THE GREAT JAPANESE WINEBERRY. 
We quote as follows from the description of the introducer of this wonderful new fruit: ‘‘ Prof. Gregson, of the J apanese Imperial 
Agricultural College, while traveling among the mountains of Japan for rest.and recreation, came upon this berry growing in a wild 
state. Its exceeding lusciousness and beauty prompted him to dry some of the berries and send the seed of them to relatives in this 
country, with the information that if it succeeded, it would prove the most valuable berry novelty ever introduced. It belongs to the — 
raspberry family ; is a strong, vigorous grower, attaining the usual height of a raspberry, and is perfectly hardy in all positions without 
; protection. It is in fact more hardy and vigorous than any 
raspberry or blackberry. It stands alike the cold of North- 
ern winters and heat of Southern summers, without the 
slightest degree of injury. Its leaves are of the darkest 
green outside, and silvery white underneath. The young 
shoots and branches are covered with a reddish-brown hair 
d or moss. The fruit is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 
a = : p A fie yy berries in a bunch. These berries are from the time of 
| ? formation and bloom until they ripen enclosed in a ‘‘burr,” 
which is formed by the calyx covering them entirely. 
When ripe the burr opens, exhibiting a large berry of the 
brightest, light glossy scarlet, or sherry wine color. The 
burrs and stems are covered with a heavy reddish moss, 
like a moss rose bud. Our plate but poorly represents the 
beauty of a cluster of fruit and burrs. The flavor of the 
fruit is entirely different from any other berry, being very 
sprightly, sweet and juicy, having no disagreeable sour, 
but a delicate and luscious flavor peculiar to itself, and 
superior to other berries. It is very juicy ana makes the 
finest quality of wine. It commences to ripen early in 
July and continues in bearing for a longtime. Itis the 
most prolific berry known, the bushes being literally 
covered with its luscious fruit. It is propagated frem the 
tips like cap raspberries and dewberries, and can be in. 
creased rapidly.” 
Strong, well-rooted plants, $1.00 each; 6 for $5.00. 
Plants not quite so large, 50 cts. each; 6 for $2.50. 
“eypY MAULE 
Wt HEN | 
PHILADELPHIA. 
STECHER LITH.CO.ROCHESTER N.Y 
