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THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
Japanese Raspberry (Wineberry). 
Japanese Raspberry. This interesting plant belongs to the ra.splieiTy family ; 
the oaues are thickly covered with purplish-red hairs, which extend along the 
stem to its extremity. The leaves are large, tough, dark green above, and silvery 
gray beneath. The fruit is borne in large clusters, and each berry is at firet tightly 
enveloped by the large calyx, forming a sort of burr, which is also covered with 
purplish-red hairs so thickly as to present the appearance of moss rose buds. 
These gradually open and turn back, exposing the fruit in all its beauty. The 
berries are of a beautiful, translucent appearance, running through all the shades 
of amber to crimson as they ripen. In quality it is quite distinct, with a rich and 
sprightly flavor, but decidedly brisk sub-acid. For jelly it is without an equal, 
far exceeding for this purpose the currant, quince, and crab apple. Being very 
juicy, it makes a refreshing wine. It begins ripening in July, the berries are pro- 
duced in great abundance, and it continues in bearing for a long time. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
It being about impossible to ship strawberries with safety by freight, with our 
other stock, we do not catalogue them. 
ASPARAGUS. 
Conover's Colossal. Highly recommended for its immense size, and being 
remarkably tender and high flavored. 
Palmetto. A very early variety. Even, large size ; excellent quality. 
RHUBARB. 
Myatt's Linnaeus. This is without doubt the best variety in cultivation ; stalk 
long and heavy, without being stringy or tough, with a mild, sub-acid flavor. 
