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LOVETT'S NURSERY, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. — SPECIALTIES 



THREE GREAT LOVETT SPECIALTIES 



Originally Introduced By Us 



Novelties are the time markers of progress. Not all survive. Some are merely stepping 

 stones. But those that weather the critical storms and stand the test of time are really 

 worth while. We are glad to be able to say that the majority of Lovett's fruit novelties, 

 of years gone by, have become America's standbys in gardens and orchards. We are 

 especially proud of the following: 



THE LOVETT APPLE 



(See illustration 



After ten years of critical tests under widely vary- 

 ing conditions of soil, season and climate, the Lovett 

 Apple has come through with flying colors as the 

 most prolific summer apple in cultivation. With the 

 quality of abundant bearing it combines an exceed- 

 ingly attractive appearance. Unbiased critics have 

 pronounced it one of the most beautiful apples in 

 cultivation. . 



While the above two characteristics would be suf- 

 ficient to make it popular, it possesses, in addition, a 

 texture of flesh and aromatic flavor that make it one 



on front cover) 



of the finest quality apples imaginable. Superior in 

 many instances to old Mcintosh, it ripens the early 

 part of August, producing a great abundance of ex- 

 ceedingly handsome apples above the average in size. 



We have known and grown the majority of stand- 

 ard varieties of apples over a period of many years, 

 and on the basis of thorough trials, intensive studies 

 and unbiased judgment, we feel safe in saying that 

 the Lovett Apple will become as popular a summer 

 fruit as Baldwin and Delicious are, among the winter 

 varieties todav. Price each, $2.00; dozen, $20.00. 



A Glorious Qrape for Home or Market 



LOVETTS CACO GRAPE 



(See illustration opposite ) 



Awarded a Medal by The American Institute of New York — the Highest 

 Honor ever conferred upon a new grape by that time-honored institution. 



For years the old favorite Catawba grape, because 

 of its fine appearance and high quality, has been the 

 standard red grape •here in the East. 



Because it succeeds practically everywhere and 

 has made many commercial growers rich, Concord 

 is undoubtedly the best known and mosj popular 

 variety among American hardy grapes. 



Lovett's Caco is the remarkable offspring of the 

 above two remarkable parents, combining the lead- 

 ing characteristics of Catawba and Concord in an 

 intensified degree. It inherits all worth-while qual- 

 ities, minus the shortcomings of the parents. As we 

 look over another season's testimonials we feel al- 

 most reluctant to repeat all that is said about Caco, 

 praise as expressed by customers who have found the 

 proof in the eating. 



Just as Concord is doing well everywhere so Caco 

 can be depended on to do well in all soils and sec- 

 tions. It is a strong, vigorous grower, healthy and 

 prolific. The clusters are easily the most beautiful 

 among hardy grapes. In general appearance it com- 

 pares well with the expensive hothouse grapes. The 



clusters are of fair size, while the individual berries 

 are firm, full of delicious flesh and juice, of attrac- 

 tive red and amber color overlaid with a beautiful 

 bloom (see illustration of a typical bunch on oppo- 

 site page). 



But the chief characteristic, by far, of Lovett's 

 Caco, the characteristic that counts most in the 

 final analysis, is its exceptionally rich sugary 

 flavor. In melting texture and superb quality no 

 other grape grown outdoors or under glass, at home 

 or abroad, can surpass Caco. In making these 

 strong statements we are willing to abide by results 

 as scored in the gardens of our customers. If Caco 

 does not behave as we promise we want to know. We 

 have invited reports for years, and have yet to re- 

 ceive the first serious adverse criticism. Prices of 

 Caco grapevines: 1 year, each, 75c; dozen, 

 $7.50; 100, $50.00. 2 year old, each, $1.00; dozen, 

 $10.00; 100, $75.00. Heavy fruiting age vines, 

 each, $2.00; dozen, $20.00. The advantages of 

 planting fruiting age vines are given on page 6. 



The Lovely Trio of the "Lovett Sisters" 



CLIMBING ROSES 



Among rose hybridizers few have to their credit a 

 greater number of worth-while creations than the 

 late Dr. Van Fleet. All the Van Fleet hybrids are 

 particularly valuable in having deep glossy mildew- 

 proof foliage. In addition, the flowers are larger, 

 of better substance and more artistic form than those 

 of most other climbing Roses. 



Dr. Van Fleet counted three particular seedlings 

 as being just a little superior to all the rest of his 

 creations and these three we named in honor of the 

 Lovett Sisters. 



ALIDA LOVETT bears large bright shell-pink 

 flowers, shaded rich sulphur yellow at the base of 

 petals. Of distinct fragrance and a fine variety for 

 cutting because of its long strong stems. Price, 

 each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. 



BESS LOVETT — deep crimson flowers, of 

 much brighter hue than the American Beauty Rose, 

 are borne in great clusters, well placed above the 

 shiny foliage. The individual flower is large, very 

 double and of pronounced fragrance. Price, each, 

 $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



MARY LOVETT — the white companion to the 

 other two. We firmly believe that it surpasses, in 

 size, form and lasting qualities, any other white 

 climber. Delightfully fragrant. Price, each, $1.00; 

 dozen, $10.00. 



Special Offer — One each of above three Lovett 

 Sister Roses — the loveliest climbers in cultivation 

 — will be sent for $3.00. 



