J. T. Lovett @o. — Blackberries. 



CHILDS* EVERBEARING TREE BLACKBERRY (Topsy). 



"For a blackberry It is the largest, finest flavored, most pro- 

 lific, fruiting for two months and requires no stakes. This fine 

 novelty * * * is surely one of the most desirable new things 

 we ever offered, and what we say of it we speak from what we 

 have seen and what we have tested, and not from what others 

 say. It grows from 5 to 7 feet high, branching freely into a 

 fine tree form * * straight and erect, requiring no slakes. The 

 berries are of enormous size, equalled only by the Erie; borne 

 In great clusters which commence to ripen early in July and 

 continue into September, making its fruiting period fully two 

 months or more. The finest Blackberries we ever ate we picked 

 about September first from some of these plants which had 

 been ripening fruit since July 8th. They are exceedingly 

 sweet, juicy and delicious, melting In the mouth without a par- 

 ticle of hard core. Its delicate flavor, great productiveness, 

 enormous size, long season of bearing and perfect hardiness 

 in the coldest part of the country, make it the most valuable 

 of all berries for family use. 



"Mrs. C. A. Barton, Santa Ana, CaL, says." 'Received the 

 Wineberry and Tree Currant; they are growing finely. If they 

 do as well as your Tree Blackberry 

 shall be more than pleased with them. 

 Have taken up all other Blackberries 

 as we want nothing but the Tree.' " 

 — Childs'' Catalogue. 



Considerable has appeared of late 

 in the horticultural press respecting 

 this prodigy; and although it poss- 

 esses many valuable properties we 

 cannot fully endorse all that Is said 

 of it in the above description. We 

 first propagated and brought to no- 

 tice this remarkable sort and now 

 have a large stock of fine plants of it.' 



Root cutting: plants, ea., 

 25c; dozen, $2. .50; lOO 

 $15. OO. 



Early King. - We are glad to notice that the its value and it is admirably adapted to that purpose 



by reason of its delicious flavor and abundant supply 

 of fruit. The canes are of strong growth and as hardy 

 as Snyder. Berries are not of the largest size but are 

 larger than Early Harvest and much better in qual- 

 ity. We are sure it will give satisfaction to those 

 seeking an extra early, hardy, blackberry, and we 

 can conscientiously advise its planting this spring 

 In the home garden. Root Cuttina Planttt: Doz., 

 60c: 100, $3.50; 1000, $25.00. 



Thompson's Early ITIammotli.— Resem- 

 bles Wilson's Early very 

 closely both in fruit and fol- 

 iage, but claimed by the 

 originator to be perfectly 

 hardy, and earlier than that 

 well-known variety. It is 

 immensely productive and 

 succeeds admirably at its 

 home near Cleveland, O. 

 If it proves everywhere as 

 hardy and as successful it 

 is certainly of value. It 

 grows as a low bush, half 

 trailing, and will run on the 

 ground from 8 to 15 feet. If 



not kept pinched back— somewhat similar to the 

 growth of the Dewberry. Doz., $1 00; 100, $5.00. 



great merits of this blackberry for *he family garden 

 are becoming more generally recognized and the va- 

 riety growing in demand more and more each sea- 

 son. We have predicted its popularity well knowing 



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