THE LOVETT COMPANY. 



"JAPANESE GOLDEN MAYBERRY." 



A Raspberry which ripens its fruit before Strawberries. 



The earliest Raspberry known. 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 are distinct from all others, growing like trees, 

 6 to 8 feet high, with spreading tops; and all along the branches large, white, well-shaped blossoms are pendant, 

 which are soon followed by the great, sweet, glossy, golden, semi-translucent berries. The plants when well- 

 established, will surprise one with their abundance of frmt. The history of this variety is as follows: "Some ten 

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

 that could be f oimd. Several curious species were received the next season, and among them a red and also a dingy 

 yellow, improductive variety of Eubuspalmatus. One of these plants, though bearing only a few of the most worth- 

 less, tasteless, dingy yellow berries I have ever seen, was selected solely on account of its unusual earliness, 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 appear, yet it can hardly be doubted that Cuthbert pollen has effected some of 

 * the wonderful improvements to be seen in this new variety." The preceding 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 

 ■tOc. each; 8 for $1.00. 



SOUTHERN BEAUTY MUSK MELON. 



A melon of great merit, 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 delicious. 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 properties, all will do well to plant it this season. Pkt., 10c; oz., 25c; X lb., 75c; lb., $3.50. 



