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



Wm. Belt — actual size. 



Wm. Belt. — All things considered, this is the 

 best variety in cultivation for the home grower, and 

 if confined to one variety, it is the one I would 

 select. The plant is a vigorous, though not a ramp- 

 ant grower, succeeds upon almost all kinds of soils, 

 and invariably yields very heavily ; and best of 

 all, the berries are always of large size and of high 

 quality. The true form of its berries is shown 

 by the one at left of illustration, but they are often 

 cockscombed, especially the first and second pick- 

 ings. Its flesh is solid and meaty, deep crimson in 

 color, and blossoms are very large, with abund- 

 ance of pollen. It begins to ripen quite early and 

 continues until almost the close of the season, the 

 last berries being large, handsome and full-flavored. 

 Indeed, it is a king among strawberries. In plant- 

 ing be careful, however, to obtain the true sort. 

 Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50. 



Yant. — It never fails to produce a large crop of 

 fine berries. The plant is exceedingly vigorous, 

 with heavy foliage, which remains bright and clean 

 until frost. The berries are large, roundish coni- 

 cal, deep crimson, firm, and of superior quality. 

 It thrives on ordinary soil, but, owing to the heavy 

 crop it-sets, should be well fertilized to obtain the 

 best results. Late. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, $3.50. 



Uncle Sam. — Alongside of twenty-two of the 

 best standard varieties, the Uncle Sam excelled 



all ; and this happened not in one solitary case, 

 but for a period of several years. The trustworthy 

 grower who made this report is not the originator 

 or introducer, and is entirely disinterested. What 

 he says others have confirmed. It is certainly 

 a remarkable berry, and has an exceedingly prom- 

 ising future. The berries are large to very large, 

 bright red, firm, and of delicious quality. Plant 

 strong and vigorous with tough, bright foliage, a 

 great bearer and of long season. It has ripened as 

 early as May 22d, and on July 5th of the same year 

 berries were picked i\ inches in diameter. Mid- 

 season. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1000, $1.00. 



STRAWBERRYRASPBERRY. 



This exceedingly unique and attractive fruit is a 

 true raspberry of herbaceous habit and so ornamen- 

 tal as to be worthy of a place in the garden for its 

 beauty alone. If produces a mass of deep green 

 foliage and large, fragrant, pure white blossoms, fol- 

 lowed by immense, brilliant crimson, oblong berries 

 from early July until frost. The berries are very hand- 

 some and bright in color, a vivid crimson, but in 

 quality poor and flavorless when eaten out of hand. 

 It preserves well and is very palatable and good 

 when cooked. Doz., 50c.; 100, $2.00 [by mail). 



CRANBERRIES. 



Culture. — Prepare the soil, if wet 

 and spongy, by draining away the sur- 

 plus water to 10 or 12 inches below the 

 surface; remove the topsoil, make level 

 and cover with 2 or 3 inches of sand. 

 Plant 2 feet apart each way (requiring 

 10,000 slips per acre) with dibbles, 

 leaving a top of 1 to IJ inches above 

 ground. The slips root readily, even 

 when apparently dead from drying, if 

 placed in water 12 to 24 hours before 

 planting. Flood the plants at approach 

 of winter, keeping them covered until 

 after freezing weather in the Spring. 



Large Cherry. — The largest and best of all the 

 cranberries. Large, round, bright red and a good 

 keeper; vine vigorous and prolific. 

 joo, soc; jooo, $2.^0. 



Bell. — Well known and extensively grown. Of 

 good size, bell-shaped, though variable in form, 

 dark red; vines very productive. Ripens early. 

 §000 and upwards at special rates. Mailed at 100 rates if desired, 50c. per 

 1000 additional. 



