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NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1H87. 



INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. 



Although a foreign sort, it has done admirably in this country, for four seasons. Being a vigorous grower 

 and an immense yielder, and showing no signs of mildew, .we can confidently recommend it for the garden 

 and market. It is unequalled in size, flavor, productiveness and vigorous growth. The color is a rich dark 

 glossy red. rendering it very attractive to the eye. 



The best American varieties have failed to satisfy the requirements of a first-class Gooseberry, and the 

 foreign varieties have either mildewed, or made an unsatisfactory growth. Hence a large, handsome sort of 

 g v-°l q i 1 - ty ha9 been much S0U S ht after - We take pleasure in submitting to the public a variety which we 

 think destined to revolutionize gooseberry culture in this country. 35 cents each ; 3 for $1.00. 



Belmont Strawberry 



The Belmont Strawberry has 

 been grown for four years DuriDg 

 that time it has done well on both 

 heavy and light soils. The vigor- 

 ous growth of the plant enables it 

 to carry high, and mature an 

 abundant crop of fruit. As a crop- 

 per we cannot say too much in its 

 favor. The berry is large, crimson 

 in color, oblong in shape, very 

 solid and sweet, and of extra 

 flavor and quality. Its texture is 

 exceedingly fine.havingnohardor 

 unripe spots ; it colors evenly and 

 perfectly. 

 $1.00 per dozen ; $7.00 per 100. 



JEWELL STRAWBERRY. 



One of the finest varieties, producing an abundance of very large, high-colored fruit. Season medium, 

 color bright red, changing to crimson when very ripe ; enormously productive. Berry very solid and firm. 

 The plant is very robust and vigorous. $1.00 per dozen ; $7.00 per 100. 



HENDERSON STRAWBERRY. 



Firm, solid flesh, of exquisite flavor, color deep crimson ; of large size, good form and productive. Berries 

 are borne on strong stalks well above the ground. $1.00 per dozen ; $7. 00 per 100. 



PARRY STRAWBERRY. 



Very productive, bearing large high flavored berries of a bright crimson color. Fruit stalks strong and 

 Stocky ; carrying the fruit well above the ground. Habit of plant, vigorous. $1 00 per dozen ; $7.00 per 100. 



