THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N, /. 



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'Another year has more fully proved than ever the great value of this variety. In a field of ten acres of this 

 and Miller in bearing the past season it was vastly superior to Miller, the Miller being vastly more valuable than 

 any other red variety as a market berry. In fruit there is scarcely any difference in the appearance or firmness 

 of the two, both being large, brilliant crimson and firm — but in quality the Phoenix is vastly superior. In growth 

 of cane the Phoenix is stronger and more prolific. In brief, this variety surpasses by far all other varieties of the 

 red Raspberry for market and is a most desirable variety for the home garden. In season of ripening it is also a 

 week earlier than Miller. 



The history of the Phoenix is pathetic. A fruit grower and nurseryman was overtaken by misfortune. After 

 struggling with superhuman energy for several years to extricate himself from his imhappy position, he was at 

 last forced to behold his belongings pass away from him under the she^•iff''s hammer. Among the few thing s he 

 was enabled to save from the wreck was the Phoenix Raspberry, then only a few plants of a promising but un- 

 tested and unnamed seedling. These were given to the writer foi' trial, \<\\\\ iiisti-uctious to destroy or introduce 

 as he thought best after becoming fully acquainted with the variety. It afloi ds us the most profound and exqui- 

 site pleasure to state, after having subjected it for several years to the most ri;;id trial possible, we believe it to be 

 the most meritorious red raspberry yet offered, surpassing in value Cuthbert, which was inti-oduced by u«. 

 Sucker Plants, doz., 75c; 100, $3.50; 1000, 125.00. Transplanted Plants, doz., 81.00; 100 84.00; 1000. 835.00. 



yields anything like such an enormous quantity of 

 fruit; and the fruit is not only large but of excellent 

 quality also. Columbian is, in brief, a greatly im- 

 proved form of Shaffer's Colossal. In appearance the 

 berries resemble the Shaffer closely, being of the same 

 largH^ size, globular form and deep piiri)lish-i-ed color, 

 but ai c .sweeter, more highly flavored and nmch firmer. 

 In quality it is exceedingly rich \\ ith pronounced rasp- 

 berry flavor. In canning it retains its form better and 

 shrinks less than any other variety, retaining its rich 

 raspberry flavor. It is propagated l)y tips, like Shaffer 

 and the cap varieties, and the canes are exceedingly 

 hardy, with abundant large, healthy foliage which 

 does not scald or rust. It succeeds perfectly at the 

 South, and is the variety above all others for those who 

 wish raspberries for canning, jellies or jams, or for 

 those who prefer a large yield to brightness in the color 

 of the berries. Season, midseason to late. Tips, ea., 

 lOc" 3 for 25c; doz., 75c; 100, $5.00. Transplanted, ea,, 

 10c; 3 for 35c; doz., $1,25; 100, $7,00. Thousand rates 

 for either grade upon application. 



GAULT PERPETUAL. 



An especially desirable variety for the home garden 

 on account of its everbearing character, it being a truly 

 perpetual bearer. The berries are large and firm, of a 

 beautiful clear black with fine rich fiavor. The young 

 A veritable giant: attaining, under favorable condi- canes begin fruiting the first year, before the regular 

 tions, a height of ten to twelve feet; and is literally crop is gone, and bear successively until frost. Unfor- 

 loaded with colossal berries, from the top to the bot- tun ately the foliage mildews rendering it a poor grower, 

 torn. Never before has a raspberry been produced that Ea,, 15c; 3 for 40c; doz., $1.25; 100, $8.00. 



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