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BULB AND PLANT BOOK 



GROUP II— S MALL FRUITS 



The varieties included in tliis group belong in every home garden. They are inexpensive, easy to grow and require 

 but iittle room. With good average soil and moderate care they will bear abundantly. 

 The following table gives the proper distances for planting: 



Distance Distance 



rows plants 



apart. apart. 



Asparagus, in beds IVi' 1' 



Asparagus, in field 3' 2' 



Blackben ies 6' 6' 



Currants 4' 4' 



Dewberries 4' 5' 



Gooseberries 4' 4' 



Grapes 8' 8' 



Raspberries 4' 5' 



Rhubarb 5' 3' 



Strawberries, garden culture 2' 1' 



Strawbeiries, field culture 3' 2' 



ASPARAGUS 



Rich, mellow land, preferably exposed to the south or 

 east, and well drained, is the best for asparagus. A heavy 

 top-dressing of rotted stable manure should be plowed 

 under. The plants should be set in furrows about 6 or 7 

 inches deep and covered with soil a few inches deep. After 

 they begin to grow, gradually fill in the soil until level. 

 Frequent cultivation is essential as is heavy fertilization. 

 A good plan is to broadcast about five bushels of salt and 

 300 lbs. of Nitrate of Soda to the acre in March and give 

 a heavy top-dressing of stable manure in November. 



WASHINGTON. This variety is exceedingly resistant to 

 rust. Vigorous in growth; deep green in color with purple 

 tinge; excellent flavor. Developed by United States De- 

 partment of Agriculture. 



2 yr. $3.00 a 100. $27.00 a 1,000. 



PALMETTO. The stalks vary from dark to light green, 

 are quite large and of exceptional quality. Ten days W 

 two weeks earlier than most other varieties. 



2 yr. S2.00 a 100. $18.00 a 1,000. 



BLACKBERRY 



ELDORADO. Hardy, strong growing; fruit large, black. 

 sweet, juicy, of good quality.' One of the best for home 

 or local use. 



15c. each. $1.3.5 for 10. 



CURRANT 



FAY. Medium; strong grower; spreading; fruit large, 

 dark red; mild flavor; generally productive. The most 

 extensively planted variety. Mid-season. 



2 yr. 40c. each. $3.60 tor 10. 



DEWBERRY 



MAYES. Very early, producing its full crop in a very 

 short time. Large to extra large fruit; flavor mild and 

 sweet. 



15c. each. $1.35 for 10. 



GOOSEBERRY 



DOWNING. Strong grower, very productive; fruit large: 

 skin thin; pulp soft, sweet, juicy; of good quality. Mid- 

 season. Most popular of American varieties. 

 2 yr. 40c. each. $3.60 for 10. 



GRAPES 



2 yr. 



40c. each. 



CONCORD GRAPE 



$3,60 for 10, except as noted. 



CATAWBA. Vigorous, hardy, fairly productive; fruit 

 ^ ery late; of medium size: excellent quality; purplish red; 

 good keeper: standard late red variety. 



CONCORD. Vigorous, hardy, productive; fruit late; 

 black; medium size; sweet juicy; 

 popular American variety. 



2 yr. 30c. each. 



DELAWARE. Bunches small, 

 berries rather small, round, skin 

 juicy with an exceedingly sweet 

 Early. 



MOORE EARLY. Medium strong, usually productive: 

 fruit large; purplish black of fair quality; standard early 

 black grape. 



NIAGARA. Vigorous, medium hardy, productive; fruit 

 large; greenish yellow; of good quality. Most popular 

 green grape. Ripens with Concord. 



of good quality. Most 



62.70 for 10.' 

 compact, shouldered; 



thin; 

 and 



light red; flesh 

 delicious flavor. 



