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THE DING-EE & CONARD COMPANY'S 



Small Fruits. 



The demand for small fruits has so rapidly increased that it has proven beyond a doubt that they are indispensable for 

 the family garden, requiring but little trouble after once planting and producing such abundant results that we have organized 

 a department under this head, in which will be found only the choice and leading varieties of each fruit, which by the large 

 demand and our careful tests have thoroughly attested that they are THE BEST. We would call special attention to the 

 Ohmer Blackberry now offered for the first time, and which is by far the most meritorious Blackberry yet sent out. 



OHMER BLACKBERRY. 



Blackberries. 



Blackberries can be planted in Fall or Spring; in the gar- 

 den, plant about five feet apart and four feet apart in the rows. 



A New Blackberry — Ohmer. 



The Best Blackberry Now Known. 



We now offer for the first time 

 this valuable new Blackberry, 

 ' which is recommended by the 

 introducers " as the best Black- 

 berry now known." We have 

 carefully investigated its origin 

 and history, and fully endorse 

 all that is claimed. It origin- 

 ated in Champaigne county, 

 Ohio, with Mr. Arrowsmith, 

 and so impressed Mr. N. 

 Ohmer, President of the Ohio 

 State Horticultural Society, 

 that he purchased all of the 

 original stock, and planted it on 

 his own grounds, where he com- 

 pared it three successive seasons 

 with the leading older varieties 

 of Blackberries which he grew 

 in large quantities. The new 

 Blackberry proved superior to them all, including such varie- 

 ties as Lawton, Taylor, Snider, Erie, etc., being larger than 

 any, black when ripe, an immense bearer, of the finest flavor ; 

 extremely hardy and free from disease and rust ; no drying 

 up on the stems, and no nubbins. It is decidedly superior 

 to any other variety in cultivation in hardiness, healthfulness, 

 quality, size and productiveness. It ripens after Raspberries 

 are gone, and lasts until late in August when Blackberries are 

 high. The flavor is superb; firm, no core, and sweet before 

 fully ripe. Our plants are propagated from the original stock 

 received by us; we therefore offer reliable home-grown plants, 

 postpaid, for 30 cts. each ; 3 for 80 cts.; 6 for $1.50. 



Childs' Ever=Bearing Tree Blackberry. 



This distinct Blackberry grows five to seven feet high, 

 branching freely into a fine tree-form, straight and erect, 

 requiring no stake. The berries are of enormous size, borne 

 in great clusters, which commence to ripen early in July and 

 continue into September. The finest Blackberries we ever ate 

 we picked about September 1st from some of these plants, 

 which had been ripening fruit since July 8th. They are the 

 finest quality of all berries, exceedingly sweet, juicy and deli- 

 cious, melting in the mouth without a particle of hard core. Its 

 delicious flavor, great productiveness, enormous size, long sea- 

 son of bearing, and perfect hardiness in the coldest parts of the 

 country, make it the most valuable of all Blackberries for family 

 use. Price, 25 cts.; 3 for 60 cts. Large plants, by Express, 

 for 30 cts. ; $3.60 per doz. 



Currants. 



Either Fall or Spring planting can be adapted to Currants ; 

 being perfectly hardy, they do not suffer injur)' from Winter. 

 Currant worm can be destroyed by dusting bushes with pow- 

 dered White Hellebore when they are wet with dew. 



Victoria. 



Fine large red berries, excellent quality ; plants vigorous 

 and very productive; thought by some to equal Fay's Pro- 

 lific. 10 cts. each; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for $1. 



Fay's Prolific. 



This well-tried new variety of Currant is undoubtedly one 

 of the very best in cultivation, both for market and home use. 

 It is a very heavy cropper ; the large uniform berries are less 

 acid than any other sort; large, handsome strings of Cherry- 

 red fruit; unexcelled for the family garden or market. 15 

 cts. each; 6 for 73 cts.; 12 for $1.50. Larger size, 20 cts. each; 

 6 for $1 ; 12 for §2. 



Red Dutch. 



This excellent and well-known old variety is as popular as 

 ever. 10 cts. each ; 6 for 30 cts.; 12 for Si. 



Crandall Tree Currant. 



We offer a fine stock of the true Crandall Tree Cur- 

 rant, and endorse the description of the introducer, as fol- 

 lows : 



" It is perfectly hardy in every respect, and as the roots run 

 deep. heat and drought do not affect it like other small fruits; 

 a remarkably strong grower, producing canes four to five feet 

 long in a single season. 



" It ranges in size from Delaware Grape to the Concord 

 Grape. Berries y s -inch in diameter are very common, while 

 many measure 3^-inch, and a few were found that were about 

 % -inch, and on bushes that were only one year transplanted. 



" It is wonderfully productive, yielding more than any other 

 small fruit whatever. 



" When fully ripe it is of a shiny bluish black, and from 

 their size and color they have often been taken for Grapes at 

 first sight." 



The plants we offer of the Crandall Currafit are grown 

 from short cuttings by our own special methods, made from 

 stock plants of the genuine variety which we procured of the 

 original introducers. 35 cts. each ; 3 for Si. 



White Grape. 



A very large, creamy-white, sweet Currant, capital quality ; 

 one of the best for the table ; plants low and spreading ; 

 very productive. 10 cts. each ; 6 for 50 cts.; 12 for Si. 



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 vigorous grower, 

 free from mildew and very prolific. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 

 9 for Si. 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 ; enormously productive. 

 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for Si. Larger size, 20 cts. each ; 

 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for |>i. 



New Industry. 



This superb new English variety is certainly the best Goose- 

 berry 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 heavit st crop- 

 per yet known, 

 and 



NEW INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY, 



is entirely free from mildew. As shown in our illustration, 

 the berries are of the largest size, 1 to ij£ 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 TLANTS, which we imported direct from the intro- 

 ducers. We strongly recommend the extensive planting of 

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

 Si ; 10 for S2. Larger size, 35 cts. each ; 3 for gi, 



