/. r. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N.J. 



KING* The Finest Red Ra»|)berry Yet Produced. 



IA,.^^^^y[M(^n r "-^^UliFlMyi ffl a' W il ■■mi l . '^^^^ grand raspberry 



is no longer an experiment, 

 but a demonstrated suc- 

 " ^^B ^ ^B^^^^^^^^^^ cess. It has been fruited 



in field culture North, 

 South, East and West, and 

 everywhere it has been 

 pronounced superior to any other variety in 

 cultivation. It is the only red raspberry I have 

 ever grown which unites large size, bright and 

 beautiful color, firmness and high quality of fruit 

 with productiveness, vigorous growth and hardi- 

 ness of cane. Its season is the earliest, its fruit 

 of the brightest crimson (there are none brighter 

 or more beautiful) and of the very best quality — 

 equaling in this property the ever popular Cuth- 

 bei-t as well as in size ; and it is much firmer and 

 a better shipper than that grand old variety. In 

 productiveness, vigor of cane, hardiness and 

 endurance in heat and drought, it is second only to the pur- 

 ple cane varieties (Cardinal and Columbia). I believe it 

 worthy of all that can be said in its favor; for in earli- 

 ness, large size, beauty of form and color, firmness and 

 fine flavor of its fruit and in productiveness, vigorous 

 growth, hardiness and endurance of cane — in a word, in 

 valm — it is without an equal among red raspberries. I 

 prove my faith by my works, for I have planted a large 

 field with this raspberry, and shall increase my acreage the 

 coming spring. 



The following brief extracts from letters of patrons show 

 how well the King is liked in the different States. 

 Pkof. H. E. Van Deman {late U. S. Poniologist) writes : 

 "Plant very healthy and robust and exceedingly productive ; 

 fruit large, very bright red, and its fiavor is equal to any. 

 Firm enough to ship to any market in good condition ; it is 

 among the earliest." F. S. Bliss, California, writes : "I am so well pleased with the appearance and 

 flavor of the King Easpberry that I shall send for more." C. J. Hull, Conn., writes: "The King 

 has done finely with me, and I think well of it." Feed. Schweitzer, Indiana, writes: "King Easp- 

 berry is fine — the finest." E. M. Hitchcock, Mass., writes: "It is large, early, perfect in color and 

 of good quality," O. F. Beown, Mass., writes: "King Easpberry is a vigorous grower, ripens early, 

 is good in quality, large and handsome. I liked its behavior so well last year that I ordered more last 

 spring." Luther Bisbee, Maine, writes: "King Easpberry is a success with me. I harvested a fine 

 crop from it and am very much pleased with it." Wm. T, "Woeener, of N. J., writes: "King Easp- 

 berry is very fine, firm and large. I shall plant heavily of it." Gut Shoop, N. Y., writes : "The King 

 Easpberry is all you claim for it." S. E. Feeey, N. Y., writes : "Very full of large red berries that were 

 not inclined to turn soft after over ripe. It is 10 to 12 days earlier than Cuthbert." G. W. Bosseeman, 

 Ohio, writes : " The King Easpberry is all that it is claimed to be, and I think it the best raspberry for 

 market in cultivation." J. G. Landis, Penna., writes : "I am rooting out all my Loudon and Cuthbert, 

 and propose planting the King in place of them." C. W. Blystone, Penna., whites: "The Kings are 

 perfectly hardy and rampant growers. We had 15 degrees below zero, and they came through green to 

 the tip." E. B. Plumba, also of Pa., writes : " King Easpberry made a splendid growth and stood the 

 hot sun and extreme cold uninjured. Berries firm, excellent flavor, and the brightest red of any berry 

 I have ever seen." L. B. Chace, Ehode Island, writes : "I had a nice yield from the King Easpberry, 

 and their keeping qualities are superior to other varieties." Peof. S. T. Maynaed, Mass. 

 Agri. College, writes : "The King red raspl^erry w^e regard as the best early berry." Peof. W. J. Geeen^ 

 Ohio Experimental Station, whites : "King has proved the best early red raspberry." 



Well-rootedy Sucker Plants, doz., 35c.; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. 

 TransManted Plants, extra fine, doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. 



