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GOOSEBERRIES. 



HOUGHTON'S AMERICAN SEEDLING. This variety is considered 

 the best for our climate; it is very productive, and not liable to 

 mildew. $2.00 per doz, 



ENGLISH VAKIETIES. Choice large sorts, imported from Lan- 

 cashire. $3.00 per doz. 



THE STRAWBERRY. 



The circumstances of soil and climate greatly influence the varieties 

 of this fruit, both in its productiveness and quality; hence the wide 

 difierence of opinion upon their respective merits. Fortunately there 

 are varieties enough to suit all soils and tastes ; and each cultivator can, 

 by careful experiment, discover which of the most popular varieties arc 

 suited to his circumstances. The best months for planting in this 

 vicinity are September and October for the autumn, and March and 

 April in the spring; the spring months are generally preferred by all 

 our extensive fruit-growers. When planted in beds for garden culture, 

 the plants can be set from 12 to 15 inches apart, each way. For field 

 culture, the rows are about 3 feet apart, and 12 inches in the rows. 

 The following are now the popular and leading sorts : 



AGRICULTUEIST. Fruit very large ; flesh dark, firm, juicy, sweet, 

 and rich ; vigorous and productive. 25 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100 ; 

 $6.00 per 1000. 



ALBANY (Wilson's). The market berry, one of the most profitable 

 for field culture, for market-gardeners. $1.00 per 100 ; $6.00 per 1000. 



BOYDEN'S No. 30 (Seth Boyden). Berries very large, roundish coni- 

 cal, with neck dark scarlet, flesh firm, melting, sweet and pleasant 

 flavor. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100 ; $10.00 per 1000. 



CHAS. DOWNING. Fruit very large, deep scarlet, juicy, sweet and 

 rich ; plant vigorous and productive. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100 ; 

 $10.00 per 1000. 



DR. NICASE. Very large. $1.00 per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. 



DR. WARDER, recommended as very large, showy, exceedingly pro- 

 ductive, good flavor, stands the extremes of winter and summer. 

 $1.00 per doz. 



FILLMORE. Dark crimson. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 



JUCUNDA (or Seven Hundred). Fruit very large, dark crimson ; flesh 

 solid, white, and juicy ; requires a rich, deep, and rather heavy soil, 

 to be productive. 50 cts. per doz. ; $3.00 per 100 ; $15.00 per 1000. 



KENTUCKY. Valuable as a late ripening variety. Fruit large, bright 

 scarlet, firm, excellent quality ; plant strong, vigorous grower. 50 

 cts. per doz. ; $1.50 per 100. 



LADY FINGER. Fruit of good size, conical form, bright scarlet, firm, 

 and excellent flavor ; plant vigorous and productive. 50 cts. i)er doz. ; 

 $1.50 per 100 ; $8.00 per 1000. 



MONARCH OF THE WEST. The largest and most productive; 

 bright red color. $2.00 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 



NEW JERSEY SCARLET. Fruit bright scarlet, medium, juicy, 

 sprightly, sub-acid; plant vigorous and moderately productive. 

 $1.50 per 100; $8.00 per 1000. 



PRES. WILDER. Robust, large. $1.00 per doz. ; $3.00 per 100. 



TRIOMPHE DE GAND. Fruit very large, conical, often cockscomb- 

 shaped, bright, glossy scarlet; flesh very firm, sweet and juicy; a 

 most beautiful variety ; requires a heavy soil and good cultivation. 

 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 



TRIUMPH OF AMERICA. Fruit large, light red, good flavor; plant 

 vigorous and productive. 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100. 



