Select Small Fruits. 



Perfection Red Currant. 



GOOSKBERRICS. 



Gooseberries demand rich soil and good culture. 



A heavy manure mulch around the bushes during 



the "heat of summer will largely prevent mildew. 



We offer strong two-year-old plants. 



Columbus, A new seedling, of the English type ; 

 fruit large, oval, greenish yellow, smooth ; foliage 

 glossy. 20cts. each; |2.00 per doz.; $15-00 per 

 100. 



Industry. Of English origin ; succeeds admir- 

 ably in this country, bearing immense crops of 

 large, reddish berries. 15 cls. each; $1.50 per 

 doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



Red Jacket. Of American origin, possessing all 

 the good qualities of the Engli.sh type, and with- 



' standing our severe climatic conditions with im- 

 puniiy. A wonderful cropper, with clean, healthy 

 foliage, locts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per KO. 



The Pearl. Fruit of large size ; color pale-green 

 and of excellent quality, either as a dessert fruit or 

 for cooking. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



If Gooseberries are wanted by mail, add 25 cts. 

 per doz. for postage. 



All aiders are forwiirded on receipt unless otherwise instructed. 



While the list of Small Fruits offered on this and the next page is short 

 yet it is very select, only the very finest sorts being offered. We think this 

 is better than offering a long list, many of which would be of doubtful value. 

 We do not handle Fruit Trees, such as Apples, Pilars, Cherries, etc, 



BLACKBERRIES. 



Blackberries respond generously to good tieatnn-nt. They prefer a deep 

 soil, inclining to sand, but will grow and fruit almost everywjiere. The 

 varieties offered are the best and most popular sorts. 

 Iceberg. A novel variety, bearing white berries. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.00 



].eil00. 

 Rathbun. Avery fine jet black variety of fine quality; very hardy and 



irolific. (See cut.) 

 Wilson Junior, Erie, Early Harvest, Kittatinny, Snyder. 



Trice of any of the aliove (except where noted), 50 cts. per doz.; $2.50 

 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 



If Blackberries are wanted bv mail, add 10 cts. per doz. for postage. 



Ne^v Red Currant 

 Perfection. 



An.introduction 'which promises 

 to eclipse all other varieties. It is 

 the result of a cross between Fay's 

 Prolific and White Grape, and com- 

 bines the size and color of the for- 

 mer with the hi>jh quality and pro- 

 ductiveness of the latter, a strong 

 combination which is certain to 

 place it at the head of Red Currants. 

 Was awarded the Barry Gold Medal 

 at the Pan-.American Exposition, 

 as well ns the only Gold Medal at 

 the St. Louis Exposition. Strong 

 3-year old plants, 20 cts. each; 

 };2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



CURRANTS. 



Currants do well in partial shade, 

 but require rich soil and good cul- 

 ture. The following are the best 

 standnrd sorts, and are supplied in 

 strong 2-vear-nld plants; 

 Fay's Prolific. Color rich red; 



the leading variety for home use. 

 Cherry. Deep red. 

 White Qrape. Best white variety. 

 Wilder. A red variety ; fruit 



large, of fine flavor, and a great 



vielder. 

 Lee's Black Prolific. The fa- 



vorUe black-fruited sort for pre- 

 serving. 



Price. Any of the above, 10 cts. 

 each; 7 < cls. per doz.; $6.00.per 100. 



If Currants are wanted by mail, 

 add 15 cts. per doz. for postage. 



CoLUMiiUS Gooseberry. 



BOOKS ABOUT SMALL FRUITS. 



Biggie's Berry Book $0.50 



Grape Culture (Fuller) 1 .50 



Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey) 125 



Small Fruit Culturist (Fuller) 1 00 



Strawberry Culture (Fuller) ' 25 



Rathbun Blackberry. 



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For list of Vegetable Plants and Roots, including Asparagus, Rhubarb, Tarragon, etc., see page 6i. 



