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PETEI* HENDERSON ftm.^W YORK 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



Full set of 20 Hardy 

 Grapes for $5.00. By 

 express only, purchas- 

 er to pay charges. 



NEW HARDY RED GKAPE o^tV 



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 abund- 

 ant bloom. Bunch large; berry medium to large and almost 

 round . The crowning merit, however, is its quality, sur- 

 passing in tenderness of pulp, lucsious flavor and aroma the 

 Catawba, while it is as prolific as the Concord. {See cut.) 

 Price, 2 year vines, 75c. each; $7 .50 per doz. 



HARDY BLACK GRAPE ^ ady oc 25* 



Campbell's Early. E. Some points of special merit in Campbell's Early 

 are a very strong, vigorous, hardy vine, with thick, heavy, mildew-resisiing 

 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, slightly 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 tendency to fall off or shell from stem. Price, 2-year vines, 

 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. 



HARDY WHITE GRAPE Ready o«., 25«h. 



Green Mountain. E.E. {Winch ell.) This, the earliest white grape, 

 has been thoroughly tested over a wide area, and has proved most satis- 

 factory. 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, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 



HARDY GRAPES IN VARIETIES. R ^ 9J 25th - 



(ALL TWO-YEAR VINES.) 

 NOTE. — The letters E.E. mean extra early; E., early; M., medium to late. 

 Agawam. M. (Rogers' No. 15.) Berries large, of bronze color; bunches cf 



good size and form. 

 Brighton. E. The best grape in its color for table use. Bronze-black, 

 large berries. 

 Concord. .1/. One of the best old sorts. Bunch and berries large; color black with a rich bloom. 20c. each; 



$2.00 per doz. 

 Delaware. M. Red: bunches compact; berries small, sweet and of the most excellent flavor. 

 Eaton. M. Equal to Concord ingrowth, health, hardiness and quality. Superior in size. 30c. each, $3.00per doz. 

 Golden Pockington. M. Very large; deep amber in color. One of the most attractive grapes grown. 

 Gaertner. E. (Rogers' No. 14.) Beautiful light red, rich bloom, fruit sweet and tender. 

 Green's Early. E.E. A grand extra early white grape. Bunch and berry medium to large, fine quality. 



35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 

 Lindley. E. (Rogers' No. 9.) Bunch medium; a rich shade o) red; tender and sweet rich flavor. 

 Moore's Diamond'. E. A grand white grape, first quality fruit. It ripens very early. 30c. each $3.00 per doz. 

 Moore's Early. E.E. Resembling the Concord somewhat, but ripening two weeks earlier. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 

 Merrimack M. Rogers' No. 19. Large berry ; jet-black; fine quality. One of the best. 

 Niagara M- A grand white grape;hardy, fine quality. This is unsurpassed in its color. 

 Salem. -1/. (Rogers' No. 53.) A splendid coppery-red grape; ripening with Concord. 



Vergennes. M. Light amber, large berry, meaty, sweet and rich; very productive and an excellent keeper. 

 Worden. E. Black, very juicy, large size; early. One of the grandest grapes for family use. 

 Wilder. M. (Rogers' No. 4.) An excellent variety. Berries medium; bunches large; color black. 

 Price, except where noted, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



GOOSEBERRIES. Ready Oct. 25th. 



Downing. Fruit large, pale green, of excellent quality, both 



for cooking and table use. 2-year plants. Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 

 Houghton's. Seeding A native variety, very prolific bearer, light-colored fruit. 2-year plants. Price, 



10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 

 ReJ Jacket. A fine red variety, a vigorous grower and immense yielder. 2-year plants. Price, loc. each, 



S1.75 per doz., $12.00 per 100. ' . 



Industry. A fine variety, a pronounced favorite in England and now recognized as a standard sort for this 



country. It is a vigorous grower, bears ljrgc red fruit in great abundance, and is one of the easiest to grow. 



2-year plants. Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., S1F.00 per 100 



CURRANTS. R^dy oa. 25th 



Perfection. Awarded the Barry Gold Medal by the Western N. Y. Horticultural Society because of its 

 superior merit; the first fruit to achieve this distinction. It is a beautiful Currant; the color is a particularly 

 bright red. Berry and bunch are larger than Fay's Prolific and the size is well maintained to the end of 

 the bunch. A valuable feature is its long stem from the bush to the first berry, making it easy to pick 

 without crushing the fruit. It is a great bearer superior to any other large sort. Pich. mild, sub-acid, 

 plenty of pulo with few seeds. Less acid and of better quality than any other large currant in cultivation 

 Price, 20c. each, $2.00 per doz., $15.00 per 100. 



Fay's Proluic. Bunch and berries very large, bright, attractive red even when fully ripe; remains ingood 

 condition for eating a long time. Quality superb not very acid, very prolific. Price, 15c. each, $1.50per 

 doz., $10.00 per 100. , . . .,„„„ 



Lee's Prolific. \ fine blu.k Currant and a general favorite. Price, 15c. each, $l.o0 per doz., $10.00 per 100. 



London Market. The fruit is large, fire-red and has large, fine clusters. It is a good grower, an early bearer, 

 enormously productive, and holds its leaf till the snow flies. 



North Star. A most popular market sort. Bunches large; berries very large, bright. \ ery agreeable to eat 

 out of hand. 



White Grape. The largest and decidedly the best white variety, and one of the best of any for the home garden. 



Price, for above Currants, except Where noted, two-year plants, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $7.50 per 100. 



RHUBARB ROOTS. Ready oc. 25th. 



St. Martin's. It is not only immensely productive, but it is also one of the earliest, and has a rich spicy flavor. 



15c. each. $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 

 Linneaus. Bright red stalks. 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. (Pot Grown.) 



Space will not permit us to give descriptions of the numerous varieties whi;h we offer, al' of which are fully 

 described in our Strawberry Catalogue, a copy of which may be had upon application. In ordinary seasons 

 if these are planted before Oct. 20th some fruit should be produced the following year- 



THE GARDEN CULTURE OF SMALL FRUITS. 



A pamphlet giving practical instructions on the planting and subsequent care of Garden 

 Fruits will be sent free to customers on application. 



