J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



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SELECT RED RASPBERRIES. 



CABDOAL. — This variety, the Columbian and Hay- 

 maker are very much alike. It is a eiant Raspberry both 



KING. — The leading red Raspberry, It unites earliness, 

 large size, bright color, firmness of flesh and good quality 

 with productiveness, vigorous growth and hardiness of 

 cane. It is exceedingly bright and lively in color, so 



in size of fruit and canes — the canes on good soil attain- 

 ing a height of ten feet and are literally covered with 

 large, handsome berries. The canes are very hardy and 

 root at the tips like the black cap varieties. Berries 

 sweet, juicy, luscious, rich and sprightly, with true Rasp- 

 berry flavor, and firm. The color is dull crimson or pur- 

 plish red, not so attractive as some of the other red va- 

 rieties, but the berries are so large and fine in quality 

 and the canes so hardy and prolific, it has much value, 

 especially for planting at the South and Southwest where 

 it succeeds perfectly and but few other red Raspberries 

 do. One of the best varieties for canning and making 

 jelly and jam. Doz., 33c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. 



(TTHBERT. — An old and well tried variety intro- 

 duced by me in 1878. Berries of large size, deep crim- 

 son, moderately firm 

 and high quality; being 

 rich and sprightly. 

 Canes ot strong growth 

 with large healthy foli- 

 age but not entirely 

 hardy of late years, at 

 the tar north in win- 

 ters of unusual severi- 

 ty. Ripens in midsea- 

 ~on until late and suc- 

 ceeds everywhere; even 

 at the south. Doz., 

 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, 

 $12.00. 



GOLDEN QUEEN.— Though not red, I class this with 

 them, as it is of the same habit and requires the same 

 culture. A sport of the Cuthbert and similar to it in all 

 respects except color, which is a clear translucent amber. 

 Of luscious quality and a valuable variety for the home 

 garden. Introduced by the Monmouth Nursery in 1885. 

 Doz., SOc; 100, $2.50. 



HERBERT.— A Canadian variety known as the "3 in 1 

 Raspberry." Prof. W. T. Macoun. of Ottawa. Can., 

 describes it as follows: "A very strong grower, hardy 

 and very productive. Fruit large to very large, obtusely 

 conical, bright to rather dark red; drupes medium size, 

 not crumbling; moderately firm; sweet and sub-acid, 

 sprightly, juicy and of good flavor. Quality very good. 

 Season begins a few days before Cuthbert. The best red 

 Raspberry tested here. It has all the good points re- 

 quired in a berry for local market, being hardy, vigor- 

 ous, productive, with fruit of large size, good color and 

 very good quality." The introducers claim it to be the 

 "hardiest of all red Raspberries and heaviest yielder of 

 all. Has yielded 205 bushels per acre." Doz., $1.00; 

 100, $5.00. 



firm as to ship long distances without injury, and stands 

 pre-eminent for endurance of cold in winter and the heat 

 and drought of summer. It drops quickly when ripe — a 

 feature disliked by some, but regarded as a desirable one 

 by other growers. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.50; 1000, $12.00. 



PERFECTION.— A variety from the Hudson River Val- 

 ley, where it has created widespread interest. In its 

 home the canes, which are thornless, attain a height of 

 ten feet and are loaded with fruit; the berries being 

 large, luscious, bright crimson and very firm. It begins 

 to ripen early and continues in bearing for nearly two 

 months. At Monmouth the canes are not especially 

 strong in growth, but the fruit is superb. Doubtless 

 requires rich, cool soil for good results. Doz., 50c; 

 100, $2.50. 



RUBY. — A very early, bright red Raspberry, producing 

 great crops of extra large, exceedingly firm and showy 

 berries, and possessing, as well, canes of strong, vigor- 

 ous growth and ironclad hardiness. 



The originator of it says: "This berry is certainly a 

 great acquisition. In comparison with King it will pro- 

 duce double the quantity of fruit, is firmer, larger and 

 better in flavor. Ripens with, or in advance of the King." 

 Doz., SOc; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. 



AVINEBERRT {Japanese Raspberry) . — Decidedly unique 

 and valuable as an ornamental plant as well as for its 

 beautiful fruit. It is a strong, rampant grower, the 

 canes being thickly covered with purplish-red hairs. 

 Berries are of medium size, the color of sherry wine, 

 sparkling, with a brisk, pleasant, sub-acid flavor. Canes 

 of strong growth, as hardy as an oak, and yield enor- 

 mously for a long season. Excellent as a dessert fruit, 

 but especially valuable for canning and for making a 

 delicious wine. Doz., 50c; 100, $2.50. 



Calhoun Co., Mich., May 9, 1910, 

 I received Strawberry plants and Everbearing Raspberry 

 plants all right. They look fine; thank you very much 

 for extras. Will send this fall for some more Raspberry- 

 plants. I like to deal with such folks as you are — send 

 the stuff right along, don't have to wait all summer — and 

 another thing, you notify one, so that he knows what to 

 do. Will thank you again. Mrs. H. A. Bradley. 



