ggj>HARDY, PRODUCTIVE FRUITS. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, 



GENERAL LIST OF BLACK CAPS. 



* For many purposes and by many persons the black raspberries, commonly termed "Black 

 preferred to the red. For shipping purposes they carry much better and carry longer distances th 

 They are generally prelerred for canning and often for table use, while for jams they are un- 

 surpassed. We grow a limited number of varieties, those which we consider the verv best 

 for general culture. While many other good kinds are on the market our customers will 

 ijmake no mistake by planting these, as our list is the Cream of the lot. Unlsss otherwise 

 looted, soc per doz. postpaid; $i 50 per 100, $16.00 per 1,000 by express or freight. 

 CtHnhprl^Sndi ^^"^^ cut.) a valuable acquisition among black rasp- 

 V^UIJUL/^l berries. With its greatly superior size, it combines the 



equally valuable characteristics of great firmness, splendid qualicy and wonderful 

 productiveness. The plants are entirely hardy, very vigorous and healthful, and 

 seem entirely unaffected by either anthracnose or yellow blight.. In season of ripen- 

 ing it follows Souhegan and precedes Gregg a short time, making a mid-season 

 variety. Under equal'conditions, Cumberland will yield 2,000 quarts per acre 

 rnore than Gregg and 1,000 more thau Ohio. The Cumberland has yielded a 

 good crop when Cuthbert and Gregg were both frozen to the ground. In vigor 

 of gro wth the Cumberland stands at the head. It forms a sti-ong upright biish, 

 throwing up stiff, stocky shoots, well calculated to bear up their immense load 

 of fruit. Fresh fruit of the Cumberland has sold for 3 to 5 cents per quart mor 

 than could be secured fof Gregg, and 6. to 7 cents per quart more than could be 

 secured for Ohio on account of its superior size. 750 per doz: postpaid; $2.50. per 

 100, $23.50 per 1,000 by express or freight. 



EUREKA^Fruit large, firm and of the best quality. Berr\- free from bloom and very 

 attractive in the measure,, making it a splendid "seller. The canes make a strong, 

 upright growth, with a bright, health V color and are very hardy It has been 

 stated that an acre of Eureka would jdeld as much as an acre ealch of Palmer and 

 Gregg.combined. It is a niediuhi earlv ripenins»- varietv. 



GRBQQ — The leading late Black Cap and a popular market sort; canes ol strong, 

 vigorous growth and, under good culture, vorv productive; berries are large, 

 covered with heavy bloom, firm, meaty and of fine flavor; rt requires a good strong 

 soil to produce the" best results; it is by far the best late Black Cap and the 

 largest of any. 



KANSAS— Strong, vigorous grower, standing extremes of drought and cold, and 

 bearing immense crops. Early, ripening just .alter Palmer, Kernes size of Gregg, 

 ot better color,' j^t black, and almost tree from bloom; tirin, ol best quality; 

 jaresents a handsome appearance ana Ijrings highest price. mmarket. 

 -4"AnnOTH CLUSTER— A vv'ell known old varietv, yet retained for its high quality 

 ^nd productiveness; rich and juicy with much bloom; canes strong and vigorous; 

 medium to latis. 



(See Cut.) 

 This var- 

 iety is perfectly hardy, withstanding our 

 severe winters without the least damage, 

 fes well as the extreme heat of Southern 

 States. It is extremely early, makmi; it 

 invaluable to fruit growers and others 

 who want a good fruit for the earlv 

 market. The berries are of good size, 

 firm texture and great keeping qualities. 

 *lts appearance is most handsome, being a 

 deep glossy, jet black, nearly, free Irom 

 bloom. On the market in competition 

 -with other standard varieties it com- 

 mands a much higher price and is 

 always most eagerly sought after bv the 

 best trade. Planters who want an early 

 berry, a handsome berry, a good berrv, 

 a productive berry and a profitable one 

 to grow shoiild not fail to plant this 

 ^peerless sort. Si. 00 per doz postpaid; 

 $3.00 per 100 by express or freight. 



Caps," arc 

 an the red. 



Mayfield Prize. 



PALHER'S— The first 

 to npcn; truit good 

 size and qualitv; 

 canes wonderfully 

 productive, vigorous 

 and hardy, ripens 

 Its crops in a short 

 time. 



GOLDEN HAYBERRY 



TMl ttntri>** <See Cut.) This new variety resembles the Gregg, 

 ITlUll^CI • ijut is fully a quarter larger and of much better 

 flavor. It ripens immediately , after the Gregg and withstands heat 

 and drought better than anv sort we have ever grown.. It is 

 speciallv adapted for market purposes, and is the _ hardiest 

 variety" we have ever grown. $1.00 per doz. postpaid; $2.50 



fS^amalia This varietv originated inthe Nemaha Valley, Nebraska, 

 l^ClllClllCt. where it is largely grown. It is large, round, firm, 

 iuicy, and of better quality than Gregg, especially in the Northwest. 

 It is perfectly hardy everywhere, verv 

 productive, of most excellent quality and 

 always produces large, even-sized berries, 

 which command the highest market price. 



OHIO — A very strong growing, hardv sort, producing Iruit of large 

 size, which i.s mnch esteemed for drving. It is very ijrodiictive and 

 high! V prized wherever grown. The l)errics average large, iire very 

 firm, of good cpiahty and ship well. In many fruit sections this is 

 the onlv bl.Mck variety' grown, for it IS always certain to produce a 

 good crop every vear". Its season is medium, thus keeping tip a good 

 supply of fruit between the early and late varieties. 



Japan Golden Hayberry. iSt^kfoin'TorSra* 



shrub-^iike bush six to eight feet high, producing all along its 

 branches large, vvhite blossoms, which are soon followed by large, 

 sw'eet, glossy, golden, semi-transparent berries. The bushes" do npt 

 die down after bearing, like the canes of the raspberry and black- 

 berry, but continue to bear fruit for maiiy years, like the Currant 

 and Gooseberrj% 20c each, $2.00 per doz., postpaid. 



