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THE LOVETT COMPAX\ 



A Raspberry which ripens its fruit before Strawberries. 



The earliest RaspbeiTv kno^vn. The berries are of a golden straw color, as large as Cuthbert. and ripen here 

 in April a month before HanselL before strawberries, and before the earliest of the standard Raspberries of the 

 past have hardly awakened from their winter rest. The bushes ai-e distinct from all others, growing like trees, 

 6 to S feet high, with sprea(:ling tops : and all along the branches large, white, well-shaped blossoms ai"e pen dan t, 

 which ai'e soon followed by the great, sweet, glossy, golden, semi-ti'anslucent berries. The plants when well- 

 established, will sm-prise one with their abundance of fruit. The history of this variety is as follows: "Some ten 

 years ago I instructed my collector in Japan to hunt up the best wild RaspbeiTies. Blackberries and Strawberries 

 that could be found. Several cm-ious species were rec-eived the next season, and among them a red and also a dmgy 

 yellow, unproductive variety of Bubuspalmatus. Oneof these plants, though bearing only a few of the most worth- 

 less, tasteless, dingy yellow berries I have ever seen, was selected solely on accoxmt of its unusual eai-liness, to cross 

 with Cuthbert and other well-known Raspberries. Among the seedlings raised from this plant was this one, and. 

 though no signs of the Cuthbert appeal*, yet it can hardly be doubted that Cuthbert pollen has effected some of 

 the wonderful improvements to be seen in this new variety." The precetling is the description of Mr. Luther 

 Burbank. the originator. A year ago it could be had only at $5.00 per plant. We offer strong plants by mail at 

 60c. each; 2 for -$1.00. 



SOUTHERN BEAUTY MUSK MELON. 



A melon of great nierit, combining high flavor, productiveness and long keeping qualities, rendering it ex- 

 ceedingly valuable for the market gardener as well as for the amateur. It grows to a medium large size, with a 

 firm, tough rind, thickly netted ; withstands wet weather to a wonderful degree, and is almost proof against 

 the vine borer, which plays such havoc in some localities. The flesh is thick and green: with a rich, sugary, 

 spicy or aromatic flavor that is simply deUcious. It is one of the best shipping melons that can be grown, keeping 

 firm and in the best condition for ten days after ripening, and is also wonderfully prolific. Possessing so 

 many valuable propeities. all will do well to plant it this season. Pkt., 10c: oz.. 2.jc: }^ lb.. T.5c; lb., ^..50. 



