. Catalogue of rare Florida flowers and fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. THE FIG. The Fig dates back to the time of remote antiquity, and should pos- sess great interest on that account alone. But its fruit is so delicious a ad so easily raised, and the whole plant so ornamental and interesting that it should be grown everywhere. Those who have never eaten any but the dried figs of commerce cannot form any conception of the lusciousness of a fresh fig, or preserved figs and cream. They make splendid tub plants for the north, and
. Catalogue of rare Florida flowers and fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture) Florida Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs. THE FIG. The Fig dates back to the time of remote antiquity, and should pos- sess great interest on that account alone. But its fruit is so delicious a ad so easily raised, and the whole plant so ornamental and interesting that it should be grown everywhere. Those who have never eaten any but the dried figs of commerce cannot form any conception of the lusciousness of a fresh fig, or preserved figs and cream. They make splendid tub plants for the north, and are as easy to grow as a gera- nium. They usually bear some fruit the first season, and the second season and thereafter will be literally loaded. Can be grown and win- tered under the same conditions as the Pomegranate. Figs may be grown in the open ground as far North as Rochester, N. Y., where they are perfectly hardy when treated as follows: On the approach of cold weather tie the branches together closely, then bend the body of the tree downward as close to the ground as possible and fasten it there by tying to stakes. Then cover over and around with boards, over these a thick layer of straw, and over the straw a covering of four or five inches of soil. Very large bushes or trees maybe protected in this manner as the stems are very flexible. It is best to plant Figs in as warm a position at possible, such as the south side of a building or tight board fence. Celestial or Sugar Fig—Small, pale violet; very productive and so exceedingly sweet that in favorable weather they will preserve themselves on the tree. Fine plants by mail, 25c. each; larger, by ex- press, 35c. each. White Adriatic—Large, white; skin very thin; pulp of the finest flavor and quality imaginable, and equally good for table use and for drying. Makes a most rapid growth and puts on heavy crops with great regularity. 30c. each. Fifteen inches to two feet or over, by express, 45c. each. Japai} JjjoqUat,
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