THE NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY. 



We think quite favorably of this great novelty. 

 Prof. Georgeson,of the Japanese Agricultural Col- 

 lege, found it while traveling in the interior of Japan, 

 and he was so much impressed with it that he sent 

 seed to this country to be grown, as he considered 

 it would be a valuable addition to our hardy fruits. 

 We quote from the description of the introducer : 



" It belongs to the Raspberry family, is a strong, 

 vigorous grower, attaining the usual height of a 

 Raspberry, and is perfectly hardy in all positions 

 without protection. It is, in fact, more hardy and 

 vigorous than any Raspberry or Blackberry. It 

 stands alike the cold of the northern Winters and 

 the heat of the southern Summers, without the 

 slightest degree of injuiy. Its leaves are of the 

 darkest green outside, and silvery white under- 

 neath. The y ur.g shoots and branches are cov- 

 ered with a reddish brow n hair or moss. The fruit 

 is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 beriies in 

 a bunch. These berries are from the time of 

 formation and bloom, until they ripen, enclosed in 

 a ' burr,' which is formed by the calyx covering 

 them entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhib- 

 iting a large berry' of the brightest, light, glossy 

 scarlet or sherry wine color. The burrs and stems 

 are covered with a heavy reddish moss, like a 

 moss rose bud. The flavor of the fruit is entirely 

 different from any other berry, being very spright- 

 ly, sweet and juicy, having no disagreeable sour, 

 but a delicate and luscious flavor peculiar to itself, 

 and superior to other berries. It is very juicy and 

 makes the finest quality of wine. It commences 

 to ripen early in July, and continues in bearii g for 

 a loig time. It is the most prolific berry known, 

 the bushes being literally covered with its luscious 

 fruit. 



Prices. — Wo offer by Mail, post-paid, plants 

 that will fruit this season, 50 cts. each ; 3 for #1.25. 

 Extra size, $1 each ; 6 for $5. 



NEW JAPANESE WTNEBERRY. MUCH REDUCED IN SIZE. 



EDITOR OF THE RURAL NEW YORKER SAYS: 



"The Wineberry is the Rubus phcenicolacius 

 of private collections. Jt is a mo^t remarkable 

 Raspberry, worthy of a place in every collection. 

 'I he forming berry is enclosed within the calyx- 

 sepals which are covered wiih purple viscid hairs 

 like the bud of a Mess Rose. 'J he berries are 

 juicy and of a refreshing sprightly quality." 



CHILDS' EVER-BEARING TREE BLACKBERRY. 



This distinct Blackberry is so much asked for and evidently gives such great satisfaction that, at last, we concluded 

 to offer it. We quote from the description of the introducer, who supplied us a fine stock of plants : "It grows 5 to 7 feet 

 high, branching freely into a fine tree form, straight and erect, requiring no st^ke. The berries are of enormous size, 

 equaied 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 

 1st from some of these plants, which had been ripening fruit since July 8th. They are the finest quality of all berries, 

 exceeding sweet, juicy and delicious, melting in the mouth without a particle of hard core. Its delicate flavor, great pro- 

 ductiveness, enormous size, long season of bearing, and perfect hardiness in the coldest parts of the country, make it the 

 most valuable of all Blackberries for family use." Price, 50 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



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THE BEST CURRANTS. 



FAY'S PROLIFIC— This well-tried New variety of Currant is un- 

 doubtedly one of the very best in cultivation, both for market and 

 home use. It is a very heavy cropper ; the large uniform berries 

 are less acid than any other sort; large, handsome strings of 

 fruit; unexcelled for the family garden or market. 15 cts.; 6for 

 75 cts.; 12 for #1.50. Larger size. 20 cts ; 6 for $l ; 12 for $2. 

 CHERRY. — Fine large berries, excellent quality, plants vigorous 

 and very productive; thought by some equal to Fay's Prolific. 

 10 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1. 

 WHITE GRAPE. — A very large, creamy-white, sweet Currant, 

 capital quality ; one of the best for the table ; plants low and 

 spreading; very r productive. 10 cts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1. 

 VERSAILLES. — Long bunches of very large red fruit of great 



beauty and superb quality. locts.; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1. 

 RED DUTCH. — This excellent and well-known old variety is as 

 popular as ever. 10 cts.; 6 for socts.; 12 for $1. 

 VICTORIA. — One of the best late varieties and a 

 very heavy bearer ; extra long bunches of 

 large bright red fruit. ioc.;6forsoc ; 12 for $1. 

 BLACK NAPLES.— This is the 

 bestblack Currant; 

 berries very large, 

 sometimes l / 2 inch 

 in diameter. Un- 

 surpassed for wine 

 or jellies. 10 cts.; 

 .6 for 50 cts.; 12 for 



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