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 Kansas. {Cap). A profitable market sort of large 



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size and handsome appearance. Berries as large as 

 Uregg and with much less bloom; firm and of fine qual- 

 ity. Its canas are of strong growth, entirely hardy an(K 

 prolific; with tough, healthy, clean foliage. It is a 

 great improvement upon Gregg by reason of its greater 

 hardiness, less bloom and ripening earlier. Season 

 about second early. Doz., 5()c; 100, $1.25; 1000, $10.00. 

 \y Lovett {Cap). The leading standard blackcap, and 



the best of its season. TTnlike the G-regg, which it 

 nearly equals ni size of Derrjes, it is of strong growth 

 of cane. In enormous yield it is without an equal, and 

 is so hardy that it has passed through the severest win- 

 ters in Minnesota perfectly uninjured. The berries areS^lOO, $1.00; 1000, $8.00 



!>1arlboro. The 



largest of the 

 early red rasp- 

 Ijerries, ripen- 

 ing a few days 

 later than Han- 

 sell. ^VMlstthis 

 is one of the best 

 red raspberrias 

 for the Nort,h, 

 it will not en- 

 dure hot suns or 

 southern skies, 

 being evidently 

 of foreign par- 

 entage. The 

 canes are hardy 

 and fairly pro- 

 ductive. Fruit exceedingly large, bright crimson, and 

 \ of fair quality. Doz., 40c; 100. $1.00; 1000, $8.00. 



^ Ohio {Cap). A popular sort, especially for evaporat- 

 ing purposes, being exceedingly productive and the 

 fruit retaining its flavor and shape better than most 

 other varieties. The berries are of good size, of clear 

 shining black and of good quality. Midseason. Doz.. 

 ;i5c; KX), $1.00; 1000, $7.00. 



Progress {Pioneer). One of the earliest and most 

 valuable of the blackcap varieties. Similar to Souhe- 

 gan, with which it ripens, but its canes are of much 

 stronger growth and its yield is even greater. It is en- 

 titled to high rank among blackcaps and is a most 

 profitable market sort. It is entirely hardy. Berries 

 jet black, very firm and of good quality. Doz., 

 ;-i5c; 100, $1.00; 1000, $6.00. 

 V Shaffer's Colossal. Canes are of wonderful vigor and 

 size, hardy and enormously productive. Berries large, 

 of a dull purplish, unattractive color, rather soft, but 

 luscious and of a rich, sprightly flavor. Unsurpasse<l 

 for home use. Late. Doz., TiOc. ; 100, $1.25; 1000, $10.00. 



Souhegan or Tyler. {Cap). A standard early market 

 sort. It ripens its entire cn^p in a very short period. 

 Canes vigorous and hardy, with foliage healthy and 

 free from rust: wonderfully productive, Fruit of Lood 

 size, jet black, but with little bloom; firm, sweet antl 

 l)leasant. Doz., 40c; 100, $1.00; 1000, $7.00. 

 Ny Thompson's 

 Early P r o I i fi c. 

 Of valu(> on ac- 

 count of itsear- 

 liness. firmness 

 and bright col- 

 or. It is similar 

 in size and color 

 to Brandywine, 

 but it is of bet- 

 ter quality, ri- 

 pens from a 

 week to ten da 3^s 

 earlier and is 

 more product- 

 ive. Owing to its 

 tough, healthy 

 foliage and 

 hardy canes it 



jet black, fii-m and of long life after gathere<l, and of 

 superior quality, being sweetand fine, with small seeds. 

 It is entirely distinct from all other blackcaps and was 

 inti-oduced by us, we paying the discoverer $1000.00 for 

 the control of the variety. Ripens earlv— with Souhe- 

 gan. Doz., 50c; 100, $1.35; 1000. 810.00. 



Turner {Southern Thornless). Extremely hardy and 

 desirable as an earlj' sort for the home garden, but too 

 soft for market purposes. The canes make a strong, 

 healthy growth and are ery productive. Berries of 

 good size, bright crimswu color, soft and of honeyed 

 sweetness. Early. Doz., 40c; 100, $1.00-. 1000, $7.00, 



