SMALL FRUITS. 



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Small FruitS ( Continued) 



Elaeagnus Edulis. 



This is the true fruit-bearing Elasagnus, the stock of which 

 is very scarce; we offer a limited number only. Of dwarf 

 compact habit, with dark-green foliage above, silvery white 

 beneath; small yellow flowers, fruit oblong, bright red, cov- 

 ered with small white dots, and is edible and highly orna- 

 mental. $i each. 



Russian Mulberry. 



This fine Mulberry was originally brought to this country 

 from Northern Russia. It is a very valuable tree, either for 

 shade, fruit or timber ; it will grow quickly and thrive in any 

 part of the country from far North to the arid plains of 

 Arizona; when young it is a rapid grower and will live to a 

 great age, attaining large size. It is an abundant bearer, the 

 fruit hanging in fine clusters ; very jui jy , luscious and of fine 

 flavor, remaining in good eating condition a long time. For 

 a good, all-around tree for the home acre we strongly recom- 

 mend the Russian Mulberry. We offer well-grown trans- 

 planted trees, cut back for planting, by Mail, postpaid, at 20 

 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 6 for gi. Larger size, by Express 

 only, 30 cts. each ; 4 for $1. 



Special Prices for larger quantities quoted upon appli- 



Japanese Golden Mayberry. 



Of this new berry, which sold last year at $5 each, the in- 

 troducer says : " It is the most remarkable of all fruit novelties 

 ever introduced, and like the Wineberry belongs to the Rasp- 

 berry family. It grows in sturdy tree form 6 to 8 feet high, 

 and ripens its fruit before the Strawberry, a month before the 

 earliest Raspberry, and before some of them have hardly 

 wakened from their Winter's rest. The large handsome blos- 

 soms are followed by great glossy berries, which are a golden 

 yellow color and are sweet and luscious beyond description. 

 There is nothing like it in cultivation." It is entirely hardy. 

 The stock as yet is very scarce. Price, 75 cts. each. 



Gooseberries. 



Gooseberries should be planted three to four feet each way 

 and be manured well annually to keep up their vitality. 

 Houghton and Downing need close pruning after fruiting. 

 Industry needs but little pruning. 



Downing'. — This well-known variety is unsurpassed for 

 cooking and table use; fruit, handsome pale green. A vig- 

 orous grower, free from mildew and very prolific. 15 cts. 

 each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 9 for $1. Larger size, 20 cts. each ; 3 

 for 50 cts. ; 12 for $2. 



Houghton. — Pale red in color, very sweet, tender, and 

 one of the best. Plants of branching, spreading habit ; enor- 

 mously productive. 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for $1. 

 Larger size. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for $1. 



New Industry. — This superb new English variety is cer- 

 tainly the best Gooseberry ever introduced. It has been 

 thoroughly tried in this country and found to succeed in all 

 localities. The habit of growth is upright; it is 

 by far the heaviest cropper yet known, and is en- 

 tirely free from mil- 

 dew. As shown in 

 illustra- 



NEW INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. 



tion, the berries are of the largest size, 1 to iH inches in 

 diameter; the flavor is exceedingly rich and pleasant. The 

 fruit, when fully ripe, is handsome dark red. We have a fine 

 stock of STRONG PLANTS, which we imported direct from the 

 introducers. We strongly recommend the extensive planting 

 of this unequaled -new Gooseberry. Price, 25 cts. each ; 5 

 for $1 ; 10 for $2. Larger size, 35 cts. each ; 3 for $1. 



-THE- 



NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY. 



We think quite favorably of this great novelty. Prof. 

 Georgeson, of the Japanese Agricultural College, 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: 



NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY. {Much reduced in size.) 



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

 grower attaining the usual height of a Raspberry, and is per- 

 fectly 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 in- 

 jury. Its leaves are of the darkest green outside, and silvery 

 white underneath. The young shoots and branches are cov- 

 ered with a reddish brown hair or moss. The fruit is borne 

 in large clusters, often 75 to 100 berries 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 cov- 

 ering them entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhibiting 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 

 sprightly, 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 bearing for a long time. It is the most prolific berry 

 known, the bushes being literally covered with its luscious 

 fruit." 



PRICES.— We offer by Mail, postpaid, plauts 

 that will fruit next season, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 

 cts. ; 7 for $1. Extra size, 30 cts. each ; 4 for §1. 



Special Offer. — One each of the thirteen Small Fruits 

 described on pages 84 and 85, by Mail, postpaid, for $2.25. 





