Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-10-08
AvERY's NURSERY.

THIS Nursery is situated six miles southwest
i Of Burlington, aud contains over TWO
HUNDRED and FIFTY THOUSAND TREES
in different stages Of growth, q large psoportion
Of which are Of good siae. q
We have been engaged in the culture propaga-
tlou Of fruit trees in this State for fifteen wears.
At the outset We commenced with the determi-
nation Of having an Orchard composed Of the
best varieties Of Fruit Trees that could be pro-
cured. To that end, and for the purpose of
having those most desirable in our Nursery we
have spared no pains or expense in procuring
and testing all highly recommended kinds some
Of which have been in bearing ten years in our
trees. Some kinds recommended BY eastern
nurserymen as fruits Of the highest excellence,
prove with as not SO deserving Of their good
name; while others considered by them not so
valuable. here in our deep, rich soil, seem to
grow and luxuriate IS il in their proper ele-
ment, producing fine excellent fruit, To per.
sons about to plant orchards, it is q matter Of
great importance to know what varieties are
best adaptedto our soil and climate, as we'll as
which Of the many kinds advertised by nurse
rymen are most desirable and worthy Of cult
walton. To assist those who have not enjoyed
the opportunity Of becoming acquainted with
the relative merit Of the different varieties, we
have given short description Of over forty
kinds selected from more than two hundred in
our collection, which in our opinion embraces
the best that can be recommended for general
cultivation. OF most Of these we have had am
pie opportunity to judge Of their superior ex.
cellence. A few have not fruited with us yet,
We therefore copy the description given BY those
from whom they were obtained.
The proper seasons for transplantipg are from
the fifteenth of October, or soon after the first
hard frost until the ground is frozen, in the
Fall; and in the Spring. from the time the frost
Is out Of the ground until the opening Of the
buds, which is as late some seasons Is the
Tepth Of May. bt.t
Spring planting does the best Trees taken
up IN the Fall and buried entirely under ground
and planted soon after the buds begin to swell
in the Spring, will live better and grow more
the first year, than those planted in the Fall;
we have planted hundreds treated in this man
ner, with scarcely single failure. Trees plan
ted in the Fall should have the earth drawn up
around the stems ten or twelve inches, and
should be tied to stakes to protect them from
the action Of heavy winds during thaws in
Winter. s.
Persons sending orders, who are acquainted
with the different kinds, are assured that care
full selections Of the very best viii be made.
+ In all cases, when variety is exhausted by
sales and orders cannot wholly BE- filed, the
balance of remittance will be returned to the
purchasers. unless requested to supply the de.
icieney with other kinds.
All orders. (post-paid) accompanied with
the cash or satisfactory reference. will meet
with prompt attention. .,.y, $500
Trees delivered At the Nursery, or packed
and sent according to order, are at the risk of
the purchaser. Those to be forwarded by wa
ter will be labeled. and packed with great care
in such manner that when at their destination
will be found nearly Or quite as fresh Is when
taken from the Nursery, and will be delivered
at the wharf or on board of a steamboat Mt Bur.
lington. without any additional charge except
for packing. IL, .s ..,o -
R. &,H. AVERY.
October LIST 1851. @y'tN - y So