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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



fi URRMS. 



6 



flRDEN CULTURE 



o, SMALL FRUITS. 



(By Mr. CHARLES HENDERSON.) 



A set of complete instructions, in pamphlet 

 form. We will send this free to customers 

 applying for it when they order plants. 



B LACKBERRIES. ** 



(Ready October 20th.) 



RATHBUN. The plant is very vigorous, branching 

 naturally, producing fruiting canes very freely 

 and an abundance of large, luscious fruit. It " suck- 

 ers" but slightly, the roots are strong and branching, 

 penetrating deeply into the soil, a valuable character- 

 istic in dry seasons and locations. The fruit is very 

 large and handsome, intense black with a very high 

 polish and without any hardcore, juicy, high-flavored ; 

 of so superior a quality that it is in a class by itself. 

 Those accustomed to the old varieties would scarce- 

 ly recognize it for a Blackberry. For table use, for 

 canning or for culinary purposes it is equally desir- 

 able. It literally melts in the mouth. Price, 20c. each, 

 6 for $1.00, 12 for $2.00, 25 for $3.50, 50 for $6.00, 100 

 for $10.00. 



ERIE. The canes are of ironclad hardiness, strongest 

 growth, free from all diseases, and wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. The berry is of the very largest size, of ex- 

 cellent quality. (See cut.) 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 



Early Harvest. The berries are of large size, very uniform and of a bright 

 glossy blackness. For the South its value can scarcely be overestimated. 



Kittatinny. The berries are large, handsome and of delicious flavor ; canes 

 of strong, erect growth and productive. Season medium to late. 



Wilson Junior. It possesses all good qualities, combining size, earliness 

 and productiveness. 



DEWBERRY, Lucretia (or Creeping Blackberry), conceded to be the finest 

 of its class, as early as Early Harvest and as large as the Erie Blackberry. 

 The quality is superb, juicy and melting. 

 Price for any of the above (except where noted), 50c. per doz., $2.50 per 



100, $20.00 per 1,000. If wanted by mail, add 10c. per dozen. 



YELLOW RASPBERRY, Golden Queen. The most popular and best 

 Yellow Raspberry yet introduced. Of large size, great beauty, high quality, 

 hardiness and productiveness. Fully equal to Cuthbert in size of fruit 

 and vigor of growth. 

 Price, 50c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000, by express or freight, 



buyer to pay charges. If wanted by mail, add 10c. per dozen. 



(CKNNOT BB MHILED.) 



[Ready October 20th.) 

 FAY'S PROLIFIC. This is 

 decidedly the best Bed Cur- 

 rant we have. It has been 

 widely planted and has given general satisfaction. The bush 

 is a strong grower, wonderfully prolific, and comes into bear- 

 ing early. Fruit large, bright red, and of good flavor, and less 

 acid than Cherry, which it is rapidly superseding. $1.50 per 

 doz., $10.00 per 100. (See cut.) F 



LARGE RED CHERRY. A popular market sort. Bunches 

 large, berries very large, bright, sparkling crimson, beautiful, 



very acid. 2-year, $1.00 per doz., 

 S6.00 per 100. 



WHITE GRAPE. The largest 

 and decidedly the best white 

 variety, and one of the best of 

 any for the home garden. 

 Bunch large and long; berry 

 large, handsome, translucent 

 white and of best quality, be- 

 ing less acid than others. 2- 

 yr., $1.00 per dz , $6.00 per 100. 

 BLACK CHAMPION. A fine 

 Black Currant and a general 

 favorite. $1.00 per doz., $6.00 

 per 100. 



Red Raspberries 



(Ready Oct. 20tb.) 1 1 wanted by mail, add 10c. pr. dz. 



MILLER. The Miller is as vigorous and 

 sturdy in cane as the Cuthbert and Marl- 

 boro, as early as Thompson's Early Pro- 

 lific. Beautiful and brilliant co lor, and in 

 sweet, luscious flavor and hardiness fully 

 equal to Turner — just what we have all 

 been wanting so long but never obtained 

 until now. Price, 10c. each, 3 for 25c, 

 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 



THOMPSON'S EARLY PROLIFIC. 

 A fine early Bed Baspberry for general 

 cultivation. An excellent grower ; canes 

 hardy. Berries are medium to large, 

 bright crimson, very productive. 



CUTHBERT. The leading market vari- 

 ety. Canes hardy, large, healthy foliage, 

 and exceedingly productive. Berries 

 large, dark crimson, quite firm and of 

 good flavor. Season late. (See cut.) 



MARLBORO. The largest of the early 

 red raspberries, ripening a few days 

 later than Hansell. Canes hardy and 

 productive. Fruit exceedingly large, 

 bright crimson, fine quality. 



TURNER. (Southern Thornless.) Very de- 

 sirable as an early sort for the home gar- 

 den. Berries of good size, bright crim- 

 son. Price (except where noted), 50c. 

 per doz., S2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. 



