RANBERRIES, BUFFALO BERRY. 



TREE CRANBERRY. 



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Among the ornamental berry-bearing shrubs there are few supe- 

 rior, either for beauty or for the usefulness of their fruit, to the Tree 

 or High-bush Cranberry. It forms a symmetrical little tree, 

 and is a pleasing ornament on the lawn or shrubbery. Its juicy, 

 acid fruit is of a bright red and is used as an excellent substitute for 

 the swamp cranberries. The berries hang on well and present an 

 effective appearance in winter. The shrub is well worth planting 

 for ornamental effect alone; its excellent fruit makes it a profitable 

 adjimct. It is surprising that so few are aware of its beauty and 

 utility. It should be more generally planted. The trees we offer 

 have been selected with a view to large fruit and small seeds and 

 are sure to please. Ea., 15c; 3 for 35c; doz., $1.00 (6?/ mail). Strong 

 plants 2 to 3 ft., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1.50 {too large to mail). 



BUFFALO BERRY. 



An iron-clad fruit for the frozen North and the burning South. 

 A fruit for everybody aud everywhere a great novelty. It is 

 a tree-like shrub attaining a height of 10 feet when well grown, 

 of compact, symmetrical habit. Leaves numerous and silvery- 

 white ; an ornament in any yard for its foliage alone, but when 

 laden with its dense, rich clusters of crimson fruit from early 

 summer, through the fall and entire winter, it is a sight to be 

 remembered with pleasure. The fruit is round, smooth and glossy, 

 resembling in size, form and color, the cultivated red currant. 



Our illustration shows a cluster 



$3.00 by express 



natural size. The fruit forms in 

 clusters to the very tips of the branches. It is a constant and prolific 

 bearer, entirely hardy, having endured 25 degrees below zero. Before 

 being touched by frost it is very acid; freezing subdues it, until it 

 becomes so rich and palatable that as a dessert fruit in midwinter 

 it is excellent, while for jellies it is claimed by epicures to equal the 

 famous Guava. It is a near relative to Eleagmis longpipes^ and 

 as regards quahtj^, the Rural New Yorker says: "Unquestionably 

 the Shepherdia is weU worthy of cultivation for its fruit alone, which 

 is superior to Eleagnus." 

 Everybody who has a garden should try this interesting fruit. 

 Selected plants, ea., 10c; 3 for 25c; doz., 75c; 100, $3.50 (by mail) ^ 



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CRANBERRIES. 



Sent postpaid at 100 rates; 50c per 1,000 additional for postage. 

 Prepare the soil, if wet and spongy, by draining away the surplus water 

 twelve inches below the surface; remove the top soil, make level 

 with two or three inches of sand. Plant two feet apart each way (requir- 

 ing 10,000 slips per acre) with dibbles, leaving a » 

 top of one to one and a half inches aboveground. 

 The slips root readily, even when apparently dead 

 from drying; if placed in water twelve to twenty" 

 four hours, they will revive and grow. Flood the 

 plants at approach of winter, keeping them covered 

 until after freezing weather in spring. 



Doz.. 20c; 100, 50c; 1,000, ^2.50. Lots of 5,000 and upward, at special rates. 

 Laree Cherry. There are many varieties called Cher- Bell. WeU known and extensively grown. Of good 

 ry, but the one offered is the largest and best of them size, bell-shaped, dark red, although variable in form 

 all. Large, round, bright red and a good keeper; vine and color; vines prolific. A good keeper. Ripens ear- 

 vigorous, prolific. Rather late. ^ lier than Cherry. 



SCRIBNER'S FUNGUS DISEASES OF THE GRAPE AND OTHER PLANTS. 

 A thoroughly practical work prepared especially for the Vineyardist, Fruit Grower and Gardener of 

 to-day and treats the subject presented in the freshest and most practical manner, IT CONTAINS 

 OVER SIXTY ILLUSTRATIONS DRAWN FROM NATURE. The details are quite freely given 

 in each case and remedies suggested with mode of application. It will be found to supply all that 

 is necessary to the intelligent fruit grower and vineyardist tc enable him to prevent fungus 

 diseases, or to fight them when they appear. A carefully prepared and complete index adds com- 

 pleteness to the book. Price, by mail, postpaid, paper cover, 50 cents; cloth, 75 cents. 



