GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 
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BERRIES AND CURRANTS. 
Blackberries. 
ICEBERG.—This remarkable Blackberry 
is one of Luther Burbank’s productions. It 
succeeds admirably in this climate. The 
fruit is transparent white. The seeds, 
which are usually small, can be seen in the 
ripe berries. The fruit is borne in large 
clusters. The berries are of large size and 
good quality. The plant is an enormous 
bearer, and the fruit lasts through a long 
period. A desirable variety. Strong plants, 
15¢e. each; $1.00 for 10, $3.50 for 50; $6.00 
per 100. 
Dewberries. 
AUSTIN’S IMPROVED. — Fruit very 
large, subacid, vinous, but of second qual- 
ity. Enormous bearer. The most produc- 
tive market variety we have ever grown, 
and is eight to ten days ahead of any 
other. Strong and vigorous grower, and 
stands our hottest Summers perfectly. 
Free from _ rust. Twenty-five two-year 
plants produced forty quarts of immense 
berries. Strong plants, 10c. each, 50c. for 
10, $1.50 for 50, $2.75 per 100. 
Gooseberries. 
HOUGHTON.—An enormously productive 
and always reliable old sort; of vigorous 
yet rather slender, spreading growth, not 
subject to mildew. Fruits of medium size, 
smooth, pale red; tender and good. Strong 
plants, 10c. each, 12 for $1.00, 50 for $3.50, 
100 for $6.25. 
Raspberries. 
Cultural Directions.—The same as for 
Blackberries and Dewberries. These thrive 
best in a deep, moist, well-drained soil; the 
lighter loams are best for the red, and the 
heavy loams for the blackcaps. To make a 
success of Raspberries, the land should be 
able to withstand drought well. Cotton- 
seed meal, pure ground bone, or fertilizers 
containing a good proportion of potash are 
best, and should be liberally applied dur- 
ing the Winter and early Spring. To get 
the best results and keep the plants in 
vigorous condition, they must be mulched 
heavily with straw or leaves. Strong 
plants, 10c. each; 10 strong plants for 50c.; 
50 strong plants for $1.50; 100 strong 
plants for $2.75. 
Currants 
These are only moderately successful in 
this latitude. They do best in a cool, 
strong, moist loam. Plants should be well 
cultivated and_ fertilized. Keep them 
mulched. Set the plants 4 feet apart. 
Prune out all old wood, leaving only vigor- 
ous shoots. Price, strong i-year plants, 
15¢c.; 10 strong 1-year plants, $1.25; 50 
strong l-year plants, $3.50; 100 strong 1- 
year plants, $6.25. 
VICTORIA.—Large, bright red bunches 
long berries; medium to excellent quality; 
erect grower; productive; ripens late. 
GROUND LIMESTONE FOR SOIL BETTERMENT. 
When commercial fertilizers were first 
introduced, many farmers’ thoughtlessly 
abandoned lime sowing, but the reaction 
has already begun, and the wise land 
owner whose soil has been under tillage 
for many years, understands the value of 
using both commercial fertilizer and lime. 
The importance of lime for nearly all soils 
is generally understood. 
Lime seems to be a necessary mineral 
requisite in plant life. Scientists discover 
that where there is a scarcity of lime, the 
principal farm products fail to mature, 
and where there is no lime at all, the soil 
is barren. Careful tests disclose: 
ton of Corn Fodder. 
ton of Oats. 
of lime per ton of Timothy Hay. 
40 lbs. of lime per ton of Clover. 
The fertliizing properties of lime seem 
to extend in the direction of overcoming 
acidity of soil; supplying mineral necessary 
for plant growth; actively assisting in the 
fixation of phosphorus, potash and nitro- 
gen, rendering them more attainable and 
convertible; all of which means better and 
larger crops. 
In sacks containing 100 lbs., at 60c per 
sack; in sacks containing 200 lbs., at $1.00 
per sack. 
7 lbs. 
9 lbs. 
10 lbs. 
of lime per 
of lime per 
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grass seed planted on them and they pro- 
duce a very fine effect for ornamental 
purposes. 
SPECIAL NOTICE TO PLANTERS. 
For early feed plant either German 
Millet, Amber or Orange Sorghum, Im- 
proved Yellow Leaming, White St. Charles, 
Golden Dent, and Golden Beauty Corn. 
In forage grasses, Improved Lucerne or 
Alfalfa Clover, Red or White Clover, Crim- 
son Clover, Dwarf Essex Rape or Hairy 
Vetch. 
For a genuine all around pasture grass, 
Lespedeza Striata or Japan Clover. These 
will save the planter over fifty per cent. 
on his feed bill. 
Steckler’s Seeds are the Standard for Quality. 
