Many kinds of blackberries will succeed, not only on good fruit land, but even on the most sandy porous soils. 

 They require the same treatment as recommended for raspberries, but in field culture should be planted in rows 

 from five to seven feet apart (according to the strength of the variety), and three feet distant in the rows ; in 

 garden culture plant rows five feet apart and plant three feet distant in the rows. The pruning should be gov- 

 erned by the growth of cane and should be severe. Pinch back the canes in sumzner when three feet high, which 

 will cause them to throw out laterals. Autumn is the best time to plant blackberries. 



By mail at dozen rates if desired. If ordered at 100 rates to go by mail add 50c. per 100 for postage. 



All the plants we offer are grown from root cuttings and are far better than suckers., such as are usually 

 sent out. 



LOYETT. RATHBUN, 



A new Blackberry of the highest quality possessing 

 other points of merit that render it of great promise and 

 will cause it to be planted largely for trial. The canes 

 are entirely hardy at its home in Chautauqua Co., I»r. Y., 

 where the winters are severe; vigorous and productive. 

 The branches droop and root at the tips— it makes but 

 few suckers. Berries are large and handsome, clear 

 glossy black, firm, sweet and high flavored, without 

 any core. It promises to be one of the best for table 

 use and should be tried in every family garden. Ea., 

 25c: 3 for 60c: doz., $2.00: 100, $10.00. 



ELDORADO. 



We regard this as one of the best Blackberries in cul- 

 tivation, all things considered. We have fruited ten 

 acres of it at a time and it jaelded us the largest retm-us 

 and the greatest profit per acre of anything in the way 

 of berries that we have ever grown. It is a heavy j^ield- 

 er, continues longer in bearing and the berries command 

 a much higher price in market. Large, roundish, jet 

 black, firm, and of extra high quality. Canes of iron- 

 clad hardiness, strong, vigorous growth, and productive. 

 It ripens early and continues to bear mitil the close of 

 the season. It v^-ill be found exceedingly desirable for 

 the home garden and by far the most profitable variety 

 for market. Doz., 50c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. 



Especially 

 valuable for its 

 hardiness, fine 

 quality and 

 large size which 

 renders it very 

 valuable. The 

 berries are 

 large, jet black, 

 sweet, melting, 

 rich and pleas- 

 ant. Canes 

 strong, hardy 

 and productive. 

 Well worthy of 

 general plant- 

 ing. Medium 

 early. Doz.,^ 

 $1.00; 100, $6.00'; 

 1000, $50.00. 



San Francisco. Cal., April 22, 1S96. 

 I wish to acknowledge receipt of Order No. 25,139, 

 shipped me by mail. The plants were in perfect condi- 

 tion, and I was agreeably surprised at their size. I have 

 received many plants from the East, but these arrived 

 in better condition than any befoi-e. W. E. Palivier 



Jewell Co., Kansas, April 6, 1896. 

 My order of plants and trees ISTo. 20,574 came to me all 

 right, and in fine condition, and everyone is growing 

 ant 1 doing well. Many thanks for fair dealing and good 

 stock. Thanks for catalogue received. 



Youi's respectful!}^, - J. P. Leat. 



