. PETER HENDERSON & CO., 35 and 37 Cortlandt Street, NEW YORK 



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Henderson's Selected Hardy Grape Vines 



CACO OR CATAWBA-CONCORD 



A cross between the old favorite Catawba and the well-known Concord. 

 It ripens a little in advance of the Concord. This variety fully equals the 

 Concord in strength and rapidity of growth and is very hardy. The color 

 is a rich, sparkling wine-red, with abundant bloom. Bunch large; berry 

 medium to large and almost round. The crowning merit, however, is its 

 qualitv. surpassing in tenderness of pulp, luscious flavor and aroma the 

 Cuawba, while it is as prolific as the Concord. (See engraving.) Price, 

 2-year vines, SI. 00 each; SIO.OO per doz. 



CAMPBELL'S EARLY 



Some points of special merit in Campbell's Early are a very strong, vigor- 

 ous, nardy %nne, with thick, heavy mildew-resisting foliage, and bearing 

 abundant'clusters; very large, compact and handsome. Berries large, often 

 an inch or more in diameter; black, with light purple bloom; skin thin, but 

 very tenacious; flesh firm but tender, parting easily from its few and small 

 seeds. Flavor rich, sweet, sUghtly vinous, free from foxiness. Its season 

 is very early, and its keeping qualities remarkable; having hung upon the 

 vines sound and perfect for six weeks or more after ripening, with no tend- 

 ency to fall off. Price, 2-year vines, Sl.OO each. SIO.OO per doz. 

 GREEN MOUNTAIN 



{Winchcll.) This, the earhest white grape, has been thoroughly tested 

 over a wide area. It combines hardiness, fruitfulness, vigor, good size and 

 excellent quality. Bunch medium to large, shouldered; berries medium, 

 greenish-white; skin thin, tough, pulp tender, sweet, with few seeds; the 

 flavor is excellent. Price, 2-year vines, Sl.OO each, SIO.OO per doz, 

 CONCORD 



Generally considered the best American- Grape, Bunch and berries large; 



color black with a rich bloom. A strong grower, very hardy, healthy and 



productive. The variety used exclusively for grape juice and a reliable 



sort for general cultivation. Price, 2-year vines, Sl.OO each, SIO.OO per doz. 



DELAWARE 



An old standard variety. Berries small and compact, skin thin but firm, 

 flesh juicv, very sweet and refreshing. A moderate grower it responds 

 quickly to good culture. Price, 2-year vines, Sl.OO each, SIO.OO per doz. 

 NIAGARA 



The old favorite white Grape. Bunch large and handsome. Berries 

 medium size, round, skin tnin, tough, does not crack and ships well. Sweet 

 with a flavor and aroma peculiarly its own. Ripens with Concord or a 

 little earUer. Price, 2-year vines, S1,00 each, SIO.OO per doz. 



New Blackberry— *' Joy' 



Blackberries 



(If wanted by Parcel 

 Post add 10c. per doz.) 



An excellent new midseason variety~for the home garden. The verries 

 are of large size and superb quahty, with a flavor that is rich, sweet and 

 luscious. They are almost as thick as they are long and coal black. The 

 canes are ironclad, hardy, of stocky, vigorous habit; so stout and strong that 

 tTiey do not need staking. It is one of the most reliable of all blackberries 

 and never fails to mature a large crop. (See engraving.) 

 Price, $2.00 per doz., S10,00 per 100, 



(If ^vanted by Parcel 

 Post add 10c. per doz.) 

 Early Harvest. Canes of ironclad hardness. Berries of uniform size and 



glossy black. A'ery early. 

 Eldorado. Tlie berries are very large, jet black, and ripen well together. 

 Mersereau. \ mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. Exceptionally sweet 



and meltmg being without core ^ 



Dewberry Lucretia or Creeping Blackberry, conceded to the best of its 



class Berries firm, sweet and luscious thioughout Very early. 



Price for the above, SI 00 per doz , S6 00 per 100. 



Raspberries— Black Varieties 



(If wranted by Parcel Post add 10c. per doz.) 

 Black Diamond. A berry very popular among western New York growers. 

 One of the strongest growers making an abundance of good, clean wood 

 which ripens up well in the fall, thus enablingit to withstand the cold 

 w:eather remarkably well. Fruit jet black and juicy with few seeds. 

 Cumberland. In size the fruit is simply enormous, the berries measuring 

 seven-eighths of an inch in diameter, but in spite of this, the fruit is pos- 

 sessed of unusual firmness. Extremely vigorous and remarkably free 

 from disease. •t 



The "Munger." The fruit is black and resembles Gregg verj' much. It 

 is a better flavor.ed berry than Gregg, tougher in texture, and therefore a 

 better shipper. In size it excels Gregg, and is extra fine for the table 

 and preserving. 

 Price for the above Easpbearies, Sl.OO per doz., S6.00 per 100. 



(If wanted by Parcel Post] 

 add 10c. per doz.) 



Cardinal. This wonderful berry is a surprise in the fulness of its merits, great growth, 

 extreme hardiness and wonderful productiveness. It wiU grow 10 feet high and bear 

 accordingly, producing its choice, rich, red, fruit in marvelous abundance. 



Miller. An early variety, large fruited and profuse bearer; vigorous grower, with large 

 abundant foliage; color brilliant red; sweet, luscious flavor. 



The King. The earliest red raspberry grown. Large fruits, firm, beautiful light crimson 

 color: the quality is excellent. 

 Price for the above Raspberries, Sl.OO per doz., S6.00 per 100. ,- 



New Continuous-Fruiting 

 Red Raspberry 



Fruits from June to Frost 



It is the earliest of all red raspberries; beginning to ripen 

 to 20th — just as the strawberry crop is v.-aning. 

 It is wonderfully prolific; the " 



Red Raspberries! 



^*- Racric (If wanted by Parcel Post 

 Ol. rveglS. ^jj jQ^_ p^^ j^^__, 



isLW BLVLKBLRlfi JUY 



■ Jersey from June 15th 



. )p being far greater than that of any other 



red variety known; i't succeeds upon all soils, and the canes are absolutely hardy. 



It fruits on the old canes in generous quantities until late in August. By that date 

 berries begin to ripen upon the young canes, which continue to produce berries in increas- 

 ing numbers until severe frost. 



The berries are a bright crimson, of large size and surpassing quality — rich sugary, 

 with full raspberry flavor. They are of exceedingly meaty, firm texture and keep in good 

 condition longer after being gathered, than anv other red raspberry. 



Price. .itron>i tra,<.<phi„lril plants. 51-50 per doz., SS.OO per 100. 



'The Garden Culture of Small Fruits," 



; the planting and subsequent care of Ga 



Fruits, 



