THE CHASE NURSERIES. 
Lucretia Dewberry. Thougli not strictly a blackberry, we list this with 
blackberries. Bush is a hardy, vigorous grower, and productive ; fruit 
of good .size, carries well, and ripening before blackberries, commands a 
ready sale. In man}' sections it is being extensivel}' planted for market. 
Rathbun. The plant is a .strong, erect grower, and producer: but few suckers. 
The tips, late in the season, touch the ground and root, thus propagating 
themselves in the manner of the black cap raspberry. With midsummer 
pruning, it can be trained to tree form. In hardiness it ranks with Snyder 
and Wachusett. The fruit is borne on long stems, in clusters, and is ea.sily 
gathered ; berries very large, measuring from an inch and an eighth to 
one and one-half inches in length, and from an inch to one and one-eighth 
inches in diameter. Color intense black, with a high poli.sh ; pits very 
large, with small seeds ; flesh juicy, high flavored, without any hard core ; 
sweet and delicious. Carries well to market. In season medium early. 
Snyder. Medium size ; one of the most productive varieties ; perfectly 
hardy ; strong grower ; delicious quality. Desirable for home use or the 
market. 
Taylor's Prolific. A suitable companion for Snyder ; ripens somewhat 
later ; berries are ver}' much larger, and of fine flavor ; canes of strong 
giowth and iron-clad hardiness. 
Wilson's Early. Very large size, oblong, oval, black ; quite firm ; rich, 
sweet, and good ; ripens earl}', and matures all its fruit rapidl}'. Bush 
tender. 
Wilson, Jr. A .seedling of Wilson 's Early, ripening a week earlier than that 
variety ; fruit of the largest size ; bush vigorous and healthj'. 
Wachusett. Fruit medium to large, oblong, oval, moderately firm, sweet, 
and good, The plant requires fair soil and good culture. 
GOOSEBERRIES. 
Dominion. Originated several years ago in London, Ontario, from the seed 
of an Engli.sh variety. Bush is a strong, upright grower, very hard}- 
and healthy ; abundant and regular bearer; foliage large, glossy, and free 
from mildew ; fruit very large, color light greenish-yellow, nearly trans- 
parent, sweet and delicious. 
Downing. Large size, oval, greenish-white or pale yellow ; plant very vig- 
orous and hardy, with stiff, strong shoots and heavy foliage, which adheres 
strongly, covering the fruit from the sun. Resists mildew admirably. 
Houghton's Seedling. Small to medium, roundish oval ; pale red ; sweet, 
tender, very good; plants spreading, .slender; very productive; one of 
the best 
Red Jacket ( Josselyn). Bu.sh vigorous grower and productive; foliage 
healthy and not subject to mildew; berries of good size, beautiful red 
color, transparent, and of most excellent quality. Season of ripening 
medium. New, and a decided acquisition. 
Smith's Improved. Fruit large ; oval form ; light green when ripe ; sweet 
and excellent. Plant extremely productive, hardy, and healthy. 
