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NEW POMEGRANATE "SPAi^iSH RUBY.'' 



This new variety of the well-known Pome- I sweet. The Spanish Enby is a tine grower 



granate is one of the most beautiful and finest 

 of all fruits of our temperate climate. Fruit 

 very large, as large as the largest Apple; eye 

 very small, skin thick and smooth, pale yellow 

 with crimson cheek; meat of the most beauti- 

 ful crimson color, highly aromatic and very 



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SUCKER STATE 



We have various sorts of soil in Louisiana, 

 and the Strawberry suitable to and succeeding 

 equally well in poor or rich land, can only be 

 determined by practical experiment. 



There are but few varieties which adapt 

 themselves to all soils and latitudes, hence 

 the importance of planting those v/hich ex- 

 perienced fruit growers have tested and found 

 profitable. A Strawberry having all the good 

 qualities, has not, and perhaps never will be 

 discovered; still in choosing, it is well to 



and good bearer, and the fruit is excellent for 

 shipping, as it will keep for a long time. 



It ripens shortly before Christmas and could 

 be shipped to Northern cities, where during 

 the holidays it would attract great attention. — 

 Price, 75c. each. 



STRAWBERRY. 



purchase plants having as many good points 

 as possible. This I claim for the Sucker State. 

 It is bisexual; having both, stamens and 

 pistils perfect. The foliage is very heavy, 

 protecting the fruit from beating rains and 

 hot sun. It is very prolific, large size, good 

 quality, and cone shaped. Color bright red. 

 very attractive, and in addition will ship well. 

 I offer this variety at the following prices, viz. : 

 60c. per 100; $5. UO per 1000. 



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Sucker State Strawberry. 



MITCHEL'S EARLY STRAWBERRY, 



This variety is claimed to be the earliest in cultivation. It makes perfect flowers and fruit. 

 Very prolific. Price, 75c. per 100. 



