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HENDERSON'S AUTUMN CATALOGUE— SMALL FRUITS 



Henderson's Selected Hardy Grape Vines 

 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 abundant bloom. Bunch large; berry 

 medium to large and almost round. The crowning merit, however, is its 

 quality, surpassing in tenderness of pulp luscious flavor and aroma the Ca- 

 tawba, while it is as proline as the Concord. (,S'ee engraving.) Price. 2-year 

 vine's. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Campbell's Early 



Some points of special merit in Campbell's Early are a very strong, vigor- 

 ous hardy vine, with thick, heavy mildew-resisting 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 foxincss. 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 tend- 

 ency to fall oil. Price. 2-year vines $1 -00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Green Mountain 



(.WincMI.) This, the earliest white grape, luis been thoroughly tested 

 over a wide area. It combines hardiness, fruitfulncss. 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. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Concord 



Generally considered the best American Grape. Hunch and berries large; 

 color black with a rich bloom. A strong grower,, very hardy, healthy and 

 productive. The variety used exclusively for grape juice and a reliable sort 



for general cultivation. Price, 2-year vines, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Delaware 



An old standard variety. Berries small and compact, skin thin but firm, 

 flesh juicy, very sweet and refreshing. A moderate grower it responds quickly 

 to good culture. Price, 2-year vines, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Niagara 



The old favorite white Grape. Hunch large and handsome. Berries 

 medium size, round, skin thin, tough, does not crack and ships well. Sweet 

 with flavor and aroma peculiarly its own. Ripens with Concord or a little 

 earlier. Price, 2-year vines. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



(If wanted by Parcel 

 Post add 10c. per doz.) 



An excellent new midseason variety for the home garden The berries 

 are of large size and superb quality, with a flavor that is rich, sweet and lus- 

 cious. They are almost as thick as they arc long and coal black. The cones 

 are ironclad hardy, of stocky, vigorous habit; so stout and strong that they 

 do not need -taking. It is one of the most reliable of all blackberries and 

 never fails to mature a large crop. (.Set engraving.) 

 Price. $2.00 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 



New Blackberry —"Joy" 



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Blackberries 



l If wanted by Parcel 

 Post add 10c. per doz.) 

 Early Harvest. Canes of ironclad hardness. Berries of uniform size and 



glossy black. .Very early. 

 Eldorado. The berries arc very large, jet black, and ripen well together. 

 Mersereau. A mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. Exceptionally sweet 



and melting, being without core. 

 Dewberry Lucretia or Creeping Blackberry, conceded to the best of its 



class. Berries linn, sweet and luscious throughout. Very early. 



Price, for the above. $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Raspberries — Black Varieties 



(If wanted by Parcel Post add 10c. per doz.) 



Black Diamond. A berry very popular among western New York growers. 

 One of the strongest growers making an abundance of good, clean wood 

 which ripens up well in the fall, thus enabling it to withstand the cold weather 

 remarkably well. Fruit Jet black and juicy with few seeds. 



Cumberland. In size the fruit is simply enormous, the berries measuring 

 seven-eighths of an inch in diameter, but in spite of this, the fruit is pos- 

 sessed of unusual firmness. Extremely vigorous and remarkably free 

 from disease. 



The "Munger." This is a black raspberry and resembles Gregg very much. It is a bitter 

 flavored berry than Gregg, tougher in texture, ami therefore a better shipper. In size it 

 excels Gregg, and is extra fine for the table and preserving. 

 Price for the above Raspberries, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



Red Raspberries 



(If wanted by Parcel 

 Post add 10c. per doz.) 



Cardinal. Tins wonderful berry is a surprise in the fulness of its merits, great growth, ex- 

 treme hardiness and wonderful productiveness. It will grow 10 feet high and bear accord- 

 ingly, producing its choice, rich. red. fruit in marvelous abundance. 



Miller. An early variety, large fruited and profuse bearer; vigorous grower, with larger 

 abundant foliage; color brilliant red; sweet, luscious flavor. 



The King. The earliest red raspberry grown. Large fruits, firm, beautiful light crimson 

 color: the quality is excellent. 

 Price for the above Raspberries, $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



New Continuous-Fruiting 

 Red Raspberry 



St. Regis 



(If wanted by Parcel Post 

 add 10c. per doz.) 



Fruits from June to Frost 



It is the earliest of all red raspberries; beginning to ripen in New Jersey from June l.",lh 

 to 20th — just as the strawberry crop is waning. 



It is wonderfully prolific; the lirst or main crop being far greater than that of any oilier 

 red variety known; it succeeds upon all soils, and the canes are absolutely hardy. 



It fruits on the old canes in generous quantities until late in August. By that date berries 

 begin to ripen upon the young canes, which continue to produce berries in increasing numbers 

 Until severe frost. 



The berries are a bright crimson, of large size and surpassing quality — rich sugary, with 

 full raspberry flavor. They an' of exceedingly meaty, firm texture and keep in good condition 

 longer after being gathered, than any other red raspberry. 



Price, strong transplanted plant*, $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Tin "Garden Culturt of Small Fruits" gives practical instructions on planting and culture. Sent 

 trie la custatntrx on application . 



