FRUIT TREES PLANTS • VINES 8HADE TREES 1901 The Butler^JewellCo. CROMWELL NURSERY Cromwell, Conn. THE BUTLER & JEWELL CO INCORPORATED 1898 ESTABLISHED BY OEO. S. BUTLER 1884 Five Farms • One Management r*/jf .v\.v '■■■*’ • .V? «, v DIRECTORS GEORGE S. BUTLER . . . President and Manager. CHARLES A. JEWELL . . Treas. Jewel! Belting Co. EDWARD S. COE. . . . Pres. J. & E. Stevens Co. REFERENCES The Mercantile Agencies, City Bank of Hartford, Postmaster and Town Officers of Cromwell; and Our Customers throughout tha United States. They have steadily increased during the last seventeen years. There is hardly a town in Connecticut where our trees and plants are not growing. You can surely find a patron of ours among your friends. CROMWELL is located on the Connecticut River and is geo- graphically the very center of the State. Our Farms are two and one-half miles directly north of Cromwell Station , on the Valley Branch, Hartford Division of the ur patrons We shall continue our policy of pushing tested varieties of fiuits and ornamental stock at fair prices, rather than trying to force untried novelties because Hie margin of profit is greater. We grow the best stock possible : the only stock which is fit to buy and set. Buy your culls elsewhere ; ours are in ashes! We describe varieties as they behave with us in our fields and orchards. Our experience as commercial growers is always at your service, tf we cannot answer your questions we will be frank enough to say, “We don’t know.” Our Catalogue may not be as brilliant in the wit of its text, as gay in its coloring, as lengthy in its descriptions, or as large as those many competitors put forth, but we defy any one to find a dishonest statement, either within or on its covers. We would be pleased to have our customers examine our stock before buying, when possible. The State Inspector’s Certifi- cate of freedom ftom disease is attached to all shipments. We guarantee all goods true to label, and will hold ourselves responsible to the full price of goods should it prove otherwise. We employ only INTELLIGENT help, who can read and talk United States. If we did not we could not make the above guaranty. A Premium on Early Orders. — It will be a great help to us to have our orders in early, and although our prices are so low that we cannot offer very great inducements, we have decided to allow our customers, whose ordeks (with remittance) are received prior to March io to select 5 per cent additional stock free. No Substitution.— When we cannot supply the variety ordered, we will refund the money, unless requested to substitute some other variety. At prices named, goods are carefully packed in moss and straw, well baled or boxed, and delivered to forwarders, after which our responsibility ceases, except for errors in filling, which must be 1 e- ported within 5 days after receipt of goods, to admit of adjustment. Orders amounting to $10 will be delivered at anv freight station in Connecticut without additional expense. Special figures on large orders. Terms cash. How far do we ship? Just as far as as we have orders to go. But the farther you live from us the earlier you should have your goods shipped, as after growth begins plants should not be out of the ground any longer than possible. Plants are shipped same day they are dug. Any one who has had any experience in setting plants knows what an advantage this is. Six plants at dozen rates, 50 at 100 rates, and 500 at 1,000 rates. Berry plants mailed free at dozen rates. All large orders by express or freight at purchaser’s expense. Note especially that the prices of Strawberry plants do not apply during July, August and September. The digging of plants at this season is much more expensive, and means the destruction of innu- merable young plants. During the summer we positively cannot afford to dig into our beds for any such prices. Summer price list on application. Money Order, Telegraph, THE BUTLER & JEWELL CO. Express and Freight Offices, Cromwell, Conn. Cromwell, Conn. 2 The Butler & Jewell Co. STRAWBERRIES (P.) denotes pistillate varieties; (B.) bi-sexual or perfect-flowering Amaut. ( B. ) Similar to Parker Earle, of which it is said to be a seedling. Even more productive than its parent, and much healthier. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Bismarck. (B.) A seed- ling of Bubach. Plant much stronger, healthier and more productive. Fruit about same size as its parent, but much firmer, more regular in form and uniform in size. We consider it our very best market variety, and advise our customers to give it a trial, both for market and home use. Quality very good. Midseason. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100 $3 per 1,000. Brandywine. (B.) A very promising variety, which has been quite generally tested and has given almost univer- sal satisfaction. Plant vigor- ous, large, healthy, hardy B.smarok Strawberry. and productive. Berries large, late, roundish conical, regular, uniform in size, handsome in color, and excellent in quality. Popular for home use or market. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per ico, $3 per r,ooo. Bubach. (P. ) This is a beautiful, large and produc- tive early variety. No other variety as large is so early and productive. Too soft for long shipment, but is a fine variety for near markets. While a vigorous grower and a remarkably robust and healthy plant, it makes but few runners, and, conse- quently, those who offer true stock must ask a higher price than for other well-known varieties. 25 cts. per doz., 60 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Clyde. (B. ) Very vigorous grower and exceedingly strong plant. A prodigious bearer of good-sized, sweet- ish berries that will „ sell Clyde Strawberry. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 3 readily if not too light-colored and soft, a fault which we fear when the plant is grown in heavily matted rows on light soil. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per too, $3 per 1,000. Glen Mary Strawberry. Excelsior. (B.) Plant healthy; berry dark color, fair size and early. Not fruited here. 25c. per doz.. 50c. per 100, #3 per 1,000. Glen Mary. ( B. ) A fine, large, late berry of excellent quality, good color and shape, and quite productive. Last season this variety took top price over all competitors of its season. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per x,ooo. Haverland. (P. ) This variety is unsurpassed in productive- ness. Fruit large, long and attractive. Plant vigorous ; berries light in color and poor in quality. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, {3 per 1,000. Hayes. ( B. ) This is the best fertilizer for Haverland we have tried, being similar in size, shape, and color ; not as productive, but of better qual- ity. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Nick Ohmer. (B.) A fine, thrifty plant, producing berries of fine size and appearance. If it proves productive it will be valuable. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per too, $4 per 1,000. Ridgeway. (B. ) Plant vigorous, healthy and pro- ductive. Berry firm, me- dium size, of good quality, color and form. Its one fault seems to be the readiness with which the hull parts from the berry, always an objection in a market berry. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $3.50 per 1,000. Rio. (B.) Our largest and most productive very early berry. Nothing of its season equals it. Firm, of good color and quality. Profitable for general planting over wide sections of country. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Rio Strawberry. 4 The Butlery & Jewell Co.J STRAWBERRIES, continued Sample. (P.) This berry has somewhat exceeded our expecta- tions. If it were not so subject to rust it might prove a fair market berry. Plant a strong grower with fair-sized berries, but a trifle dark in color for our market. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Sealord. (B.) This berry will never become popular in our New England markets. Poor in color and quality, small to medium in size ; quite productive. 25 cts per doz., 50 cts. per too, S3 per 1,000. Sharpless. ( B. ) This old standard variety maintains its high place in public estimation on account of its large size and splendid market qualities. On strong land it is often very profitable. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per too, {3.50 per $1,000. Star. (B. ) A promising berry from Ohio. Plant vigorous and healthy. Berry of good size, form, Tennessee strawberry. color and quality. Bids fair to be- come a standard market berry. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3.50 per 1,000. Tennessee. (B.) A grand, good berry of Haverland type. Vigorous plant, very productive of exceedingly bright, showy fruit. Size, quality and form very good. Succeeds well every- where and will undoubtedly be popular as a market variety. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per too, $3 per 1,000. What Our Customers Think of Our Plants, Packing-, etc. CONNECTICUT Dear Sirs : Enclosed find money order for list of plants enclosed. I have spent some time drumming up trade nere for you, as I believe you are the best men in the country in the Strawberry plant business. You give no fancy pictures, bat h>nest goids. I dealt with you once and feel pleased to do so again. This is no taffy, but facts. Geo. C. Spooner. May 11, 1 wo. Dear Sirs : Received the Strawberry plants next day after shipment in fine shape. They are growing nicely. Did not lose hardly a plant. Will remember you hereafter when I want trees or plants. Respectfully yours, H. S. Marsh. VERMONT May 2, two. Gentlemen : Strawberries received April 24, all in good order. Am much pleased with them, also with the count. Respectfully yours. Fred. J. Johnson. MASSACHUSETTS , March iy , igoo. Gents : Please book my order for following list of Strawberry plants. * * * Am especially anxious to get these varieties true to name. Have ordered of you before and feel confident your plants will be O. K. Yours, etc.. Chas. V. Griggs. PENNSYLVANIA Gentlemen : I received the plants in good shape, prompt response, I remain, Your friend, June 2, 1900. Thanking \ou for your C. C. Wright. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell,lConr>. 5 Phoenix Raspberry. RED RASPBERRIES Cuthbert. Large, late. The favorite in market, the standard ; productive. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per ioo, $8 per 1,000. Golden Queen. A yellow Cuthbert. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100. Loudon. Did remarkably well with us when first introduced, but the past two seasons it has not equaled the old Cuthbert. 50 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $12 per i,ooo. Phoenix. This seems to be a very superior early red variety, surpassing all the old varieties in size, firmness, and productive- ness. As a money-maker it surpasses even Cuthbert and Loudon. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Shaffer (Purple). Large, rich, productive. Best of its class. Excellent for home use or canning, but soft for a market berry. 50 cts. per doz., $2 per 100. New London Co., Conn., April 24, 1900. Dear Sirs: Barrel of Raspberry plants arrived O K. I must give you credit lor knowing your business, as you saved me money* by shipping by freight. The way you packed them they would have been all right for a week. Stock is first-class in every respect and count liberal. Yours truly, Chas. li. Chapman. 6 The Butler & Jewell Co. Cumberland Raspberries. BLACK RASPBERRIES Cumberland. Last season we fruited this grand new blackcap quite largely. We find it all the introducers claim for it. The fruit sold readily last season at an average of 3 cents per quart above Kansas, Gregg and similar varieties. The berries are very large, jet black, of finest texture and quality ; quite distinct from anv other variety now in general cultivation. As soon as this variety is generally known it will be largely planted. In season it is about with Kansas, but blacker and finer seeded. 50 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Conrath. A popular, productive and hardy variety from Mich- igan. Similar to Kansas in size and color, and a few days earlier. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per ioo, |8 per 1,000. Cromwell. The earliest blackcap. Ripens its crop in a short time. Not as productive as Palmer. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100. Eureka. Similar to Conrath and Kansas in size and color, but very distinct in flavor. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Gregg. Too well known to need description. Not perfectly hardy, but popular in market, and often quite profitable. 50 cts. per doz., ft. 50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Hilborn. Mid-season, jet black, productive and profitable. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Kansas. Large as Gregg, jet black, medium early, perfectly hardy, and of excellent quality. Plant a most vigorous grower and an abundant bearer. A very desirable, popular and profitable The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 7 variety, both for the home garden and market. 50 cts. perdoz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Lotta. A strong-growing variety of Gregg type. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100. Mills. A promising variety from New York state; of Gregg type, but earlier and hardier. Large, sweet and productive. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 per r,ooo. Munger. Of Gregg type, but said to excel that variety in size, hardiness, color, firmness, lateness, health and vigor. We are pleased with its behavior the last two seasons. 50 cts. perdoz., $2 per 100. Nemaha. Practically identical with Gregg in fruit, but hardier in plant. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Palmer. The popular and profitable early market blackcap. Perfectly hardy and healthy. ; early, of good size and quality, and very productive of jet black berries. 50 cts. perdoz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Kansas Raspberries. 8 The Butler & Jewell Co. Mersereau Blackberries. BLACKBERRIES Agawam. A sweet Blackberry, about the size of Snyder. Early, hardy and productive. Does not turn red after being picked. 50 cts. per doz., ft per ioo, $8 per 1,000. Eldorado. In quality finest of all cultivated Blackberries, sur- passing even the old Wachusett. Fruit is of good size, early, and the canes perfectly hardy. With us it has not been very produc- tive, but we know of fields near by, on heavier soil, where it pro- duces bountiful crops. 50c. per doz., ft. 50 per too, $12 per 1,000. Mersereau. Named by Professor Bailey, of Cornell University. Me thus describes it in Cornell Bulletin, No. 99 : “A variety resembling Snyder, from which it was derived. Several years ago the originator noticed an extra large, strong bush among his Snyders, and began to propagate from it. He is now changing his whole plantation to this variety. It is one of the most prom- ising varieties I know.” The points of superiority over Snyder are given as follows : “ Extreme hardiness, larger size and greater The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn.’ 9 productiveness ; has less tendency to turn red after being picked, selling for 2 to 3 cents more per quart, and is of delicious quality. Its fruiting season continues into September.” Not fruited here yet. ft. 50 per doz., fio per 100. Minnewaski. A large late variety. Hardiest of the Lawton type. Fruits until frost. 50 cts. per doz., f 1.50 per 100, f to per 1,000. Rathbun. This berry fruited with us the last season, giving us the largest fruit we had. Plant gives evidence of Dewberry blood, but seems perfectly hardy. We believe it will prove profitable as a market berry. 50 cts. per doz., f3 per 100. Snyder. Early, hardy and productive. The old reliable— always to be depended on for a crop of medium-sized berries of good quality. Probably more money has been made on this variety, in this latitude, than on all others combined. 50 cts. per doz,, f 1 per too, $7 per 1,000. LUCRETIA DEWBERRY Properly grown and handled, this should prove profitable. Its large size, earliness and superior quality make it a very salable market fruit. It can be grown on poor land, and one crop will pay for the land several times over. 50 cts. per doz., fi.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. CURRANTS Two-year, No. Implants, 50 cts.” per doz., S3 per 100. One-year, No. I, $2 per IOO. Cherry. The popular large red Currant of the markets. Early. Fay’s Prolific. Similar to the above, and possibly superior in length of bunch and quantity of product. White Grape. Good quality ; productive. GOOSEBERRIES Two years old. Strong plants. Downing. Large green, good quality ; productive. $i per doz., $5 per ioo. Red Jacket. A strong-growing American variety. Very prolific, large fruit, excellent quality. This marks a decided forward step in Gooseberry culture. $i per doz., $7 per 100. Columbus and Pearl. Same price as Red Jacket. Dear Sirs : The box of Blackberry plants have arrived and are all right. Yours truly, T. S. Hubbard Co. Kind Friend: I am sorry we “kicked" about the price of the Snyder Blackberry. We find this was decided long ago, as thee sa\s, but we ha\e also decided that thy Snyders are better than we ever got from anybody else, and thank thee for the good stock sent. Very truly, Isaac C. Rogers. HARTFORn, Conn., June 27. Dear Mr. Butler: The Currants, Gooseberry and other plants which you supplied me this springll found to be excellent, ana the count extiaoidinaiy. Fraternally, G. W. Smith. 10 The Butler & Jewell Co. GRAPES Two years old. Extra strong vines From the seventy varieties of Grapes which we have been growing, we have selected the following as varieties to be de- pended on every sea- son in our New Eng- land climate to furnish an abundance of fruit of desirable quality. If to be sent by mail, add five cents per vine for postage. Brighton. The best red Grape in cultiva- tion. Bunch and berry medium size. Supe- rior quality, io cts. Campbell’s Early. A very large, promising, early black Grape, of good eating and keep- ing qualities. Worthy of trial. 25 cts. each. Catawba. The old popular red Grape. Matures in sheltered locations in southern New England. 10c. Concord. The old black favor- ite. Succeeds everywhere. 10c. Delaware. A small red Grape of finest flavor. 10 cts. each. Brighton Grape. Diamond (Moore’s). Almost transparent ; large, early, hardy, sweet and juicy. One of the best Grapes. 10 cts. each. Green Mountain. Very early, sweet and prolific. Bunch and berry medium to small in size. Color greenish white. Should be in every family collection. 25 cts. each. Isabella. Succeeds here in sheltered locations. Finest quality and very productive. Late. 10 cts. each. Niagara. Large, mid-season ; greenish white ; popular ; of fair quality and quite productive. 10 cts. each. Pocklington. Similar to Niagara in size, but a trifle yellower in color, later in season, and more foxy in flavor. 10 cts. each. Worden. Resembles Concord. Earlier and of better quality. 10 cts. each. New London Co., Conn., Sept, 18, jgoo. Dear Sirs : All the stock I have ever bought of you has done remarkably well. The raspberries I bought last spring and my peach and plum trees, bought two years ago, are admired by all who see them, and will, 1 think, be the means of getting you some orders from here next spring. I will do all I can for you, anv- way- Yours truly, Chas. e . Chapman. ' The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 11 STANDARD PEARS First-class trees, 5 to 7 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. Ripening in order named. Doyenne d’Ele, Clapp's Favorite, Bartlett, Seckel, Howell, Bose, Sheldon, Lawrence, Anjou, Kieller, Easter Beurre. Worden-Seckel. A seedling of Seckel, originated by Sylvester Worden, of Worden grape fame. Mr. S. D. Willard, of Geneva, says : “ I do not think there can be any mistake in calling this Pear the standard of excellence, so far as good eating Pears are con- cerned. When this is disseminated, the world will have a better Pear than it has ever known before.” First-class trees, 50c. each. QUINCES Orange and Champion. First-class trees, z'/i to 5 feet, of either variety, 25 cts. each. 12 The Butler & Jewell Co. APPLES First-class trees, 5 to 7 feet, 25c. each, S2.SO per doz., $18 per too. Ripening in order named. SUMMER — Yellow Transparent, Sweet Bough, Early Harvest, Red Astrachan, Golden Sweet. AUTUMN— Gravenstein, Porter, Maiden’s Blush, Autumn Straw- berry, Wealthy, Red Bietigheimer, Fall Pippin, Rolfe, Fameuse. WINTER — Bellflower, R. I. Greening, Talman’s Sweet, York Imperial, Spitzenberg, Northern Spy, Peck’s Pleasant, King, McIntosh, Hubbardston, Baldwin, Wolfe River, Fallawater, Sutton Beauty, Wagner, Stark, Ben Davis, Roxbury Russet. CRAB APPLE, Hyslop. First-class, 25 cts. each. CHERRIES First-class trees, 5 to 7 feet, 35 cts. each, S3. 50 per doz. Black Tartarian. Large, rich, sweet. Coe’s Transparent. White, sweet, large. Early Richmond. Large, red, sour. Governor Wood. Large, sweet, red and white. Large Montmorency. Large, red. The best sour Cherry. Olivet. Large, red, sour. Earlier than either Richmond or Montmorency. Schmidt’s. Black, extra size and quality. Yellow Spanish. Large, rich, excellent. Windsor. Strong grower ; large rich, black fruit. Windsor Cherries. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 13 PEACHES First-class trees, 4 to 6 feet, IS cts. each, $1.25 per dot., $8 per 100; second size trees, 3 to 4 feet, 10 cts. each, SI per doz., $6 per 100; third size trees, under 3 feet, $4 per IOO. A few of the hardiest varieties of good quality, most reliable for New England, ripening in the order named. All freestones except Sneed, Alexander and Hynes’ Sur- prise. Sneed. The earliest Peach to ripen in Connec- ticut — the only claim it has on propagators. Alexander. As handsome as a picture. Occa- sionally softens below the skin before rotting. Caught at this time, it is good to eat. White, wholly overlaid with red, if not shaded. Early Rivers. White with pink cheek. The be- ginning of satis- Carman Peach. factory eating in northern Peaches. Triumph. Variable in size, homely in color, and as good to eat as it is homely to look at. Hynes' Surprise. When we have this Peach it is delicious, of good size, and handsome. White, nearly overlaid with red. Badly subject to rot. Carman. As large as Mountain Rose and ten days earlier. Hardy, productive, of good quality, a good shipper. White, with rosy cheek. The best recent introduction among Peaches which we have fruited. Mountain Rose. Of finest quality ; large, white with red cheek ; productive and very popular in market. Champion. Similar to Oldmixon, but two weeks earlier ; more inclined to rot and slightly inclined to cling. Mass., April 4 , 1900. Gentlemen : Please send enclosed list ol stock when season is suitable. The stock bought of you last spring was very satisfactory. The Carman Peaches were the finest stock I ever saw. Sorry my grounds are so nearly full. Yours truly, L. T. Hadley. 14 The Butler & Jewell Co. Elberta Peach. PEACHES, continued Connecticut. A large yellow Peach, ripening just ahead of Early Crawford. Very hardy, and of the best quality. Sure to become a popular local Peach, if not for general cultivation. Fitzgerald. Of Canadian origin. Said to be large in size, of magnificent quality, very early, a splendid shipper, exceedingly hardy and productive, and a perfect freestone. Four Peaches weighed two pounds. Not fruited here yet. Early Crawford. Very large, yellow ; good quality. A very popular Peach. Reeves’ Favorite. A very large yellow Peach of finest quality. Until the introduction of Elberta, has been our most profitable yellow variety. Foster. An extra large yellow variety, but has been inclined to rot with us, and very slightly inclined to cling. Oldmixon. Large, white with blush cheek. Extremely produc- tive, popular and profitable. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 15 Elberta. This extremely large, light yellow Peach has proved a money-maker wherever planted. Of fair quality, and as a keeper it has no equal, making it very 'popular with the marketmen. Very hardy and productive. Great Eastern. Large ; white, shaded with red. Bequett Free. Large ; greenish white, clouded with red. A good market Peach. Wheatland. Large ; yellow, blushed with red. A handsome and desirable Peach. Chair’s Choice. Large, yellow ; similar to late Crawford ; thought by some to be hardier in bud. Emma. Same origin as Elberta, and quite similar in appearance. A trifle later and of better quality. Late Crawford. Very large ; skin greenish yellow, with dull red cheek ; flesh yellow. ’ One of the best and most popular. Stump. Large, greenish white with red cheek ; of high flavor, productive, popular and profitable. Stephen’s Rareripe. Large ; white, shaded with red ; flesh white, vinous and of high quality. Hardy. Fox Seedling. A valuable late Peach ; of good size and quality and an excellent shipper. We recommend the first-sized tree as the most satisfactory to buy. The crop grown on one tree will often pay the extra price on one hundred. . PLUMS EUROPEAN VARIETIES First-class trees, 5 to 7 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dor. The good qualities of the Japanese varieties are fast crowding these old friends out. We offer a few of the best. Bradshaw. Large, early, purple ; good quality. August. Coe’s Golden Drop. Large, sweet. September. German Prune. Of medium size, purple, juicy, rich, fine. Sep- tember. Guii. Large, purple, of fair quality. September. Lombard. Medium, red ; productive, popular. August. Quackenboss. Large, purple. September. Reine Claude. A fine late Plum ; green. September. Shropshire Damson. The best Damson ; small ; purple ; popular for preserving. October. NOT USED TO HAVING STOCK TALLY WITH DESCRIPTION New Jersey, May 2. Dear Sirs : Your consignment of trees received in good order and promptly. Excellent trees and best of packing. A better shipment than I anticipated Yours truly, L. W. Hart. 16 The Butler & Jewell Co. JAPANESE PLUMS All Plums are budded on Plum roots, and prices are as follows, except where noted : First-class trees, 5 to 6 ft., 25 cts. each, S2.50 for 12, £18 per IOO ; second size, 4 to 5 ft., 20 cts. each, $2 for 12, $15 per <00. These Plums are deservedly attracting much attention at present, as their quality is much better than at first supposed, and the trees are not subject to black knot. The fruit is more free from rot and suffers less from curculio than our common Plums. We have shipped these Plums in ordinary crates as far east as Lewiston, Maine, and as far west as Urbana, 111. All report fruit as arriving in perfect condition. Our fruit has been shipped to every state in New England, and the markets are now ready for a liberal supply. Buy your trees from those who have growing or- chards, and know what varieties they are sending out. The benefit of our practical experience is always at our customers’ service. Ask questions and advice freely. Abundance. A large, handsome Plum of superb quality. The past season it sold readily in our markets for double the price of California Plums, and easily had the preference when it became known. The fruit is a beautiful amber color, turning to a rich cherry, with a white bloom. Flesh light yel- low, exceedingly tender and juicy, and very highly perfumed. Season, early August. Tree a hand- some, upright grower. Burbank. A very pro- ductive, large, handsome and popular variety. Our trees of this variety, when loaded with ripe fruit, presented the handsomest fruit picture it was ever our privilege to look up- on. The Rural New Yorker of September 1 8 , The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 17 1897, says : “The handsomest Plums we have ever seen were sent to us by Butler & Jewell, nurserymen, of Cromwell, Conn.— Bur- banks. They were all about the same size, and measured 6 yi inches either way in circumference, being, therefore, nearly round.” A trifle darker in color and firmer in flesh than Abundance. Chabot. (Also sold under the names of Chase, Bailey, Yellow Japan, Botankio, Hattankio, O’Hattankio, Furugiya, and Orient.) Medium to large, handsome fruit, which sells readily at top prices. Comes at a convenient season for canning — September. It re- sembles our European Plums when canned. An extra good keeper. We cannot recommend this Plum too highly. We are setting trees of it by the thousand in our orchards, and we advise all who wish good Plums and good dollars to plant it liberally. Tree a hand- some, upright grower. The flesh of the Plum is iuicy, rich and delicious. Hale. An extremely vigorous tree, produc- ing fair-sized, greenish yellow Plums of superior quality. Trees have not been productive with us; may do better fur- ther south or when they are older here. Mid- August. Georgeson (White Kel- sey, Normand, Mikado, Yeddo). Fruit medium to large, yellow, with whitish bloom ; flesh firm, solid and of fine quality. A long keeper. Season about with Bur- bank. Tree a rather better grower than Burbank, but inclined to sprawl. Red June (Red Nagate, Nagate No Botankio). Of medium size when well thinned ; flesh yellow, cling, firm, juicy, slightly acid, of fair quality, but not rich. One of the best medium-early varieties, being hardy, productive and attractive. Tree a slow, upright grower, of very distinct type. LateoJuly. Satsuma (Blood Plum, Yonemomo). Fruit large when properly thinned, round-oblong with blunt point and deep suture ; color dull brown-red, mottled with greenish dots; flesh hard and blood- red. Satsuma seldom becomes edible with us, but for canning or preserving it has no equal. We have yet to learn of a single party who has once had the fruit who did not demand it for suc- ceeding seasons. Always brings highest price in market. Wickson. Fruit very large, long, heart-shaped, with deep suture ; color deep maroon-red, sometimes lighter; pit small; flesh firm and meaty, yellow, rich and aromatic, with a slight lemon flavor ; cling; tree a narrow, upright grower, like Simonii. So far it has been a shy bearer with us but we look for greater productive- ness as the trees increase in age. September. Chabot Plum. 18 The Butler & Jewell Co. NEW JAPANESE AND HYBRID VARIETIES These, except Excelsior, Gonzales and Red May, were produced by Luther Burbank, of California. We merely repeat the descrip- tions as they come to us. Only two of the varieties have fruited in Connecti- cut, and all need further trial before we give them our unqualified endorse- ment. America. “This giant Plum is a Robinson-Botan cross. In growth and gen- eral appearance the tree is like the American Chickasaw Plums. The fruit is larger than the average Japans and four to sixteen times as large as Robinson or Marianna. New Plum. “America.” Fruit a beautiful, glOSSy coral-red ; flesh yellow and very delicious. Ripens two weeks before Burbank.” □ S. D. Willard says of America : “ One of the finest Plums I ever tasted ; while its color is so attractive as to make it nearly irre- sistible.” The tree has made a good growth here and seems hardy. 50 cts. Apple. “Tree a very fine, strong grower, with peculiar light brown bark. The fruit, which is about inches in diameter, is striped and mottled until nearly ripe, when it turns to a deep reddish purple. The superlatively rich, high-flavored, sweet or subacid flesh is rather firm, pale red, with streaks of pink ; nearly freestone. Ripens soon after Burbank, and some- times keeps a month or more.” Its growth here is similar to Burbank’s. 50 cts. We have good reports on both America and Apple from the South this season. Should have had fruit here but for the late freeze. "Bartlett. A hybrid ot Primus Simoni and ‘ Del- aware,’ itself one of Bur- bank’s older crossbred PI ums. ( Delaware is said to be a cross between those fine Plums, Sat- suma and Kelsey). New Plum. "Apple.” The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 19 “Fruit oval, conical, medium size, light yellowish crimson, with a smooth, polished, glistening skin. All the branches grow up perfectly straight, forming a dense, upright, handsome head. “Leaves large, and as glossy as if varnished. Produces fruit abun- dantly the second season. The size of a large Imperial Gage, and when fresh from the tree of most delicious flavor ; very far exceeding the Bartlett pear at its very best in its rich, delicious, indescribable pineapple flavor and fragrance, be- ing exactly like the Bartlett pear in flavor, but even more delicious. Very productive ; too soft for dis- tant shipping. Originated by Luther Burbank, of Santa Rosa.” — From report of />’. M. Lelong , of the California State Board of Horticulture. Bartlett Plum. Chaleo. “A Simonii-Burbank cross. A tremendous grower of unsurpassed productiveness. Ripens before Burbank, is large, flat like a tomato, deep reddish purple ; flesh very sweet, firm and fragrant. The fruits are as stemless as a peach, and completely surround the older branches, like kernels on a huge ear of corn. A superior shipping Plum, as it ripens well when picked green and keeps nearly or quite a month. Chaleo is the forerunner of a new hardy race of Plums, more of which are on the way.” 50 cts. Climax. “The (1899) best selection from a great number of Simonii-Botan hybrids. Fruit heart-shaped, as large as Wickson, more highly colored, and so fragrant that a whole house is per- fumed by a single fruit ; as delicious as could be de- sired, and, above all, ripens before any other good Plum. Tree ex- tremely vigorous, of rather upright growth, with strong branches, promi- nent buds, and very large leaves. The very picture of hearty vigor. As productive" as Bur- bank, with Plums four times as large and two weeks ear- lier.” This seems to be Chaleo Plum. spread on pretty 20 The Butler & Jewell Co. thick, but we have thinned it a trifle from the original. Mr. Bur- Climax from Prof. Waugh, Secretary Lelong, Prof. Van Deman, S. F. Leib, Geo. H. Clayson and other promi- nent horticulturists. One- year trees only. 75 cts. Doris. This was introduced three years ago as “of finest quality.” It has not fruited here yet, but has made stocky growth and appears hardy. Possibly the fruit has been mistaken for cherries where fruited. 50 cts. Excelsior. Origin Florida. A Kelsey-Wild Goose hy- brid. Medium size, round, pointed, dark red, cling ; quality very good. Not fully tested at the North. 25 cts. Gonzales. A Texas Plum of unknown parentage, apparently a combination of Japan and Chickasaw or Wild Goose. Last season we had one Plum on a one-year tree set in 1899, and were greatly pleased with it. Season here, late August. Tree hardy and healthy, said to be wonderfully productive. Size large (about like Abundance), round, bright red, has small cling stone and agree- able flavor, and is, we should judge, a good keeper and shipper. Shall plant it largely in orchard as soon as we can propagate the trees, x-year trees, 3 to 5 feet, $1 each. October Purple. Introduced in 1899 by the Messrs. Hoyt, of New Canaan. Fruited in Connecticut for the first time this season and seems to bear out Mr. Burbank’s recommendation. A very large, late, reddish purple Plum of superior quality. Next to Hale has the strongest growing tree of any Japan Plum. 50 cts. Red May. Said to be a seedling of Abundance, pollinated by Wild Goose. Ripens three weeks before Abundance. Of fair size and quality ; flesh yel- lowish white, skin red, thick and tough. Will prove a profitable early market Plum if it proves hardy and fulfils promises made for it. Shiro. “ This nandsome Plum is a tri-specific hy- brid — a combination of Shiro Plum. bank has strong commendation for Gonzales Plum. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 21 Robinson, Myrobolan and Wickson, from seed of Wickson. “In foliage, growth and general appearance the tree most resembles a Myrobolan, but is a much stronger grower than any of the three front which it came ; wood very hard and wiry, ripening up early. “The fruit, which is produced in the utmost profusion, is medium to large, very uniform in size, clear light yellow, with an almost imperceptible thin white bloom. So transparent that the pit can be seen through the flesh, which is firm yet juicy — a rich, pleasant subacid clingstone. Ripens two weeks before Burbank, and is nearly or quite as productive ; keeps a month or more. “From its ancestry and general appearance it should prove of great value where it is too cold to raise most of the good Plums.” 75 cts. Sultan. “This huge, oval, deep purplish crim- son fruit is generally thought by those who have tested it to be the very best, or one of the best, Plums produced. “The flesh is remark- ably firm and solid, fra- grant, subacid or sweet, dark crimson, beautifully clouded and shaded with light pink, salmon and light yellow ; showing in the fruit a curious combi- nation of ancestral dy- namics. “ Remarkable for the sultan pium. great proportion of flesh compared with the diminutive seed. The tree grows very rapidly, but is compact ; has wood and leaves as much like the Napoleon cherry as like a Plum. Exceedingly productive, ripening a week before Burbank; falls like apples as soon as ripe ; a great keeper.” Prof. Van Deman says, in The Rural New-Yorker : “Sultan is my choice of all the new Plums which I have tested. It is a cross between Wickson and Satsuma. It is large, being over two inches in diameter and nearly round in shape. The surface is smooth, dark wine-red or garnet, and very handsome. In flavor it is excellent, being tart enough, yet not sour, but a delicious subacid. No Plum that I have eaten is better, and when cooked it could scarcely be equaled. It has all the high flavor of Satsuma when cooked. The season of Sultan is at least a month earlier. The tree is very fruitful. $1 each ; i-year trees only. GARDEN ROOTS? ASPARAGUS. We offer Palmetto and Conover's Colossal, first-class plants, 25 cts. per doz., 60 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. RHUBARB, Linneaus. $1 per doz. HORSE-RADISH. 50 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 22 The Butler & Jewell Co. Ornamental Department EVERGREENS T ransplanted Arborvitae, American, i foot, $2 ; 2 feet, $3 ; 3 feet, $4 ; 4 feet, $5 ; 5 feet, S8 per doz. Cypress, Lawson’s. 2 to 3 feet. 75 cts. Fir, Silver. 2 to 3 feet. 50 cts. Juniper, Irish. 2 to 3 feet. 50 cts. Fine, Austrian and Scotch. 3 to 4 feet 50 cts. Spruce, Norway. 3 to 4 feet. 50c. Spruce, Douglas and Colorado Blue. 2 to 3 feet. $2. FLOWERING TREES Bechtel’s Double Flowering Crab. A medium-sized tree of great beauty. When in bloom, presents the appearance of being covered with roses. Flowers fragrant and of immense size. 3 to 5 feet, jo cts. each. Horse-Chestnut, Single White, Double White and Double Red. 4 to 5 feet. $r. Double-Flowering Peach, Red, Pink and White. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. Dogwood, Red and White. 5 to 6 feet. $1. Thorn, Double White and Scarlet. 4 to 5 feet. 50 cts. Catalpa, speciosa and Bungei. 6 to 8 feet. $1. Magnolia, conspicua and speciosa. 3 to 4 feet. $i. WEEPING TREES Cut-Leaved Birch. 5 to 6 feet. 50c. Young’s Weeping Birch. 4 to 5 feet. Si. Wier’s Cut-Leaved Maple. 5 to 6 feet. 7.3 cts. Japan Cherry. 4 to 6 feet. $1.50. Beech. 4 to 5 feet. $ 2 . Kilmarnock Willow. 2-year heads, 50 cts. European Ash. 2-vear heads, $1. Mountain Ash. 2-year heads, 75c. Camperdown Elm. 2-yr. heads, |i. Fulva pendula. 2-year heads, $1, Teas’ Mulberry. 2-year heads, S1.25- Cornus (Dogwood). 2-year heads, $r. OTHER ORNAMENTAL TREES Maidenhair Tree. 4 to 6 feet. 50c. I Purple-Leaved Birch. 3104 ft. $1. Purple-Leaved Beech. 4to6ft. $i. Purple-Leaved Plum. 4 to 6 feet. Fern-Leaved Beech. 3t04ft. $1.50. 35 cts. Massachusetts, April gift . Gentlemen : The trees and plants came promptly and in good condition. I am surprised and pleased with the quality of your stock, as well as with the prices. While I don’t know where in Connecticut Cromwell is. geographically speaking, it is enough to know that is tfre best place for me to buy good* tnrifty stock at reasonable prices, and it will be a pleasure to refer parties looking for good stock to your firm. Very truly yours, E. C. Davis. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 23 HARDY SHRUBS A Select List of the Very Best ALTHEAS. Double- Flowering Red, White, Pur- ple and Blue. 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. ALMOND, Double-Flow- ering, Pink and White. 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. CALYCANTHUS (Sweet- Scented Shrub). Pine- apple-scented, chocolate- colored flowers. 25 cts. DEUTZIA gracilis. Dwarf white; ilf to 2 feet. 25 cts. Japan Snowball ( Viburnum plicatum). FORSYTHIA, Golden Bell. 2 to 3 feet. 25 cts. HYDRANGEA paniculata grandiflora. 2 feet, 25c. Tree form, 3 to 4 feet, 50c. LILAC, White and Pur- ple. 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. JAPANESE TREE PEO- NIES. Assorted colors. #1. BANKSII TREE PEONY. Rosy blush. 75 cts. SNOWBALL, Common and Japanese. 2 to 3 feet. 35 cts. FRINGE, Purple and White. 3 to 4 feet. 50 cts. ELAE AGNUS longipes. Yellow flowers, red fruit. iH to 2 feet. 25 cts. PLUM, Double-Flowering. 3 to 4 feet. 25 cts. RHODODENDRONS. Hardy named hybrids ; 1 14 to 2 feet. Scarlet, Pink, Rose, Red, While and Purple, $1.50 each. CLIMBING AMPELOPSIS Veitchii (Japan Ivy). 2-year, strong, 35 cts. CLEMATIS — Jackmannii (purple), Henryi (white), Paniculata (white and delightfully fragrant), Duchess of Edinburgh (double white), Grave- olens (bright yellow), Madame Baron Veillard (light rose), Madame Ed- ouard Andre (crimson), Ramona SHRUBS (lavender-blue), General Grant (reddish violet). 35 cts. each. HONEYSUCKLE— Hall’s Japan, Monthly Fragrant, Chinese Twining and Scarlet Trumpet. 25 cts. each. VIRGINIA CREEPER. 25 cts. WISTARIA, Chinese Purple and Chinese White. 2-year, $1. 24 (The. [’Butler & Jewell Co. HARDY ROSES StrongjJ2-year field-grown plants of any variety, 25 cts. A selectMist of the very best old and new varieties. MOSS ROSES Crested Moss. Deep pink. Gracilis. Deep pink. Princess Adelaide. Pale rose. CLIMBING ROSES Baltimore Belle. Blush. Empress of China. Dark red in bud, changing to pink. Blooms until fall. Helene. A seedling of Crim- son Rambler, with larger flow- eis. Color soft violet- rose. Little White Pet. Blooms con- tinuously. Queen of the Prairies. Red. Ramblers. Yellow, White, Pink and Crimson. The finest of Climbing Roses. Russell’s Cottage. Dark crim- son. Alfred Colomb. Carmine-crimson. Coquette des Blanches. White; sometimes blush. Earl of Dufferin. Crimson-red> shaded with dark maroon. General Jacqueminot. Crimson. John Hopper. Rose and car- mine. La France. Silvery red. Madam Plantier. White. Magna Charta. Pink and car- mine. Margaret Dickson. White; center pale flesh. Marshall P. Wilder. Cherry carmine. Mrs. John Laing. Satiny pink. Paul Neyron. Deep rose. Persian Yellow. Pink Roamer. A Wichuraiana hybrid. Single flowered. Rosa Rugosa, or Japanese Rose. Very large, showy, single flow- ers on particularly attractive bush. Red and White. Vick’s Caprice. Pink, striped white and carmine. Wichuraiana. Trailing. Clus- ters of single white flowers. Crimson Rambler. Seven Sisters. Blush. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 25 LORD PENZANCE HYBRID SWEETBRIERS These lovely hybrids are certainly a great acquisition. The foliage is deliciously scented like the parent Sweetbrier. The flowers are of the most beautiful tints, and produced in profusion. Hardy in most exposed situations. Amy Kobsart. Deep rose. Anne of Geierstein. Dark crimson. Brenda. Peach ; very dainty. Green Mantle. Bright pink, with band of white. Lady Penzance. Soft copper ; wonderful grower. Lord Penzance. Fawn, with yel- low center ; sometimes toned with delicate pink. Meg Merrilies. Crimson. Herbaceous Peonies. HERBACEOUS PEONIES Large tubers, 25 cts. each These handsome plants are absolutely hardy everywhere, have no insect enemies, and increase in beauty from year to year. We are surprised that no more of these old garden favorites are grown. The finer and newer varieties should delight everyone, as the perfection of flower and variety of color have been carried to a high degree. They are well adapted for cutting, as they are rivals of the rose, and are in accord with the present taste and style in floral decorations. Amabilis grandiflora. White; very large, fine and sweet. Cninensis alba. Fine large pure white flowers. Clarissa. Rosy pink. Compte de Jussier. Outer petals pink, inner ones yellow. Comte de Manteuil. Dark rose ; very large and double. Dortens coros. Bright pink. Festiva maxima. Creamy white, with small center of carmine ; early ; blooms in clusters. Gloire de Donai. Deep crimson, with purplish tinge. Grandiflora rosea. Light rose. Humeii. Rose ; full, large; late. Noblissima. Lilac-pink, shaded darker. Officinalis rubra. Red ; early. Papaveriflora. Outer petals pure white, inner tinged yellow. Rosea plenissima superba. Bright rosy pink ; very desirable ; large and double. Triumph du Nord. Violet-rose, with lilac shading. Variegated. Pink and salmon. Whitleyi. White ; large. 26 The Butler & Jewell Co. DAHLIAS Strong roots, 15 cts. each, £1.50 per dot., except where noted We have nearly four hundred distinct named varieties of Dahlias, including the newest and handsomest varieties in cultivation. We have perhaps the best assortment in Connecticut, if not in New England. We list a few of the best and most popula r varieties and will quote prices on others on application. f ' FANCY AND SHOW DAHLIAS Fern-Leaved Beauty Dahlia. „ , A. D. Livoni. So fit pink. 25 cts. Apple Blossom. De- rives its name from its color. Arabella. Primrose, shaded lavender. Burgundy. Purple- maroon, flamed crim- son ; very large. Capt. Jack. Dark rich red. Dandy. Dark pink, speckled and striped ; sometimes solid color. Density. Deep pink ; rightly named. V Duke of Bulgaria. Bright scarlet. Edith Connor. Rosy pink and red. Elegans. Purplish red. tipped and banded white. Fern-Leaved Beauty. Striped crim- son and white. Fire King. Crimson. 10 cts. Foliis variegatis. A variegated foliage plant with handsome flow- ers. Foliage green margined with white ; bloom a blending of white, amber and magenta. 25 cts. Frank Smith. Variegated. 25 cts. King of Dwarfs. Purple-maroon. C Miss Florence Shearer. Soft lilac. 25 cts. Model of Perfection. Fine rosy lavender ; free bloomer with long stems. 25 cts. Mrs. Hodgeson. Primrose, edged purple. Penelope. White, shaded laven- der. Peri. Creamy white, slightly shaded lavender. Picta fulgens. Varies from red, tipped white, to white tipped red. Psyche. Pale primrose. An ideal bedder. Purity. White. Queen Victoria. Yellow. 10 cts. Ruby Queen. Ruby-red, richly shaded ; profuse flowering. Connecticut, Mar 2. Gentlemen : The Plum trees came promptly and are very fine— much belter than I expected. Truly yours, G. R. Warner. Storrs, Conn., Sept. 5, 1900. Dear Sirs: Ctons received in good order. Yours truly, (Prof.) A. G. Gui.lev. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 27 CACTUS AND DECORATIVE DAHLIAS Admiral Dewey. Imperial purple. Aguinaldo. Bronze-salmon color, differing slightly from the original. 25 cts. Black Beauty. Similar to, if not identical with, Black Prince. Black Prince. Best of its type ; maroon almost black. Bronze Cactus. Rich flower ; well named. Clifford W. Bruton. Yellow. 25c. Crimson Giant. Crimson, shaded maroon. Immense flowers. Dr. Whitesides. Large and fine ; white, slightly tinted. 25 cts. Fire-Flame. Orange-buff, flamed scarlet. Gloriosa. Deep bright red. Grand Duke Alexis. Pure white, tinted pink. A grand and unique variety. 25 cts. Iridescent. Odd and indescrib- able. 25 cts. King of Cactus. Magenta, over- laid rosy crimson. La Favorite. The finest pure white Cactus Dahlia to date. 25 cts. Maid of Kent. Scarlet. 25 cts. Marchioness of Bute. Pink. 10c. Miss Thatcher. Light yellow. Mymphaea. Pink. Orange-Scarlet. Very brilliant. Oriental. Salmon color. Large. Pearl. White. Red and Black. 25 cts. Wm. Agnew. The grandest red Dahlia. Wm. Pierce. Yellow. Yellow A. W. Tail. Chrysanthe- mum form. Zulu. Darkest maroon. 10 cts. Type of Cactus Dahlia. SUFFIELD, NoV. JO. /S too. Gentlemen : 1 received the bulbs yesterday. They were all right. Yours truly, Mrs. H. R. 1 1 KMHNWAY. 28 The Butler & Jewell Co. Little Dorothy Dahlia. SINGLE Cerinne. Striped yellow and scar- let, sometimes clear scarlet. An elegant variety. Irene. White, suffused bright pink, spotted and striped deep crimson. 25 cts. Little Dorothy. Ground rich golden straw-color, overlaid and suffused delicate pink, and spot- ted, penciled and striped deep, DAHLIAS rich crimson. Profuse bloomer, very attractive and free in blootn, 25 cts. Novelty. Pink, spotted, penciled, and striped with dark crimson. Paragon. Maroon. Snow Queen. Best pure white. Exquisite. Titan. Large; bright-orange scarlet. 25 cts. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 29 POMPONj DAHLIAS Allie Mourey. Pink, tipped crim- son. Catharine. Best pure yellow. Carol. White, tinged pink. 25c. Daybreak. Flesh-colored. One of the finest. Eleganta. Considered the finest pink Pompon. Fairy Queen. Light sulphur-yel- low, edged deep peach. A profuse bloomer with long stems. Guiding Star. Dwarf white ; pro- fuse bloomer. 10 cts. Hubert. Pink, red, and maroon. Klein Domatia. Buff-salmon. Prince Charming. Purplish pink. Princess Liberty. Buff and amber. Snowclad. A favorite white. Spring. Rich buff-yellow, shaded and tipped bright pink. Very handsome. Teddy. White and pink. Tom. Pale lemon. Vivid. Deep scarlet. Exceed- ingly effective. GLADIOLUS Our fields of these beautiful flowerslattracted much attention and were the admiration of visitors for weeks last summer. People came from miles away to see such a vast number of spikes in bloom at once. We have a very fine mixture of the finest varieties, light and bright colors predominating. 35 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. MIXED JAPAN IRIS Much handsomer than the Ger- man. Very fine mixture. $1.50 per doz. RUDBECKIA (Golden Glow) A beautiful, tall-growing hardy perennial, that forms a great bush of glowing golden yellow flowers. 15 cts. each, 2 for 25 cts., 6 for 50 cts. Gladiolus. LILIES Good Bulbs, Auratum. Gold- Banded Japan. Batemanni. Apricot-tinted flow- ers. July. Candidum. Common white. Double Tiger Lily. 25 cts. each Harrisii. Easter Lily. Longiflorum. White ; fragrant. Speciosum album. White. Speciosum rubrum. White, red spotted. August. LILY- OF -THE -VALLEY 60 cts. per dozen pips 30 The Butler & Jewell Co. SEED POTATOES Our Seed Potatoes are grown and wintered in Northern Aroostook County, Maine. Plant no other. The man who plants Connecticut- grown seed this season is sure to lose money on the transaction. Our Seed Potatoes are carefully grown by experienced farmers. Carman No. 1, Carman No. 3, Early Norther, Early Rose, New Queen, Beauty of Hebron, Green Mountain and Rural New Yorker— all well known and standard varieties. 50 cts. per peck, $1.25 per bushel, $3 P er barrel. Ensign Bagley. A brand-new extra early white sort, introduced two years ago by S. D. Woodruff & Sons, and proving popular and profitable. 75 cts per peck, $1.50 per bushel, $4 per barrel. POULTRY DEPARTMENT Eggs for hatching from selected birds of the most profitable and popular business breeds. Barred Plymouth Rocks (America’s Business Hen) — Ji for 13. Rouen Ducks— With us much more hardy, satisfactory and profitable than Pekins. $1 for II. Mammoth Bronze Turkeys— Fine large birds mated with heavy gobbler. $2 for 9. Toulouse Geese— 25 cts. each. Our fowls are in small flocks, properly mated, and have farm range. PRUNING TOOLS SHEARS Full Polished French Wheel Spring (imported). The best Shears money can buy. 7-inch, $1.25 : 8-inch, $1.50 ; 9-inch, $1.75 ; 10-inch, $2 per pair. Smith’s No. 5 (Spiral spring), Taylor Pattern (Graduated spring), Henry Pattern (either spring). All 8-inch japanned Shears. 50c. per pair. Smith’s No. 2 (Spiral Brass Spring), 25 cts. per pair. PRUNERS AND PRUNING KNIVES Levin Pruners. 50 cts. per pair. Rockdale Pruners. Will cut an inch limb with ease. 26-inch, 75 cts. ; 41-inch, Jt per pair. Buckeye Pruner. 24-inch, $1 per pair. Standard Tree Pruner. 4-foot handle, $1 ; 6-foot handle, $1.15; 8-foo handle, $1.25 ; io-foot handle, $1.40 each. Telegraph Pruner (without handle), $1.50 each. Pruning Knives. 4f£-inch stag handle, $ 1 ; 4-inch imitation stag or ebony handle, 75 cts. ; 3S4-inch wood handle, 60 cts. each. NOTE. — These Pruning Knives have wide, thin blades and are made for keen cutting, not prying. If you do not know how to use a knife and want a pocket axe say so when writing, and we will have a blade made to fit your case. Cocoa-Handle Budding Knife, 35 cts. Ebony Handle, Bone Tip, Budding Knife, 75 cts. English Budding Knife, $2 each. Grafting Knives. 35 cts. each. The Cromwell Nursery, Cromwell, Conn. 31 SPRAY PUMPS Peerless Kerosene Sprayer (Copper Tank and Brass Pump). Com- plete, with two leads of hose, Vermorel Nozzles and pole connections. $35. Weed Kerosene Sprayer. A Bucket, Knapsack and Kerosene Sprayer combined (kerosene tank detachable). Complete, $20. Eclipse Spray Pump. Complete, with two leads of hose, two exten- sion rods and two double Vermorel nozzles. $18. Eclipse Knapsack Sprayer. $12. The “ Out-o’-Sight ” Mole Trap. THE u OUT-O'-SIGHT ” MOLE TRAP The best Mole Trap ever offered, to which thousands will testify. It has only to be tried to be appreciated. We know this trap is a terror to Moles. We secured one last season and have had it hanging in the packing house ever since. Seems to cure as promptly as the sight of the dentist does a small boy with toothache. Price SI ; postage 25 cts. Sent for SI If ordered with other goods. FERTILIZERS We can at all times furnish fertilizing materials in large or small quantities at market rates. Nitrate of Soda, Blood, Tankage, Bone, Acid Phosphate, Muriate of Potash, High-Grade and Double Sulphate of Potash. As market is constantly changing, write for prices on anything you need We also supply The Rogers and Hubbard Co.’s Complete Manures for all crops — the highest grade mixed fertilizers on the market. Dear Sirs: ordered more. New Hampshire, May I received the trees April 29, in good condition, and wish I had Yours truly, G. H. Estey. 32 The Butler & Jewell Co. 1,000 Quart Baskets in a Package. STANDARD QUART BASKETS Our Quart Berry Baskets are made on the Cobden Stapling Machine, from selected poplar, and are bound with white birch, making the whitest, neatest and strongest basket on the market ; the white birch binder is extremely tough. Baskets are seasoned before crated. Price, $3.50 per 1,000, $30 per 10,000. Special price on car- loads and large orders sent in early. PEACH BASKETS We offer the standard Peach Basket of New Jersey and Connec ticut. known as the “ 16 quart.” and holding 14 to 15 quarts. Price, $4.50 per 100, $38 per 1,000. Special prices on car lots. Pony Peach Basket. Holds about 6 quarts ; same style as Standard and same price. Board-bottom Peach Basket. Oval Pint. OVAL PINTS This is a very popular basket for shipping raspberries. The standard 32-quart crate can be used, sixty baskets filling a crate. This saves the buyer from an outlay for pint crates. Price, per 1,000, $3.00. THE BUTLER & JEWELL CO. CROMWELL, CONN. S. 0. Woodruff & Sons’ Pedigree Home-grown Onion Seed ( Write for prices on large lots.) p er Yellow Qlobe Danvers . $1 35 Southport Yellow Qlobe 1 50 “ Red “ 1 50 " White “ 2 25 Wethersfield Large Red 1 25 Extra-Early Red Flat 1 25 Mammoth Prizetaker ’ 1 65 Early Yellow Cracker 1 60 We are using Woodruff’s Seeds on our farms and in our gardens , are personally acquainted with all the members of the firm, and can cordially recommend the men, their methods and their goods to our customers. THE. BUTLER. 6 JEWELL CO. N. B.— You can Telephone u» from any point In Connec- ticut for 25 eta., and may deduct that amount from an order of 95 or over. S. D. WOODRUFF rlwiti go of 0^.rv^*^Ax_/ .Conn., and found no evidence of the presence of San Jose Scale, or other dangerously injurious insed or fungous pests liable to The Butler & Jewell Co. CROMWELL * CONNECTICUT