts her leafy hands to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain,

Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,

But only God can make a tree.

— Joyce Kilmer.

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