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THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



Black Champion. Decidedly a great improvement be- 

 ing much better in every way than an,y of the older 

 varieties of the European Black Currant. It is exceed- 

 ingly large in both berry and cluster, rich and good in 

 quality but milder and with less strong odor than others 

 of its class. The bush is a strong, vigorous grower and 

 a heavy, annual bearer; like other black currants it is 

 entirely free from all insect pests. 1 yr., doz., 40c; 100; 

 $1.50; 1000, $10.00. 2 yrs., doz., 50c; 100, $2.00; 1000, 

 $15.00. 



Black Naples. Very hardy and reliable, always bear- 

 ing a good crop; for these reasons it is especially valu- 

 able for Canada and other extreme northern points. 

 Until a few years ago it was the leading black currant 

 but has been superseded to some extent by newer sorts. 

 Bunch and berry of large size, jet black and good qual- 

 ity; excellent for jams, etc. Prices same as Black 

 Champion. 



Cherry and Versailles. Well known and popular mar- 

 ket sorts; uniformly the largest of all red currants. 

 Bunches large, berries very large, bright, sparkling 

 crimson, beautiful, but acid. Very sturdy and thrifty 

 growers, profitable for market for their large, bright 

 berries. The two varieties are so very much alike that 

 one description applies equally well to both. 1 yr., 

 doz., 40c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. 2 yrs., doz., 50c; 100, 

 $2.00; 1000, $18.00. 



Fay's ProliHc. The leading standard red variety, 

 widely planted, and is giving great satisfaction every- 

 where, being a regular bearer and reliable everyway. 

 The bush is a strong grower, wonderfully prolific, and 

 comes into bearing early; bunches and berries large, 

 bright red, of good flavor and less acid than Cherry, 

 which it has almost superseded. Midseason. 1 yr., 

 doz., 50c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. 2yrs., doz., 60c; 100, 

 $2.50; 1000, $20.00. 



Lee's Prolific. A fine black variety, earlier than 

 Black Naples, with larger berries and longer bunches, 

 of better quality and more productive. All the black 

 currants are highly prized for making jams, jellies, etc, 

 and are highly profitable for market-growing in some 

 sections where such fruit is in demand. This is one of 

 the best of them. Prices the same as Black Champion. 



North Star. One of the finest of red currants, possess- 

 ing many points of great merit, and thereby a profit- 

 able sort for market growing and no less desirable for 

 the family garden. It is a splendid grower, very hardy 

 and exceedingly productive. In both bunch and berry 

 the fruit is large, of bright crimson color, very beauti- 

 ful and extra fine in quality. The bunches are much 

 larger than is usual and are clustered thickly along the 

 stems. It possesses hardiness, vigorous growth, early 

 fruiting and productiveness combined to an unusual 

 degree, and should be in every garden. 1 yr., doz., 60c; 

 100, $3.00; 1000, $25.00. 2 yrs., doz., 75c; 100, $3.50; 

 1000, $30.00. 



Red Dutch. An old favorite, justly esteemed for the 

 fine quality of its fruit which, though small as compar- 

 ed with other varieties, is borne very abundantly and is 

 the best of all for making jelly, wine, etc. The size of 

 the fruit may be considerably increased by giving rich 

 soil, clean culture and intelligent pruning. Prices 

 same as Cherry. 



Victoria. The best late red. A strong, healthy grow- 

 er and very productive. The bunches are long, well 

 filled with medium to large berries, pale red in color, 

 and of excellent quality. Its lateness in ripening- 

 makes it valuable for market and desirable everywhere 

 for succeeding the other red varieties and thus length- 

 ening the season of currants. Prices same as Pay's 

 Prolific. 



White- Grape. The largest and decidedly the best 



white variety. It is a currant that of all others should 

 be in the family garden, not only for its handsome ap- 

 pearance but for its fine quality. Its bunches are long, 

 berries large, of a beautiful translucent white, and ex- 

 cellent flavor. A strong grower and, under good cul- 

 ture, very productive. For table use, when mixed 

 with the bright sparkling red fruit of other varieties, 

 it presents a most delightful and enticing appearance. 

 Prices same as Cherry. 



DEWBERRIES. 



cellent flavor, 

 $1.00; 100, $5. 



00. 



Postpaid at dozen rates. If to be sent by mail add 50c. per hundred for postage. 

 . This wholesome and delicious fruit is not cultivated to the extent that it should be, con- 

 sidering its great merit and that it ripens its fruit between raspberries and blackberries. 

 Earlier and larger than any blackberry it continues the supply of berries and introduces 

 the blackberry. Its culture is of the simplest; plant in rows six feet apart setting the 

 plants three feet distant in the rows, and keep the soil mellow and clean. 



Lucretia. The best of all the Dewberries and a delightful va- 

 riety for the home garden. The berries are large and long, 

 handsome, jet black, rich, melting and delicious. Plant en- 

 tirely hardy everywhere, a healthy strong grower, andexceed- 

 inglv productive. We can confidently recommend it as a well- 

 tried reliable variety. Doz., 40c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $8.00. 



Way's Hybrid . A new variety from Texas exceedingly hardy 

 and of enormous size. Doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



Austin's Improved. An extra early variety of large size and 

 great productiveness; berries of a glossy, clear black and ex- 

 It is exceedingly promising and deserving of extended trial. 



Doz. 



KEEPSAKE GOOSEBERRY, 



One of the best of the English varieties but succeeds finely in this country without 

 a trace of mildew except in unfavorable locations. Fruit very large, greenish-yellow, 

 good quality and fine flavor. It is a good grower, regular and productive bearer 

 with dense foliage protecting the blossoms from early spring frost. Ripens over a 

 week earlier than Industry. It is giving immense satisfaction and should beinclud 

 ed in every collection. 2 yrs. heavy, ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



