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Trees, Plants and Shrubs
for the Northwest

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McKay Nursery Company

MADISON, WISCONSIN

THE HOME OF GOOD NURSERY STOCK

Abies .

Acer .

Achillea .

Aesculus .

Ailanthus .

Almond, Flowering

, 31

Althea .

Ampelopsis .

Amygdalus .

Anemone .

Apples .

3-7

Apricots .

Aquilegia .

Aralia .

Arbor- Vitae .

Aristolochia .

Ash .

Asparagus .

Aspen .

Asters .

Baby’s Breath .

Barberrv .

Basswood . . . . .

Beech .

Bellflower .

Berberis .

Betula .

Birch .

Bittersweet .

Blackberries .

Blanket Flower . . . .

Bleeding Heart . . . .

Boltonia .

Buckthorn .

Bulbs and Roots . . .

Bush Honeysuckle .

Butternut .

l 9

Calycanthus .

Campanula .

Canna .

4 8

Catalpa .

Celastrus .

Celtis .

Cerasus .

Cherry .

Chrysanthemum . . .

Clematis .

Clethra .

Climbing Vines ....

Columbines . . .

Coreopsis ....

Corn us .

3°

Ootoneaster . . . .

Crab, Flowering . .

Crataegus ....

Crocus .

Currant, Flowering

Currants .

1 4

Cydonia .

Daisies .

Daisy. Shasta .

Dahlias .

Dav Lily .

Deciduous Trees

. . 21

-25

Delphinium ....

Deutzia .

Dianthus .

Dicontra .

Diervilla .

Digitalis .

Dog-wood .

Dutchman’s Pipe . .

Elaeagnus .

Elder .

INDEX

Elm . . ; -22

Euonymus . .,- 32

Evergreens . 27-30

Fagus . 1. 21

False Chamomile ....... 44

False Dragonhead . 46

Fir

Flowering Almond . 31

Flowering Crab . 22

Flowering Currant . 36

Flowering Plum . 36

Flowering Quince . 32

Forsythia . 32

Foxglove . 44

Fraxinus . 21

Fringe . 33

Fruits . . 3-19

Funkia . 44

Gaillardia . 44

General Information .... 2

Gladioli . , 48

Gleditsia . 22

Golden Bell . 32

Golden Glow . . . . . 44

Gooseberries . 14

Grapes . . 15, 16

Gypsophila . 44

Hackberrv . 22

Hardy Garden Pink ... 44

Henverocallis . 44

Hemlock . . . . 27

Hibiscus . . . . ^ 33, 46

Hollyhock . . 44

Honey Locust .., . 22

Honeysuckle, Bush . 34

Honeysuckle, Climbing . . 47

Horse-Chestnut . 23

Horseradish . 13

Hyacinths . 48

Hydrangea . 33

Iris . 45

Ivy . 47

Japanese Spurge .

Juniper .

Larch .

Larlx .

I^arkspbr .

Ligu strum .

Lilac .

Lily-of-the- Valley

Linden .

Lonicera .

•>

Lvcium .

Maple .

Matrimony Vine

Milfoil .

Monarda .

Morus .

Mountain Ash . . .

Mulberries .

... 12,

Narcissus .

.Nettletree .

Nut Trees .

Oak .

Oleaster .

Oriental Poppv . .

Pachvsandra .

Peaches .

Pears .

Peonies .

4 5

Perennials .

... 43

-46

,Phdladelphus . 35, 36

'/.Phlox- . . 46

Physostegia . 46

Picea 29

Pine . . 28

Pink . 44

Plane Tree . 25

Planting Suggestions .... 26

Platanus . . 25

Plums . . io, 11

Plum, Flowering . 36

Poplar . -... 24

Poppy, Oriental . 46

Populus . 24

Privet . . 34

Prunus . 36

Pyrus . 22

Quercus . . . . . 24

Quince . . 12

Quince, Flowering . 32

Raspberries . . . 17, 18

Rhamnus ; . 36

Rhodotypos . . 36

Rhubarb ....... „ . ..... . 13

Rhus . 33, 36

Ribes . 36

Rose Mallow' . . . . 46

Roses . 38-42

Rose of Sharon . 33

Rudbeckia . 44

Salix . 25

Sambucus . . 36

Sedum . 46

Shrubs . 31-37

Snowball . 37

Snowberry . 37

Sorbus . 24

Speedwell . 46

Spirea . 36

Spraying Calendar 3rd Cover

Spruce . . 29

Stonecrop . 46

Strawberries . 19

Sumac . 36

Sweet Scented Shrub .... 32

Sycamore . . 25

Symphoricarpos ........ 37

Syringa . 35

Tamarix . 37

Taxus . 29

Tecoma ....... . 47

Tickseed . 44

Tiger Lily . 46

Tilia . 23

Thorn . 25

Thuya . . 27

Tree of Heaven . . 25

Trumpet Flower . . 47

Tsuga . 27,

Tulips . 48

Ulmus . 22

Veronica . 46

Viburnum . 37

Vines . 47

Walnut . 12, 21

Weigela . . 37

White Kerria . . . . 36

Willow . 25

Windflower . 44

Wisteria . . 47

Y arrow . 43

Yellow Day Lily . 44

Yew . 29

Yucca . . 46

Birdseye ATiew of Our Nurseries at Waterloo, Wis

Introductory

WE take pleasure in presenting this
catalog to our patrons and friends,
and thank them for their support
and recommendations. Great care
is taken by us to se-

and our customers can

rest assured that we • Ig

times. Our nurseries

have been established MHijH

for over twenty-five

years, therefore we are ^

familiar with varieties |gH|

best adapted for the

Northwest. We have lg ft

taken great pains in the

revision of our list to

cull out all worthb-ss

varieties, and to catalog ^jjl

only such varieties as jlggi

we consider of special J/Bm

merit.

We are constantly on
the watch for new
things, both in the fruit ..

and ornamental line. _

and we are adding such
to our list as fast as

their behavior proves beyond reasonable
doubt that they are of value, and we be¬
lieve the list which follows contains all of
the varieties which are of value through¬
out the Northwest.

No effort has been
mm 4 spared to put into our
J ( atalog descriptions and

m sfmm pictures that will be of

.by* most help to you in

choosing the varieties
-P of fruit trees. small

fruits and ornamental
stock best suited and
most profitable for your
orchard, garden or
lawn. The varieties of-
' HH f ered are the ones that,

in our years of experi-
ence, have proven of

Jreal merit, best adapted
to the soil and climate
I of the Northwest, and

k. -M . to the needs of planters.

McKay Nursery
Company

Madi son
Wisconsin.

W. G. McKay, President and Manager

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

General Information

OFFICES AX1) NURSERIES. All correspondence should be addressed to Madison, Wis.,
where our main offices are located. Our nurseries are located at Waterloo, Wis., on the Chi¬
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, twenty-four miles east of Madison.

Our location furnishes a quality of soil best suited to produce the healthiest conditions of
growth, with solid, firm texture of wood, with abundant fibrous roots, so necessary to success¬
ful transplanting, and enables us to offer the products of our nurseries with entire confidence
to planters in all sections of the country. ■

SATISFACTORY GUARANTEE.

We guarantee our stock to be first
class and to be delivered in good con¬
dition. We are most careful to have
all plants and trees correctly labeled
and hold ourselves prepared to re¬
place, on proper proof, all that may
prove untrue to label, or to refund
the amount paid therefor; but it
is mutually agreed between the pur¬
chaser and ourselves that, in case of
error on our part, we shall at no time
be held responsible for a greater
amount than the original price of
said stock.

IX ORDERING. Write the name,
number and size of each variety
plainly, so as to avoid errors, and
use order sheet which accompanies
catalog. In filling orders, we reserve
the right, in case we are out of a
variety ordered, to substitute another
of equal merit, unless customer
writes “no substitution” in the or-
ler. We recommend that purchasers
leave the selection of varieties with us as far as possible, as our experience enables us to
select such sorts as are best adapted to the locality.

It is also better to order early and have stock reserved. We are glad to book orders at any
time of the year and make shipment when desired. We are the largest growers in Wisconsin
of strictly first class nursery stock, therefore are in a position to give you satisfactory service.

INSPECTION'. Our nurseries are annually inspected by the state entomologist, as required by
law, and we hold his certificate that our stock is free from injurious insects and contagious
diseases.

CARE OF STOCK WHEN RECEIVED FROM THE NURSERY. As soon as the trees and
plants are received, the bundles should be opened, removing all straw and packing, and the
roots thoroughly sprinkled, then heeled in very moist ground, so that the mellow earth will
come in contact with the roots and thoroughly protect them from the air, having earth tamped
solid about them. Wet down thoroughly and cover wet soil with two or three inches of mel¬
low earth. In planting take up only a few at a time and never allow them to lay exposed to
air and sun. <

THE PREPARATION OF THE SOIL. For fruit trees the soil should be dry, either naturally
or made so by thorough drainage, as they will not live or thrive on a soil constantly saturated
with stagnant moisture. It should also be well prepared by twice plowing, at least, beforehand,
using the subsoil plow after the common one at the second plowing. On new, fresh lands,
manuring will be unnecessary, but on lands exhausted by cropping, fertilizers must be applied,
either by turning in heavy crops of clover or well-decomposed manure. To insure a good growth
of fruit trees, land should be in as good condition as for crop of wheat, corn or potatoes.

THE PREPARATION OF THE TREES. In regard to this important operation, there are more
fatal errors committed than in any other. As a general thing, trees are planted in the ground
precisely as they are sent from the nursery. In removing a tree, no matter how carefully it
may be done, a portion of the roots are broken and destroyed, and consequently the balance
that existed in the structure of the tree is deranged. This must be restored by a proper prun¬
ing. adapted to the size, form and condition of the tree.

On all fruit trees the branches should all be cut back to within three or four buds of their
base. This lessens the demand upon the roots, and enables the remaining buds to push with
vigor. Cut off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the sound wood. In case of older
trees, of extra size, the pruning must be in proportion; as a general thing it will be safe to
shorten all the previous year’s shoots to three or four buds at their base, and where the branches
are very numerous some may be cut out entirely.

NUMBER OF TREES OR PLANTS
ON AN ACRE

2 feet each way... 10. 890 lr, feet each way 194

3 feet each way... 4.840 IS feet each way... .135

4 feet each way . 2,723 20 feet each way . 110

5 feet each way. .. V742 25 feet each way . 70

0 feet ea'-h way 1,21 0 30 feet each way. . . 48

8 feet each way. . . 680 33 feet each way. . . 40

10 feet each way . 4 30 40 feet each way. . . .28

12 feet each way... 302

RULE. Multiply the distance in feet between the
rows by the distance the plants are apart in the row?
and th' product will be the number of square feet for

each plant or hill; which, divided into the number of
feet in an acre (43,560), will give the number of trees.

SUITABLE DISTANCES FOR PLANTING
IN THE NORTHWEST

Apples, Standard .

Pears, Standard .

Pears, Dwarf .

Cherries . . .

Plums .

Peaches and Apricots .

Currants and Gooseberries

Grapes .

Raspberries and Blackberries .

Strawberries . IV2

.20 to 30 feet
16 to 20 feet
.12 to 15 feet
. . . .16 to 20 feet
. ... 16 to 18 feet
.... 16 to 18 feet
.... 4 to 6 feet
.... 8 to 10 feet
.... 4 to 6 feet
by 3 to 3% feet

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

A Field of Fruit Trees in Our Nurseries.

Fruit Department

Apples

The Apple has been justly styled “The King- Fruit of the Temperate Zone.” No other fruit is
so widely grown or has such universal demand. No other fruit offers so many variations in
quality and usefulness. None other gives such a long period for its enjoyment as a fresh fruit
— very late keeping varieties lasting over until the early sorts of the following season are ripe.

We grow Apple trees for particular planters. Our trees are dug, graded and packed by ex¬
perienced men. There is an extensive area in Wisconsin adapted for commercial fruit growing
The necessary requirements are fertile, well drained soil, proper selection of varieties and the
purchasing of healthy, well grown stock from a reliable nursery company. By following the above
suggestions, success will crown your efforts.

The more hardy varieties are marked with a star (*) and will give good satisfaction in the
Northwest.

Summer Varieties

*Duchess (Oldenburg). A large, beautiful
Russian Apple, round, streaked red on yellow
ground; tender, juicy, very acid. Fine for cook¬
ing. Bears early; productive. September.

Early Harvest. Medium to large; pale yel¬
low; tender, with a mild, fine flavor. One of
the first to ripen. Middle to end of August.

Golden Sweet. Large, yellow; a very fair,
fine, sweet Apple. Spreading, irregular, and
productive. August and September.

*Liveland (Lowland Raspberry). Of Rus¬
sian origin; color white, shading to crimson;
flesh white; tree hardy, long-lived and suc¬
ceeds very well North and South; very juicy
and sweet. July to August.

Red Astrachan. Large, roundish,
nearly covered with deep crimson,
overspread with thick bloom. Juicy,
rich acid, beautiful; a good bearer.
August.

*Yellow Transparent. Medium,
white, changing to lemon-yellow,
smooth waxen surface; of good qual¬
ity, with crisp flesh; very early, and,
for an early Apple, an unusually
good keeper. Valuable for market.
July and August.

We use up-to-date, progressive
methods in the growing, protec¬
tion, care and handling of all
stock, thus doing away with fail¬
ure on the part of the planter.

Duchess (Oldenburg) Apples.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Wealthy Apple.

Autumn Varieties

♦Erickson. Originated at Aitkin, Minnesota.
The Apples were first exhibited as seedlings at
the Aitkin County Pair, receiving first pre¬
mium. Trees have been planted as far north
as the Canadian line and have shown no signs
of Winter injury. It appears that the Erick¬
son is as hardy as the Hibernal. Fruit ripens
after the Duchess, very large, ranging 3 to 4
inches in diameter; color greenish yellow
striped: flesh white; flavor is a pleasant mild
sub-acid. This variety is recommended where
hardiness is of first consideration.

♦Hibernal. Origin, Russia. Season Novem¬
ber and December. This variety represents
what is probably the hardiest type of the Rus¬
sian race: adopted by many prominent horti¬
culturists as a standard of hardiness. Tree is
sturdy, vigorous, very spreading and productive.

♦McMahon. Large, round; almost white with
faint blush; a very beautiful Apple; flesh white,
tender, tart, not very firm. A good cooking
fruit. Tree vigorous and hardy as crab; bears
young and abundantly. October to February.

Maiden Blush. Large, flat; pale yellow, with
red cheek: beautiful, tender and pleasant, but
not high flavored. An erect grower, and a good
bearer. Valuable for market. September and
October.

♦Patten’s Greening. Tree rather crooked,
extremely hardy, productive and an early
bearer: fruit large and smooth; olive-green,
blushed with dull red; flavor pleasant, sub¬
acid. A superior cooking Apple. October to
December.

Plumb Cider. A variety introduced by .1. C.
Plumb, of Milton, Wisconsin. The tree came
originally from Ohio, probably in 1844. It is
vigorous, an early bearer, and very productive
in alternate years. The flesh is greenish white,
fine grained, firm, juicy, sub-acid, of very good
quality. November to January.

♦Wealthy. Origin, Minnesota. Season Oc¬
tober to March. Almost too well known to
need description. Since its origination by the
late Peter M. Gideon in 1861, it has rapidly
spread over the entire country until now it is
extensively planted in all the Apple growing
states. Fruit large, regular, smooth, light yel¬
low 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 filled.

♦Wolf River. Season October to January.
One of the very largest Apples grown in the
North. 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.

Late Fall and Winter Varieties

Baldwin. Large, roundish; skin deep red;
flesh juicy, crisp, sub-acid, good flavor. The
best all around Winter Apple for New Eng¬
land and the eastern states. Keeps splendidly.
December to March.

♦Bayfield. One of the famous Perkins seed¬
lings known as No. 124. The tree is a very
rapid grower, bearing large, red Apples of
splendid quality that will keep well up to
May 15th. This variety is destined to be one
of the best Winter Apples grown in Minnesota
and well adapted for large commercial orchard
planting.

Ben Davis. The great market Apple of the
West and South, largely planted also in the
East. One of the best for profit. It is a splen¬
did keeper, and fine for cooking. December
to April.

Delicious. (See color engraving on page 7).
Originated in Iowa and has every appearance
of being hardy, with strong branches capable
of bearing large crops of fruit. The Apple
is striped and marked with bright and dark
red. This variety has a delightful flavor and is
extremely valuable for either home or com¬
mercial orchard. It is a long keeping Winter
Apple with a season from December to May.

♦Dudley (North Star). Much like Duchess,
only it is a Winter Apple; less tart and better
quality. Perfectly hardy in the coldest climate.
Originated in Northern Maine and there con¬
sidered their finest Apple. Valuable for the
North.

♦Folwell (Minnesota No. 237). Seedling of
Malinda. Originated at the Minnesota Fruit
Breeding Farm. Tree very vigorous, free grow¬
ing with a strong branching habit; annual
bearer and hardy in the Northwest. Fruit
roundish in form, very large, about the size
of the Northwestern Greening; color greenish
yellow blushed with red; flesh tender; moder¬
ately fine grained, pleasant, sub-acid flavor;
quality very good. Keeps until mid-Winter.

Gano. Similar, but superior to Ben Davis.
It has all the good qualities in a higher degree,
more brilliant colorings, runs more even in size
and keeps fully as late. February to March.

Golden Russet. Medium, very tender, juicy,
rich, sub-acid- high quality. October to Jan¬
uary.

Grimes’ Golden. Medium to large size,
round, rich golden yellow, sprinkled with light
gray dots; flesh crisp, tender, rich and juicy,
sprightly. January to April.

♦Goodhue. This variety of the famous
Perkins seedlings is a splendid mid-Winter
Apple that will keep until February. It is
larger than the Red Wing, has the same color
markings, only slightly more pronounced. It
is a much hardier, more vigorous tree than the
Wealthy and superior as an eating and cook¬
ing Apple. Like the Red Wing, it has swept
the boards of the Minnesota State Fair and
Horticultural Society meetings for the past
eleven years.

♦Haralson. Originated at the Minnesota
Fruit Breeding Farm. Tree vigorous, upright
in growth and very hardy; fruit large size,
colored with an even red over the entire sur¬
face; flesh fine grained, tender, juicy, sub-acid,
good quality. Keeps until early Spring. A
valuable addition to the list of Winter va¬
rieties for the North.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Jonathan. Medium, roundish; yellow,
nearly covered with red; fine grained, ten¬
der, and finely flavored. Tree slender and
spreading, with light colored shoots. No¬
vember to April.

King (King of Tompkins County). Very
large, red striped, handsome fruit of fine
•quality, with juicy, tender and rich flavor.
Tree is an abundant, annual bearer and suc¬
ceeds best in the northern states. December
to March.

*Longfield. A very" hardy Apple; early
and abundant bearer. Fruit large, conical, yel¬
low striped with red. sub-acid; in season dur¬
ing the Fall and early Winter.

McIntosh. (See color engraving on page
6). Origin, Ontario, Canada. Season Decem¬
ber and January. A choice variety of the
Fameuse type. Tree vigorous, with spreading
head; a good annual bearer. Fruit above me¬
dium to large, highly perfumed; smooth,
polished yellow, almost covered with brilliant
solid crimson, a beautiful fruit; flesh snow-
white, crisp, very tender, sprightly, aromatic,
sub-acid; very good quality.

Northern Spy. Large, roundish conical, often
flattened, slightly ribbed; handsomely striped
with red; flavor rich, aromatic, mild sub-acid,
fine. Keeps through Winter and late into
Spring.

* North western Greening. (See color engrav¬
ing on next page). Origin. Wisconsin. Season
December to June. Tree a splendid, vigorous
grower. Fruit large to very large; green, be¬
coming yellowish green when ripe; flesh yel¬
low, fine grained and firm; flavor a good sub¬
acid; very smooth and attractive, and taking
a place second only to the Wealthy as an all
around market Apple.

LATE FALL AND WINTER VARIETIES —
Continued.

*Jiunbo. The largest of the famous Perkins
seedling Apples, has markings similar to the
Red Wing and Goodhue, is vigorous, hardy
and a splendid bearer. It is a good substitute
for Wolf River in size, but superior in quality
of fruit, which keeps until January. The Jumbo
was also of the collection that carried off
the Wilder and Gold Medals at Boston and
St. Louis in 1903.

Haralson Apple.

1/ Newell's Winter. Originated in Wisconsin
about sixty miles north of Madison. It is a
seedling of the Perry Russet. The fruit is large,
roundish oblate, and of a rich yellow color;
flesh firm, juicy, yellowish, rich, sprightly and
sub-acid.

^Peerless. Origin, Minnesota. Season Oc¬
tober to December. Fruit medium to large;
yellowish green with stripes and splashes of
carmine; flesh yellowish white, fine grained;
flavor agreeable sub-acid but not rich. Tree
vigorous, upright.

* Perkins. Originated by T. E. Perkins of
Red Wing, Minnesota. Perfectly hardy as far
north as the Twin Cities. The fruit is large,
red and round as a ball: flesh is fine grained,
with a delicious flavor. Season October to
April.

*Peter. Originated at Excelsior. Minnesota,
from seed of the famous Wealthy. In quality
its equal, and in season from four to six weeks
later. The tree is a strong, upright grower.

Pewankee. Origin, Wisconsin. Season
December to March. Tree spreading, round
topped and vigorous. Fruit large, yellowish
green, striped and shaded with dull red,
overlaid with a bluish bloom. Flesh yel¬
lowish. firm, juicy; flavor sub-acid.

*Red Wing (See color engraving on next
page). Originated by T. E. Perkins of Red
Wing, Minnesota. It is a long keeping Win¬
ter Apple, slightly larger and finer in ap¬
pearance and quality than the Wealthy,
streaked with red on a yellow background,
and shaped like Malinda: has enough acid
to make it cook nicely. The Red Wing has
taken the highest premiums at the Minne¬
sota State Fair for the past eleven years, be¬
sides taking the Wilder Medal at the meet¬
ing of the American Pomological Society at
Boston, Mass., in 190 3, in competition with
all of North America, and the Gold Medal
at St. Louis World's Fair the same year, in
competition with all comers. The parent
tree bore 24% bushels of Apples in 1913.
Will keep until May.

Rome Beauty. Large, yellow and bright
red; medium quality. December to March.
Dudley Apple. Not very hardy in Wisconsin.

6 McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

McIntosh Apple. (See page 5).

Northwestern Greening Apple. (See page 5).

LATE WINTER VARIETIES — Continued.

Salome. Tree is hardy in Southern Wiscon¬
sin, vigorous and a good bearer; fruit round;
skin pale yellow, shaded and splashed with red.
A good variety for the Northwest. Season Jan¬
uary to May.

Scott’s Winter. Originated in Vermont, and
is hardy in the severest climate. Tree a thrifty

grower, an early and profuse bearer.
Fruit medium, roundish; deep red
and light red in blotches and streaks;
flesh yellowish white, slightly red¬
dened near the skin; rather acid and
good in quality. Keeps until Spring.

Snow (Fameuse). Medium, deep
crimson; flesh snowy white, tender,
melting and delicious; tree vigorous
with dark wood; a fine dessert fruit;
valuable for market; does well in the
North. November to January.

Stark. A long keeper. Large,
roundish; greenish yellow, shaded
and striped with red; flesh yellowish,
rather coarse, juicy, mild and sub¬
acid. January to May.

Stayman’s Winesap. Medium to
large, roundish oblong; bright red,
occasionally streaked; flesh yellow,
crisp, juicy, with a rich, delicious
flavor. Tree very vigorous. Decem¬
ber to May.

Red Wing Apple. (See page 5).

Tolnian Sweet. Medium, pale whit¬
ish yellow; flesh white, fine grained;
very hardy and productive. The best
Winter sweet Apple for home and
market. November to March.

♦University. A seedling of the
Duchess. Tree is a very vigorous and
spreading grower; fruit large, very
regular; surface a clear yellow on
sunny side; flesh sub-acid; quality
good. Tree hardy.

Walbridge. Of medium size; pale
yellow striped and shaded with red;
flesh crisp, tender and juicy; hand¬
some and of good quality; late keeper.
Tree very hardy, vigorous grower and
productive. Considered of great value
to growers in the North and North¬
west. January to May.

Windsor Chief. A great favorite in
Wisconsin. Keeps until March. Me¬
dium size; red; excellent quality; good
for cooking or eating out of hand;
splendid commercial variety. Tree
considered hardy.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Crab Apples

The hardy and improved varieties of Crab Apples, some of which are of recent introduction
and promise great excellence, supply a much needed want in the more northern portions of the
L'nited States and Canada, where little else in the line of fruit can he grown. And even in the
more favored localities, where other fruits are grown in abundance, Crab Apples are every year
becoming more esteemed and cultivated.

Hyslop. Red. not striped: fruit large, roundish
ovate, produced in clusters: color dark, rich red,
covered with thick blue bloom; flesh inclined to yel¬
low. sub-acid. Tree hardy and vigorous. November.

Martha. Origin, Minnesota. Season September
and October. Another of Peter M. Gideon’s famous
originations and one of the most largely planted
Crabs today. Fruit large, yellow with heavy blush
of light red; flesh fine grained, firm; flavor sub-acid,
very juicy and exceptionally fine for cooking.

Minnesota. Season October to January. One of the
most desirable. Fruit large, light yellow, often
splashed or mottled with blush on sunny side when
allowed to fully ripen: flesh cream white, fine grained,
juicy; mild sub-acid, aromatic. Delicious to eat out
of hand and desirable for culinary purposes.

Red Siberian. Large, strong grower: pale red-yel¬
low; good quality. Tree large, with coarse foliage;
young bearer.

Tran seen dent. A beautiful variety of Siberian Crab.
Red and yellow. August. Tree bad blighter.

Whitney (Hybrid). (Whitney No. 20). Season
August and September. Fruit large to very 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.

Whitney Crab Apple.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Kieffer Pear.

Pears

We do not recommend Pears for general
planting in the Northwest; however, there are
many localities where they do well. They suc¬
ceed best in a well drained clay soil. The list
selected is reduced to such as have been well
tested and proved valuable. We recommend
the Duchess as a dwarf variety.

Bartlett. Large, buttery and melting, with
very rich flavor. A vigorous and erect grower;
bears young and abundantly. Middle of Sept.

Clapp's Favorite. Very large; color yellowish
green to full yellow when ripe; marbled with
dull red in the sun; covered with small specks.
Melting and rich; should be gathered early;
tree vigorous. August and September.

Duchess d’Angouleme. Generally planted as
a dwarf and is more valuable when so planted;
very productive; fruit very large and somewhat
irregular; color dull greenish yellow; of good
flavor and very juicy. September to October.

Flemish Beauty. Large, beautiful, melting,
sweet. Very hardy and fruitful. September
and October.

Kieffer. The tree has large, dark green,
glossy leaves, and is of itself very ornamental.
It is an early and very prolific bearer. The
fruit is of good quality when thoroughly ripe.
Valuable for table and market. October and
December.

Seckel. The standard of excellence in the
Pear; small but of the highest flavor. Tree a
stout, slow, erect grower. September to October.

Vermont Beauty. Tree hardy, healthy and
productive. Fruit medium size, skin yellow
nearly covered with carmine; excellent quality.
October.

Cherries

Possibly no fruit is attracting more attention
at the present time than the Cherry. Fruit
growers in parts of Wisconsin have been able to
get a return of from eight hundred to one thou¬
sand dollars per acre. The leading commer¬
cial varieties are Early Richmond and Large
Montmorency. Cherries bear young; the third
year after planting, orchards that have re¬
ceived proper care will bear enough fruit to
pay entire cost of trees and cultivation up to
that time.

Hardy Varieties

Early Richmond. Probably the most popular
variety of the Central States, where it is the
hardiest Cherry of its size. Exceedingly pro¬
ductive and very regular in bearing. The fruit
is dark red, medium to large, and of a spright¬
ly and characteristic flavor. Unsurpassed for
pies, puddings, and other similar uses. June.

English Morello. An old and popular va¬
riety. Tree rather dwarf and slender. Fruit
large, dark red, nearly black; flesh tender,
juicy, sprightly acid, rich. July.

Montmorency, Large. Tree very hardy and
immense bearer; commences to fruit while
young and is loaded annually with fine crops;
fruit very large, fine flavor, shining red; valu¬
able everywhere; a week later than Early Rich¬
mond; finest acid Cherry.

W ragg. 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.

Semi-Hardy Varieties

Black Tartarian. Very large, color purplish
black; flesh mild, sweet, jelly-like. Tree a vig¬
orous grower and immense bearer. One of the
most popular. Late June and early July.

Governor Wood. Large, rich, light yellow
with red cheek; juicy and sweet. Late June.

Windsor. Very large, liver colored; finest
quality; very vigorous and productive. Firm
and excellent for shipping. Very late.

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Prof. Hansen’s Cherry-Plums

Prof. N. E. Hansen of the State Experiment
Station, Brookings, S. D., one of the leading
horticulturists in America and authority upon
horticulture in the Northwest, has been an ex¬
tensive traveler and was sent by the govern¬
ment to Siberia to select hardy varieties of
seeds and fruits which would be adapted to
the severe climatic conditions. His explora¬
tions and experiences have resulted profitably
to the people of this country. He has originated
new fruits of great value and importance to
all sections of the Northwest. The varieties
we offer have been thoroughly tested in the
North and have proved perfectly hardy even
on the bleak prairies of North Dakota.

Opata (Sioux Indian name for Bouquet). A
cross between the Dakota Sand Cherry and the
Japanese Gold Plum. Tree is a good grower,
an early and heavy bearer. The fruit is one
inch or more in diameter and is excellent for
eating out of the hand as well as for table and
cooking purposes. It is a dark purplish red
with blue bloom; pit small; flesh green and
firm and partakes of the rich sweetness of the
Gold Plum. In Minnesota it bears as early as
the last of July or first w'eek in August.

Sapa (From Indian word meaning Black). A
cross between the Dakota Sand Cherry and the
Japanese Sultan Plum. Tree moderately free
grower and naturally rather crooked when
young. The color of the fruit is a glossy dark
purple and the flesh is rich, dark red, size one
inch or more in diameter. The fruit buds often
set heavy the first year, bearing quite a crop
the second year. The five- to six-foot trees
will bear the next year after they are trans¬
planted.

Compass Cherry-Plum

Compass (Originated by M. H. Knudson,
Springfield, Minnesota). A cross between the
Dakota Sand Cherry, Morello Cherry and Miner-
Plum. It is absolutely hardy, wonderfully pro¬
lific, frequently producing fruit on young trees
in nursery row. In shape, size and coloring of

Early Richmond Cherries.

the fruit the characteristics of the 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.

Zumbra Cherry. The Minnesota Fruit Breed¬
ing Farm originated the Zumbra. This variety
is extremely hardy and suitable for planting
wThere other varieties of Cherries will not
thrive. This Cherry ripens in August and has
a flavor similar to the black SwTeet Cherries so
extensively grown in milder climates. The
fruit reaches a size of one inch in diameter,
and is borne on the previous year’s wood; color
very dark, nearly black when ripe; flesh firm,
sometimes tinged with red when fully mature;
especially recommended for sauce and pre¬
serves. The tree is a low grower and rather
on the dwarf order. This adapts it for plant¬
ing in small corners of your garden or orchard.
It has early bearing and extremely productive
habits. Trees set out in the Spring bear heavy
crops the following year.

Sapa Cherry Plums.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Plums

During the past few years there have
been wonderful developments in the
production of new varieties of Plums
which have proven absolutely hardy in
the Northwest. We are indebted to
the Minnesota State Fruit Breeding
Farm, Excelsior, Minnesota, for origi¬
nating some of the most worthy of
the newer varieties. We now have
hardy varieties of Plums to offer the
planter of the Northwest, the fruit of
which compares favorably with the
large California Plums. We are now
discarding many of the older varieties,
called the Native or Americana, and
are growing extensively the newer
sorts which we have thoroughly tried
and can recommend them to our many
customers.

Elliot (Minnesota No. 8). Tree a
strong grower and very hardy. An¬
other variety which originated at the
Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. In
1921 it ripened as far north as Winni¬
peg, Canada. This variety is extreme¬
ly productive and bears regularly;
hence is a good late variety for home
use or market. Ripening season
about September 1st; fruit large, cling¬
stone; pit small; quality good; color
yellow overlaid with red.

La Crescent (Minnesota No. 109).
Tree extremely vigorous, large, up¬
right; fruit medium in size, slightly
oval, clear yellow, sometimes with deli¬
cate blush; very tender, fine-grained
flesh; juicy and sweet; semi-freestone;
season very early.

Monitor (Minnesota No. 70). Tree
unusually vigorous and produces a
compact, well shaped head, very pro¬
ductive and hardy as far north as the
Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. Fruit
large, roundish, well colored with
dark, dull red; stone medium, cling;
quality good. Very promising as a
market Plum.

Tonka (Minnesota No. 21). Very productive
and hardy in the North. Originated at the
Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm, Excelsior,
Minnesota. Fruit large, yellow, well overlaid
with red: flesh firm; freestone when fully
ripened; flavor sweet; quality good. Ripening
season August 15th. Especially recommended
as a market Plum of splendid keeping and
shipping quality.

Underwood (Minnesota No. 91). Produces
one of the strongest growing trees of hybrid
Plums. It is entirely hardy at the Fruit Breed¬
ing Farm, and very promising because of its
large, early fruit. Fruit attractive red, with
fairly firm, juicy flesh, small pit; clingstone;
hangs well and ripens over a long period. Sea¬
son August 1st to 15th.

Winona (Minnesota No. 30). Tree vigorous
but does not overgrow the stock. Top spread¬
ing and compact, and requires very little prun¬
ing; hardy and a regular bearer. Fruit large,
with yellow background, turning red when ripe;
roundish; pit semi-cling; juicy, sweet: quality
very good.

Coring: Prize Plums.

Loring Prize Plum

To encourage and stimulate the growing
of Plums and create a finer quality of fruit,
the Hon. C. M. Loring offered a prize for
a Plum that would meet certain require¬
ments including size, shape, color, flavor,
smallness of pit, firmness and texture of flesh,
together with general good characteristics of
the tree. Such a Plum was originated at
Lonsdale, Minnesota, a few years ago and is
now known as the Loring Prize Plum, which,
in spite of all competitors, received the unani¬
mous reward of the committee. It is the larg¬
est and best Plum for the northern planter
today. It is a splendid fruit, good for canning,
delicious to eat, has small pit, is of a bright
attractive color. The seed was the Burbank
crossed with the DeSoto or Weaver Plum. The
size is from 1% to 2% inches in diameter. It
is slightly oblong, of bright color, fleshy, like
the Burbank and nearly freestone, delicious in
sweetness and mild in acidity. We consider it
superior to the large red California Plum that
we see in the fruit stores.

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Prof. Hansen’s
Hardy Plums

Prof. Hansen has origi¬
nated a number of im¬
proved American Plums.
We say improved, because
they have been thoroughly
tested and found extreme¬
ly valuable and desirable.
They will grow on sandy
or heavy soil. May be
planted for ornamental
effects as well as useful.
Trees of this class are de¬
sirable from every stand¬
point and every home
should be supplied with
these varieties.

Kahinta. A cross between Bur¬
bank’s Apple Plum and the Terry.
It is a good fruiter and appears
hardy throughout the North. Fruit
large, firm, 1 % to 2 inches in diam¬
eter: color red; flesh firm, with
small pit and delicious flavor.

Toka (Toka is the Indian word
for Adversary). This is a cross be¬
tween the Americana Plum and the
fragrant Apricot of China. It resembles
the Hanska in some respects and may be
planted with it with good success. The
tree is remarkably strong and vigorous.
In growth it may be called a model tree.
It bears early. The fruit is dark red in
color, very handsome, firm, large and a
good shipper.

Waneta. This wonderful large new
Plum is the latest addition to Prof. Han¬
sen’s productions. Following is Prof.
Hansen’s own description: “My belief is
that in this variety I have combined the
best points of the native and Japanese
Plums. It is probably the largest of the
10,000 seedlings. The size here at Brookings, S. Dak., in 1912, was two inches in diameter,
weighing about two ounces.” All reports indicate that the Waneta is everything that Prof. Han¬
sen claims it to be. Its color is deep red, flavor is delicious. The tree is hardy and very pro¬
lific. Its size and quality, the hardiness of tree and great productiveness, are such that the
demand will be great. May be planted with other Americana Plums or with Hansen Hybrids.

Waneta Plums.

Tokata. Another of Prof. Hansen’s
originations. Hardy, and produces fruit
young. Tree of a spreading habit. Fruit
red; similar to Toka in size. Delicious
quality.

Japan and European Plums

These varieties are among those planted
along Lake Michigan and in favored western
localities. Wherever hardy they are desirable
on account of their large size, but none of them
are superior to the preceding native Plums in
quality.

Abundance. Imported from Japan. One of
the best Japanese Plums. Fruit medium to
large; color bright red, almost entirely over¬
laying a yellow ground; flavor sweet and rich;
quality good to very good. Early.

Arctic (Moore’s Arctic). A well known va¬
riety and considerably planted where hardy.
Fruit medium, roundish; color black with a
thin blue bloom; flesh tender, juicy, yellowish
amber, very sweet; pit small, oval, nearly free.
Season medium.

Burbank. Imported from Japan in 188 5 by
Luther Burbank. Fruit conical, large to very
large; color dark metallic red on yellowish
ground; skin medium; flesh yellow, firm, juicy;
flavor rich and sugary. Tree very strong, way¬
ward grower and requires frequent pruning.

German Prune. One of the very oldest va¬
rieties known, having been grown in Europe
before the beginning of horticultural history.
Fruit long, oval, small to medium; color blue;
flesh greenish, slightly yellow; stone small, oval,
pointed, very free; quality fair to good.

Lombard. Fruit oval, medium to large; color
delicate purplish or reddish violet with blue
bloom; flesh yellow, firm, of fair quality; stone
cling. Season medium to early.

"Y ellow Egg. Fruit in shape like a goose egg;
size largest; with long stem; color creamy yel¬
low when ripe, white bloom; flesh yellow; qual¬
ity fair. Season medium.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Marquette Peach.

Quinces

Quince trees should be planted in rich, deep,
moist but well drained clay soil. We do not
recommend planting of Quinces in Wisconsin.

Orange. Large; roundish, with a short neck;
bright golden yellow; very productive.

Mulberry Trees

These are sometimes classed among orna¬
mental trees on account of their fine foliage
and form. For the North, the Russian variety
is the only one that should be planted.

Downing’s Everbearing. One of the most
prolific varieties, with large, black, sub-acid
fruits. Its long bearing season has made it
a universal favorite.

Russian Mulberry. Introduced to this coun¬
try by Russian Mennonites and on account of
its hardiness and ornamental appearance has
been considerably planted throughout the West.
The fruit is highly prized by the birds and it
performs a valuable service by keeping them
away from the garden.

Nut Trees

These trees are not only useful for shade and
ornamental purposes, but bear an abundance
of nuts which are very profitable. The grow¬
ing demand for nuts is giving quite an impetus
to the planting of nut trees. Many farms con- ,
tain land that would be far better planted to
nuts than anything else, and would pay better
than farm crops, besides annually growing
more valuable as timber.

Butternut. Sometimes called White Walnut.
The tree greatly resembles the American Black
Walnut, to which it is closely allied. The nuts
are elongated, more oily than the walnut and
less pronounced in flavor; some consider the
quality superior. Yields well and is perfectly
hardy. Grows twenty to forty feet.

Walnut, Black. A native tree of large size
and majestic form, beautiful foliage. The most
valuable of all trees for its timber, which enters
largely into the manufacture of fine furniture
and cabinet ware, and brings the highest price
in the market. Tree a rapid grower, produc¬
ing a large, round nut of excellent quality.
Grows 30 to 40 feet.

Peaches

Peach trees are not considered very hardy in
Wisconsin; however, we have found favored
locations where they have done well. The fol¬
lowing are among the leading varieties, all of
which are freestone. We can supply varieties
in addition to those listed herein.

Champion. Fruit is usually large, some spec¬
imens measuring ten inches; fruit rich, sweet,
juicy, beautiful color; creamy white and crim¬
son. A good shipper. August.

Crawford’s Early. A magnificent, large, yel¬
low Peach; its size, beauty and productiveness
make it a popular variety. August and Sept.

Elberta. A leading market variety that
thrives and is productive in all Peach growing
sections; fruit large, bright yellow, overspread
with crimson; flesh juicy and of good quality.
August and September.

Marquette. Originated as a chance seedling-
in Marquette County, in the northern peninsula
of Michigan. Medium sized, white fleshed,
freestone Peach of excellent quality; fine flavor
and a nice eating Peach. Not suitable for
long distance shipping. We received our pro¬
pagating wood from the Michigan Agricultural
College; therefore, we have the pure Marquette
Peach. There is no question about it being
unusually hardy.

Apricots

The Russian varieties listed below are much
hardier than other sorts. These have stood
twenty degrees below zero without injury and
are very desirable in favored parts of the
Northwest.

Alexis (Russian). Large to very large; color
yellow with red cheek; flesh rich and luscious,
slightly acid. July 15th.

Budd (Russian). Large siz<\ color white
with red cheek; flesh sweet, juicy, extra fine;
best late variety. August 1st.

Ftlack Walnut.

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Asparagus

Prepare the ground by spading to the depth of In
inches, mixing each layer of soil as turned over, with two
or three inches of well-rotted manure. For private use
or for marketing on a small scale, beds should be formed
five feed wide, with three rows planted in each: one in the
middle and one on each side, a foot from the edge; the
distance of the plants in rows, nine inches; the alleys be¬
tween the beds should be two feet wide. In planting a
line is set and a cut made, a little slanting, to the depth
of six or eight inches, according to the size of the plant.
The plants are then laid against the side of the trench,
at the distance already stated, care being taken to properly
spread the roots. The crown or top of the plant should
be covered about two inches. In a week or so after plant¬
ing, the beds should be touched over lightly with a sharp
steel rake, which will destroy the germinating weeds.

The Asparagus bed is very apt to be neglected in the
early Fall. Before the first of September the tops should
be cut, and the bed or field cleared of weeds. It is highly
important that all the seed should be taken off, as the
greatest enemy the Asparagus has in the way of weeds is
Asparagus, and it is almost impossible to 'get clear of
superfluous plants when once established. When this work
is finished, cover the bed to the depth of three inches with
coarse manure, which will not only enrich the soil, but
will keep out the frost, which is highly- essential. The first
work in the Spring should be to remove all the covering
except the fine manure, which should be carefully- forked
in. so that the crowns will not be injured by- the' tines of
the fork. Forking the beds should not be neglected, as the
early- admission of the sun and rain into the ground induces

■Washington Asparagus.

the plants to throw up shoots of superior size.
Another step in the right direction is to keep
the ground entirely free from weeds the entire
season, as these take from tne plants the
strength required for their own growth and the
Asparagus needs it all.

Columbian Mammoth White. A distinct va¬
riety- of mammoth size, great yfield and supe¬
rior quality. Remarkable for the clearness of
its color until several inches above the surface.

Palmetto. Is no longer a new y-ariety.
Where well grown, with proper mulching, it
produces shoots of large size and exceptionally
tender. Delicious in quality.

Washington. A new rust-resistant pedigreed
Asparagus. As a standard variety- for the pro¬
duction of fancy* Asparagus for the home or
market, it stands ahead of all others in size,
vigor, tenderness, quality and rust-resistance.

Rhubarb

A valuable early Spring vegetable, the use of
which is universal. The following are the best
varieties now in cultivation.

Linnaeus. One of the oldest and best known
varieties: vigorous and productive.

Sweet Wine. A later improvement on Lin¬
naeus. A strong grower and very tender: of
splendid flavor.

Victoria. A prominent English market sort;
strong, and with extra long stems.

Horseradish

This popular plant was introduced to this
country- from Great Britain at an earlyT date
and its cultivation forms an important industry-
in many sections; too well known for further
description. We offer strong roots which
should be planted in the Spring.

Rhubarb.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Gooseberries

The Gooseberry, like the currant, is
a favorite in the northern fruit garden.
Gooseberries are grown
with but very little care.

All they require is some
attention to fertilizing and
cultivation, with an occa¬
sional spraying. The
interest and demand
for this fruit is con¬
stantly growing. An
acre will produce
from $800 to $1000
annually.

Carrie. Originated
in Minnesota. Fruit
red. After the third
year, bush loses its
thorns; very heavy
bearer, medium size;
excellent quality.

Downing. A seedling of Hough¬
ton. Large and handsome, pale
green berry; of splendid quality for
dessert or cooking. Bush vigorous
and exceedingly productive. An
excellent sort for family use and
most profitable for market.

Houghton. Enormously produc¬
tive and always reliable. Of vigor¬
ous growth, slender and spreading;
not subject to mildew. Fruit of me¬
dium size, smooth, pale red, tender
and of good
quality

Downing Gooseberries.

Pearl. Similar to Downing, but fruit generally reported
much larger. Said to be a cross between an English and
American variety. Very hardy; free from mildew and
productive, even more so than Downing. Superior in size
and quality.

Red Jacket (Josselyn). Bush is very hardy; clean,
healthy foliage; vigorous and entirely free from mildew.
Fruit large, smooth, red and of first class flavor and quality.

Smith’s Improved. Bush moderately vigorous and ex¬
ceedingly productive. Fruit large, pale yellow, thin of
skin; of excellent quality for dessert or cooking. Grown
from seed of Houghton. A valuable variety.

Currants

Perfection

Currants.

The Currant is an indispensable garden fruit.
It is very largely planted all over the North, and
owing to its early ripening season it is grown
successfully as a commercial fruit in all sections.
An acre of Currants properly cared for will pro¬
duce from $1,000 to $1,200 worth of fruit annually.
Currants are more easily handled than other
small fruits, as they hang on the bushes from
ten days to two weeks after they become ripe,
without injury.

Cherry. Bush vigorous, stocky and compact;
cluster rather short, fruit medium large; color
bright red; very thin skin; juicy and fine flavor;
one of the most productive.

Fay’s Prolific. Berry averages large, juicy and
less acid than Cherry; bush not quite so strong
a grower.

London Market. Bush vigorous, upright; fruit
medium to large; color dark red, with sprightly
acid flavor; very productive.

Perfection. The latest introduction, being a
cross between Fay’s Prolific and White Grape,
combining the best qualities of both. Berry bright
red and large. The clusters average longer and
the size of berry is maintained to the end of
bunch. In quality it is said to be superior to
anything in the market today, being of a rich, mild
sub-acid flavor with plenty of plup and few seeds.

Red Cross. One of the later introductions. A
strong growing variety with long clusters. Berry
medium to large, bright red. Of mild and pleas¬
ant quality and fine flavor.

White Grape. Bush vigorous, somewhat spread¬
ing, productive; clusters long; berries large; of
very attractive color, mild flavor and good qual¬
ity; a good table variety.

Wilder. A remarkable variety. One of the
best grown. Very productive; bunches and ber¬
ries large; splendid quality. Superior in every
way to the common sorts. Should be largely
planted for home and commercial purposes.

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Select Hardy Grapes

Everyone should have Grape vines in the home garden. They
require very little cultivation 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.

The vineyard should be top-dressed with well-decomposed manure
or ground bone; slacked lime ashes every third or fourth year is
also beneficial. To secure the best results, annual and careful
pruning is essential. Commencing with a strong, two-year-old
vine, such as we furnish, at time of planting cut back to within
three or four buds of the roots. In November or December — as
soon as the wood is thoroughly ripe — cut back the growth nearly
to the ground, allowing but three or four buds to remain. Never
prune close to the bud, but leave an inch or two of wood beyond.
The following Spring allow but two of these buds to throw out
shoots; these will be from seven to ten feet in the Fall, and should
then be cut back to four or five feet. The next Spring these two
shoots should be fastened horizontally to the lower part of the
trellis. When growth commences, allow only such buds to grow
as will leave the upright from ten to twelve inches apart; as these
grow, train them perpendicularly to the upper bars of the trellis.
They should be allowed to bear but little this year, as an over crop
will injure the health of the vine. When the shoots have reached
the upper part of the trellis they should be pinched to prevent
further growth.

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

Alpha. The

native vi,ne
was found
growing wild
in woods be¬
longing to
St. Johns Uni¬
versity, Col- „

lege v i 1 1 e , MPha GraPes*

Minnesota.

The Alpha developed into a healthy, vig¬
orous vine, free from mildew, bearing
bunches of large size and good quality
The Alpha has endured the severe climate
it Collegeville without any protection for
the past eighteen years. When wood has
well ripened, thirty degrees below zero
will not injure the vine. The Alpha is not a
table Grape but is very valuable for making
grape juice, jellies, etc. Further, it is extreme¬
ly valuable for covering arbors and trellises
on account of its extreme hardiness and very
rapid growth.

Beta. A cross between Carver and Concord;
perfectly hardy, productive; fruit of medium
size; early. The principal value of this Grape
is in the extreme North where it will stand
without protection.

Brighton (Red). Bunch medium to large,
quite compact; flesh rich, sweet and best qual¬
ity; color dark crimson or brownish red; vine
vigorous and hardy.

Caco. A new variety originating in Delaware
and widely heralded as the very best red Grape
known. Its name is a combination of Catawba
and Concord from which two standard sorts it
was derived. Caco seems to have overcome
the few defects in either parent, exemplifying
all of their strongest virtues; thus presenting
an individuality without precedent in Grape
culture. The vines are strong and vigorous,
as yet untouched by disease of any kind. The
fruit is very large and handsome, complete
bunches; in color a rich wine-red over amber.
Exceptionally early bearing, usually showing
several good-sized bunches the second year.
Its flavor is luscious, sweet, delightful, dis¬
tinctive.

Concord

Grapes.

(See page 16.)

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

-- Moore's Early Grape*

SELECT HARDY GRAPES — Continued.

Campbell’s Early (Black). The king of
American Grapes; a very strong, vigorous,
hardy vine, with thick, healthy, mildew -re¬
sisting foliage and self-fertilizing blossoms; al¬
ways sets its fruit well, and bears abundantly.

Concord (Black). (See color engraving on
page 15). Too well known to need much de¬
scription; is considered by many to be the best
all around Grape grown. Is extremely hardy,
vigorous and productive; bunches large, coin-

pact.

Delaware (Red). One of the best red
Grapes; bunch small and compact; berry
small, round, beautiful light red; flesh
rich, vinous, sweet and delicious; best
quality; a good market Grape.

Hungarian. Originated in Minnesota.
Very productive, with small, compact
bunches; fine flavor; fruit black. Very
suitable for arbors and needs no Winter
protection. Extremely valuable for mak¬
ing grape juice.

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

Niagara. This white Grape has attracted the
most attention of any new fruit recently intro¬
duced. The vine is a strong grower, healthy
and prolific: bunches large, uniform and com¬
pact; berry large, skin greenish white, slightly
ambered in the sun; quality good. Ripens with
Concord. Skin tough, making it a good shipper
and market Grape.

Pocklington (White). Vine very vigorous
and hardy; berry a light lemon-yellow, tender,
sweet and fine aromatic flavor; very prolific.

Salem (Red). Bunches and berries large,
coppery red; flesh tender, juicy, with slight
pulp, of the very best quality; vine vigorous
and fruitful. Ripens with Concord.

Worden (Black). Said to be a seedling of
the Concord, and is a slight improvement on
that variety; ripens a few days earlier; bunch
large and compact.

We have the most modern and up-to-
date facilities in the Northwest for the
proper handling of Nursery Stock. As
soon as dug all stock is hauled imme¬
diately into packing building, where it
is carefully graded. Every order is
selected and packed under cover and
loaded directly into cars.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Blackberries

The Blackberry is a native fruit in all the
northern states. The following cultivated va¬
rieties are recommended. It is one of the
hardiest garden fruits in the catalog.

Ancient Briton. A reliable market variety
of medium size and of best quality. One of the
hardiest. Berries large and sweet. Sells well
on the market and is a very profitable variety.

Blower. The largest of the Blackberry farm
ily. Plant is upright and hardy. One of the
most productive, a single plant producing over
two thousand berries. Jet black. A good
shipper. Ripens about July 15th and continues
for six weeks.

Eldorado. Of late introduction, being vig¬
orous and hardy in most localities. The ber¬
ries are large, coal black, flavor sweet and
melting and have no hard core. Very firm and
therefore an excellent market variety.

Snyder. Medium size, no hard, sour core,
half as many thorns as some other varieties,
and they are nearly straight and short; ex¬
tremely hardy, enormously productive. Ripens
in good season.

Lucretia Dewberry. A variety of the low-
bush or running Blackberry, ripening before
black raspberries are gone. Fruit large, jet
black, and very showy, often measuring from
1 to 1 y2 inches in length.

Raspberries

This fruit should be grown by every real estate
owner. It succeeds best in a moderately rich,
mellow soil. Should be planted in rows five
or six feet apart, leaving the plants about four
feet apart in the rows. They require good cul¬
tivation and that the ground be kept clear of
weeds. Most of the suckers should be cut away
to throw the strength into the stock for bear¬
ing. All the old canes should be removed im¬
mediately after the bearing season is over.

Columbian (Purple). The Columbian is a
seedling of the Cuthbert, grown near the Gregg
Blackcap Raspberry, and believed to be a
cross between the two. It is a most vigorous

Kansas Raspberries.

Ancient Briton Blackberries.

grower, canes 10 to 16 feet in length and often
over an inch in diameter; fruit very large;
color dark red bordering on purple; adhere
firmly to the stem; seeds small; has a distinct
flavor of its own, making it a most delicious
table berry. For canning purposes it is much
superior to any other.

Cumberland (Black). “The Business Black¬
cap.’’ It is of wonderful productiveness, pro¬
ducing regularly and uniformly very large
crops. In size the fruit is simply enormous;
far surpassing any other variety. The berries
run seven-eighths and fifteen-sixteenths of an
inch in diameter.

Cutlibert (Red). A strong grower and very
productive; large, bright red, fruit firm, of very
fine quality. Season medium to late; a good
one for market or home use. It is doing well
everywhere.

Golden Queen (Yellow). One of the best
yellow varieties grown.

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, firm, moder¬
ately juicy, strong grower and very productive,
ripens early; considered one of the best mar¬
ket berries on account of its handsome appear¬
ance.

King (Red). Many of our leading fruit
growers consider this one of the best of the
early Red Raspberries. Berries large and at¬
tractive, bright red in color and of good flavor.
Ripens with the earliest and is firm enough to
ship well. The canes are healthy and produc¬
tive. Very hardy.

Louden (Red). This variety is a marvel of
productiveness and hardy to the tips of its
shoots. Its large and beautiful, rich, dark
crimson fruits are of good flavor, ship better
and hang longer after ripening than those of
any other variety. Ripens midseason.

Marlboro (Red). The largest early red;
bright scarlet, sub-acid, pleasant and good;
hardy and productive.

Cumberland Raspberries.
(See page 17).

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Latham Raspberries.

RASPBERRIES — Continued.

Plum Farmer (Black). One of the newer va¬
rieties of blackcaps. A vigorous grower and
hardy. The fruit is large like the Cumberland
but in appearance it has a grayish cast like
the Gregg. It is earlier than either the Cum¬
berland or Gregg, and ripens all of its fruit
in a very short time.

St. Regis (Red). This everbearing red Rasp¬
berry bears the first season. The berries are
large and beauti¬
ful and full fla¬
vored to the very
last. The St. Regis
is the only Rasp-
berry, as far as [
known, that is l
practically sure to
produce a crop
of fruit the sea-
son planted.

Awarded the high¬
est certificate of
merit by the
American Insti¬
tute of New York.

Latham or
Minnesota No. 4

The Latham or Min¬
nesota No. 4 Raspberry
originated on the Min¬
nesota Horticultural
Grounds, at Zumbra
Heights. A strong grow¬
er and a great fruit.
This grand new Rasp¬
berry possesses
splendid market
qualities and when
this class of fruit
sold during the
season 1918 at
$5.00 to $6.00
per case, it
pays to plant
Raspberries
and to plant
the best va¬
riety. This va¬
riety has been
tested for sev¬
eral seasons
and found
free from dis¬
ease, which
cannot be said
of some of
the older
kinds. The
stock which
we offer of
this excellent
variety orig¬
inally came from the originator, hence we can
supply our customers with the genuine Latham.
The Raspberry that has no equal for the
North.

Sunbeam (Red). First sent out Spring 190 6.
Female parent a wild red Raspberry, from
Cavalier County, North Dakota, near the Mani¬
toba line. Male parent Shaffer’s Colossal from
New York. Fruit of fair size and quality.
Worthy of trial where Raspberries winter-kill,
as it has endured 41 degrees below zero with¬
out protection.

We offer de¬
pendable goods
and the best of
service. This
means another
satisfied cus¬
tomer with
every order that
leaves our
nurseries.

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Strawberries

The Strawberry is perhaps the most
popular small fruit cultivated in the
North. As is well known, many of our
best varieties of Strawberries have
imperfect or sterile blossoms. For
this reason, when planting such va¬
rieties, it is necessary to alternate
them with staminate or perfect va¬
rieties in order that the blossoms may
become fertilized. In the following
list, the buyer will therefore
find such varieties designated
as either perfect or imperfect.
In our list we have aimed to
include those varieties that by
actual test have proven the
most valuable in average loca¬
tions.

Aroma (Per.) Plant shows
no weakness of any kind. Fruit
very large, roundish conical,
rarely mis-shapen, glossy red,
of excellent quality and pro¬
duced in abundance. One of
the most profitable late varie¬
ties that we grow. It produces
twice as much as Gandy, and
fine berries.

Dr. Burrill (Per.) (The Million Dollar
Strawberry — The Gem of Perfection). This
variety was originated by Dr. Reasoner, of
Illinois, and is a cross between Dunlap and
Crescent. A big cropper. Berries large, dark
red. of the best quality, and uniform in size
and shape. This new variety is a strong fer¬
tilizer; its season of blossoming and fruiting
extra long.

Easypicker (Minnesota No. 775). (Imp.) A
Minnehaha Strawberries. very productive hardy variety unusually easy

to pick. Foliage moderately heavy, leaves
large. Flowers imperfect. Fruit large, regular,
nearly round; color medium red: flesh dark
red throughout, fairly firm, sweet, mild, very
good. A good market berry, ships well and its
size holds large throughout the season. Ripens
in midseason.

Fall or Everbearing Strawberries

What lingering doubts may have been felt
as to the practical value of this new race of
Strawberries are rapidly vanishing in the light
of experience. There is now scarcely a dis¬
cordant note in the general praise of their
qualities for the home garden, and the develop¬
ments of the present season indicate a greater
value for the market garden than had before
seemed probable. They have been on trial
over a wide territory for several years and have
been found extremely hardy, foliage perfectly
healthy, a good crop producer of excellent
quality, fruiting exceptionally early and con¬
tinuing to fruit until checked by severe frosts.
The blossoms should be picked off from newly
set plants until they are well established.

Americus (Per.) This is one of the most
thrifty growers of any of the Fall -bearing va¬
rieties. It does not seem to be affected by the
Fall crop of fruit produced, and comes out in
the Spring looking as fresh and vigorous as a
June-bearing sort. The fruit is from medium
to large in size, conical in shape, rich red in
color and of a delicious flavor.

Progressive (Per.) One of Mr. Roekhill’s
productions. A good plant maker, strong, with
healthy foliage. Bears a crop the same season
set. Fruit large, sweet and of the choicest
flavor. Plant it and you will have berries from
June until November.

Gibson (Per.) A new variety of merit. Bears
with Dunlap and Warfield, but owing to its
productiveness, continues till quite late. Strong
grower. Berry large, glossy red, good quality.

Minnehaha (Minnesota No. 935). (Per.)
Foliage very heavy; leaves large, dark green;
perfect -flowering; fruit very large, slightly ir¬
regular: dull, medium red: flesh light red. juicy,
firm; quality good. Ripens after the Dunlap.

Premier (Per.) A prize winner and money
maker. A strong growing, early variety adapted
to all soils and climates. A bed of this variety
should prove exceptionally satisfactory.

Senator Dunlap (Per.) A variety of great
merit, and much admired. Fruit of large size,
regular and attractive in form, deep red in
color, firm and excellent in quality; season early
and continues in bearing nearly a month. Plant
somewhat resembles Warfield.

Stevens’ Late Champion (Per.) Makes
strong, vigorous plants which produce an abun¬
dance of fruit. The plants send out many
runners that take root quickly and cover the
ground if not restricted. Fruit large, long,
slightly flattened. Color deep red. flesh also red.

Warfield (Imp.) The Warfield is a large,
beautifully shaped berry, with glossy dark red
exterior that does not fade or become dull after
picking. This characteristic is continued even
after it is canned, which is one reason for its
great popularitjq The flesh is a rich, dark
red clear to its center; it is very juicy and just
tart enough to give it a fine relish.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

An Attractive Base Planting- of Shrubbery.

Ornamental Department

A great many people are beginning to realize that by expending a little time and study they
can have well-kept and. attractive grounds, adding to the beauty and comfort of the home and
increasing the value of the property. I

Brief Suggestions to Planters

Each variety is described from the standpoint of its habits. As to height, we have adopted
the following broad classification, which will give a fair idea of the comparative size of species
listed:

Lg. Trees usually attaining a height of fifty feet or more at maturity.

Med. Trees usually less than fifty feet and more than twenty-five feet at maturity.

Sm. Trees commonly less than twenty-five feet at maturity.

What to Plant. In this and similar climates, where great extremes of temperature are ex¬
perienced, it is necessary to employ only the most hardy ornamental trees and shrubs. Im¬
pressed with the importance of this fact, and in order that our customers may be spared much
disappointment and expense, we have omitted, as far as possible, everything which is liable to
suffer from severe cold.

Preparation of the Roots. Cut off smoothly all bruised or broken roots up to the sound wood.
This prevents their decaying and hastens the emission of new roots and fibres.

Preparation of the Top. This consists in cutting back the top and side branches in such a.
way as to correspond with the more or less mutilated roots as follows: Trees with branching
heads should have the small branches cut clean out, and the larger ones, intended for the
framework of the tree, cut back to within two or three buds of their base.

In cases where there is an abundant root and small top or few branches, the pruning need be
very light, but where the roots are small and the top heavy, severe pruning will be necessary.
These remarks are applicable to all deciduous trees and shrubs. Evergreens seldom require
pruning, but Arbor-Vitae and other Evergreens planted in hedge rows may be shorn imme¬
diately after planting. ■

ITuning-. Pruning has the effect of rendering trees and shrubs unnatural and inelegant. We
refer to the custom of shearing trees, particularly conifers, into cones, pyramids and other un¬
natural shapes. Every tree, shrub and plant has a habit of growth peculiar to itself, and this
very peculiarity is one of its beauties. If we prune all trees into regular shapes we destroy
their identity. The pruning knife should be used to assist Nature, and operated with good
judgment; to lop off straggling branches, to thin the head of a tree which has become too
dens^, and to remove dead wood. ,

Each shrub has peculiarities of habit and foliage, and we should aim to preserve them as far
as possible. Judicious pruning to secure health and vigor is necessary, but trimming all kinds
of shrubs into one form shows lack of appreciation for natural beauty, to say the least. Weigelas,
Deutzias, Forsythias and Mock Orange flower on the wood of the preceding year’s growth,
hence the shrubs should not be pruned in Winter or Spring, but in June, after they have
finished flowering, when the old wood should be shortened or cut out, thus promoting the
growth of the young wood, which is to flower the following season.

Spireas, Lilacs. Altheas and Honeysuckles may be trimmed during the Winter or early in
Spring, but the branches should only be reduced enough to keep them in good shape. The old
growth should be occasionally thinned out and the suckers and root sprouts removed when
they appear. The best time, however, for pruning all shrubs is when they have done flowering.
The Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora should be severely cut back and thinned early in Spring.

Pruning Evergreens. Use the knife occasionally to thicken the growth and preserve the shape.
This can be done in April or May, just before trees start to grow.

The Common or English name of each variety is placed first in black-faced, conspicuous
type. The botanical name of variety follows in parenthesis.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Deciduous Trees

Brief Suggestions for the Selection
of Trees for Various Uses

Street or Avenue Trees. American Elm,
Sugar. Soft and Norway Maples. White Ash.
American Linden or Basswood, Catalpa, Horse-
Chestnut and Box Elder.

I.awn and. Park Trees. White and Cut-
Leaf Birch. Sc-hwedler’s Purple Maple. Norway
Maple. Catalpa, Bechtel’s Double Flowering
Crab. Double Flowering Thorns. American Elm.
Camperdown Elm and Teas’ Weeping Mulberry.

Trees That Thrive in Moist Locations. Amer¬
ican Elm, American Lindens. White Ash. Pop¬
lars, Willows, and Box Elders.

Ash - Fraxinus

A class of large ornamental trees, adapted
to a great variety of soils. Of quite rapid
growth and possessing many desirable charac¬
teristics for lawn, street, and park planting.

White Ash (Americana). Lg. A well known
timber tree. It attains a large size and is of
great value for timber. A good street tree in
many sections, is a rapid grower. It produces
a broad, round head and has a straight clean
trunk. While young, its foliage has a remark¬
ably soft and mellow appearance.

Green Ash. Lg. This species is of the great¬
est value in the prairie states of the Xorth-
west. Although not so tall a grower nor so
rapid in growth, it is much hardier and better
adapted to the extreme conditions of this sec¬
tion. It is valuable for street planting as a
shade tree and for all kinds of prairie timber
culture.

Beech - Fagus

The Beeches are hardy and thrive best in a
deep, rich clay soil. Best success will be ob¬
tained by planting small specimens and prun¬
ing severely at time of transplanting.

American Beech (Americana). 40 to 60

feet. One of our finest native trees.

Rivers’ Purple Leaf Beech (Sylvatiea
Riversi). 30 to 40 feet. The finest of all pur¬
ple-leaf trees, as the foliage has fine coloring
throughout the entire season.

Birch - Betula

American White Birch < Populifolia). Med.
A small or medium sized, graceful tree. Thrives
well in even poor and dry soils. The bark is
a grayish white.

Paper or Canoe Birch. The brilliant white
bark is wonderfully effective, particularly in
Winter and when planted against evergreens.
50 to 60 feet.

Weeping Cut-Leaf Birch (Pendula laciniata).
Med. This magnificent tree is, without ques¬
tion. the most popular and the most planted of
all pendulous or so-called weeping trees. It is
a tall, slender tree, yet with vigorous growth.
It has an erect central trunk, somewhat pyra¬
midal in shape. with graceful, drooping
branches and white bark on all the old wood.

Butternut, Walnut - Juglans

This species furnishes us two of our grand¬
est. native, ornamental trees. In congenial
soils they* are very valuable trees for all kinds
of lawn, park or street planting. They have
a characteristic foliage not found in any* other
species and a delightful effect is produced
wherever used.

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White Ash.

Butternut. White Walnut (Cinerea). Lg.
Very* much resembles the Black Walnut. It is
a moisture-loving tree and succeeds best on
low. rich soils. A broad, open top tree, with
light green, compound foliage and gray* bark.

Black Walnut (Nigra). Lg. Like the Butter¬
nut. it prefers a damp soil. It, however, is a
satisfactory tree on lighter soils though slower
in growth. It makes a uniform street tree and
is also a very* fine shade tree.

Catalpa

Speciosa (Western). Med. to Lg. A hand¬
some, large-foliaged tree: fine for lawn or land¬
scape planting, and forming a valuable street
tree. Its fine racemes of flowers in early* Sum¬
mer is a distinguishing feature of it, and its
heavy* crop of long, pendent “beans” in Autumn
is unique. Much used of late years for rail¬
road ties, fence posts, etc. The wood, though
soft, is very durable.

Bungei (Globe-Headed Catalpa). A rapid
growing tree with a globe-headed mass of large,
heart-shaped, deep green leaves lying like
shingles on a roof. alway*s making a sy*m-
metrical head: excellent for formal effects; not
hardy in Wisconsin.

Cherry - Cerasus

No garden is complete without these beauti¬
ful trees. Besides their ornamental qualities
they* have the added advantage of attracting
birds, which feed upon the fruits. Cherries
thrive in any fertile soil.

Double Rink Flowering Cherry (Avium
var. rosea plena). Med. Similar to var. alba
plena, but with pink flowers.

Double White Flowering Cherry (Avium
var. alba plena). Med. A very* fine, free-
blooming variety, with double flowers in May.
The individual flowers resemble miniature white
roses.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Vase Elm. This is another selected type of
American Elm which was named Vase for the
a vase shape. This variety is also smooth-
barked, upright growth and carries handsome
foliage. The Vase Elm is propagated by bud¬
ding or grafting, hence all trees are uniform
and are very desirable for lawn or street
planting. Close observers have undoubtedly
noticed repeatedly that there is a very marked
variation in the Common American White Elm,
which is grown from seedlings.

Hackberry; Nettletree - Celtis

Occidentalis. A rare native tree that deserves
much more general planting. Its light green
leaves are glossy, pointed, almost entirely free
from insects; the branches spread horizontally,
forming a wide, elm-shaped head of medium
size. Vigorous, hardy and healthy, thriving
in all soils.

Honey Locust - Gleditsia

Honey or Sweet Locust (Triacanthos). Med.
A rapid growing tree; delicate foliage of a beau¬
tiful, fresh, lively green, and strong thorns;
makes an exceedingly handsome, impenetrable
and valuable hedge.

Bechtel's Flowering Crab.

We are growing in our nurseries several
thousand budded and grafted Elms, and
believe at the present time there are not
over four or five nurseries in the United
States that can supply you with Ebns of
this type.

Moline Elm. This variety of Elm is
propagated by budding or grafting. The
tree is of an upright habit of growth with
smooth bark and dark green foliage.
Grafted or budded Elms are very valu¬
able for street planting. Every tree is
uniform, hence are much more desirable
than the Common American White Elm
which is grown from seedlings.

DECIDUOUS TREES — Continued.

Crab, Flowering - Pyrus

Bechtel’s ( Angustifolia). A low, bushy tree,
rarely over 20 feet in height. It is the most
beautiful of all the fine varieties of Flower¬
ing Crabs. At a distance the tree seems to be
covered with dainty little roses of a delicate
pink color. Blooms when quite young and is
very fragrant. Makes one of the handsomest
lawn decorations in our list, and planted in
front of evergreens, forms an interesting pic¬
ture.

Elm - Ulmus

Stately trees combining grace of habit and
beauty of outline. They are hardy and of ex¬
tremely rapid growth when planted in moist
loam. No lawn or landscape is complete with¬
out them.

American White Elm (Americana). Lg. One
of the largely used trees for street planting
and as a shade tree for lawns and parks. It
is the most characteristic tree of this region
and one of the most beautiful. Its habit is
at once majestic and graceful, and the wide
spreading tree, borne usually at a considerable
height on a straight and shapely trunk, affords
ample shade and shelter.

Camperdown Weeping Elm. When grafted
they grow from 6 to 8 feet high; form a large,
handsome head; branches often extend hori¬
zontally several feet before drooping. A fine
variety.

American Elm.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

European Linden (Platyphyllos) . Broad¬
leaved European Linden. L g. It forms a
broad topped tree, with large, handsome foli¬
age. It flowers early in the season. A desir¬
able tree for either avenue or lawn planting.
Not hardy in Northern Wisconsin.

Horse-Chestnut - Aesculus

American Horse- Chestnut or Buckeye

(Glabra). A handsome, medium sized tree,
with spreading branches and peculiar five-
parted foliage. In Spring it bears fine, upright
clusters of greenish white flowers, which are
followed by lar~e, odd. prickly seed pods in¬
closing the well known buckeyes.

European Horse- Chestnut (Hippocastanum) .
A tall, massive, stately tree, with an immense,
round crown and strong, stiff branches clothed
with large, five-parted foliage casting the dens¬
est shade of any deciduous tree. In the Spring
it is one of the most beautiful sights when it
displays its innumerable, showy, erect clusters
of spotted white flowers.

Larch - Larix

Trees of pyramidal outline of great hardiness.
They grow in almost any kind of soil, but pre¬
fer a moist, well drained situation.

European Larch (Europea). 40 to 50 feet.
A lofty, rapid growing pyramidal tree, with
small, drooping branches and delicate feathery
foliage. Valuable for timber.

Linden, Basswood - Tilia

The Lindens grow fast, forming noble trees
of rounded outline, and casting a dense, cool
shade. The leaves are large and cordate, the
flowers light yellow, exhaling a delightful cit¬
ron odor. All are among our best large-grow¬
ing street and avenue trees; fine also for speci¬
mens and grouping.

American Linden, Basswood (Americana).
Lg. A well known, stately tree with large,
heart-shaped leaves of a pleasing green color.
A vigorous grower of pyramidal habit when
young, but eventually a large, round-headed
tree. A valuable lawn tree and should be more
used for this purpose.

American Linden.

Maple - Acer

Box Elder; Ash-Leaved Maple (Negundo).
Med. A rapid growing variety, with handsome
light green foliage and spreading head. Very
hardy, and succeeds in many sections where
other varieties do not thrive.

Norway Maple (Platanoides) . Med. Most
popular species of the Maple group, either for
the lawn or street planting. It forms a per¬
fect, rounded head, with large, deep green fo¬
liage. is very hardy, easily transplanted, very
compact in form, grows rapidly, and is excep¬
tionally free from injurious insects.

Schwedler's Purple Maple. Med. The young
shoots and leaves are of a bright purplish and
crimson color. They change to a purplish
green in the older leaves. A most desirable
ornamental tree for the contrast of its foliage.

Siberian Maple (Tataricum var. ginnala). A
graceful small tree or shrub, native of China
and Japan. Leaves three-lobed, the middle
division much elongated, their edges serrate,
bright green, turning to a brilliant red in Au¬
tumn. Handsome and desirable. 8 to 10 feet.

Soft or Silver Maple (Dasycarpum) . Lg. A
well known ornamental tree, with wide spread¬
ing, slender branches. Has been much used as
a street tree. It is valued for windbreaks on
account of its quick, upright growth.

Sugar. Hard or Rock Maple (Saccharum).
Lg. A beautiful and always popular tree, grow¬
ing on a smooth trunk and forming a dense,
oval head. The foliage is large and handsome
and of a rich, pleasing green, turning to beau¬
tiful shades of orange-yellow and red in the
Autumn. It makes a splendid and uniform
street tree, and is adapted to nearly all kinds
of soil.

Soft or Silver Maple.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

DECIDUOUS TREES — Continued.

YVier’s Cut-Leaved Silver Maple (Wieri).
Med. This distinct variety is one of the most
beautiful of our hardy trees, having" cut or
dissected foliage. Its growth is rapid, the
shoots slender and drooping, giving it a habit
almost as graceful as the Cut-Leaved Birch.

Mountain Ash - Sorbus

American Mountain Asli. One of our most
attractive native trees. Its habit is much the
same as the European variety, but is much
hardier and the bark is lighter in color. It
produces its berries when quite young, which
are in large clusters and of orange color. Espe¬
cially fine for planting among tall shrubbery,
with its brilliant berries. 18 to 20 feet.

European Mountain Ash (Aucuparia). Very
beautiful, with straight, smooth trunk. Foli¬
age deep green, turning yellow in Autumn.
Erect growth, 20 to 30 feet high. White flow¬
ers in May, followed by bright orange-red ber¬
ries which cling all Winter. Interesting for
lawn or park.

Weeping Mountain Ash. The branches of
this distinct variety are of a decidedly strag¬
gling pendent character, turning and twisting-
in every direction, each branch apparently
struggling to be as different from its neighbor
as possible, producing- a pleasing effect. 10 to
12 feet.

Poplar - Aspen, Populus

Bolleana. Pyramidal Silver Poplar. Of
recent introduction. A very compact, upright
grower, resembling the Lombardy Poplar.
Leaves glossy green above and silvery beneath,
with a trunk of a bluish hue. Med.

Carolina Poplar. Lg. A very distinct tree
in habit of growth and making a straight, up¬
right, somewhat pyramidal head. It is of ex¬
tremely rapid growth, straight and regular in
habit, which fact makes it particularly desir¬
able as a quick growing street tree. The foli¬
age is large, thickly borne, bright and glossy.

Canadian Poplar (Canadensis). Lg. It is
extremely hardy. It grows as far north as
Edmonton in northern Alberta. The tree is
especially adapted to severe and exposed local¬
ities.

Mulberry - Morus

Hardy ornamental trees, thriving in almost
any soil. The sweet, fleshy fruits are a great
attraction to birds, and on this account they are
planted extensively.

Russian Mulberry (Tatarica). Sm. As com¬
monly seen it is a low-growing, bushy-topped
tree, with small and much lobed leaves. The
foliage is very successfully used as food for
silkworms.

Teas* Weeping Mulberry.

Weeping- Russian Mulberry (Tatarica pen-
dula). One of the most graceful of weeping
trees. Forms a perfect umbrella-shaped head,
with long, slender branches, drooping to the
ground, parallel to the stem.

Oak - Quercus

Pin Oak (Palustris). Lg. Peculiarly hand¬
some tree when young; used for avenues.
Leaves deep green, turning to red in the Fall,
finely divided. Drooping branches.

Red Oak (Rubra). Lg. A broad tree, rich
foliage which turns to a bronzy red in the fall.

European Mountain Ash.

Lombardy (Fastigiata) . A tall, picturesque,
spirelike tree, fine for formal planting, such as
along avenues or marking the boundary of
grounds.

Norway Poplar (Called by some Sudden Saw
Log). Very similar to the Carolina Poplar.
We consider it a little more stocky grower than
the above, and equally as good in every way.

Simon’s Pyramidal. A new Poplar recently
introduced by the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Similar to the Lombardy Poplar in type of
growth, with dark glossy foliage.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Norway Maple. (See page 23).

Thorn - Crataegus

The Thorns are among the most beautiful
flowering trees. They are generally dense, low
growers, occupying comparatively little space
and well adapted to beautify small grounds.
The foliage is varied and attractive, flowers
very showy and often highly perfumed. The
fruit is very effective and ornamental in Au¬
tumn.

Double White (Alba fl. pi.) Has small
double white flowers.

Paul’s Double Scarlet (Pauli). Flowers
larger, deep carmine-scarlet. Superior to any
other variety.

Willow - Salix

Golden Willow (Aurea). Lg. At the pres¬
ent time one of the most planted of all Willows
and a very important tree, both from an eco¬
nomical 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. Valu¬
able for hedge and windbreak purposes.

DECIDLOUS TREES — Continued.

Sycamore, Plane Tree - Platanus

Rapid growing, hardy trees of great adapt¬
ability, but thriving best in moist loam. The
American species may be recognized by the
single “buttons” drooping on their long stalks.

American Sycamore ( Occidentalis) . Lg. A
large, rapid growing tree, suitable for street
planting. Attains a height of 4 0 to 5 0 feet.

Tree of Heaven - Ailanthus

Peculiar tropical-looking tree, with long
sprays of odd pinnate foliage, much like Sumac.
Fine for street planting, as it endures the city
dust and smoke remarkably well. Grows very
tall and spreading. Xot extremely hardy.

Laurel Leaf or Bay Leaf Willow. Sm. An

ornamental variety of upright growth, forming
a round head. Bark is brownish green. Foli¬
age is a deep shining green, closely resembling
that of the Laurel. Thrives equally well on
high or low ground. An especially desirable
variety to plant near the water.

Wisconsin Weeping Willow ( Babylonica) . Lg.
This is a variety of the above which is of par¬
ticular value in the North, as it is much hardier
and seems otherwise better adapted to the
extreme conditions of this section. It is of
drooping habit though not so pronounced as
the Kilmarnock type.

Lombardy Poplars.

Wisconsin Weeping: Willow.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Before Planting.

Beautifying
the Home
Grounds

Endeavor to picture
in your mind the ap¬
pearance of the work
when completed, and
also what the result
will be in after years
when the trees and
plants have attained
their growth.

The first step will be
to locate your drives
and walks, these should
be conveniently placed
and as few and short
as possible; a slight
curve, however, is more
graceful and pleasing to
the eye than a straight
line. In grading be
sure to have at least a
foot of good soil on top.
try to avoid steep ter¬
races; slopes of easy
natural curves will keep in order much longer,
seldom requiring repair and are easier to care
for. If a steep bank is unavoidable, it may be
planted with suitable shrubbery in groups.

In placing trees and shrubs, preserve the de¬
sirable views, screening the objectionable. Trees
with bold outlines, planted at a distance wfill
give character, while masses of the smaller
growing and more select varieties will add
charm to the foreground. Procure such as are
best adapted to the location, are easily taken
care of and that will produce a variety of flow¬
ers and foliage to make your grounds attract¬
ive throughout the year.

In arranging plantings, leave as much open
lawn as possible. On the margins plant in
masses and beds with large bays and projec¬
tions to which later new acquisitions may be
added. Consider the size of the plants at
maturity, placing the largest in the rear and
those of dwarf habit in the foreground. Give
each room for full development. If immediate

effect is desired, the planting can be closely
made by placing first what is to remain per¬
manently, allowing ample room for develop¬
ment, then filling between these with plants
which are later to be removed.

We offer a wide assortment of such orna¬
mental stock designed to meet the requirements
of our patrons. Many of our trees are native —
and therefore we know they will thrive better
than many imported and unadapted species.

Deciduous Trees

There is an ornamental deciduous tree for
almost every purpose — whether for shade, for
hiding objectionable sights, for beauty of flow¬
er, or utility. Knowing them as we do, there
is not one but has its faults, and therefore care¬
ful choosing of your trees should follow. We
commend the use of shade trees not only as
specimens, but in groups thickly planted and
bordered with shrubs. We carry a very com¬
plete line of adaptable shade trees, properly
grown with heavy roots to insure vigor.

Evergreens

The Evergreens are
indispensable in some
features of ornamental
gardening. They are
especially valuable for
screens and windbreaks,
for a background
against which to group
trees with beautifully
colored leaves or
branches, and for Win¬
ter decoration. In fact,
in the northern states
the Pines, Spruces and
other native Evergreens
are so well adapted to
the climate and soil
that they are quite as
important in all
branches of ornamental
planting as the decidu¬
ous trees and shrubs.

Choice Evergreens
should be dug and
shipped with a ball of
earth as an extra pre¬
caution that plants will
arrive in good condition.

Two Years After Planting.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Thousands of Specimen Pyramidal Arbor-Tit ae« on Onr Grounds. The President of Our Company and His

Car in the Background.

Coniferous

We have specialized on Evergreens for many
years and this year we have the very largest
and best assortment in the Xorthwest. Each
tree receives our individual attention. The soil
here is peculiarly adapted for the growth of
Evergreens and is such that they can be dug
and shipped with a solid ball of earth.

Evergreens are one of the greatest factors
in the successful planting of the home grounds
and larger landscapes, for they combine beauty
in the highest degree with lasting qualities
and usefulness. Th~ right choice and wise use
of Evergreens means a home equally beauti¬
ful at all seasons, and having the utmost com¬
fort of privacy and shelter.

Arbor- Vitae - Thuya

American Arbor-Vitae - Occidentalis > . Med.
Also erroneously called White Cedar. The
best known and most valuable of this genus.
In cultivation this species is best known front
its widespread use as an ornamental hedge. It
is of a bright, healthy green with an abundance
of foliage and of natural pyramidal shape,
adapting it to hedge purposes. As it stands
severe pruning, it is easily maintained in a low
hedge of almost any desired height or shape.

Douglas Golden Arbor- Yitae f Douglasi
aurea • . A really valuable golden form orig¬
inated by Robert H. Douglas. A good golden
color, not so bright as Peabody’s, but a supe¬
rior grower, forming a broad, bushy, heavy
specimen. Its unusual bright golden color adds
contrast and a novel touch when planted with
other Evergreens. Can be easily sheared and
kept at any height or form desired.

Globe Arbor itae Globosa 1 . 3m. Of dense,
dwarf habit, globular in outline: c-olor a pretty
light green: requires no shearing and a 1 wavs
in good form.

Peabody's Golden Arbor-Yitae (Occidentalis
luteay A bright golden yellow form of the
.Arbor-Yitae: of dense habit, and with short
branches, growing in pyramidal shape. It is
of extra hardy constitution, and adds a pleas-

Evergreens

j ing touch of brightness to the rest. It retains
its color well all through the Winter, and at
all times is very effective, forming a brilliant
j contrast to the others.

Pyramidal Arbor-Yitae 1 Pyramid alls . Forms
a tall, slender column of dark green, 20 to 40
feet high, similar to the Irish Tews. A very
, valuable variety for many kinds of ornamental
plantings, and a rich and attractive variety
j wherever columnar effects are desired. Very
desirable for single specimen planting on the
i lawn or elsewhere. It keeps its tine color well
all season. Very hardy.

Siberian Arbor-Yitae Wareana). Med. A
very desirable type of the Arbor-Yitae. Forms
a dense, rather conical body of very sym-
| metrical habit and pretty either in groups or
j singly. The foliage is stiff and heavy and of
| a deep, rich green color.

Tom Thumb Arh or -Yitae. A heath-leaved
variety: hardier and lighter green than Eri-
i c-oides. Has beautiful, soft feathery green fo-
! liage which changes to bronze in Winter.

Fir - Abies

Balsam Fir Balsameai . Lg. A handsome,
symmetrical tree, especially when young, with
beautiful leaves, dark green above and lighter
beneath. Will grow on wet ground as well as
in better soil.

Concolor Fir White Silver n An elegant,
picturesque Colorado species: long, leathery
1 leaves with glaucous tinge when young, be¬
coming pale green with age. Branches ar¬
ranged in horizontal whorls. One of the bright¬
est and best Evergreens for the lawn.

Douglas Fir. A Colorado species. Forms a
large, spreading pyramid of light green, i '
to 50 feet high.

Hemlock - Tsuga

Hemlock Spruce. A beautiful and graceful
native tree with drooping branches and dark,
delicate foliage of green. It makes a fine
lawn tree or ornamental hedge.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

American Arbor-Vitae — Balled and
Burlapped for Shipment.

Juniper - Juniperus

Conifers of extremely easy growth, hardy,
and long lived. Effective in landscape plant¬
ings as the variation in form and color tints
are exceedingly pleasing when properly
grouped.

Communis >1 uni per (Canadensis). The well
known, valuable, many-stemmed dwarf Juniper.
Rarely exceeds two feet in height. Tt is at
home on sandy or gravelly hillsides fully ex¬
posed to the sun, where single plants often
reach 15 feet or more in diameter, but can
easily be trimmed to any size wanted.

Counarti Juniper (Counarti). This is a py¬
ramidal, compact grower of medium size,
reaching 15 to 20 feet. With only a few
moments trimming each Spring-, it can be kept
at any size wanted. It has rich green, heavy

tufted foliage. Occasionally some trees bear a
heavy crop of blue and silver colored berries,
which adhere late in the Autumn and are great¬
ly enjoyed by some birds. Superior to Schotti.

Glauca Juniper (Glaucus). In this variety,
the whole young growth are of almost siivery
whiteness, which changes to beautiful bluish
green in Winter. It never grows very large,
not over 15 to 20 feet, and it can be kept even
smaller if desired. The Glaucus Juniper is
foremost among the interesting group of Jun¬
ipers that have been developed from the Junip¬
erus virginiana (Red Cedar).

Leo’s Golden Tipped Juniper (Elegantissima
Lee). Here is a tree that will give variation
to the green and blue colors of other Ever¬
greens. You would not want an entire plant¬
ing of them, but a single tree here and there
is very pleasing.

Pfitzer’s Juniper ( Pfitzeriana) . One of the
most beautiful and attractive Junipers. Its
form is different, not growing so pyramidal as
most of the others, but more open, with grace¬
ful branches that appeal to most lovers of Ever¬
greens. We have been growing this for a
number of years, but it is a new and rare type.
8 to 10 feet.

Red Cedar (Virginiana). Lg. Probably the
best known species of this whole family. The
Red Cedar is indigenous throughout Wisconsin
and the entire Northwest. It does well in dry
and exposed locations, and is admirably adapted
to windbreak planting, being especially valu¬
able in mixed plantings.

Savin Juniper (Sabina). Sm. Of dwarf,
spreading growth. Hardy and thrives well on
poor soil; a favorite for rockwork.

Schott’s Juniper (Schotti). In general ap¬
pearance is like Juniperus Counarti. It is dis¬
tinguished, however, by its bright, rather yel¬
lowish green foliage. Very hardy; growing
15 to 20 feet and stands almost any amount of
trimming.

Trailing Juniper (Procumbens). Reaches
from 10 to 15 feet in diameter, but can be kept
smaller by trimming. It never grows over 8
to 12 inches high, but makes a rapid growth of
long branches that cling tight to the ground.
Tt can be used in almost any plantme-. For
beds, for low borders, terraces, hillsides and
rock gardens.

Pine - Pinus

Austrian Pine or Black Pine (Laricio var.
austriaca). Lg. A European Pine of much
ornamental merit. It makes a tall, handsome
tree with broad, oval head. One of the most
important conifers for specimens or mass
planting.

Mugho Pine (Mughus). Sm. A low spread¬
ing Pine and very useful in lawn planting. In
foliage it is a true Pine with stout, bright
green needles of medium length. Valuable for
planting on rocky ground and hillsides.

Ponderosa Pine (Bull Pine). A native of
the West. The best tree for the semi-arid
regions. Thrives in most any soil. Resembles
the Austrian Pine. Extensively planted in the
West for windbreaks.

Red Pine (Resinosa). Also known as Nor¬
way Pine. Native of the northern part of the
United States, reaching its greatest development
in Northern Wisconsin. One of the most or¬
namental trees for the North. Needles are long
and soft; a good green color, not so dark as
the Austrian Pine.

Scotch Pine (Svlvestris). Med. to Lg. This
Pine is one of the most important timber trees
of Europe. By many it is considered of equal
ornamental merit with the White Pine and
Norway Pine and is a very desirable tree for
evergreen groups.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

•Juniper Pfitzeriana in Foreground.

White Pine (Strobus). Lg. Our native
Northern White Pine is famous as a stately
and beautiful tree under a wide variety of
conditions. It is tall and straight with slender,
glaucous foliage, somewhat tufted at ends of
the branches.

Spruce - Picea

Black Hills Spruce (Canadensis). In de¬
scribing to our patrons the different varieties
of Spruces, we wish to call particular atten¬
tion to the Black Hills Spruce. The very small¬
est trees of this variety soon form round,
sturdy, compact bodies. As the tree grows and
develops it adds to this particular style of
growth and in most cases is found to be the
most compact growing Evergreen belonging to
the Spruce family. It retains its branches
close to the ground even in old trees.

Colorado Blue Spruce (Pungens glauca).
Other trees there are of almost every imagin¬
able form and color, but here is truly the cul¬
mination of Nature’s highest effort to produce
the beautiful. Picture in your mind a perfect¬
ly shaped tree with an abundance of heavy
foliage of a rich, glistening blue, which flashes
and sparkles in the sunlight, and you form only
a faint idea of the magnificent beauty of this
truly marvelous tree. The glory of the Blue
Spruce is in its foliage, which is an intense
steel-blue. It has created a sensation through¬
out the United States and Europe, and is in¬
deed a triumph in Evergreen growing.

Roster's Blue Spruce (Pungens Kosteriana).
The very best of the Blue Spruces. Foliage is
silvery blue, densely crowded on the many
branches. Our stock of this beautiful and pop¬
ular Evergreen has been grown with great
care from stock which we know is the genuine
Roster’s, and can guarantee its true blue color
and character. In height it is the same as the
Colorado Blue Spruce.

Norway Spruce (Excel sa ) . Lg. This is the

most popular of the foreign Spruces and has
been extensively planted, especially in the
northern states. It is of rapid growth, and
is a handsome tree with graceful habit and
dark green foliage.

White Spruce (Alba). Lg. A well known
native tree and one of the most magnificent
ornamental Evergreens for all purposes. It
forms a loosely symmetrical tree with rather
pendent branches toward the base. As a speci¬
men tree on good soil, it is a shapely feature
for any planting.

Yew - Taxus

Cuspidata (Abrupt-Leaved Japanese Yew).
Upright growth and dense, very dark foliage.
Valuable because it is especially hardy and
rich in appearance.

Brevifolia. A very handsome form of the
above. Spreading and very hardy. We con¬
sider it the best variety to plant.

D. F. CRILLY & COMPANY
Room 204

35 S. Dearborn Street

Chicago, Ill., Nov. 14, 1924.

McKay Nursery Co.,

First Central Bldg.,

Madison, V'is.

Gentlemen :

Please find enclosed pictures of Evergreens, which
I trust will reach you in good time. You have my
permission to use these pictures any way you see
fit. These Evergreens as shown on these pictures are
planted around my Summer house adjacent to my
residence overhanging the bluff within seventy-five
feet of the waters edge of Lake Michigan at 375
Sheridan Road, Winnetka, Illinois. I wish to add
that these Evergreens purchased from you are the
finest specimens I have ever seen and this also is the
opinion of a number of experts on Evergreen plant¬
ing. You may also use this letter and use my name
as a reference to any prospective clients.

Signed, EDGAR CRILLY.

Mr. Crilly purchased a carload of our stock.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

No. 1 — Pyramidal Arbor-Yitae. No. 2 — JIugho Pine. No. 3 — Colorado Blue Spruce. No. 4 — Roster’s
Blue Spruce. No. 5 — American Arbor-Yitae. No. 6 — Concolor Fir.

Foundation Planting:. Showing :?pirea "V an Houttei in Corner and Dwarf Deutzia in Front of Porch.

Deciduous Flowering Shrubs

The permanent value and beauty of Deciduous Shrubs was never better understood and appre¬
ciated than at the present time. The charm and grace they lend to the home grounds is in¬
valuable. and, if judicious selection is made, it is possible to have a continuous succession of
bloom from early in April, when the Forsythia displays its brilliant golden flowers to welcome
the returning birds, to the days when the frost again nips the flowers of the very latest to bloom.
In our descriptions we endeavor to indicate the height of the bush at maturity, the time of
its blooming, in this latitude, and the color of its flowers.

Berberis

1 Barberry i

Thun berg's Barberry

(Japanese'. 2 to 3
feet. Of low. spreading
growth, forming a dense
bush. The twiggy
branches are covered
with small flowers suc¬
ceeded by brilliant scar¬
let berries. The foliage
takes a splendid Au¬
tumn coloring of gold
and scarlet. This va¬
riety is immune to
disease and does not
carry rust to wheat.

Box Barberry. A

dwarf, upright form of
Thunberg's Barberry.
Quite hardy: pleasing
for low hedges or for
formal garden effects.
Should be planted ten

Almond - Amygdalus

Double Red Flowered. 3 to 4 feet. A beau¬
tiful small shrub, bearing an abundance of
small, double, roselike flowers in May, closely
set upon twigs before the leaves appear.

Double White Flowered. 3 to 4 feet. Pro¬
duces beautiful double, white flowers in May.

Aralia

Pentapkylla i Ac-anthopanax pentaphylluml .
A compact shrub, growing from 5 to S feet
in height. Flowers greenish yellow.

Spinosa Hercules' Club'. Showy, native.

1 with broad, handsomely cut leaves and huge

clusters of small, white
flowers in July. Its
Winter effect is unique
and handsome. Grows
10 to 1-5 feet.

Hydrangea Panicnlata Gran diflora. < See page 331 .

inches apart.

McKAY NURSERY COMPANY, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Lonicera — Bush Honeysuckle. (See page 34).

Calycanthus - Sweet-Scented
Shrub

The wood is fragrant, foliage rich, flowers of
a lare chocolate color, having a peculiar, agree¬
able odor. They blossom in June and at
intervals afterwards. 5 to 6 feet.

Cydonia (Pyrus Japonica) - Quince

As single shrubs on the lawn they are very
attractive, and for the edges of borders or
groups of trees they are specially adapted.

Japan Quince. 5 to 8 feet. Has bright
scarlet-crimson flowers in great profusion in
the early Spring.

Cornus - Dogwood /X?

Hardy and vigorous shrubs, thriving best in
moist, fertile soils. In addition to the showy
flowers and fruits, which characterize most of
the species, they are very attractive in Winter
on account of the brilliant color of the bark
of the young shoots and twigs.

Yellow Dogwood (Lutea var. flaviramea).
Bright yellow bark in Winter; particularly
effective in shrubberies planted with the Red
Branched Dogwood.

Siberian Dogwood lAlba). Red Branched.
5 to 6 feet. A strong grower with erect and
stout, bright red branches. Used for shrub¬
bery and for Winter effects.

Variegated Leaved CElegantissima var.) 4
to 5 feet. This variety of the well known Red
Dogwood has silver margined leaves, which
render it a very showy shrub. We consider it
to be an addition of great merit.

Clethra

White Alder or Sweet Pepper Bush (Alni-

folia). 4 to 5 feet. July and August. A
dense growing shrub with dark green, dentate
foliage and showy, upright spikes of creamy
white, very fragrant flowers. A choice plant
for borders and groups. Very desirable on ac¬
count of its late blooming season.

Cotoneaster

Acutifotlia. A dense growing shrub with
dark green, glossy, oval leaves. The best
hedge plant for the Northwest. Perfectly
hardy and resembles privet. We are offering
this for the first time, having a few thousand
plants that are ready for planting and pre¬
dict it is the coming hedge plant where privet
is not hardy.

Deutzia

The showy flowers and ease of culture make
the Deutzia extremely popular for the shrub
border. It will grow in almost any well drained
soil but should not be planted north or in ex¬
posed positions; frequently used in combina¬
tion with Philadelphus, Spirea and Forsythia,
for mass planting.

Gracilis. A neat, dense little bush, rarely
over 2 feet high, that blooms in May, wreath¬
ing its drooping branches with pure white
flowers. Equally valuable for shrubberies and
forcing.

Lemoinei. The branches are entirely covered
with erect panicles of large, snow-white flow¬
ers, quite distinct from all other Deutzias, and
one of the best varieties. Hardy.

Elaeagnus - Oleaster

Russian Olive ( Angustifolia) . A very hardy
and handsome species that in some sections
forms a small tree, 12 to 15 feet high. The
leaves are particularly handsome, willow-like,
and a rich, silvery white. The flowers are
small, golden yellow and very fragrant, fol¬
lowed by yellow fruits, which are covered with
silvery scales. Blooms in June.

Euonymus

Strawberry or Spindle Tree

Cork Barked Euonymus (Alatus). Of dwarf,
compact habit; branches four-winged; leaves
small; fruit red. One of the most beautiful of
shrubs in Fall when foliage turns bright scar¬
let.

Burning Bush; Wahoo ( Atropurpureus) . 6

to 10 feet. Tall growing native shrub with
leaves larger than the European, that turn scar¬
let in Autumn. Its most attractive feature is
the abundance of bright red berries that are
carried well into the Winter.

Forsythia - Golden Bell

The Forsythias are among the very earliest
shrubs to bloom, and before the snow is com¬
pletely gone they give signs of awakening life.
They are strong, vigorous shrubs with many
branches, which become clothed with beauti¬
ful, bright golden yellow flowers before the
leaves appear.

Aurea. Handsome form with drooping
branches. Flowers yellow. Foliage golden
colored. Very similar to Forsythia Fortunel,
with the exception of colored foliage. Grows
6 to 7 feet high.

Fortune’s (Fortunei). A handsome form,
with slightly drooping branches. Flowers
golden yellow, often with twisted petals. A
grand shrub, often 5 to 7 feet tall.

Intermedia. Flowers bright golden yellow;
foliage glossy green; resembles the Viridissima,
but hardier; a valuable variety.

Suspensa. Long, slender, curving branches.
May well be called Weeping Forsythia.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Hydrangea Arborescens Sterilis — Hills of Snow.

Fringe - Rhus

Purple Fringe (Cotinus). A unique and con¬
spicuous spreading shrub or small tree, 10 to
12 feet high, with large leaves. These are over¬
hung in midsummer by cloudlike masses of
very light, mistlike flowers, having the appear¬
ance of smoke at a little distance.

fine for flowering hedges, and will stand con¬
siderable pruning. This should be given in
TVinter. They attain a height of from 6 to 10
feet. We can supply it in white, pink, purple
or red. Xot very hardy in Wisconsin.

Hydrangea

Arborescens (Hills of Snow). 4 to
6 feet. This hardy American shrub is
the very finest addition to this class
of plants found in many a year. The
blooms are of the very largest size,
of pure snow-white color, and the
foliage is finely finished. One of its
most valuable characteristics is its
coming into bloom just after the
passing of all the early Spring
shrubs, while its long season of
bloom, from early June through
August, renders it doubly valuable.
Hardy.

Hibiscus - Althea or Rose of
Sharon

Althea. One of the best known shrubs, with
handsome plain and variegated foliage and
bearing large single or double flowers in Au¬
gust and September when the shrubbery bor¬
der is apt to be bare of other flowers. They are
very hardy, easily cultivated and will bloom
until their growth is cut off by frost; they are

Thunberg’s Barberry. (See page 31).

Tree Hydrangea (Paniculata
grandiflora). 6 to 8 feet. In tree
form. Beautiful as a shrub, they
are grandly beautiful as a tree,
growing in loveliness as they acquire
age and size.

Grand, free flowering shrubs with large clus¬
ters or panicles of showy flowers. They are
admirably adapted for border planting, either
as specimen plants or in masses. A moist,
fertile soil, with full or partial exposure to sun.
is best adapted to their requirements.

Bush Hydrangea (Paniculata grandiflora). 5
to 6 feet. This is one of the most valuable
hardy shrubs. It is perfectly hardy in all parts
of the country. The flowers are white, borne
in immense panicles nearly a foot in length.

It commences flowering in July and
continues until November. The
plant should be cut back every
Spring at least one-half of last sea¬
son’s growth, as the flowers are
borne on new wood and are much
finer when the plant is treated this
way. An excellent shrub for ceme¬
tery- planting.

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Ligustrum -
Privet

The Privets are best
known for their use as
hedge plants, but if al¬
lowed to grow to full
height, they bear beau¬
tiful clusters of white
flowers very much like
a small lilac in charac¬
ter. All the varieties
stand pruning to any
extent and can be cut
into any desired shape
or form. In severe
Winters the tops kill
back in this latitude,
but soon recover.

Arnoor (North). A
fine shrub of upright
growth. Its pure white
flowers appear in June
and are followed by
bluish black seeds.

Kegel’s. A fine, hardy
variety, desirable in
growing singly as speci¬
men or in mass plant¬
ing. This is one of the
berry varieties.

Spirea Van Houttei (See page 36).

Lonicera - Bush’Hoaeysucklp

The following species and varieties are of
erect, shrubby habit. Valuable for their hand¬
some flowers and showy fruit. The climbing
sorts will be found under the head of Climb¬
ing Shrubs.

Bella albida (Bella Honeysuckle). A hand¬
some hybrid of strong growth. White flowers
are borne in great clusters, followed by at¬
tractive ropes of red berries which remain all
Summer. An excellent shrub for mass plant¬
ing. 6 to 8 feet.

Morrow i. 4 to 6 feet. A bush of spreading
habit. The yellowish white flowers are fol¬
lowed by red fruit, which remains on the plant
a long time and is very ornamental.

Red Tartarian. 8 to 12 feet. A well known
old-fashioned sort which blooms in May. It
has slender and upright branches, with small
bright pink flowers followed by red or orange-
yellow berries.

White Tartarian. 8 to 12 feet. Same as the
Red Tartarian, except in its beautiful white
lowers, for reason of which it is fine for plant¬
ing with other varieties for contrast.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Pres. Grevy Lilac.

Lilac - Syringa

Hardy free flowering shrubs with showy, fragrant flowers
in Spring and early Summer. They are among the most pop¬
ular and beautiful of flowering plants, and thrive in almost
any fertile soil with moderate moisture. A careful selection
will offer a greatly extended season of blooming.

Common Purple Lilac (Vulgaris). 8 to 10 feet. This is the
oldest and best known type of the Lilac. From it have sprung
most of the hybrids and seedling varieties which have made
the Lilacs as a class, one of our most popular modern shrubs.

Common White Lilac (Alba) . The well known white¬
flowering form of the above.

Persian Lilac (Persica). 5 to 6 feet. May and June. A
distinct species of rather smaller growth than Vulgaris.
The branches are slender and straight with smaller and
narrower leaves. The bright purple flowers are borne
in loose panicles. A very graceful form.

Yillosa. A species from Japan. Large branching
panicles; flowers light purple in bud, white when open;
fragrant. Especially valuable, as its flowers appear two
weeks after those of other Lilacs.

The named sorts are much superior to the old typ
of Common Purple and White, and they bloom when
plants are much younger. 6 to 8 feet.

Chas. Joly. Double flowering. Has dark wine colored
blossoms with silvery reverse.

Chas. X. Of exceptionally strong, rapid growth,
with large, shining leaves and rather loose trusses of
reddish purple flowers. Single.

Lemoinei. A choice variety of the Lilac, producing long
racemes of double, purple flowers, lasting longer than the
single sorts. A valuable acquisition.

Ludwig Spaetli. Dark purplish red flowers, large, and in
long panicles. A distinct, superb sort that will give great
satisfaction. Double flowering.

Mad. Abel Chateney. A very desirable variety, with milk-
white, double flowers; panicles of medium size; very compact;
fine for cut flowers.

Madame Casimir-Perier. White flowers in large, graceful
panicles. A profuse bloomer. One of the very best sorts.
Double flowering.

Named French Lilacs

Philadelphus Virginal (See page 36).

Marie Legraye. Large panicles of white
flowers: the finest white.

Michael Buchner. Clear lilac; double; pale
lilac.

President Grevy. Large, beautiful blue flow¬
er panicles. Individual flowers very double
and large. One of the best.

Philadelphus - Syringa

Also known as Mock Orange. Of vigorous
habit, very hardy, with large, handsome foli¬
age and beautiful white flowers produced in
great profusion. They merit a place in every
collection of shrubbery.

Aureus (Golden Syringa). 3 to 5 feet. A
compact shrub with bright yellow foliage which
retains its color well throughout the season.
Very effective in grouping as a contrast to the
darker foliage of others.

Coronarius (Sweet Syringa). 8 to 12 feet.
June. The old and well known Mock Oi'ange
A graceful, upright bush with long branches
covered with dark green foliage. In June com¬
pletely covered with showy pure white flowers
of the most delightful fragrance. Probably
the most fragrant of the class.

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Pmmis Triloba — Double Flowered Plum.

PHILADELPHIA — Continued.

Gran diflora (Large Flowered Syringa). 8 to
12 feet. June. Very showy, large flowers,
usually borne in threes. Scentless. It is of
rapid growth with reddish bark.

Lenioine. A small shrub rarely attaining a
height of more than four feet. Branches slen¬
der and bearing in June a profusion of flow¬
ers closely resembling the orange blossoms in
size, form and fragrance, which is very de¬
sirable.

Virginal. A magnificent new variety. The
bush grows moderately tall, with good foliage
and compact habit. The flowers are the largest,
handsomest, and most sweetly fragrant of any
known variety, with longest blooming season.
Grows 5 to 6 feet.

Prunus - Flowering Plum

Purple Leaved Plum (Othello). 8 to 10 feet.
A small tree or shrub. The foliage and young
shoots are of a rich reddish purple, which they
retain throughout the season. Not perfectly
hardy in this latitude.

Double Flowering Plum (Triloba). 5 to 8
feet. A large shrub or small tree; the branches
are covered early in the season, before leaves
appear, with small, double, pink flowers. Very
desirable.

Rhamnus - Buckthorn

Common Buckthorn (Catharticus) . 4 to 6

feet. June-July. One of the best plants for
ornamental hedges. The ovate, dark green
leaves are attractive throughout the season.
Flowers small and inconspicuous. Branches
are thorny. It stands shearing well and is
easily trimmed to any desired height and form.

Rhodotypos - White Kerria

Bears an abundance of white flowers in May;
foliage attractive; bush slender grower; hardy.
3 to 6 feet.

Ribes - Flowering Currant

Alpinum (European Mountain Currant). 3
feet. Of dwarf, compact habit, growing very
symmetrical, with fragrant yellow flowers.

Rhus - Sumac

Smooth Sumac (Glabra). 8 feet. Large-
growing shrub, with smooth bark. Very effect¬
ive in Autumn with its crimson seeds and fo¬
liage.

Cut Leaf Sumac (Laciniata). 6 to 8 feet. An
ornamental variety similar to glabra, but has
its leaves deeply cut, giving it a fernlike ap¬
pearance.

Staghorn Sumac (Typhina). 8 to 12 feet. A
dense, velvety, hairy species. In Fall it has
brilliant foliage and scarlet heads of fruit.
Thrives in poor, rocky soil.

Sambucus - Elder

Common Elder (Canadensis). 8 to 12 feet.
A large, spreading bush with handsome foliage.
The white flowers in June and July are borne
in flat cymes. They are followed by black
fruits in August and September.

Cut Leaved Elder (Laciniata). 5 to 9 feet.
A valuable variety with elegantly divided leaves.
Of drooping habit and one of the handsomest
shrubs in cultivation.

Golden Elder (Aurea). Bright golden yel¬
low leaves, the color being distinct and per¬
manent all Summer. Of vigorous, spreading
habit. One of the best golden foliaged shrubs.

Spirea

The Spireas are all elegant, low shrubs, i_t
the easiest culture, and their blooming extends
over a period of three months.

Anthony Waterer (Bumalda). This variety
has largely superseded its parent. It produces
flowers of a bright crimson and blooms so
freely that it may be kept in flower throughout
the Summer till late Fall by trimming out
dead bloom.

Arguta. 3 feet. May. Japan. Of light open
habit, with small deep green foliage. When
in bloom, each branch is completely covered
with a wealth of minute, pure white flowers.

Billiardi (Billiard’s Spirea). 4 feet. July-
August. A strong grower with dull green fo¬
liage and dense panicles of bright pink flowers.
Also blooms occasionally during the Fall.

Callosa alba (Fortune’s Dwarf White Spirea).
2 feet. Blooms all Summer. A pure white
form.

Froebeli. Has a flat pink blossom, very
similar to Anthony Waterer. It resembles this
variety in every respect except that it is a little
stronger grower. Perfectly hardy and de¬
serves extensive planting.

Opulifolia Aar. aurea (Golden Spirea or
Golden Leaved Nine Bark). 5 to 8 feet. Fo¬
liage is of a bright golden color and finely
shaded. This is one of the finest golden leaved
shrubs and a very desirable variety for the
contrast it offers.

Sorbifolia. Long, showy panicles of white
flowers. A fine Spirea. 6 to 7 feet.

Thunbergi (Thunberg’s Spirea). 3 to 4 feet.
May. One of the finest Spring blooming small
shrubs. The flowers are pure white and are
borne along the entire length of the branches.

Van Houttei. A beautiful shrub, growing 4
to 6 feet. Blossoms in clusters about 1 V2 to
2 inches in diameter; flowers white and borne
in great profusion, frequently covering the
plant when in bloom. It is one of the finest
shrubs we have for cemetery use, and also
makes a beautiful ornamental hedge. It is
perfectly hardy as far north as Northern-
Mi nnesota.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Symphoricarpos - Snowberry

Snowberry (Racemosus). 3 to 4 feet. In¬
conspicuous rose colored flowers in June and
July, followed by large, clustered, milk-white
fruits which remain far into the Winter.

Indian Currant (Vulgaris). 3 to 4 feet.
Similar to the Snowberry except that its fruits
are red. and that the smaller ivd berries clus¬
ter in thick ropes about the weighted down
stems.

Tamarix

Aniurense (Asiatic Tamarisk). New. The
hardiest of its species; found in Asia. Other
varieties are often tender in this locality. The
loose, rose colored flowers are borne along its
branches: the foliage is light and feathery. If
cut back each Spring before the growth starts,
the bush will be more graceful during the sea¬
son. May be planted on moist grounds as well
as dry. Grows 5 to 6 feet.

Hispida. A new variety of recent introduc¬
tion; perfectly hardy, coming throligh our
severe Winter of 1911-12 without injury. Simi¬
lar to Amurense. but the leaves are more com¬
pact and have a bluish tint and has an immense
head of flowers of the brightest carmine-pink.
This shrub is a great acquisition to the Tam¬
arisk family.

Viburnum - Snowball

This is a showy group of shrubs that usually
grow from 5 to 10 feet high, bloom lavishly
in Spring, bear pretty fruits and color to red |
or purple in Fall.

High Bush Cranberry (Opulus). The well
known variety in old gardens. Grows S to 10
feet high, bearing its balls of flowers in great
profusion in May. followed by scarlet fruits.

Common Snowball (Sterile). 4 to 5 feet. A
grand hardy shrub. The flowers appear in
numerous compact balls in Spring. Well known
and justly popular.

Diervilla — Weigela Rosea.

SjTnphoricarpos Racemosus— -Snowberry.

Dentatum. 6 feet. A bushy, upright-grow¬
ing shrub of large size, growing to perfection
'n all sections of the North. The leaves are
heart-shaped, bright green in Summer, chang¬
ing later to rich purple and red. The creamy
white, handsome flowers, borne in late Spring,
in large, flat clusters, are followed by blue-
black berries.

Japan Snowball (Plicatum). 3 to 4 feet. A
handsome shrub with branches at right angles
to the stem, and beautifully creased foliage.
Its white flowers are borne the entire length of
the branches, creating a most ornamental effect.

Lantana (Wayfaring Tree). 5 to 6 feet. A
tall shrub with white flowers in large clusters
in May. succeeded by bright red berries chang¬
ing to black later.

Lentago (Sheepberry) . A large-growing
shrub; leaves bronze when young, glossy green
in midsummer, and brilliant orange and red in
Autumn. Flowers creamy white, with dark
blue berries in Autumn on red stems. 10 to
12 feet.

Weigel a - Diervilla

Candida. 6 feet. This is the very best of
all the white flowering Weigelas. A strong,
upright, erect grower; flowers pure white and
produced in great profusion in June and con¬
tinues to bloom through the Summer.

Eva Rathke. 5 to 6 feet. A charming new
Weigela: flower brilliant crimson: a beautiful,
distinct, clear shade, producing two and some¬
times three crops of blossoms in a season.

Rosea (Rose Colored). 5 to 6 feet. A hardy
and beautiful shrub, bearing in May a pro¬
fusion of rose colored flowers. Introduced
from China, and justly considered one of the
finest shrubs we have.

Yariegata. An attractive, dwarf-growing
shrub, with handsomely variegated leaves and
flowers of a very pale pink, almost white. 2
to 3 feet.

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Roses

The Rose. “The Queen of Flowers,” is justly one of the most popular in cultivation, and none
gives better satisfaction to the lover of beautiful flowers when properly treated. To obtain rich-
nessand luxuriance of foliage, and well developed flowers, it must receive good cultivation. With
good treatment it will yield a varied, profuse and beautiful display of flowers from June to No¬
vember.

Our Roses are strong, dormant plants grown outdoors, well rooted and in every way first class.
They have in some cases already bloomed before being sent out and we believe will give satis¬
faction and permanent success.

They thrive best in a good, well drained clay soil where they can have plenty of sunlight.
Make the ground rich with well-rotted manure, and in
Sprint severely prune all varieties except climbers and
Persian Yellow. Cover in Fall with some coarse, dry
materials.

Pruning is necessary to maintain a good shape, and
to secure a good supply of young wood. This should be
done in the Spring; the latter part of March is the
best time. This is done bv cutting off the previous
year's growth to within three or four buds. The re¬
maining buds will then throw out vigorous branches,
and in due season produce a splendid
bloom. This mode of pruning, how¬
ever, is not applicable to climbing
Roses until the desired surface or
space is covered.

INSECTS — GUARANTEED
REMEDIES

Roses which are
strong and vigorous are
not likely to be at¬
tacked by insects, or, if
attacked, are not easily
injured. It is hiahlv
important, therefore, to
keep your plants
healthy and in good
growing condition by
liberal manuring and
thorough cultivation.

When insects appear,
apply the proper reme¬
dies promptly and vig¬
orously, and in bad at¬
tacks stir the ground
deeply with the hoe and
rake every day. A little
perseverance to resist
the -’’esent attack is all
that is needed; next
year you may not be
troubled with insects at
all. We find that a
strong stream of water
from a hose applied
once a day, either
morning or night, will
keep our Roses free
from insects. Where
this is impossible, we
would suggest the fol¬
lowing remedies:

Boil for ten minutes
four ounces of quassia
chips in a gallon of soft
water. Strain off the
chips and add four
ounces of whale-oil
soap, which should be
dissolved in it as it
cools. Stir well before
using. Apply with a
clean painter’s brush of
moderate or small size,
brushing every leaf and
shoot that is infested.
After fifteen or twenty
minutes the plants
should be washed or
syringed with pure
water. For mildew,
sprinkle lightly with
lour of sulphur.

(See page 41) .

Paul’s Scarlet
Climber Roses.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

ROSES — Continued.

Saw Fly Larva, and other insects later
than the caterpillar, may be prevented by
an occasional syringing-, vigorously applied.
When they have appeared, a sprinkling- of
powdered white hellebore over the plants
will often destroy and disperse them. The
plants should be well moistened before ap¬
plying- the hellebore, so that it will remain.

The Red Spider seldom attacks plants in
the open air, but confines itself to plants
under giass. It may be kept off by daily
syringing- the plants with water. W'hen
plants are once infested with this insect, the
fumes of sulphur will alone destroy it. This
causes the foliage to drop off, but it is the
best remedy.

Rose Caterpillar appears in May, or about
the time the leaves have pushed forth. It
can be readily detected, as it glues a leaf or
two together to form its shelter. The bushes
should be gone over and the glued leaves
pinched between the finger and rhumb. This
is the only effective remedy.

Mildew is best cured by sulphur and soot
One of these should be applied the momen
the disease appears. It is a good plan
previously sprinkle the plants with water
so that the substance applied will adhere.

Marshall P.
Wilder Rose.
(See page 40)

The Rose Bug- and other kindred pests are
most effectually vanquished by a kerosene
emulsion, made as follows: Dissolve one-
quarter pound hard soap in two quarts of
boiling water, then add one pint of kero¬
sene oil. and stir violently for from three to
five minutes, until the ingredients are thor¬
oughly mixed: then dilute to twice its bulk
with water, and apply with a spraying syringe,
or sprinkle it on the plants with a small whisk
broom, and repeat as often as necessary.

Hybrid Perpetuals

American Beauty. An everblooming hybrid
perpetual. Deep, rich rose flowers, very large,
of beautiful form, and very double. The fra¬
grance is delightful, resembling La France or
the old-fashioned Damask.

Anna de Diesbach. Very large and fragrant
flowers of a rich carmine color. A notable,
hardy, and superior garden Rose.

Alfred Colomb. Dark red. Flowers large,
of fine, globular form; a brilliant carmine-
crimson. Raised from Jacqueminot. Extreme¬
ly fragrant flowers, and in every way a superb
Rose.

Captain Hayward. A strikingly brilliant car¬
mine-rose, highly perfumed and of unusual
formation, for the center petals stand upright
while the outer ones are reflexed, giving the
flower a peculiarly attractive appearance. Of
medium height, very hardy, produces an abun¬
dance of blooms.

Coquette des Alpes. Hardy; white, slightly
tinged with rose; free blooming; medium size,
dainty and pleasing.

Clio. A Rose of perfect form and finish, with
broad, thick petals, high, full center, beautiful
form, pointed flower. The color is a delicate
satiny blush with slightly deeper center.

Earl of Dufferin. Rich dark crimson,
shading to maroon; large, full; fragrant; a
good grower: one of the best dark Roses.

Fisher Holmes. Shaded crimson-scarlet.

Frau Karl Druschki. A pure paper-white,
free flowering, large sized Hybrid Perpetual.
The bloom is perfect in form and flowers meas¬
ure four to five inches across; very double and
fragrant; large, thick petals, very durable and
handsome.

Fran Karl I>ruschki.

Paul Xeyron. (See page 40).

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ROSKS — Continued.

General Jacqueminot. Very fragrant; not
very full, but large and effective. One of our
best garden Roses.

General Washington. Deep crimson; very
large and double; open flat.

Gruss an Teplitz. Double red. Very free
bloomer. Beais more red Roses than any
other variety known.

Hermosa. An old favorite that is always m
bloom; flowers cupped, daintily formed and
very fragrant. Bright pink.

J. B. Clark. Hardy; deep scarlet, shaded
dark crimson; wonderfully strong and upright
grower; heavy dark green foliage; flowers very
large, full and double; very fragrant.

John Hopper. Flowers brilliant rose, large,
very regular and full; very sweet.

Jules Marg'Ottin. Bright cherry-red; large,
full and very fragrant.

La France. Delicate, silvery pink; large and
very double; very fragrant and a constant
bloomer. Semi-hardy.

M arshall P. Wilder. (See color engraving-
on page 39). Bright cherry-red; of good size;
very fragrant and perfectly double. Plant is a
vigorous grower and continues long in bloom.
One of the very best.

Mrs. John Laing. Pink, large, fine form,
strong stems, fragrant. Profuse bloomer.

Magna Charta. A bright clear pink; very
sweet; large, fine form; double; free bloomer.

Margaret Dickson. A very free grower, foli¬
age large and dark. Flowers white, with pale
flesh center; petals are thick and bell-shaped;
quite fragrant; a fine sort.

Madam Gabriel Luizet. Hardy; light, silvery
pink; cup-shaped; very large, slightly fragrant;
free blooming.

Madame Plantier. Pure white, above me¬
dium size, produced in great abundance early
in the season. One of the best hardy white
Roses

Climbing American Beauty Roses.

General Jacqueminot Rose.

Prince Camille de Rohan. Deep velvety
crimson; large, moderately full.

Paul Neyron. The largest variety in culti¬
vation. Deep rose color; very full and double.
Finely scented, good foliage and free bloomer.

Soleil d’Or (New). (See color engraving on
page 39). This new yellow Rose comes very
highly recommended. The flower is full, large,
globular-shaped, yellow shaded with red. A
vigorous grower and free bloomer.

Ulrich Brunner. Flowers brilliant cherry-
red, large and full, with exceedingly large,
shell-shaped petals. A continuous bloomer.

Climbing Roses

These, for their hardiness and profusion of
flowers, recommend themselves to all lovers
of the beautiful. They are admirably adapted
to cover arbors, walls, and any unsightly ob¬
jects, and are always ornamental in any situ¬
ation.

Crimson Rambler. Introduced from Japan
in 1893, it has been a source of wonder and ad¬
miration wherever exhibited. The plant is a
very vigorous grower, making shoots from 8
to 15 feet in a season.

Climbing American Beauty. Color rosy crim¬
son, similar to its pollen parent; flower about
four inches in diameter, finely formed on long
stems. Blooms very freely in May and June,
and occasionally during the Summer.

Dorothy Perkins. One of the grandest Roses
yet produced; the beautiful, double, shell-pink
flowers come in clusters in great profusion,
making a wonderful display; foliage finer,
smoother and darker than Crimson Rambler.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

ROSES — -Continued.

Dr. Van Fleet. Probably the best Climb¬
ing- Rose in cultivation. Perfectly formed, long-
pointed, deep pink buds on long stems with
several in a cluster, that open a lighter shade
of pink, expanding to about 4 inches. It is
a vigorous grower, with abundant dark green,
glossy, disease-resistant foliage that is a de¬
light to the eye all Summer.

Excelsa (Red Dorothy Perkins). A radiant,
blood-red cluster rose, as free and double as
Dorothy Perkins of which it is the red proto¬
type. The clusters are very large.

Flower of Fairfield (Everblooming Crimson
Rambler). A sport or offspring of the popular
Crimson Rambler. It surpasses any other
Rose for brilliancy of display. Blooming in
the early Spring, it continues until well along
in the Autumn, bearing large, brilliant crim¬
son clusters of flowers with the greatest free¬
dom.

Paul's Scarlet Climber. (See color engrav¬
ing on page 38). The brightest and purest
red of all pillar Roses. Vivid scarlet shaded
crimson, semi-double flowers in clusters, that
retain their color till they fall, never turning
blue, the color being intensified by the numer¬
ous yellow stamens. A vigorous grower with
a profusion of bloom that remains for a long
season.

Prairie Queen. Rosy red; flowers large and
compact. Very popular.

Seven Sisters. Crimson, changing all shades
to white.

Silver Moon. One of the most satisfactory!
and indispensable climbing Roses. This extraor- j
dinary climber is covered with rich, dark green J
foliage, a fitting background for the large.'
semi-double, white and creamy flowers, often
4 inches in diameter, that are borne in great
profusion.

White Dorothy Perkins. Of the same habit
of growth as the Dorothy Perkins. Where a
white Rambler is wanted, we recommend this
variety.

Wichuraiana or Memorial Rose (Japanese
Trailing Rose). A distinct and valuable variety
from Japan; it is a low-trailing species, its
stems creeping on the earth almost as closely
as the ivy. The flowers are produced in the
greatest profusion in clusters on the end of
every branch, after the June Roses are past.
Pure white.

Yellow Rambler (Aglaia). The color is a
decided yellow: the flowers are very sweet
scented; habit of growth is very vigorous, well
established plants often making shoots from 8
to 10 feet in height in a single season.

Tausend selioeu . Introduced from Germany
very recently, it has become very popular. It
has the same vigorous habit of growth as the
Ramblers, attaining ten feet a season. Almost
devoid of thorns. The flowers are of a soft
pink when first opening, changing to a carmine-
rose on the reverse as they fully expand.

Miscellaneous Roses

Baby Rambler. Pink (Anny Muller). Barge
clusters of brilliant rose colored flowers in
great profusion. A splendid bedding variety.
Blooms all season until buds are killed by
severe frost.

Baby Rambler, White. Flowers are borne in
clusters of 50 to 75 individual flowers; foliage
glossy and finely cut; vigorous, hardy and free
blooming. A fine bedding variety.

Dr. Van Fleet Roses.

Baby Rambler, Red (Madame Norbert
Bevavasseur) . A dwarf form of the widely
known and popular climbing Rose, Crimson
Rambler, being hardy, vigorous and perpetual
flowering. The flowers are well formed, of a
crimson-red color, and borne in clusters. For
growing in pots in the house, or as a bedding
variety, it will be found invaluable. Blooms
continuously.

Harison's Y'ellow. Perfectly hardy; semi¬
double; blooms early.

Persian Y'ellow. Flowers double and full:
deep golden color; blooms freely in June.
Finest hardy yellow rose grown.

Moss Roses

The Moss Roses are favorites with everyone,
on account of the beautiful buds, which for
bouquets and cut flowers are invaluable.

Blanche Moreau. Pure white, large, full and
of perfect form: the buds and flowers produced
in clusters and freely furnished with a deep
green moss. A valuable variety.

Crested Moss. Deep pink buds, surrounded
with mossy fringe and crest; very beautiful and
fragrant; growth slender.

Glory of Mosses. A moderate grower. Flow¬
ers very large, appear to best advantage when
full: color pale rose.

Henri Martin. Unusually well mossed buds
opening to deep carmine blooms, shaded bright
crimson, with mild, sweet fragrance. One of
the best Moss Roses.

Princess Adelaide. A vigorous grower, pale
rose and of medium size and good form.

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F. J. Grootendorst
Roses.

Conrad F. Meyer. Color silvery
rose, fragrant, large, very double,
and blooms all Summer. The foliage
does not show so much of the Rugosa
type as Blanch de Coubert. Has
stood on our grounds without Win¬
ter protection, and came through in
perfect condition. We consider it
the best of its color.

F. J. Grootendorst. Beautiful,
small, red flowers in clusters, with
the edges of each petal serrated. The
plant is a strong grower and bushy, with
leathery, wrinkled, disease-resistant fo¬
liage, and blooms continuously till frost.
A new type of Rose that has been de¬
scribed as a Rugosa plant with the blooms
of a red carnation.

Hansa. Deep violet-red, double. Buds
are borne in clusters and nearly all open
at once. Has the true Rugosa foliage,
and is one of the most valuable Roses
we have. It is absolutely hardy.

Nova Zembla. A sport from Conrad
F. Meyer, inheriting all the good qual¬
ities of its parent with the added merit
that the flowers are pure white, full and
sweet scented; very fine. A Rose that
will be widely planted.

Regina Badet. An unusually strong and vig¬
orous grower, and very free bloomer. Large,
round, stately flowers; color bright rosy car¬
mine. Very fragrant and exceedingly beautiful.

Roseraie de l’Hay. Large, double, crimson -
red blooms shading to rosy magenta and of
delightful fragrance.

Sir Tliomas Lipton. The best pure white
Rugosa Rose. Strong and vigorous; grows four
feet high. Flowers perfectly double, pure snow-
white. Fragrant, borne on long stems continu¬
ously throughout the season. Absolutely hardy
everywhere. Splendid for hedging, cemetery
and park work.

Prairie or Bush Roses

ROSES — Continued.

Rosa Rugosa Rubra

This class of Roses originated in Japan. They
are very hardy, vigorcyusi growetrs and not
troubled with insects. They have thick, leath¬
ery, glossy green foliage, and the flowers are
followed by bright scarlet seed pods, making
them attractive in Fall. They are equally de¬
sirable as single specimens or hedge plants.
Single red flowers.

These are used more and more each year in
.landscape work for grouping amidst other
shrubs. They are mostly single-flowered, are
very hardy and need no protection.

Carolina. Marsh Rose. A tall growing wild
Rose with single pink flowers, followed by
showy red fruit. Prefers moist situations.

Rubiginosa. Sweetbrier. Most valued on
account of its deliciously scented foliage. Flow¬
ers are single, pink.

Setigera. Prairie Rose. A hardy climbing
Rose, with large, single, pink flowers in clus¬
ters, blooming after others are gone.

Roseraie de l’Hay Rose.

Hybrid Rosa Rugosa

This valuable class of Roses is the result of
crossing the Hardy Rosa Rugosa and our com¬
mon garden Roses. This cross has given us
varieties that will stand our Winter without
protection, and give an abundance of bloom
during the Summer. Most of these also re¬
tain the beautiful, dark green Rugosa fo¬
liage. We cannot urge too strongly the
planting of these Roses.

Amclie Gravereaux. The small to medium
sized buds are borne several together, open¬
ing to double, cupped, dark purplish red
blooms of good fragrance and borne on long,
strong stems. The plants are vigorous, pro¬
ducing blooms freely until Fall.

B<?lle Poitevine. Clusters of large, semi¬
double, open blooms of very dark crimson
on medium long, strong stems. The plants
produce an abundance of foliage, and bloom
moderately but continuously all Summer.

A ii Old-Fashioned Perennial Garden Planting.

Hardy Perennials

Xo ornamental lawn planting, whatever its extent, can be complete without a liberal propor¬
tion of these hardy flowering plants. The ease with which they are maintained is an im¬
portant factor, but their great and varied scope of usefulness gives them still greater importance.

Aquilegia - Columbine

Handsome, long-spurred flowers, borne on
long stems above masses of beautifully lobed
and cut foliage. The flowers are quaint in
shape, exquisite in color, and stay fresh a long
time after cutting. Grows 18 to 24 inches
high and blooms in Spring and early Summer.

Rocky Mountain. Blue and white. The
state flower of Colorado.

Achillea - Yarrow or Milfoil

The Pearl. Small, double white flowers,
covering plant in July. Invaluable for borders.
One of the prettiest flowering plants and should
be in every garden.

Asters - Daisies

These are very handsome and should be more
widely planted. They flower when few hardy
plants are in bloom. Colors blue, pink and
white.

Climax. A fine, tall growing variety. Flow¬
ers very large, semi-double, pale lilac-blue.
August and September. Xew.

X ovae- Anglia e (Xew England Aster). Large
deep violet. 3 to 5 feet. September and
October.

F estiva Maxima
Peony. (See
page 45) .

Felix Cronsse Peony. (See page 45).

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Delphinium — Larkspur.

PERENNIALS — Continued.

Anemone - Windflower

Very showy plants, with handsome foliage
and bearing beautiful single flowers w'ith yel¬
low centers on long stems. Grows 2 to 3 feet
high and blooms from September until cut
down by frost. We have it in pure white.

Delphinium - Larkspur

These perennials are in bloom from June
to September. Very hardy and of easy culture.

Belladonna (Everblooming Hardy Larkspur).
The most beautiful sky-blue flowers. Blooms
all Summer till frost. 3 to 4 feet high.

Gold Medal Hybrids. One of the finest
strains of mixed hybrids, consisting of the best
named varieties with large flowers in various
blue shades.

Dicentra - Bleeding Heart

Spectabilis. The old-time favorite, w'ith
daintily lobed foliage and sprays of pink, heart-
shaped flowers. Blooms April to June. 2 feet
high.

Dianthus - Hardy Garden Pink

Barbatns. The old-fashioned Swreet William.
Assorted colors. 1% to 2 feet high. June and
July.

Digitalis - Foxglove

Flowers purple, pink or white, in long ter¬
minal racemes; tw'o to three feet. June to
August.

Funkia - Day Lily

The Funkias all make handsome, showry
plants w’ith beautiful, broad, ovate leaves ,and
large, lily-like, fragrant flowers in large clus¬
ters.

Lancifolia. Narrow lancelike leaves w'ith
spikes of lavender flowers. 1 foot.

Grandiflora. Pure white lily-like flow'ers.
Profuse bloomer. 2 feet.

Gypsophila - Baby’s Breath

Paniculata. 2 to 3 feet. Produces large pan¬
icles of very small white flowers. June, July
and August. Fine for decorating in connec¬
tion with high colored flowers.

Boltonia - False Chamomile

An Autumn flowering plant with thousands
of aster-like flowers open at once. Produces a
show'y effect. Season is during August and
September. 4 to 6 feet.

Campanula - Bellflower

Fine for border plants. The dw'arf varieties
are suitable for rock gardens.

Carpatiea. Deep blue flow'ers all Summer;
free bloomer; 8 to 10 inches high.

Coreopsis - Tickseed

Showy and valuable free flowering peren¬
nials, continuing in bloom the entire Summer.
Large yellow' flowrers on long stems; fine for
cutting; early Summer until frost. 3 feet.

Chrysanthemums

The small flowered, hardy, pompon Chrysan¬
themums are becoming very popular again:
they are the only perfectly hardy ones we have,
and give showers of bloom long after frost in
the Fall. We can supply red and w'hite.

Daisy, Shasta

This is one of the Chrysanthemum family,
growing 18 to 24 inches high and bearing dur¬
ing June and July great masses of daisy-like
flowers, with white petals and yellow centers.
4 to 5 inches in diameter. It is valuable as a
•cut flower, as the blooms will last two weeks
or longer in water. Very popular perennial.

Gaillardia - Blanket Flower

A genus of very ornamental, hardy plants.
Flowers crimson and gold, 2 inches across,
single on naked stems. Very showy. Early
Summer until Autumn. Does wrell on light
soil. Must have Winter protection.

Hemerocallis - Yellow Day Lily

Dumortieri. Very dwrarf and compact, 1 V2
to 2 feet high, producing an endless number
of large, lily-like blossoms of a bright orange
color in June.

Flava (Lemon Lily). A pretty plant, w'ith
long, narrow' leaves and flower stalks 2 to 3
feet high. These are crow'ned in June by
beautiful lemon colored flow'ers.

Thunbergi. Beautiful lemon-yellow, fra¬
grant flow'ers from July to September. Grow's
1 V2 to 2 feet high.

Hollyhock

The well known tall and stately favorites of
the old-time garden, but so much improved that
they would not be recognized by the old grow¬
ers. Pink, red, w’hite and yellow'. They bloom
in July and continue for weeks.

Rudbeckia - Golden Glow

Laciniata. One of the best known of the
hardy garden flowers. Blooms from July to
September.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

PERENNIALS — Continued.

Iris

No flower in the perennial border surpasses
the Iris in delicacy of texture and color, or is
more showy and pleasing in general appear¬
ance. They rival the orchids of the tropics
in beauty.

German. One of the most interesting of
all perennials, with magnificent flowers in all
colors. Has broad, lancelike foliage, and the
wonderful flowers are produced on long stalks.
May and June. Blue, pink, purple, variegated,
white and yellow.

Japan. The most gorgeous of all the Irises,
with large, flat flowers of three or six petals
in all colors of the spectrum, veined, splotched
and striped in a bewildering manner. Blooms
in July after the German Iris is through.

Siberian Purple. We regard this as one
of the most desirable plants for a border, or
for marking lines, etc., known to us. It is
very persistent, and will hold its own in blue
grass sod. Foliage long, slender and grace¬
ful; flowTers borne on slender stems about 18
inches to 2 feet high, usually two or three flow¬
ers on a stem. The flowers are a deep, clear
purple and very graceful. It is perfectly hardy,
and we consider it one of the most desirable
of the Iris family.

Siberian White. Very similar to the purple
variety, excepting the flowers are pure white.

Lily-of -the- V alley

This is as hardy as any plant can possibly
be, and when planted in the open ground will
increase rapidly.

Monarda

One of the showiest and most brilliant of
our perennials, with large heads of fragrant
scarlet flowers. Will grow 1 y2 to 2 y2 feet high,
and flourish in any soil. Is a beautiful adorn¬
ment to the flower garden.

Pachysandra - Japanese Spurge

Terminalis. A trailing plant 6 to 8 inches
high, forming broad mats of bright glossy
green foliage and small spikes of flowers dur¬
ing May and June. A ground cover, which
will grow in all shady situations and the only
plant which will thrive under pine trees.

Peonies

Fine hardy plants, rivaling the rose in per-
rection of bloom and coloring, and requiring
little care, as they thrive and do well in any
soil. Colors range from pure white to deep
crimson. Can be planted in September or
October and in the Spring. Those listed are
double unless indicated.

American Beauty. Late bloomer; unusually
fragrant; strong grower. Stands out very pro¬
minent among the late Peonies on account of
its color and size. Resembles American Beau¬
ty rose in color; very double.

Defiance. Single flowering; early bloomer.
This is one of the best single flowering va¬
rieties; blooms profusely; color light red.

Delicatissima. Pale lilac-rose. Midseason.
Extra good keeper and shipper. Similar to
Floral Treasure.

Duchesse de Nemours. Sulphur-white with
greenish reflex. One of the finest for cut
flowers.

Edouard Andre. Globular bloom, deep crim¬
son-red with black shading, metallic reflex;
stamens golden yellow; magnificent coloring.

Edulis Superba. Very large bloom of per¬
fect shape, fine brilliant pink shaded violet,
intermixed with narrow whitish petals, silvery
reflex; one of the best early cut flower varieties.

Felix CroiLsse. (See color engraving on page
43). Brilliant red, ball-shaped bloom; the pop¬
ular color with florists: rather late.

Edulis Superba Peony.

Festiva Alba. Large, globular, pure white
with a few spots of carmine in the center;
beautiful and sweet.

Festiva Maxima. (See color engraving on
page 43). This is the most beautiful of all
white Peonies. The flowers are of extra large
size, in clusters, and petals as fine as silk.
Color pure white, -with a crimson drop in the
center.

Floral Treasure. Color bright pink; very
large and double, exquisitely fragrant; a
splendid bloomer.

Francois Ortegat. A midseason to late va¬
riety, being very dark rose color with yellow
stamens; flowers large on strong stems. Ex¬
tra good.

Grandiflora Rubra. Large; late; fine form;
blood-red.

Golden Harvest. Very large bloom, blush
guard petals, creamy white center; midseason.
One of the freest bloomers.

Louis Van Houtte. Dark red, the richest
color of our collection; medium season, very
early and free blooming. The king of the dark
reds, as seen at a distance it fairly glows like
a ball of fire. Very striking and effective in
bouquets

Madame de Vemeville. Bomb type; early.
One of the best varieties on the market. Guard
petals pure white, very large; the blooms are
very full and double, of the purest white ex¬
cept a few cream colored petals and four red
flakes on central petals. Has the true June
rose fragrance.

Maine Lemoine. Large, very compact flower;
sulphur white, occasionally carmine tipped.
Very late. Extra good commercial variety.

Messionier. One of the old reliable varieties;
color crimson: very double. Valuable for cut
flowers.

Prince Imperial. Brilliant purplish scarlet,
free bloomer. Fine for massing in landscape
work.

Victorie Tricolore (Van Houtte). Rose-pink
and salmon; an excellent bloomer.

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Hardy Garden Phlox.

PERENNIALS — Continued.

Hardy or Garden Phlox

(Phlox paniculata)

One of the favorites of long ago, in which
great improvement has been made by culti¬
vation. From the old-time clusters of pur¬
plish pink flowers has been evolved a most
magnificent family of hardy perennials, bearing
enormous trusses of magnificent flowers in
every conceivable shade of color.

Bridesmaid. Pure white with crimson eye.

Eclaireur. Purplish crimson, with lighter
center. An early and continuous bloomer;
flower large.

Jeanne d’Arc. Pure white, very fine; late.

Le Mahdi. Deep purplish violet, with dark¬
er eye.

Mrs. Jenkins. White; immense panicles;
free bloomer.

Pantheon. Deep salmon-rose.

G. A. Strohlein. Beautiful variety. Scarlet-
orange flowers, with bright carmine eye; extra
large flowers; enormous clusters.

R. I*. Struthers. Bright rosy red, crimson
eye. One of the best varieties.

Ryndstrom. Color a lively shade of rose-
pink, much like Paul Neyron rose; flowers
very large. One of the best for massing.

Richard Wall ace. White, rosy center.

Yon Lassburg. Pure white; very large.

Physostegia - False Dragon Head

The Virginiana is probably the most desirable
one of this group. During September and
October it bears spikes of bright pink flowers.

3 feet.

Poppy, Oriental

For a gorgeous display of rich brilliant color¬
ing nothing can excel the Oriental Poppies
during their period of flowering in May or
June, and whether planted singly or in masses
their large flowers and freedom of bloom ren¬
der them conspicuous in any position.

Rose Mallow - Hibiscus

The Hibiscus are valuable border plants,
having handsome broad leaves and large, showy
blossoms.

Sedum - Stonecrop

Spectabile. A dwarf plant with light, fleshy,
glaucous foliage, and covered with flat heads
of pink flowers that are retained on the plant
for a long time. Will grow almost anywhere
excepting moist places. Indispensable for late
planting.

Tiger Lily

Bright orange scarlet with dark spots; a
strong growing, showy variety, and entirely
hardy. Succeeds well everywhere.

Veronica - Speedwell

Longifolia subsessilis. 2 feet. July to Sep¬
tember. One of the handsomest blue flowering
plants. Perfectly hardy and increases in
strength and beauty each year. Spikes com¬
pletely studded with beautiful blue flowers;
fine for cutting and one of the best plants for
the hardy border.

Yucca Filamentosa

Creamy white, bell-shaped flowers in July,
borne in great profusion on a magnificent stalk,
4 to 5 feet high. Fine for planting in front of
evergreens.

Sedum — Stonecrop.

CATALOG OF HARDY NURSERY STOCK

Climbing Vines

Ampelopsis - Ivy

Virginia Creeper or American Ivy (Quinque-
folia). A perfectly hardy, rapid climber, with
large, five-lobed leaves which change to bright
scarlet or crimson in Autumn.

Engelmann Ivy. Shorter jointed and hav¬
ing finer foliage than Quinquefolia. Clings to
brick or stone. A good grower and hardy. The
best for the North and Northwest.

Boston or Japan Ivy (Veitchi). From Japan.
It is a splendid plant for covering any object,
as it clings perfectly to the smoothest surfaces.
The foliage is a bright glossy green, changing
to bright tints of scarlet, crimson and orange.
Kills back some in a cold, dry climate.

Aristolochia

Dutchman's Pipe 'Sipho). A native species
of climbing habit and rapid growth, with mag¬
nificent light green foliage. 10 to 12 inches in
diameter, and curious, pipe-shaped, yellowish
brown flowers; a splendid variety for archways
or verandas.

Clematis

This family of plants is noted for its rapid,
slender growth, delicate foliage and profusion
of bloom through the Summer. They do best
in rich soil, and where they can have plenty
of sun. We give a few of the best only. Give
Winter protection in this section.

Henryi. A robust plant and free bloomer.
Flowers creamy white. A hybrid of C. lanugi¬
nosa and C. florida. but not resembling the
former.

Jackmani. Flowers are large, intense violet -
purple. Remarkable for its velvety richness.
It is a free grower and an abundant bloomer.
The petals have a ribbed bar down the center:
broad central tuft of pale green stamens.

Madame Edouard Andre. Flowers a beauti¬
ful, bright, velvety red.

Clematis Panicnlata.

Engelmann Ivy.

Paniculata. One of the most desirable and
beautiful hardy garden vines, being a luxuriant
grower and profuse bloomer, and possessing
fine foliage: particularly useful for covering
verandas, pillars, fences, etc. Flowers are me¬
dium size, star-shaped.

Celastrus - Bittersweet

Bittersweet (Scandens). A native climbing
or twining plant, with fine, large leaves, yel¬
low flowers and clusters of orange capsuled
fruit. It grows 10 to 12 feet in a season.

Climbing Honeysuckle - Lonicera

Favorite vines with delightfully fragrant
flowers. Perfectly hardy and adaptable to any
purpose.

Hall's Japan (Halliana). An almost ever¬
green variety, with pure white flowers, c-hang-
| ing to yellow: very fragrant and a vigorous
grower. Covered with flowers from July to
October. Best blooming of all.

Monthly Fragrant (Belgica). Flowers red
and pale yellow: sweet scented: blooms through
the Summer.

Scarlet Trumpet ■ Sempervirens) . Flowers
deep red. trumpet -shaped : flowers all Summer;
a native climber and appropriate for trellises
and rockwork. One of the handsomest.

Lycium - Matrimony Vine

A vigorous climbing vine, with small, star¬
shaped, purple flowers, succeeded by bright
scarlet berries, which remain on the tune all
Winter. It is hardy and will thrive almost
anywhere.

Tecoma - Trumpet Flower

Tnuupet Creeper ( Radi cans) . A splendid,
hardy, climbing plant, with large, trumpet-
shaped scarlet flowers in August.

Wisteria

Chinese Purple Wisteria < Sinensis). One of
the most elegant and rapid growing of all
climbing plants: attains immense size: has long,
pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers in May
and June: also blooms late in Autumn.

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Bulbs and Tuberous
Rooted Plants

For Spring Planting
Canna

Stately and highly ornamental plants, for
both flowers and foliage. They attain a height
of 2 to 5 feet, and may be grown singly or in
masses. Leaves green or brownish red; flow¬
ers scarlet, crimson, yellow, cream, etc., var¬
iously marked.

Dahlias

The Dahlia is coming to the front in the
ranks of Summer flowering plants. There is
nothing that can equal them in range of colpr
and abundance of bloom. They are splendid for
cut flower work and command attention wher¬
ever grown. Plant in good, rich garden soil;
set three feet apart and for best results allow
but one stalk in a hill; before freezing weather,
dig and store in frost-proof cellar. We can
supply a choice collection of colors.

Gladiolus

The Gladiolus 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 very little care. Set the bulbs
from 6 to 9 inches apart, and about 4 inches
deep. Plant from middle of March to first of
June. We can supply choice varieties.

Gladioli.

Dahlias.

Bulbs for Fall Planting

Crocus

A universal favorite; one of the earliest gar¬
den ornaments; should be planted about two
inches deep. Blue, white, yellow and striped.

Hyacinths

The most beautiful and fragrant of early
Spring flowering bulbs, much used for Winter
forcing. Pink, red. purple, violet and white.

Narcissus

Pretty varieties of the Narcissus, having a
very agreeable fragrance; adapted to either
pots or outdoor culture.

Paper-White Grandiflora, Large Flowering.

This large flowering type is such an improve¬
ment over the ordinary “Paper-White” that
we have discontinued offering the latter. The
“Large Flowering” is more vigorous and ear¬
lier, producing purest snow-white flowers of
large size and good substance. This Narcissus
does splendidly when grown in bowls of water
and pebbles or moss.

Tulips

We know of nothing that for the money in¬
vested will give a more gorgeous show during
early Spring and there is nothing more easily
grown than the Tulip. Should be planted in
October or November.

PLANT

First

Application

apple—

banker worm, codling: moth,
scab.

CHERRY—

Rot, aphis, cunrulio and slug:.

CURRANT,
GOOSEBERRY—
Worms, mildew.

Spray before buds start,
using: Bordeaux.

Before budfe start, use
Bordeaux. For aphis, kero¬
sene emulsion.

As soon as worms are
seen, Paris green.

GRAPE _ Before buds burst. Bor-

Flea-beetle. fungous dis-jdeaux and Paris green,
eases.

PEAR — | Before buds start. Bor-

Leaf blight, scab, psylla and deaux.
codling moth.

PLUM—

Biack kn'ot, rot and all
fungous diseases and cur-
culio.

RASPBERRY, BLACK¬
BERRY—

Anthracnose, rust.

As buds start, Bordeaux
Cut but knot and bum.

STRAWBERRY-

Rust.

Cut out badly diseased
canes. Spray with Bor¬
deaux, before growth starts.

Just before blossom opens
Bordeaux and Paris green.*

Second

Application

Third

Application

After the blossoms have
formed, but before they
open. Bordeaux. Paris
green.*

When fruit has set, Bor¬
deaux and Paris green.*

If they reappear, repeat,
adding Bordeaux for mil¬
dew.!

When first leaves are half
grown Bordeaux and Paris
green.

Within a week after blos¬
soms fall, Bordeaux and
Paris green.

When fruit has set, Bor¬
deaux and Paris green.*

Within a week after blos¬
soms have fallen, Bordeaux
and Paris green.

10 to 12 days later, if
signs of rot appear, repeat.

If worms still trouble,
hellebore.

As soon a a fruit has set,
repeat.*

10 to 12 days later, re¬
peat.

sWhen new canes are one
foot high, spray with Bor
ieaux mixture.

When fruit has set, Bor-
iieaux.*

10 to 14
peat-f

days later.

Te-

As soon

as berries

are

harvested.

Bordeaux, if

SPECIAL NOTES

For Black Knot on cherries and plums, cut out and
destroy by burning the diseased parts as soon as dis-

For Aphis on all plants, use kerosene emulsion or Ivory

9°lF Red Rust appears on raspberries or blackberries, the
entire stools affected should be cut out and burned.

Young Plants should be sprayed with Bordeaux mix¬
ture at the time of the first and third application to
bearing plants.

EXPLANATION

Whenever an asterisk (*) is used, it cautions against
spraying with poison while the plants are in blossom ,
a dagger ft) indicates that there is danger of making
an application within three weeks of the time the fruit
is to be used as food. While the number of applications
recommended will be found desirable, in seasons when
the fungi are less troublesome a smaller number may
often suffice. Always strain ingredients used into the
sprayer to avoid clogging the sprayer.

Spraying

The main things

Each year's experience shows more plainly that to grow nice, smooth fruit, we must spray,
for us to combat are:

Biting Insects,— Such as codling moth (apple worm), currant worm, curcuho. etc.

to The following are the beet know*

remedies at the present time:

INSECTICIDES

For lilting Insects:

Paris Green Mixture:

Paris Green . . 1 pound

Fresh (Unslaked) Lime . . . . . 1 pound

Water . . . . 200 gals.

Hellebore Solution :

White Hellebore (fresh) . . .1 ounce

Water . , . 2 gals.

There is no danger in using Hellebore solution on
currants and gooseberries after the fruit is formed.

For Sucking Insects:

Kerosene Emulsion — Dissolve one pound of hard soap
in two gallons of boiling water. Remove from fire and
while hot add two quarts of kerosene. Churn or shake
the mixture until it assumes a creamy consistency. This
should be done while hot. To this add six gallons of
water before using.

FUNGICIDES

Bordeaux Mixture:

Copper Sulphate . . . . 5 pounds

Fresh Lime . * . . 5 pounds

Water . . ..50 gallons

The copper sulphate and lime should be dissolved and
prepared in separate vessels (wood or fiber). After the
sulphate is dissolved and the lime slaked, they should be
thoroughly mixed. The color of the mixture should be an
intense blue.

When spraying for both biting insects and fungus, the
Paris green and Bordeaux mixture may be mixed and in
this way perform two operations at once.

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