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J. T. LOVETT. U l TLE SILVER, N. J. 



Kansas Raspberry. 



BLACK DIAMOND. — In this we have a very su- 

 perior early black cap; one producing fruit of large size, 

 firm and of high quality with a prolific cane of strong 

 growth and iron-clad hardihood. Fruit is almost as 

 large as the Kansas and of sweet sugary flavor. Unsur- 

 passed for evaporating. Extremely popular in Western 

 New York where it is largely grown. Doz., 35c; 100, 

 $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. 



KANSAS. — The most reliable and best black raspberry 

 for general cultivation; and on account of its being so 

 reliable with such fine fruit, it has become widely pop- 

 ular. The canes are of strong growth, hardy and won- 

 derfully prolific — much hardier than the once popular 

 Gregg — and the berries do not have the objectionable 

 bloom or mouldy appearance of that variety. Fruit of 

 large size, jet black, extra firm, sweet and rich and ex- 

 cellent. One of the very best shippers. Ripens in mid- 

 season and matures its great crop quickly. (See cut). 

 D,oz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $9.00. 



HUNGER. — A variety much prized by some. Its dis- 

 tinguishing properties are its strong growth of cane, 

 very large, globular berries, which are of exceeding firm- 

 ness and sweetness, and its late season of ripening. 

 Canes are hardy and prolific. Doz., 50c; 100, $2.00. 



PLUM FARMER. — "It is the largest, most product- 

 ive, best colored and most attractive black cap in culti- 

 vation. The plants are models of growth. It succeeds 

 where other black caps fail. The fruit is not jet black, 

 but has a grayish appearance with bloom. It is very 

 early and ripens the bulk of its crop in a short time." 

 Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $12.00. 



Dewberries. 



If to go by mail, add UOcper 100 ; 

 They prefer a light sandy soil but will succeed upon 

 any except wet land. As the vines trail upon the 

 ground, it is necessary to stake them or to use a mulch 

 to prevent the fruit from becoming sandy and unmar- 

 ketable. If to be staked, plant in rows four feet apart 

 each way; if to be mulched, plant in rows six feet apart 

 and the plants three feet apart in the rows. The work 

 of trimming, staking and mulching should be done in 

 early spring, before the buds have started growth. 



LUCRETIA. 



post free at dozen rates, if desired. 



insect attacks. The fruit is superb, large and hand- 

 some; jet black, rich and melting. Ships well and keeps 

 well. (See cut). Doz., 30c; 100, $1.25; 1,000, $6.00. 



AUSTIN'S IMPROVED.— The earliest dewberry; of 

 excellent quality and large yield, but the berries lack 

 firmness for long shipment; hence valuable chiefly for 

 home use and local markets. Berries large, short and 

 thick; canes vigorous, hardy and productive. Rip«ns 

 fully a week earlier than Lucretia. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.25; 

 1,000, $6.00. 



STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY. 



The standard dewberry, earlier than blackberries and 

 as large as the largest of them. The canes are hardy 

 and exceedingly prolific, thriving everywhere; of slen- 

 der, trailing habit, and entirely free from disease and 



Of herbaceous habit, with a mass of deep green folii'^e 

 and large, fragrant, pure white blossoms, producing ripe 

 berries from early in July until frost. These are of 

 great size, rich bright crimson, and of globular shape. 

 In the fresh state the fruit lacks flavor; when cooked, 

 however, it is excellent. Mixed with such varieties as 

 Cardinal and cooked it is simply delicious, grand. Doz., 

 $1.25; 100, $6.00. By mail at dozen rates if preferred. 



