THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



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for three years, making each year vigorous growth of canes arid dark green foliage, which in itself is a beautiful 

 sight. To test their hardiness the plants were planted in an exceedingly bleak and exposed situation, as a result 

 of which some of them have been slightly injured by cold during the past winter, which was unusually severe 

 upon all small fruits in this locality. Yet tiie canes of the Loganberry were killed only at the tips in a few in- 

 stances — but not sufficiently so as to impair their fruitfulness. 



The early ripening of the Loganberry adds greatly to its value, beginning to ripen its berries in advance of 

 the earliest raspberries and before strawberries have entirely disappeared, and continuing to produce fruit for 

 three weeks. On Mr. Lovett's grounds, however, the canes have not been as fruitful as might be desired, yet 

 this condition may be due largely to the severe pruning occasioned by using the plants for propagation. The 

 berries of a sample of average picking which we examined were very large and remarkably uniform in size and 

 shape — many specimens measuring an inch and a quarter in length and seven-eighths of an inch in diameter — and 

 all of oblong shape with blunt apex. When fully ripe the color is a deep reddish maroon, which, combined with 

 considerable white bloom, presents a peculiar and unique appearance. 



^One of the strongest points in favor of the Loganberry is its quality, combining the richness of the raspberry 

 with the sprightliness of the blackberry, the flavor of the red raspberry predominating. Yet with all these good 

 qualities Mr. Lovett feels convinced that ' the Loganberry can never become a popular fruit with commercial 

 growers, except those who have a nearby market; for although so handsome, large, luscious and melting, it is too 

 tender in texture to endure long shipment.' In the home garden, however, we have no doubt it will soon find a 

 permanent place among the most valued and enjoyable table fruits." 



Well-rooted tip plants, Ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. (By mail if desired) . 



Transplanted plants, " 25c; 3 for 60c; " 2.00; " 15.00. (Too large to mail). 



GOLDEN MAYBERRY. 



This unique fruit may be all that is claimed for it 

 but candor compels us to state that we are growing 

 impatient to see for ourselves what it is actually like. 

 We have now had it for three years and although the 

 bushes grow well, they have as yet failed to produce 

 any fruit, and we hesitate to longer publish the descrip- 

 tions of the originator and disseminator until we know 

 positively it is what it is claimed to be. In the mean- 

 time we offer strong, nursery-grown bushes to those 

 who wish them, as follows: Ea., 15c; 2 for 25c; doz., 

 $1.25; 100, $8.00. (Too large to mail). 



FMUSKBERRY. 



A decidedly novel berry described by its dissemina- 

 tor as follows: "A new berry belonging to the rasp- 

 berry family ; a rank grower, reaching 5 to 8 feet in 

 height and branching. Foliage large and luxuriant; 

 berries dark ruby red and of a peculiar cone-like [?] ap- 

 pearance. Exceedingly sweet but possessing a sort of 

 musky flavor, which is greatly liked by some but not 

 by others. Asa fancy berry it is unique and should 

 have a place in all good collections of fruit. As hardy 

 as an oak and will thrive in any waste or out of the way 

 place." Strong plants, ea., 15c; 2 for 25c; doz., $1.25. 



STRAYVBERY-RASPBERRY. 



From an intimate acquaintance with this berry we are convinced it is not a hybrid of the Strawberry and the 

 Raspberry as claimed but is a true raspberry of herbaceous habit (the top dying down and the root surviving as 

 with the Paeonia and many cultivated species of flowering plants), and has no strawberry blood in it whatever. 

 It has proved to be a wonderful grower, always clean and vigorous, with a mass of deep green foliage, and 

 although it suckers immoderately it is extremely hardy and is prolific in bearing for a period of some ten or 

 twelve weeks— from early in July until frost. The berries are of enormous size, of the richest shade of bright 

 crimson imaginable and are in very truth the most exquisitely beautiful of any berry we have ever looked upon; 

 but, alas! it is sadly deficient in flavor. Some have compared it to dried appies, others to a sweet orange sucked 

 dry. Seriously, it is decidedly insipid as a dessert fruit but, strange as it may seem, when cooked it is rich, 

 sweet and good without the addition of anything else, and when cooked with the Columbian or other red rasp- 

 berry, one part of Strawberry-Raspberry to two of the other, or equal portions of each, it is simply delicious, 

 surpassing all other small fruits in the cooked state. The fruit is so large, beautiful and so constantly produced, 

 the blossoms so large and fragrant and pure white, and its foliage so abundant and attractive as to render it of 

 great value as an ornamental plant aside from the value of its fruit for culinary purposes. Ordinary or Sucker 

 Plants, dozen, 50c: 100, $2.50. Strong Plants, from 2>% in. pots, ea,, 15c; doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



Newcastle Co., Del., April 8th, 1897. 

 Gentlemen:— Your goods received at the farm in fine 

 order. I saw them myself and was well pleased with 

 them. Thanks for your promptness. Hope we may 

 have more dealings. Harry L. Gray. 



Luzerne Co., Pa., April 15th, 1897. 

 Dear Sirs:— The box of plants has arrived and they 

 are in first class condition. I am well pleased with 

 them and if they die now it will certainly be my own 

 fault. A. t. Dimond. 



New Haven Co., Conn., April 12th, 1897. 

 Dear Sirs: — Trees received in first class order, the 

 best I ever had sent me — they being packed with such 

 great care and all having such good roots. Will re- 

 member you in the future and also recommend you to 

 my neighbors. John GrUYBR. 



Harvey Co., Kan., April 13th, 1897. 

 Gentlemen:— My trees (Order 34310) came to-day. 

 They are the finest I ever received. Thanks for the 

 extras. A. Hemmant. 



