THE LOVETT CO:S TRADE LIST. 



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CENTENNIAL CHERRY. 



The most remarkable, and perhaps valuable, 

 characteristic of this fine Cherry is its wonder- 

 ful firmness of flesh, being so enduring in 

 texture that it can be kept in perfect condition 

 for a long ti ne. On two occasions ripe speci- 

 mens sent us by mail from California were 

 not only received in good condition, but re- 

 mained so for seveial days alter arrival. Ripe 

 specimens have been kept in an ordinary room 

 for a month after gathered and were stdl in 

 eating condition. In addition to its remarkable 

 keeping properties the fruit is of iaimense size; 

 beautiful amber shaded red, with very firm yet 

 tender flesh; sweet, r'ch, luscious. It is a seed- 

 ling of Ndp »leon Bigarreau, which it resem- 

 bles in appearance, but is much larger and 

 more obovate in form. Tree an extra good, 

 straight and handsome grower. Its sweetneos 

 is very pronounced, being exceedingly sugary. 

 Ripens in midseason. 



Fir§t clii^s, :S 4 inch up ; <loz., $2.50; 

 100, $15.00. Medium, 5-§ to 3-4 inch, 

 doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



MAXWELL'S EARLY BLACKBERRY. 



Root Cutting Plants. Y\g» 902. 



We are more pleased than ever witli 

 this blackberry. Its large size, extreme 

 earliness and other good properties 

 make it very valuable. It is as largo as 

 Wilson's Early and much earlier. Add- 

 ed to these qualities it is sweet, rich and 

 luscious; melting in the mouth — noc<>re 

 whatever. It ripens before strawberries 

 are gone and in company with Lucretia 

 Devvberry and Early Harvest Blackber- 

 ry, and is three times as large as the lat- 

 ter. The canes are exceedingly prolific, 

 very rigid, stocky and strong, and free 

 from rust, double blossom and all other 

 d:seases. It is also much hardier than 

 Wilson or Early Harvest. A berry so large, early and healthy as Maxwell's Eirly cannot fail to meet 

 with a warm reception by fruit-growers everywhere; and will be extensively planted as soon as its 

 merits b3com3 known. Market growers who are mourning the decadence of the popular Wilson's 

 Early will find in this a very desirable substitute. 



Root cutting plants as are shown by Jig. 902), 100, $2.00; 1000, |15.00. 



