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PLANTING GUIDE
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CHAMPION NURSERIES
Phone ALpine 9-2451 NARROWS ROAD PERRY, OHIO
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
We are closed on Sunday and open from 8:00 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. the rest of the week. Orders which are placed three days in advance may be ealled for on Sunday. For the convenience of our customers in the Cleveland area we will have a truck making deliveries one day each week throughout the planting season. The aver- age cost of this delivery service is 15% of the amount of the order.
IMPORTANT — PLEASE ADD POSTAGE
When you wish to receive your plants by Parcel Post please add 15% for packing and postage. If you do not include postage your plants will be sent express collect or we will bill you for the postage. Trees larger than the 4-5’ size will be shipped by express.
SALES TAX NOTICE
All Ohio customers must include 3% Ohio sales tax on all items.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We guarantee the delivery to you, our cus- tomer, of your order in first class condition. If for any reason at all, the shipment does not arrive in first class condition, notify us at onee and we will make prompt, satisfac- tory adjustment. Our stock is healthy and vigorous and if properly planted and cared for will grow. However, if due to unfavor- able weather or other conditions over which we have no control they fail to grow we will replace them at one-half price. You must notify us of the failure to grow not later than July 10th following the season in which they were purchased. However. you must at the time of replacement present a copy of your order.
ORDERS ACKNOWLEDGED
As soon as we receive your order we will mail you a copy of it. Be sure and keep this copy. In-case you require an adjustment or replacement it will be necessary for you to present this copy of your order.
HARTWELL J. CHAMPION Founded the Business
ARTHUR N. CHAMPION Built the Business
FRUIT TREES
PEACH TREES
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| Blake - Fruits are medium to large, very highly colored with attractive red over golden yellow. It is a free- stone being red around the pit. Flesh is very firm and of excellent flavor. Trees are good growers’ and rank with elberta in hardiness of bud and tree. It ripens ahead of elberta.
\ DIXIE GEM. Harly, ripening 4 to 5 weeks before Elberta, and about a week before Golden Jubilee. Fruits medium sized. Ground color bright yellow, overlaid with light to me- dium red. Flesh yellow, free when ripe, firm and fine textured.
lee and precedes Hale Haven in rip- ening season. August 25-31.
\ GOLDENEAST. A large, high colured,
good quality peach. September 1-5.
\ GOLDEN GLOBE. A large +ellow
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freestone of good quality, ripening about Aug. 25. The buds are tender.
GOLDEN JUBILEE. A large early yel-
low peach, free-stone, high quality. Ripening date Aug. 20-25. Always popular. Makes a fine backyard va- riety.
‘J. H. Hale Improved. Large, yellow
overlaid with carmine. Flesh yellow, fine grained. Late August.
\ HALE HAVEN. Rightfully placed at
the top of all yellow free-stone peaches. September 1-5.
\JERSEYLAND. Very early ripening
about five weeks before Elberta. Fruits medium sized and round. Skin solid red. Flesh yellow and usually free when ripe.
\ LEMON FREE. The old favorite which
\DIXIRED. The outstanding charac-—
teristics of Dixired are its unusual firmness and slow rate of softening for an early peach. It is cherry red to a very dark red and fruit acquires color long before it is ready to pick. Flesh is yellow, medium textured and of a good flavor. Cling. Late July.
\ ELBERTA. Best commercial money- making variety. Fifty percent of al! peaches planted are Elberta. It has proven its ability to adapt itself to varied climatic and soil conditions. Tree hardy, disease resistant, very productive. Fruit large, oval, yellow and red cheek. Flesh yellow, firm,
juicy, of high quality. Splendid ship- , Juicy, O ign q y, p p l SHIPPER’S LATE RED. uN large ead
per and keeper. Mid-September.
\ EARLY ELBERTA. The same Elberta quality and ripening earlier to reach ‘the profitable early market. Sep- tember 6-10.
\ FAIRHAVEN, A eross of J. H. Hale and South Haven. Larger than Hale
. Haven, the fruit being bright golden with red cheek. Skin smooth; flesh
_ firm medium yellow with some red around the pit. Follows Golden Jubi-
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is well known. Not too attractive but excellent in quality for canning. Sep- tember 20-25.
“ LOUISE. A large yellow flesh peach.
Perfect freestone. Firm, well colored, and of good size. Usually ripening in October.
‘MIKADO. Yellow freestone ripening
about Aug. 1. A good peach in its season.
\RED HAVEN. The best of the early
yellow peaches coloring unusually well. Aug. 20-21.
~REDSKIN. Ripening slightly ahead
or with Elberta it is very produc- tive. Round, yellow flesh, well col- ored, firm, good sized and of excel- lent quality.
Elberta type peach ripening 5-10 days after Elberta.
‘SOUTH HAVEN. Large, yellow,
_ blotched with red. September 1-5. ~SUMMERCREST. No one wants an
Elberta after eating a ripe. Summer- erest. September 3-5. Sr
\SUNHIGH. Ripening ahead of Golden-
east. This peach is well worth a trial. It is outstanding for its hardi- ness, :
Peach Trees (Cont.)
\Rochester - A good quality peach ripen- ing early in the peach season. Jn some areas doesn’t get too large but is excellent for canning and table use.
\Rio-Oso-gem - Generally recognized as one of the better peaches ripening after elberta. A hale type peach ripening about 8 days after elberta. Fruit large in size with brilliant red color. The flesh is firm and fine textured with excellent flavor. It is excellent for freezing, canning and table use.
NTRIOGEM. Early, ripening about three weeks before Elberta. Fruits medium size with attractive skin color. Flesh yellow free and firm. Flower buds tender to low tempera- tures. Principal merits, firm flesh, high quality, and attractiveness of fruit.
“VALIANT. A large yellow freestone ripening about 14 day before Elber- ta. The dessert quality is good and the canning quality excellent.
“VEDETTE. Yellow flesh, medium
large fruit ripening about 15 days before Elberta. The dessert and can- ning qualities are excellent.
VETERAN. Large yellow freestone
ripening about 12 days before EI- berta. The dessert quality is verv good and the canning quality is above average.
WHITE PEACHES
This group of peaches are all white fleshed and are excellent for home use. and are readily saleable at the road- side.
‘ BELLE OF GEORGIA. Ver y large with red cheek and of excellent
quality. September 1-5.
“CHAMPION. A very large red cheeked peach which is a heavy bearer. Its flavor and quality are unexcelled. September 3-8.
“CUMBERLAND. Probably the best of the white peaches for market use, as it is a very firm fleshed peach. Early August.
Prices same as Yellow Peaches
APPLE TREES
10 100 each each each 5 to 6 ft. 1%, in. and up $2.00 $1.70 $ .95 dtiownit ine 1:60.- “1405280 tO 4elte4gi lilo eee 1.30 1.10 65 2HtOras tbe lise ee eee 1.00 .75 .00 To insure cross-polination be sure to plant two varieties. Our apple trees are produced from
carefully selected trees in the orchard and the fruit is outstanding for color, quality, and productiveness.
\ RED ASTRACHAN (Summer). An ex- cellent summer apple for cooking.
\ CORTLAND (Winter). A McIntosh type, large, round, and red. Hangs on the tree longer than McIntosh and because of its tougher skin, makes a better shipper.
“DOUBLE RED DELICIOUS (Winter) An outstanding apple for table use. Bright red, flesh white and of excel- lent quality.
\FRANKLIN. Produced at Wooster Experiment Station. A cross of Me- Intosh and Delicious. Flesh faintly yellow, fine grain and delicate tex- ture, mild, moderately juicy, not quite as sweet as Delicious, but with more character than MeIntosh.
\GRIMES GOLDEN (Winter). Good sized, yellow, very productive and of high quality.
“JONATHAN. The favorite early win- ter dessert apple. A well colored red apple, snappy, sub-acid flavor. First class for either cooking or eat- ing. A good keeper.
“MELROSE (Winter). A cross of Jona- than and Delicious. Fruits larger than Jonathan — firm, crisp, and juicy and of excellent cooking and dessert quality. Fruits ripen just be- fore Staymens and keeps well in cold storage until April.
\NORTHERN SPY (Winter). An old favorite which is unexcelled in qual- ity and keeping. Well covered with red, flesh white and tender.
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Apple Trees (Cont.)
\ RED McINTOSH (Autumn). A select- ed type for its solid red color. One of the best all purpose apples and a very good keeper..
\ RED ROME BEAUTY (Winter). A strain of Rome Beauty selected for its intense red color.
\RED NORTHERN SPY (Winter). Deep red, bears younger, same as Northern Spy in taste and keeping qualities.
~RED STAYMEN WINESAP (Win- ter). A quick and large grower, coming into bearing at an early age. A selected red type of the old Stay- man Winesap.
NROME BEAUTY (Winter). A medium sized tree which bears young. The large handsome red fruits ship and keep exceptionally well.
\RUBY (Winter). <A cross of Gallia Beauty and Starking. It is larger
and better colored than Galha Beauty. It also has better eating qualities.
“WEALTHY (Autumn). The best of the autumn apples as it bears young and is of exceptional sub-acid quality. Unexeelled for cooking.
\ YELLOW TRANSPARENT (Sum- mer). This tree is extremely hardy and comes into bearing young. The fruit is of good size and of clear yel- low color. Ideal for home market and a good seller.
\YELLOW DELICIOUS (Winter). Same delicious quality as Red Deli- cious, but the color is a clear yellow. Tastes more mild and even better than Grimes Golden. Firm, crisp and very juicy.
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FRUITING CRAB APPLES
Beautiful in flower and the fruit will make excellent jelly. /
Prices of crab apples are the same as that of other apples.
YHYSLOP. Tree is vigorous and very
hardy. Fruit medium, yellow ground- ed with heavy shadings of deep crimson and maroon. Flesh fine, firm and yellow. The fruit appears in clusters which makes tree very or- namental.
\ DOLGA. A beautiful red crab apple
of medium size. The fruit jells easily and makes rich ruby red jelly. Tree is of medium size and very beauti- ful in ornamental plantings.
SWEET CHERRIES
10 or More
EACH EACH
Dayr ir Getter. $3.00 $2.50 BEV A Dat b ale eee te aed as 2.30 1.90 AEVT a 4 borer ete ee 90m ele 75
‘Bing
This valuable black cherry succeeds everywhere. Flesh very solid, flavor of the highest quality, a fine shipping and market variety. Midseason
(Black Tartarian
Earlier than most other sweet cherries. It adapts itself to a wide variety of soil and eclimatie conditions.
“Governor Wood
One of the best sweet cherries, very large, light yellow, marbled with red, Juicy, rich and delicious, tree healthy, large and a good bearer.
“Lambert
Jet black when fully ripe. The fruit is meaty, Juicy and has a very rich flavor. Late July.
Sweet Cherries (Cont.)
\ Napoleon Royal Ann. A beautiful cherry of large size; pale yellow with bright red cheeks; flesh firm, juicy and sweet; one of the best for market.
“Windsor
The fruits are black and large. The tree 1s vigorous and productive. July.
\ Schmidt
Fruit large, liver colored and distine- tive. Flesh remarkably firm and of high quality. A valuable late variety. July.
“Yellow Spanish The trees are the largest of the sweet cherries. The fruit is large, yellow with red blush. Late June.
SOUR CHERRIES
EACH. RACH 22Vt.20-ON bates Sn ee $2.50 $2.00 TES Age aye eee ek en? 2.005 e115 27Vrea-4 {tied eae 1.75 1.50
“Early Richmond
Has long been the leading sour cherry of its season. Tree of medium size and bears heavy crops when it is young. The tree thrives well in a wide range of soil and climatic conditions. June.
“~ Montmorency This is the most popular sour cherry erown in America. Vigorous, produc- tive, and fine quality.
™~™~ Ss Brassington A superior semi-sour cherry fast gain- ing in popularity. Its large size, dis-
POLLINATION: When planting Lam- bert or Napoleon be sure to plant one tree of another variety. Windsor is a good variety to use as it is a thrifty, vigorous tree and is a good pollinator.
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tinetive flavor and bearing ability recommend it for trial. Include some in your next planting. Tree upright, dense, very productive. Fruit averages one-half to three-quarters inch in di- ameter, attractive, round, light red eolor, juicy, sub-acid, pleasant flavor ; a faint reddish tinge permeates the yellow flesh.
‘ORANGE QUINCE TREES
For Jelly, Jam and Marmalade
Its pre-eminence as a fruit for jellies and preserves makes the Quince a pro- fitable tree for the fruit grower, the farmer or anyone having a small gar- den. Fruit is large golden yellow and of excellent quality; ripens early in September. Quince trees do not re- quire much space, as they are of dwarf type, growing about 10 to 15 feet tall.
4 to 6 ft. $2.50 each
“PINEAPPLE QUINCE
Fruit smooth golden yellow, white fleshed with a shght pineapple like flavor. For eating and making jel- hes. Ripens September.
4 to 6 ft. $2.50 each
PRUNING FRUIT TREES
Cut off frayed or bruised roots just above the point affected. Fruit trees in branched sizes should be pruned so that three to five branches well placed around the main trunk shall remain. These should be pruned back so that they are 4 to 8 inches in length. Whips should be pruned to 30” from the ground or less.
Heeling-in Stock Temporarily
Dig a trench sufficiently deep and wide to receive roots and at least a third of the top without crowding or breaking roots. Lean the stock bundles or trees at an angle, to save extra digging. Fine soil should be used so that the roots can be packed well to prevent air-pockets and drying out. Water when the ground is dry and heap the soil well about the stems of the stock. If trees or shrubs are to be heeled-in over winter, they should be well covered and all packing material re- moved to prevent mice from nesting and damaging stock.
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POLLINATION
Two varieties are needed. The only combination that is cross-incompatible is Seckel and Bartlett. A third variety is needed with the above two.
SUMMER VARIETIES
Bartlett. The fruits are large, hand- some, and of a high quality, keeping and shipping remarkably well mak- ing it very desirable for the table or for market use.
Clapp’s Favorite. It is the standard summer pear to precede Bartlett, which it much resembles, in size, shape, flavor and color.
Gorham. The fruit ripens two weeks later than Bartlett and keeps a month longer. The fruit resembles Bartlett in size, color, and shape.
“Cope’s Seedless Pears
This new variety resembles Bartlett but is seedless and coreless, and shows ereat resistance to fire blight. It rip- ens a few days later than Bartlett. Much time is saved by not having to core each pear when preparing it for use.
PRUNING BEFORE PLANTING
Pruning stock at the time it is trans- planted assures more rapid recovery, pro- viding less heavy top to be supported by the roots which themselves are burdened with the task of re-establishing tiny feed- ing rootlets. Use a sharp knife or shears.
Trees. Remove about one-third of the top from average heavy tops, by clipping branch ends and removing small branches and interfering limbs. Cut off frayed or bruised roots just above the point affected. Leave one branch or stem to develop into a leader.
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10 or More 100 or More
EACH EACH EACH
ae $2.50 $2.00 $1.25 eee 2.00 1.75 1.00 glk y fy) 1.50 85
WINTER VARIETIES
“ Anjou - Good size yellow russet pear, with erimson blush. <A good eating pear ripening in October.
“Bose - A large vellow pear with white flesh, rich and delicious. It has a long stem allowing it to sway in
strong winds without dropping. Highly productive and keeps until Xmas.
‘Duchess. Very large and rich and juicy. Pick them before maturity,
wrap in tissue paper and pack them away for complete ripening.
‘Flemish Beauty. A large, beautiful, very juicy and rich pear. September.
.Keiffer. Grown in all sections of the U. S. and Canada. The tree is prac- tically immune to blight. Very thrifty, and bears constant and heavy crops. The fruit is large, yel- low, often blushed and is one of the best pears for distant markets.
‘Seckel. (Sometimes called the sugar pear). A small pear of excellent flavor, fine for pickling or dessert, very productive and a_ profitable commercial pear.
“Sheldon - The tree is large, vigorous and hardy. No pear in this season equals it in color and quality. The flesh is melting, juicy, sweet and highly perfumed.
DWARF PEAR TREES
They are ideal for the home owner with a small lot. They take up very little space and yet are very produc- tive, taking into consideration the miniature size of the tree. The fruit is of standard size.
Bartlett, Duchess, and Seckel
4-5 ft. $4.00 each 3-4 ft. $3.00 each
“German Prune.
PLUMS AND PRUNES
Prices of Prune, Plum
EACH BACH DAVE RD Otto es see tee $2.50 $1.95 Diy red Hitt eee, ee 2.00 1.70 De RS Atte ah ne 1.75 1.50
NOTE—Most American and European Plums seem to be self-fertile and pro- duce fruit on their own pollen, but pro- duce better when inter-planted with other varieties. Oriental varieties have been found to be self unfruitful and should always be interplanted at all times. Abundance is considered one of the general pollinizers.
Prunes
“Italian Prune (Fellenburg). The fruit is fine flavored whether eaten out of hand, prepared for the table or cured as a prune. Fruits very large pur- plish black with very thick bloom. September.
“Stanley Prune. Ripens about Septem- ber 10th. A medium to large, blue prune-type plum; flesh is greenish yellow. Juicy, firm and of good qual- ity. Stone is free.
Large, dark purple, sweet, good, one of the most popular for canning because of its sweetness and lack of acid.
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AFTER CARE
Frequent cultivation after planting will maintain a dust mulch on top of the soil to conserve moisture and con- tinue growth. Hoeing rather shallow gives best results in this respect and keeps beds free from weeds and order- ly in appearance.
In dry spells, artificial watering is strongly advised. Don’t sprinkle. Wa- ter thoroughly. If a hose is used, re- move the nozzle and let the water soak into the ground until saturated down to the roots. No further water is need- ed for several days if this is followed. Watering in the evening or in early morning is best.
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‘\ Lombard.
‘Shropshire Damson.
Plums
‘Abundance, (OR.). Medium sized red,
with yellow juicy tender flesh. Trees large and hardy, ripening in August.
\ Burbank, (OR.). Large red fruit on a
hardy and productive tree in late August. Fruits medium to large, dark red very attractive and tempt- ing to the eye, and readily saleable. August.
\Reine claude - Best known as Green
Gage. Fruit medium size, cling stone, greenish yellow, flesh is juicy, very mild anid sweet. Unsurpassed for canning.
Tree is a great producer bearing large crops of good dark purple plums year after vear. October.
“Yellow Egg. Golden yellow with thick
bloom. Flesh yellow and juicy. <A very large and beautiful plum, fine for local market. September.
APRICOTS
Prices of Apricots and Nectarines
10 or More
EACH EACH
2. YT. 0-0,1 tee e a eee $2.50 $1.95 2aVla4-0 lta ee ee 2:00 see 70 Ze Vln conn 1 bea eae ee 1.75 1.50 Popular in all sections where Peaches
do well.
\ ; § Hungarian. Grows to an immense size.
The fruit large and of a good qual- ity, beautifully colored a deep yel- low, with yellow flesh, and a very fine flavor.
NECTARINES
A smooth-skinned Plum-Peach. Tree grows like Peach. Fruit looks like large Plum. The flavor, both Peach and Plum.
Goldmine. A freestone ripening with
Elberta, medium in size with good quality, and very attractive yellow flesh.
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JUMBO FRUIT TREES
For several years the demand has steadily increased for larger, nicer, and quicker bearing trees. We now offer them in limited quantities. These are called JUMBO trees as it is often possible to reduce the time from planting un- til you pick your first fruit, from one half to three quarters of the time re- quired by most regular grade nursery trees. The SUPPLY of these ‘‘Jumbo”’ trees is hmited and if you are anxious to make use of this wonderful oppor- tunity we would suggest that you fill out the enclosed order sheet at once so you will be sure to receive your ORDER of ‘‘Jumbo” trees which will be apnpes to you at the correct planting time or you may specify the shipping date.
~ ‘‘JUMBO’’ ' “*JUMBO’’ ‘‘JUMBO”’ SWEET CHERRY APPLE TREES PEAR TREES $5.00 each $4.00 each $4.50 each ‘‘JUMBO’”’ ‘*JUMBO’’ ' SOUR CHERRY “PEACH TREES $4.50 each $4.00 each
‘DWARF APPLE TREES VARIETIES AVAILABLE
DOUBLE RED DELICIOUS YELLOW TRANSPARENT RED JONATHAN YELLOW DELICIOUS RED SPY CORTLAND
RED STAYMEN WINESAP WEALTHY
RED McINTOSH RED ROME
On Malling Understock 3 to 4 ft. $4.00 ea.; 3 for $11.00 4 to 5 ft. $5.00 ea.; 3 for $14.00
“MULTIPLE APPLE TREES It’s a one-tree orchard. We have grown these for years and can recommend them highly. The ideal tree to plant in limited areas. A WHOLE ORCHARD ON A SINGLE TREE “5 VARIETIES ON ONE TREE
These trees are made possible by budding varieties from the earliest to the latest. An ideal tree where space is limited. The varieties grafted on 5-in-1 Trees will vary, but most generally consist of MeIntosh, Yellow Transparent, Double Red Delicious, Yellow Delicious and Northern Spy.
2-3 yr. 11/16 in. up, $4.00 3-4 yr. 11/16 in. up, $5.00
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GRAPES
There is real satisfaction in seeing your vineyards and orchards thrive and bear abundantly. With the aim of developing and propagating the best and most profitable varieties of grapes and other fruits, we offer the following list. Given good eare grapes bear well on almost any soil. They prefer a sandy or gravelly loam.
2 yr. No. 1, 70c each 10 for $5.00
N Agawam. Very large with thick skin and sweet flavor, red. Ripens late.
“Caco. Fruit very large in handsome complete bunches, a rich wine-red over amber, very large bearer. Its flavor is sweet and distinctive. Mid- season.
‘Catawba. When fully ripe they are a large dark copper colored fruit, which requires a long season. Ripens in late fall.
‘ Concord. The standard blue grape and probably the most extensively grown grape in the U. S. When fully ripe it is almost black. Ripens in early fall.
\Fredonia. A new productive, very black grape, ripening with Portland. The bunch and berry are large with excellent flavor, and ripens about ten days ‘ahead of Moore’s Early and is an excellent shipper as it does not crack. This grape fills a long- felt need. A juicy, delicious black grape on a vigorous and productive vine.
‘Niagara. Clusters of large and hand- some pale yellow berries. It ripens with Concord and is the>best white grape for the home market.
“Portland. Holds first place among grapes as an early green variety. Vine very hardy and healthy. Bunch- es and berries larger than any other green grape.
~Worden. Considered to be a slight im- provement over Concord. The bunch- es are large and compact and ripens a few days earlier than Concord.
“ SEEDLESS CONCORD
A new grape that is fast proving a favorite with the home owner. Of high quality being unexcelled when eaten out of hand. The home garden is not complete without this outstanding grape.
2 yr. No. 1, $1.35 each
“Golden Muscat
This comparatively new variety requires a season fully as long as Concord, but deserves a good trial wherever it has a_ possible chance to ripen. Valuable for home use and roadside market. The berries are large and meaty, having very few seeds, usually one or two, which are easily sep- arated from the pulp. It makes a large, pyramidal, compact, well- filled cluster. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.35 each
HANDLING UPON ARRIVAL
Receive your stock without delay and plant just as soon as_ possible. Plants received in freezing weather should not be opened until they have been put in a cool but frost proof cel- lar and gradually thawed out. The ‘tock will not be injured if gradually thawed out in this way.
Stock which seems somewhat dry upon opening should be buried in wet. soil for a day or so. This will quickly liven the stems and make them ready for planting. Small bundles may be placed in tubs of water for the same results.
PROPER PLANTING DISTANCES FRUIT TREES Apples Cherries. =e 30 to 40 feet apart Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots,
Quinces Lats oeucs Grapes..... 6 by 6 ft. to 8 by 10 ft. apart Currants, Gooseberries,
4 to 6 ft. to 6 by 8 ft. apart Blackberries, Raspberries, etc. 3 by 6 ft. to 6 by 9 ft. apart
Dwarf Fruits
Half the above general distance Asparagus 7.5. 27 1 ft. apart; rows 3-4 ft. Rhubarb 55, dtd bee Apart
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‘Red Jacket.
SMALL FRUIT PLANTS
ASPARAGUS
Mary Washington. This is considered one of the best Washington kinds of asparagus. It starts early and _ pro- duces a heavy crop of very large, tender asparagus. Green in color, and very good quality.
25, $2.50; 50, $4.00; 100, $7.00
CURRANTS
“Wilder. The bush is a strong grower,
the fruit is large, red and a good keeper and long shipper.
‘Red Lake. Originated in Minnesota. It
has been well tested and should prove a success in all sections. The berry is very large and a bright red. A heavy yielder and should stand at the top. 2 yr. No. 1, 80c each 10 for $7.00
GOOSEBERRIES
‘Downing. Fruit is large, handsome pale
green and of highest quality. Bush
is a good grower. Large size with red ber- ries of good quality. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.00 each 10 for $9.00
RHUBARB Champion's Red
A market growers’ choice. Strong 1 yr. whole roots, % inch to 1 ineh eali- per. 2 yr. No. 1, 35c each 10 for $2.50
Chipman’s Canada Red Our newest and best rhubarb. Very sweet. Stalks are deep red clear through. Makes a colorful sauce or pie.
2 yr. No. 1, 85c each 10 for $7.00
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BLUEBERRIES
Easy to Grow Very Ornamental
Set the plants 5 to 7 feet apart in moist acid soil. Fruit ripens over a period of several weeks. Plant two or more va- rieties so as to insure proper pollina- tion.
Prices on Hybrid Blueberries of Cabot All plants well rooted.
3 yr. No. 1, $1.90 each 3 for $5.00; 10 for $14.00
BOYSENBERRY NEW! SENSATIONAL! THORNLESS
We offer it again this year because of the tremendous large size of the ber- ries; because of its prolific fruits; and lastly, because we think that it has the highest qualities of all bramble fruits.
No. 1 plants, 40c each 10 for $3.00
BLACKBERRIES
Blower. This berry is claimed to be the hardiest, most productive and finest quality and commands the highest price. The berry is jet black, an excellent shipper.
‘Eldorado. This is one of the most valu-
able berries for market and home use, being very large, sweet, and having no hard core.
No. 1 plants, 10 for $2.50
HORSERADISH
This popular condiment is very easily produced in the home garden and any- one who has compared to freshly dug article with that sold over the counters can appreciate the value of the good, home-grown products so easily pre- pared. Whole Roots, 30c each 10 for $2.75
Small Fruit (Con't.) BLACK RASPBERRIES
Bristol. A new black variety which is among the best. A heavy yielder of attractive high quality berries. The bushes are hardy and vigorous with the crop ripening just ahead of Cum- berland.
., Cumberland. Black, large and produc- tive, firm and a good shipper. Mid- season.
\ New Logan. Black, earlier than Cum- berland and picks heavier over a short season. Resistant to drought and will often produce a crop when other varieties fail. It is also some- what disease resistant.
10, $2.50; 25, $4.50; 50, $7.25; 100, 12.50; 250, $26.50; 500, $43.50; 1000 $75.00.
RED RASPBERRIES \ Latham
Latham is a tall, vigorous grower, the canes are extra heavy, well able to support the load of fruit. The fohage is healthy, dark green, tough and leath- ery, highly resistant to insects. The berries are beauties and will cause a sensation wherever they are shown. Many are over an inch in diameter and they hold this size to the end of the season. Color dark, rich red.
Everbearing Raspberries
“Indian Summer (Red). Indian Summer seems to be meeting with general
favor. The berries are much larger than other so-called everbearing raspberries, roundish, conical, me-
dium red, shghtly crumbly and of excellent quality. The summer crop
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ripens very early; the autumn crop from September on to frost. Plants are hardy, vigorous, about medium height, and bear heavy crops.
PRICES
LATHAM and INDIAN SUMMER
10, $2.85; 25, $5.00; 50, $8.25; 100, $14.50; 250, $30.00; 500, $46.00; 1000 $86.00.
NUT TREES
New ehineee Chestnut
Several years ago chestnut blight de- <troyed our native chestnut. Since that time the U. 8. Department of Agricul- ture has been searching for a blight re- sistant strain. After many tests it was found that a type of Chinese Chestnut was not only blight resistant but an early bearer of large, good quality nuts.
3-4 ft. Bearing Age, $4.00 ea.
‘American Hazel Nut
Quick bearing, dwarf growing. Easy to crack, large, sweet kernels, shell out whole. Fine for shrub, border or hedges.
3-4 ft. Bearing Age, $3.00 ea.
‘English Walnut Trees
In 1915, H. J. Champion, the founder of this business planted several small English walnut trees around the house in which he lived. In a relatively short time these came into bearing and today are large shapely trees bearing annual- ly a goodly amount of nuts which are of good size, thin shell, and of unusual- ly good flavor and quality.
18-24 inch $2.50 12-18 inch $1.50
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HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS
Abelia
Glossy Abelia. This delightful shrub bears a continuous supply of pink and white flowers from early sum- mer until frost. Foliage is very glossy and shrub reaches maturity at about 3 feet.
18 to 24 inch, $3.00 each, 3 for $8.00
Flowering Almond
Almond. A very charming, attractive Shrub in early spring, being in full bloom before its leaves appear. The flowers are small double and light pink and a mass of these in the right spot certainly will draw many well
deserved compliments. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Althea
Rose of Sharon. Blooms late in August and September, with a profusion of large and brightly colored flowers, much like the tender hibiscus in form. Double rose, double white, double purple, double red, single red and single white.
2 to 4 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Aralia
Pentaphylla. (Five - leafed Aralia). Long, slender, gracefully drooping branches a rich shiny green. Unique among shrubs in that it does not
change color. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00
Beautyberry
Callicarpa Purpurea. Gracefully curv- ing branches, covered in August with thousands of closely set small pink tinted flowers. These are fol- lowed in late September by masses of violet-purple berries which last until mid-winter.
18 to 24 in. $1.30 each, 3 for $3.50 Beautybush
Kolkwitzia Amabalis (Beauty Bush). A charming shrub with attractive leaves and gracefully arching branches. The beautiful flowers ap- pear in great profusion in June, in pairs which cluster closely in cymes of about twenty-five; bell shaped
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and somewhat lipped, pale pink with orange veins in the throat. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00
Blue Mist
Caryopteris. This low growing plant is one of the best of the border plants. It is covered from August till frost with clusters of powdery blue fringed flowers. It attains a height of from 18-24 inches and remains perfectly rounded, making a small mound about two feet in diameter. The foliage is toothed and _ silvery green in color. It is a gorgeous asset to the flower broder or in front of the shrub border.
2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
Butterily Bush
Buddleia. A sensational group of late summer bloomers, long spike flowers which give a gorgeous show. They may be purchased in white, purple, pink, and red.
2 yr. No. 1, $1.30 each, 3 for $3.50
Sweet Pepper Bush
Clethra Alnifolia. A small shrub very fragrant in August and September. when covered with long snowy wands of creamy white flowers. It is used well in a border close to a house where the fragrance may drift in
through the window. 18 to 24 in. $1.30 each, 3 for $3.50
Garland Flower Daphne Cneorum. A _ hardy dwarf shrub with spreading branches sel- dom growing taller than 10 to 12 inches. The masses of bright pink fragrant flowers appear in May and again at intervals during the sum- mer and fall. Evergreen foliage.
10 to 12 in $3.00 each
Caiycanthus Floridus (Carolina Allspice). The strong reddish brown shoots are cov- ered with large glossy leaves from the axils of which spring odd double spicy flowers of chocolate red which are quite fragrant.
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Deutzia
Gracilis. (Slender Deutzia). An excel- lent shrub for border planting and very attractive when covered with its many bead-like buds which open into pure white flowers in June. Two feet.
12 to 15 in. $1.20 each; 3 for $3.25 Lemoinei. (Lemoine’s Deutzia). Me- dium large flowers of pure white borne in cone shaped heads, attains a height of four feet. 18 to 24 in. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.50 Scabra. (Pride of Rochester). Grows more bushily and blooms in May be- fore the others. The flowers are
large, free and double white. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Euonymus EUONYMUS ALATUS COMPACTA
(Burning Bush). Yellow flowers in May-June, followed by red fruits. In autumn the leaves turn brilliant coppery crimson tinged rose. Has unusual corky bark. Thrives in par- tial shade or full sun. Perfectly hardy, makes a compact bushy: plant 4 to 5 feet wide. Not particular as to soil. Very ornamental and attracts attention spring, summer, fall, and winter.
12-18 in. $1.80; 18-24 in. $2.80
Forsythias Golden Bells
Spectabilis. A type very similar to In- termidia, in growth and habit, but having a much larger flower and many more blooms on each plant.
2 to 3 ft. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.50
Lynwood gold - Deep golden flowers borne in great profusion. The flow- ers are large, the foliage attractive with upright to drooping growth habits.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50; 3 for $4.00
Spring Glory - A spectacular new for- sythia which bears masses of much larger blooms than older varieties. Brilliant large vellow flowers cover the branches. Canes grow erect with eracefully drooping tips.
- 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
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Suspensa. This is the only weeping form of the golden bells. Slender drooping branches strung with yel- low flowers and followed by many shiny dark green leaves. May be used to good advantage on trellis and along the top of rock walls. Can be planted on banks, where it is diffi- eult for other plants to grow.
2 to 3 ft. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.50
Fringe Bushes or Trees
Purple Fringe Red leaf. (Rhus Cotin- us) (Smoke Tree). A spreading shrub or small tree covered with large clusters of round leaves, over- hung in summer by mist-like cloud: ot tiny flowers. These are light la- vender when they first appear and eive the impression of smoke from the distance. Folage red.
2 to 3 ft. $4.00 each
Dogwood Cornus elegantissima - variegated leaf dogwood. One of the better shrubs for both summer and winter color. The bare twigs are a shiny red and the leaves are green and white. 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00 Cornus Siberica. (Red Twig Dogwood). A useful fillmg shrub with clusters of fine white flowers, white berries; with branches turning a blood red in winter.
2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
Honeysuckle 2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75 Lonicera Fragrantissima. (Winter
Honeysuckle). Early pink and white fragrant flowers with its bright green foliage retained all winter if somewhat sheltered.
Lonicera Tatarica Rubra. (Red Tatar- ian Honeysuckle). Light crimson flowers in early summer, with abun- dant red fruits following the flowers.
Lonicera Zabelli. A new honeysuckle to the gardener. Leaves are glabrous and the flowers are much redder than any of the other varieties which we have to offer. This variety is a good grower and is well used in bor- der or group planting.
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Hydrangea
Arborescens Grandiflora. (Hills of snow). In a mass planting the large bunches of flowers resemble a bank of snow, and are in bloom from July to September. |By cutting back to the crown each year they may be kept round and dense.
18 to 24 in. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.50
Paniculata Grandiflora. (Pee-Gee Hy- drangea). Fine for tall hedges or may be pruned to compact round clumps. Very attractive when ladden with their massive blooms which are first snow white and then pink, finally becoming reddish bronze.
2 to 3 ft. $1.20 each; 3 for $3.25
Paniculata Grandiflora, Tree Type. Same as above but on stem about 3 to 4 feet forming a bushy head with its giant showy blooms.
3 to 4 ft. $2.50 each
Blue Hydrangea
Nikko. The only hardy Blue Hydran- gea which we have seen. It has with- stood the last twenty winters here at our nursery and during that time we recorded a temperature of 22 de- grees below zero. Its flowers stay bright and fresh for a long time af- ter blooming. The plants develop into broad clumps bearing in August a profusion of intense blue flowers. These showy plants attract attention and admiration wherever used.
3 yr. heavy clumps $2.00, 3 for $5.50
Hypericum
Aureum. Large brilliant double golden yellow flowers in spring on a dwarf shrub. Foliage dark green.
2 yr. No. 1, $1.50
Hidecote (gold flower). A much im- proved hypericum which originated on the Hidecote estate in England. The flowers are waxy-yellow and are produced freely from early summer until frost. The foliage is by far the best of all of the Hypericums which we grow.
15-18 in. $1.20 each; 3 for $3.25
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LILACS
Syringa Persica. (Persian Lilac). Me- dium growing with slender branches topped with a purple spiked flower.
2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each
Syringa Vulgaris. (Common Purple Iilac). The old fashioned but still beautiful light purple lilac, very fra- grant and prolific bloomer.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each
French Hybrid Lilacs
2 to 3 ft. $2.75 each
Belle de Nancy. Large double flowers of rose satiny pink.
Chas. Joly. Beautiful large double red flowering lilac.
Leon Gambetti. Double, lilac rose to purplish lilac; both the individual flowers and the trusses are very large. An outstanding variety.
Ludwig Spathe. Darkest of the reds, a deep purplish red shade.
Pres. Grevy. A compact flower of deep blue. Double.
Pres. Poincaire. An extra large flower of deep bluish purple, which does not fade when coming into full bloom. Double.
Von Horstenstein. It produces large spikes of clear lavender flowers which have a fragrance all their own.
Flowering Quince
Cydonia Japonica. Scarlet flowers early in the spring followed by small quince shaped fruit that is quite fra- grant. The folage is shiny and the growth is dense, making it desirable as a planting specimen.
18 to 24 in. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
Rhodotypos
Rhodotypos Kerriodes. (Jet Bead). of- ten called white Kerria. <A _ well rounded shrub covered with leght green leaves and large single white flowers in May. Shiny black seeds in clusters follow the flowers and re- main on the plant all winter.
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Mock Orange
Philadelphus Coronarius. (Old Fash- ioned Moek Orange). blooms in very graceful sprays in May. white and slightly scented. May be used for tall screens.
2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
Philadelphus Virginalis. (New Virginal Mock Orange). A magnificent new variety with good foliage and a com- pact habit of growth. The flowers are double, semi-double, and single, the flowers being of the largest, most
Flowers © / Viburnum Americanum.
Viburnum 2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
(American Cranberry). Covered with many bright red berries which hang on through the winter. Broad flower clusters with usually only the outer fringe fully open.
V. Dentatum. (Arrow Wood). May and
June flowers are creamy white. The fruits are bluish black and appear in autumn.
beautiful and sweetest scented of all y V. Lentago. (Nannyberry). Flowers of
the mock oranges. It blooms the earliest and also the longest. It is without question the leader of the mock oranges.
2 to 8 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
Golden Syringa
Golden Mock Orange. Very valuable to use in contrast with green foliage shrubs. Its foliage is small, refined, and a very brilliant yellow. The white flowers are very sweetly ’ scented.
15 to 18 in. $1.90 each; 3 for $5.25
Snowberries Symphoricarpos Chenaulti. Pink Snowberry). A new improved snow-
berry with large pink berries, that are very shiny and _ attractive throughout the winter. Very profuse in its production of flowers and fruit,
2 to 3 ft. 90c each; 3 for $2.50
Symphoricarpos Vulgaris. (Red Snow- berry). Indian Currant). Coral berry). More compact than white snowberry. The narrow oval leaves are dull red and eluster tightly to- gether along the drooping branches, a very good plant for foundation or steep bank planting.
2 to 3 ft. 90c each; 3 for $2.50
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\ V. Opulus.
Anthony Waterer.
Froebeli.
pure white in great clusters through May and June, with large bluish black fruit.
(European Cranberry). Beautiful dense brilliant green foli- age, with large bunches of crimson berries all winter. The flowers are dense clusters about four inches across and pure white.
Snowball
V. Sterilis. (Snowball). The old fash-
ioned snowball that is in full bloom Decoration Day. Its large dazzling creamy white blooms, that when planted alone or in a mass give a wonderful show.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Spirea
Dwarf plant with beautiful dark green foliage, well rounded shrub, with large brilliant rosy crimson flowers which last over a long season, but is at its best in midsummer.
12 to 18 in. $1.30 each; 3 for $3.50
A fast growing Anthony Waterer type in both color of flower and foliage, but attains a height of four feet.
18 to 24 in. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
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Spirea (Con’t)
Thunbergi. Forms a dense feathery bush, with pale yellow-green foliage, changing in fall to a bright red and orange. Is covered with small white flowers in early spring.
2 to 3 ft. $1.20 each; 3 for $3.25
Van Houttei. The old favorite white spirea. Quite common but yet one of the best of shrubs. A good grow- er with good foliage and masses of large white flowers. A perfect foun- tain of pure white blooms in May and June.
2 to 3 ft. 80c each; 10 for $6.00
Weigela
Eva Rathke. The most distinct variety blooming later in July and most showy with its abundance of deep carmine flowers.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Hendersoni. A good rank grower and is well used as a sereen plant and it often attains a height of twelve feet. A good bloomer being covered with beautiful pink flowers.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Rosea. A good rank grower and is well used as a screen plant and it attains a height of twelve or eighteen feet. It is a good bloomer being covered with beautiful pink flowers.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Nana Variegated. (Dwarf Variegated Weigla). Leaves margined = and streaked creamy white. A fine shrub for contrast or foreground planting. It bears many pink flowers in June.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
Russian Olive
Eleagnus Angustifolia. Attractive sil- ver gray leaves, white berries. Used frequently for hedges and _ wind- breaks. Very hardy.
2 to 3 ft. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.00
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Tamarix
Tamarix Summer-Glow. The newest, and by far the best variety. Great profusion of wine-red flowers pro- duced all summer. Lacy, silvery-blue evergreen-like foliage, grows ten feet tall but can be easily pruned lower. Thrives in sun or part shade, in even the driest soils.
2 to 3 ft. $1.40 each; 3 for $3.75
HEDGE PLANTS Artic Willow
Salix Purpurea Nana. A new dwarf plant that will most likely become one of the leaders in this field. A blue leaf, low growing willow, suited for hedges and borders. Very hardy.
12 to 18 in. 50c ea., 20 or more 35c ea.
Barberries
Berberis Atropurpurea. (Red Leaf Bar- berry). A brilliant accent shrub as a solitary specimen or in a close group among duller foliage. This varitey starts in its spring foliage a warm bronzy red brillianey, the heat of summer bringing out a red brilli- ancy, with autumn adding other tints to its richness. The abundant scarlet berries persist throughout the winter. A sunny exposure is re- quired for the best color effect.
12 to 15 in. 70c each, 10 for $6.00
Berberis Thunbergi. (Japan Barberry) The ideal low hedge plant, hardy, tough and of compact growth, adapt- ed to shearing. The leaves are a beau- tiful green in the summer turning to a reddish bronze in autumn and be- ing covered with shiny red berries all winter. It is customary to plant about 12 to 15 inches apart for a thick hedge, but 2 feet is close enough where individual expression is desired.
12 to 15 in. 50c ea., 20 or more 40c ea.
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Hedge Plants (Con’t)
Privets
Ligustrum Amurense. (Amur River Privet). A hardy northern group type, upright and tall growing, the leaves a good dark green and makes an ideal hedge.
18 to 24 in. 35c ea., 20 or more 25c ea.
Ligustrum Ibolium. (Ibolium Privet). The ideal hedge plant, with the beauty of California Privet and the hardiness of Ibota Privet. Its semi-
evergreen foliage makes it an attrac- tive all-around hedge plant. 18 to 24 in. 25c ea., 20 or more 20c ea.
Ligustrum Ovalifolium (California Pri- vet. Quick growing, dense, straight well clothed shoots. A dark shiny green, most used where hardy.
18 to 24 in. 25c ea., 20 or more 20c ea.
Ligustrum Regalianum. (Regal’s Pri- vet). Strong very hardy type with dark shiny leaves. The branches are stiff and horizontally spreading gracefully, drooping at the ends.
12 to 18 in. 90c each
SHADE TREES
Prices on shade trees are at the nursery. If you wish trees packed and shipped, please add $1.00 per tree to cover extra labor and material involved.
Birch
Betula Alba Lacinata. (Cut Leaf Weep- ing Birch). The bark is similar to the white birch in color. The tree is tall and slender, but a vigorous grower with graceful and weeping habit, together with the cut leaf foliage presents such beauty as has never been seen before in a single tree. Wonderful lawn specimen often planted in a row to edge the drive.
5 to 6 ft. $7.00 each 6 to 8 ft. $8.00 each
White Birch, three or more stems. A very attractive item. It is grown with three or more stems instead of the usual single trunk.
4 to 5 ft. clump birch $7.00 each
Elms
Ulmus Pumila. (Chinese Elm). A type especially adapted to dry locations but does well under any normal con-
ditions. In this section we consider it a partial dwarf and it developes into a small compact tree.
6 to 8 ft. $5.00 each
Moraine Locust. (Fast growing seed- less shade tree). Similar in form to the American elm. The finely cut foliage provides good shade, yet al- lows enough sunlight to filter thru to promote healthy lawn growth.
6 to 7 ft. $9.00 each Maples
Acer Dasycarpum. (Silver or Soft Maple). A hardy rapid growth and large size is valuable for quick Shade. Its leaves are good sized light green above and silvery beneath, turning to a light red and bronze in autumn. It produces shade quicker than any other variety.
6 to 8 ft. $4.00 each 8 to 10 ft. $5.00 each
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MULCHING Grass clippings, straw manure, or marsh hay will serve instead of a dust mulch to conserve moisture and keep down weeds where cultivation cannot be given.
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WATERING Water thoroughly rather than sprin- kle lightly. Give the goil all the water it will take at one time. No more need be applied for several days as a rule when this is done.
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Shade Trees (Cont)
Acer Saccharum. (Sugar Maple). A native and one of our best shade trees. Rather slow growing but one is well repaid for waiting as it de- velopes into a large spreading tree which colors beatuifully in the fall.
6 to 8 ft., $8.00
Acer Platanoides. (Norway Maple). Deep green foliage, and strong bran- ches, which resist storms and require no trimming. Natural globe shape head. Attains a height of 60 feet.
6 to 8 ft., $8.00
Acer Schwedleri. (Schwedler Maple). This is a beautiful tree in all seasons. In the spring, the foliage is a reddish purple, followed by a bronzy green color in the summer. It is very at- tractive in the fall when its foliage is a golden yellow. It is recommended for specimen planting in lawns. Sym- metrical in growth. Not a fast grow- ing tree.
6 to 8 ft., $8.00
Crimson King. (Plant Pat. 735). (Acer Platanoides Schwedleri nigra). This is a beautiful form of the Schwedleri maple. It is a brilliant crimson and retains its color all through the sum- mer months. One of the most out- standing ornamental shade trees ever produeed.
6 to 8 ft., $9.00 5-7 ft. Whips $5.00
Poplar
Bolleana Poplar. Will grow quickly to a tall spire. Its leaves are glossy green, silvery beneath, creating a pleasing effect when stirred by the breezes.
6 to 8 ft. $2.50; 3 for $6.75
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Mountain Ash
Sorbus Aucuparia. (European Moun- tain Ash). A large ornamental tree with compound ornamental leaves: white flowers in spring and clusters of bright orange red berries in the fall. Grows to a large size. Very attractive.
6 to 8 ft., $8.00
Weeping Wllow
Salix Babylonica. (Spring only) (Weep- ing Willow). Tall, upright, massive in form, with its long slender branches growing straight down- ward. Weeping Willow is always attractive. It is especially so in summer when the pendulous branech- es Sway gently in the breeze, and the long, slender lustrous ereen leaves show a bright silver reflex. Willows grow rapidly, will thrive in wet places and like to be near water, but do not mind being planted else- where, as they grow heartily in al- most any location.
6 to 8 ft., $5.00
Plane Tree
Platanus Orientalis. (Sycamore). Often called oriental plane tree. Usually used along streets and new _ allot- ments where quick shade is required. A lofty wide spreading tree with deeply lobed leaves. The bark is grayish green in the summer, but it sheds its bark in spots, giving it a mottled appearance as the spots of its trunk that are revealed are a creamy white.
6 to 8 ft., $8.00
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Large trees, such as Elm, Ash, ete. 30 to 50 ft. Medium trees, such as Lin- dene birch ete. 20 60.40 tt
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Flowering Trees
Flowering Cherry
Kwanzan Flowering Cherry. We have seen the spectacular Flowering Cher- ries in Washington, yet this one superb variety is always the most impressive. Trees bloom a year or two after transplanting. Grow 20-30 ft. tall. .Double, bright rose-pink flowers completely clothe the bran- ches in early spring.
3 to 4 ft., $5.00 4 to 5 ft., $6.00
Weeping Flowering Cherry
Weeping heads grafted on straight trunks about 6 feet tall. Flowers are small, single and pale pink.
5 to 6 ft., $8.00
Flowering Crabs
“Malus Eleyi. (Red Flowering Crab). The young shoots are fuzzy and cov- ered with red foliage resembling the Japanese maple. The flowers are rich red in color and appear in clus- ters much like apple blossoms, fol- lowed in the fall by red fruits in large clusters which are very attrac-
tive. 3 to 4 ft., $3.00 each
\ Malus Hopa. (Hopa Crab). A very attractive variety of strong upright erowth. It bears a profusion of very large double flowers of an unfolding rose-red. The fruits are large, edible with distinctive red flesh.
3 to 4 ft., $3.00 each
Malus Ioensis Plena. (Bechtel’s Crab). The only perfect double flowered erab. Its many delicate pink blooms appearing like small pink roses of delightful fragrance. A very popular tree and much desired for the home grounds.
3 to 4 ft., $3.00 each
Flowering Plum
Prunus Triloba. The flowering plum blooms in May, before the leaves come out. The delightful double,
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bright pink flowers on every twig so thick that no wood is visible. A georgeous sight in spring.
3 to 4 ft. $3.00 each
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus Florida. (White Flowering Dogwood). The flowers are three to four inches across and appear in great profusion in spring before the leaves are out. The foliage is gray- ish green and is very handsome and in the autumn turns to a rich crim-
son hue. 3 to 4 ft., $4.00 each
Cornus Florida Rubra. (Red Flowering Dogwood). A slow grower making small compact growth covered with large red flowers in early spring. And like the Florida its leaves turn erimson red in autumn.
2 to 3 ft., $5.00
Flowering Hawthorns
Paul’s Scarlet. Deep crimson-searlet very double. This is one of the most attractive small trees for specimen planting.
3 to 4 ft., $4.00 4 to 5 ft., $5.00
Laburnum
Vossi. Goldenchain tree. <A small or- namental with drooping racemes of yellow flowers in spring. Grows 15 to 20 feet high. 5 to 6 ft., $7.00
Red Leaf Plum
Prunus Cistena. A small tree which has small pinkish white flowers, but be- ing used largely for its bright red leaves.
3 to 4 ft., $2.50
Prunus Newport. Similar to the above variety, but grows a little larger and the color of the leaves is a trifle darker and may be used where a little larger tree is desired.
3 to 4 ft., $2.50 4 to 5 ft., $3.00
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Flowering Trees (Con’'t)
Flowering Peach
Amygdalus Persica. (Double Red Flow- ering Peach). A beautiful red flow- ering small tree which is indeed one of the showiest when it breaks into full bloom in the early spring. Its flowers are large and double.
3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each
Magnolia
Magnolia Soulangeana. Saucer Mag- nolia). One of the hardiest and finest of all the magnolias. Its blooms are
from three to five inches across, cup shaped, white and rosy violet, open- ing before its leaves, which are massive and glossy green.
2 to 3 ft., $6.00 each B&B
Red Bud
Cercis Canadensis. (Red Bud or Judas Tree). A small tree of irregular form with attractive heart-shaped leaves. When the great quantities of small rose-colored blooms appear before the leaves, it gives one the impres- sion of a cloud of pink smoke from the distance.
3 to 4 ft., $4.00
VINES AND GROUND COVERS
Boston Ivy
Ampelopsis Veitchi. This is one of the finest hardy climbers that we have that will cling to walls and probably the most popular. The color is bright green in summer changing to the brightest crimson and yellow in the
autumn. 2 yr. No. 1, $1.35 each
Clematis Jackmani. A very deep purple large flowered variety. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.60 each Mad. Andre. The best crimson red we have seen, of the large flowered va- rieties. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.60 each Ramona. A very large deep blue flower. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.60 each Henryi. large flower, pure white. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.60 each
Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia Durior. (Sipho). The old favorite with the white pipe-like flower with the large elephant-ear leaves. Our vines are grafted to insure these fine large leaves.
2 yr. grafts, $2.50 each
English Ivy Hedera Helix. (Hardy Strain). A love- ly evergreen as well as a ground cover. Does well in dense shade. Field grown, $1.30 each Pot plants .50 each
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Honeysuckle Lonicera Halliana. Hall’s Honeysuckle. A very dense vine used either as a ground cover or on a wall. It has
creamy white flowers. 2 yr. No. 1 plants 70c each; 10 for $5.00
Lonicera Heckrotti. An exquisite new variety. Immense showy clusters of trumpet-shaped buds with fragrant flowers measuring up to 2 inches across. Outside petals brilliant flame- pink, inside a creamy golden yellow. Dark glossy foliage. Can be sheared to form a hedge or shrub or allowed to grow naturally as a vine. Blooms freely from early spring until heavy frost.
2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.30 each
Silver Lace Vine Polygonum Auberti. A very rapid growing vine averaging 25 feet in a single season, producing a great pro- fusion of silvery sprays from late summer into fall. The leaves are
small and bright. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.20 ea.; 3 for $3.35
Wisteria
Wisteria Magnifica. Noblest and oldest of the vines. Often attains a great age with large woody trunk. The long flowers which are lilac blue with faint yellow spots, hang in large racemes.
2 yr. No. 1 plants, $1.80 each
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Vines and Ground Covers
Pachysandra Terminalis. (Japanese Spurge). A per- feet plant for shady areas where
grass will not grow. Beautiful waxy green foliage that stays green all winter. Plants spread
rapidly. Plant one to two feet apart. 10 for $2.00; 100 for $17.00
BROADLEAF
Chinese Azalea
Azalea Mollis. A small bushy plant covered in spring with large bright pink or yellow flowers. Very desir- able for cemetery planting as it is usually in bloom over Memorial Day.
12 to 15 inch, $3.00 each
Azalea Kaempferi. (Torch Azalea). One of the most popular and color- ful. Known among growers as vigor- ous and free blooming.
12 to 15 inch, $3.50 each
Azalea Gable Hybrids. (Assorted Col- ors). Large flowers in most colors with almost evergreen foliage. Very outstanding.
12 to 15 inch, $3.50 each
Euonymus
Coloratus. (Purple Leaf Creeping Eu- onymus). A purple leaf form of E. Radicans. This plant earries a rich green color throughout the summer and in the autumn turns to a pur- plish-red color which remains with it until spring. A wonderful plant for mass planting on banks and on stonework.
12 to 18 inch, $1.30 each
Patens. (Sieboldi). A spreading ever- green shrub with bright green foli- age which carries the rich green color throughout the year. Best used in group planting and is an ideal plant for border work.
12 to 18 inch, $1.60 each
Vegetus. (Big Leaf Wintercreeper). Bushy with round dull green leaves. This plant is a sight in winter when
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(Cont) Hardy Myrile
Vinca Minor. (Hardy Myrtle). A trail- ing evergreen plant, used for cover- ing the ground under trees and on banks where it is very difficult to get grass to grow. In early summer there are many blue flowers.
10 for $2.00; 100 for $17.00
EVERGREENS
it is covered with its bright scarlet fruit.
12-15 in. $2.00 ea., 15-18 in. $2.50 ea.
Japanese Pieris Pieris Japonica. This plant creates at- tention wherever used. The glossy green leaves appear crowded at the ends of the branches. The graceful clusters of creamy white flowers ap-
pear in April and are very fragrant. 12-15 in B&B $4.00 each
Holly
Ilex Crenata Bullata. (Convexleaf Jap- anese Holly). The glossy small con- vex leaves are so numerous that the twigs are invisable. As an accent plant it is unexcelled and planted in group plantings it blends well. It is semi-formal. It is also beautiful as a dwarf hedge.
12 to 15 in. B&B $4.00 each
Ilex Crenata Rotundifolia. Similar to the above with more round leaves, thicker and more compact.
15 to 18 in. B&B, $4.50
Tlex Glabra. (Inkberry). Loose spread- ing shrub maturing at 314 ft. The shining dark green leaves and small dark berries make it outstanding. Is excellent in shady spots.
15 to 18 in. B&B, $4.50
Mahonia
Mahonia aquifolium - Oregon Holly grape. Has shiny, large spiny, holly like leaves, which turn a bronzy red in the fall. In spring the clusters of yellow flowers are very attractive. The flowers are followed by blue fruit in June and July. It does very well in light shade as well as full sun. 18-24’ B&B $4.50 each; 3 for $12.50
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Arborvitaes 18-24 in. $3.00, 2-3 ft. $4.50, 3-4 ft. $6.00
Thuja Occidentalis Nigra. (Dark green American Arborvitae). Upright, broad based dark green foliage, dense from ground up.
Thuja Occidentalis Elegantissima. A type very similar to the American Arborvitae, but a more compact tree of much darker green color with bright yellow tips on the leaves. This coloring from a distance gives a light yellow cast.
Thuja Pyramidalis. (Pyramidal Arbor- vitae). A very dense columnar type, with dark green foliage, probably the most compact and erect Arbor- vitae.
Globes
Thuja Compacta. Dwarf dense little trees which do not require trimming and still retain their round globe Shape. Balled and burlapped. Soil intact.
12-15 in $2.50; 15-18 in. $3.00
Junipers
Juniper, Cannarti. Deep lustrous green. Tufted foliage is the distinguishing charm of this hardy and very fine evergreen—holding its rich color the year through. Great favorite for landscaping, developing a beautiful pyramid form. Some trees bear shiny blue berries which remain on the plant most of the winter.
3-4 ft., $8.00 each
Juniper Glauca Hetzi. A _ spreading type similar to Pfitzer, but more rapid in growth; decidedly blue, stands shearing well, and is a dense erower.
12-15 in. B&B $3.25 each
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EVERGREENS
Juniper Pfitzer. Exceptionally beau- tiful, graceful and hardy. No won- der it is the most popular of all dwarf evergreens. Handsome, feath- ery, gray-green foliage covers arch- ing, spreading branches as it devel- opes a broad, picturesque form. Resis- tant to city dust and smoke. Matur- ity spread 4 ft.
15-18 in. $4.50; 18-24 in $5.00 each
Juniperus Virginiana Ketleri. (Ketler Juniper). A type similar to glauca, but entirely different in color. Tall, upright grower and is always a per- fect conical specimen. Fairly broad at the base and always very full and dense. The foliage is fine, a grayish ereen in color.
3-4 ft. $8.00 each
Yew
Taxus Cuspidata. A compact, spread- ing variety; dark green foliage; searlet berries in autumn. Can be trimmed or will grow to 6 ft.
15-18 in. $5.50 each
Taxus Hicksi. Beautiful, dense, col- umnar form; bright red berries in the fall. Does well under any eir- cumstances. Used in place of the favorite pyramidal Arborvitae.
18-24 in $6.00 each
Taxus Intermedia. At first it closely resembles the old Dwarf Japanese Yew (Taxus Cuspidata nana) as it has the same heavy deep green waxy foliage. It is, however, a much fast- er grower, due perhaps in part to the fact that it starts to grow a week or ten days earlier than other Yews.
15-18 in. $5.50 each
PROPER PLANTING
Trees, shrubs and flowers require immediate and careful attention for successful results in planting. They must not be exposed to the wind or sun before planting, and should be culti- vated and watered after planting to assure quick establishment.
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One and two year old JUNIOR size shrubs and evergreens
For description of varieties refer to same varieties in catalogue.
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These small, well rooted, healthy plants are referred to as lining out stock. If properly planted and taken care of will grow and will rapidly develope into beautiful specimens. The supply of this size material is limited and we would advise that you place your order promptly, the plants will then be reserved for you and will be sent to you at the proper planting time during the spring season.
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Hybrid Tea Roses 2 yr. No. 1 $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25
Ami Quinard. One of the darker vel- vety red roses. The long buds open into medium-sized flowers, freely produced on an erect bush. They have about 17 petals and are fra- grant. The color becomes darker with age, without turning purple. Foliage is very leathery, on a vigor- ous plant.
Crimson Glory. Velvety rich crimson, very fragrant and reliable. The beautifully furled blooms are held proudly erect on vigorous plants. New crimson varieties must be ex- tra good to beat Crimson Glory. It is outstanding everywhere.
Editor McFarland. A standard deep pink variety and one of the longest- lasting flowers when cut. Perfectly formed, very fragrant blooms of elear brilliant pink, with strong, wiry stems. Large and double, with about 30 petals. Plants healthy and bushy, blooming freely until frost.
Etoile De Holland. Of delightful crim- son color. Produces fine long cutting stems, a free bloomer with intense true rose perfume.
Joanna Hill. Yellow. Another variety popular for cut flowers. Beautifully formed buds of apricot opening to large full flowers, center orange, paling to cream at edges.
Kaiserin Auguste Viktoria. A strong healthy grower. Soft pearly white, with enough lemon in the center to relieve the white. Very double, fra- grant, beautifully formed flowers on graceful stems. This has been a favorite cutting variety for a long time and promises to hold its status for years to come.
McGredy’s Scarlet. Large, perfectly shaped flowers of scarlet beauty. A very popular highly rated rose; and very nice for cut-flowers.
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Mrs. E. P. Thom. The buds are long pointed and open to well formed blooms of clear yellow without any carmine markings. Very nice for bedding and for cut-flowers.
Poinsettia. Well formed, lovely long buds and richly colored flowers of poinsettia-scarlet.
Soeur Therese. Buttercup-yellow. This is the most astonishing variety in the yellow class for its blooms in cande- labras (not clusters) of from 5 to 15 flowers, forming on top of sturdy eanes that hold the blooms erect.
FLORIBUNDAS
Floradora. Constantly in bloom and an entirely new shade in Roses—a bril- liant geranium or cinnabar-red, as arresting under artificial light as in the garden. Floradora blooms are always the eye-catchers. 214 to 3 ft. Highly rated by the American Rose Society, with a rating of 8.2 out of LG:
2 yr. No. 1 $1.50 each, 3 for $4.00
Improved LaFayette. Sturdy, upright plants grow 214 to 3 feet tall. Glow- ing red blooms, deeply suffused a vivid crimson. The open flowers are of very pleasing, informal shape; slightly fragrant. Fine bedding and hedge rose; free flowering all sum- mer and fall.
2 year No. 1, $1.50 ea., 3 for $4.00
Climbing Roses
Blaze. Hardy everblooming rose which inherits the blazing color of Paul’s Searlet Climber and the everbloom- ing habit of Gruss an Teplitz, thus combining the most attractive fea- tures of both its parents. A vigorous climbing variety that will grow to a considerable height.
$1.25 each; 3 for $3.25
New Dawn. Everblooming Dr. Van Fleet. A lovely soft pink. Blooms throughout the summer and fall.
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PEONIES Divisions $1.00 each; Clumps $3.00
Courronnr D’or. Large white blossoms with crimson blotches.
Edulis Superba. Very early old rose pink
Festiva Maxima. Pure white, flecked with crimson.
Felix Crousse. Mid-season brilliant ruby red. Fragrance. Very outstanding, being
an off shade of red.
Marchioness of Lansdowne. white shaded pink.
Mons Jules Elie. A glossy lilae shad- ing a deeper pink at the base. The entire flower is overlaid with silver cast.
President Taft. Delicate pink, com- pletely enveloped in a halo of white. A very profuse bloomer.
Sarah Bernhardt. A late bloomer, flat, compact rose type, rose pink with silvery tip. <A bright apple blossom pink.
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PREPARATION OF THE GROUND
Spade and plow thoroughly and deeply, raking or harrowing the soil fine and lev- eling off to facilitate planting. Dig holes generously wide and deep to receive root system without crowding or cramping roots. Loosen the soil in the bottom of the hole so that the roots may grow “in” readily. Poor soil may be benefitted by spading manure in sometime in advance of planting.
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PROPER PLANTING DISTANCES FRUIT TREES
Apples, Cherries..... 30 to 40 feet Pears, Plums, Peaches, Apricots, Quinces tie re ee. Set ee 15-020, rie.
Grapes .. 6 by 6 ft. to 8 by 10 ft. apart Currants, Gooseberries,
4 by 6 ft. to 6 by 8 ft. apart Blackberries, Raspberries, etc.
3 by 6 ft. to 6 by 9 ft. apart
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Dwarf Fruits
Half the above general distance Asparagus, 3) ae 1 ft. apart; rows 3-4 ft. RP UD ary wien eee eee ee eee Suit. apart
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PRUNING BEFORE PLANTING
Pruning stock at the time it is trans- planted assures more rapid recovery, pro- viding less heavy top to be supported by the roots which themselves are burdened with the task of re-establishing tiny feed- ing rootlets. Use a sharp knife or shears.
Trees. Remove about one-third of the top from average heavy tops, by clipping branch ends and removing small branches and interfering limbs. Cut off frayed or bruised roots just above the point affected. Leave one branch or stem to develop into a leader.
REMITTANCE
All orders should be accompanied with remittance by Post Office money order, Express money order or personal check. We can not accept C.O.D. orders unless they are accompanied by 25% of the total amount of the order. Due to our heavy overhead expense we can not accept orders less than $2.50.
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