/. T. LOVETT CO.— BLACKBERRIES, DEWBERRIES, ETC. 23 



gem 

 \35c; 



'Taylor's Prolific— A suitable companion 

 for Snyder, for 

 it is also a va- 

 riety of great 

 hardiness and 

 productiveness, 

 but ripens some- 

 what later. Ber- 

 ries are very 

 much larger 

 and of fine fla- 

 vor. Canes of 

 strong growth 

 and iron-clad 

 hardiness. Of 

 especial value 

 for planting at 

 the North, and 

 desirable for its 

 fine flavor. Its 

 large size, great 

 hardiness and wonderful productiveness render it 

 of greatest value for the North. Season medium. 

 Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. 



generally superseded by other early sorts. Doz., 

 100, $1.25; 1000, $7.00. 

 Wilson Junior. — A seedling of Wilson's 



llson's Early. — A well known variety 

 once the leading blackberry and still popular in 

 many sections. It has been so recklessly propa- 

 gated, however, from old enfeebled and diseased 

 plantations, that it has fallen into disrepute and 

 there are now hut few sources from which healthy 

 plants may be procured, hence it has been pretty 



Early, whose place it has taken very largely among 

 planters. It possesses all the good qualities of its 

 parent, combining size, earliness and productive- 

 ness with the fine appearance and market proper- 

 ties of that variety. Early. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.25; 

 1000, $7.50. 



DEWBERRIES. 



The Dewberry has not been cultivated to any great extent on account, 

 perhaps, of the few varieties that are worth growing. There is no reason, 

 however, why people should not enjoy this wholesome and delicious fruit, es- 

 pecially as it comes at a season between raspberries and blackberries. The 

 best mode of culture is to treat it somewhat like the strawberry and plant it 

 in rows six feet apart with the plants three feet distant in the rows; or setting 

 the plants four feet by four. Keep the soil mellow and clean. 

 V IiUCRETIA. —Decidedly the best of all dewberries. As early or ear- 

 lier than Early Harvest blackberry and larger than Erie. It is a superb fruit; 

 large and handsome, of a shining jet black, melting, and of a delicious qual- 

 ity. The plant is entirely hardy everywhere, a healthy, strong grower, and 

 exceedingly productive. We can confidently recono mend the Lucretia as being 

 a fine acquisition to the family garden and a delightful introduction to the 

 blackberry season. The accompanying illustration represents a medium-sized 

 berry. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $10.00. (If to be sent by mail, add 10c. 

 per dozen, 50c per 100, for portage.) 



CRANBERRIES. 



Sent postpaid at 100 rates; 50c. pzr 1000 additional for postage. 



Culture.— Prepare the soli, if wet and spongy, by draining 

 away the surplus water to 10 or 12 inches below the surface: re-' 

 move the top soil, make level and cover with two or three inches 

 of sand. Plant two feet apart each way (requiring 10,000 slips per 

 acre) with dibbles, leaving a top of 1 to 1^£ inches above eround. 

 The slips root readily, even when apparently dead from drying; if 

 placed in water 12 to 24 hours, they will revive and grow. Flood 

 the plants at approach of winter, keeping them covered until after 

 freezing weather in spring. 

 \, lOO, 50c; 1,000, $2.50. L.ots of 5 v OOO and upward, at special rates. 

 Tliarge Cherry. —There are many varieties V Bell.— Well-known and extensively grown. Of 

 called Cherry, but the one offered is the largest good size, bell-shaDed, dark red although variable 

 and best of them all. Large, round, bright red and in form and color, vines prolific. A good keeper, 

 a good keeper; vine vigorous, prolific. Rather late. Ripens earlier than Cherry. 



