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THE DINGES & CONARD COMPANY. 



The Hew Japanese 



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vigorous 



We quote from the description of the introducer: 

 It belongs to the Raspberry family ; is a strong, vig 

 grower, attaining the usual height of the Raspberry, and isfer- 

 fcctly 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 injury. 

 Its leaves are of the darkest green outside, and silvery white 

 underneath. Theyoungshootsandbranch.es are covered 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, en- 

 closed in a ' burr,' which is formed by the calyx covering 

 them entirely. When ripe the burr opens, exhibiting a large 

 berry of the brightest, light, glossy scarlet or sherry-wine color. 

 'I he burrs and stems are covered with a heavv 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 

 veryjuicy 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, plants that will 

 fruit next season. 15 cts. each ; 5 for 60 cts. Extra«size, 30 

 cts. each ; 3 for 75 cts 



NEW JAPANESE WINEBERRY. MUCH REDUCED IN SIZE. 



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; 6for75cts.; 12 for£l.5o. Larger size, 20 cts. each ; 

 6 for gi ; 12 for $2. ^ 



The best Blackberry now 

 known and decidedly superior 

 to any other variety in cultiva- 

 tion in hardiness, healthful- 

 ness, quality, size and pro- 

 ductiveness. 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 re- 

 ceived by us; we therefore 

 offer reliable home-grown 

 plants, postpaid, for 30 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 75 cts.; 6 for $1.25. 



OHMER BLACKBERRY. 



CHILDS' EYIS-IEARINQ TRIE 

 BLACKBERRY. 



The berries are of enormous size, borne in great clusters, 

 which commence to ripen early in July and continue into September, making 

 its fruiting period fully two months or more. They are the finest quality of 

 all berries, exceedingly sweet, juicy and delicious. Perfect hardiness in the 

 coldest parts of the country, make it the most valuable of all Blackberries 

 for family use. Price, 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. 



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 1 . — 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 £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 ; enormously productive. 

 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts.; 9 for §1. Larger size, 20 cts. 

 each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for Si. 



New Industry. — The habit of growth is 

 upright ; it is by far the heaviest 

 cropper yet known, and is en- 

 tirely free from mildew. Price, 

 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for 

 $2.25 ; 100 forgi4.50. Larger size, 

 35 cts. each ; 4 for $1 ; 12 for $3 ; 

 100 for S16.50. 



The entire collection of small 

 fruits, as above, consisting of 1 Wineberry, 1 Currant, 2 Blackberries, and 3 Gooseberries, for SI. 



Tlie Prices given include the Postage, which we pay. 



