BLACKBERRIES— continued 
Watt — We are borrowing the following de- 
scription from M. Crawford, of Ohio: "The 
plant is an excellent grower, much better 
than Eldorado, which was beside it, and fully 
equal to the Blowers which came next. The 
wood of the Watt is of very fine texture and 
so tough that the branches rarely if ever split 
down with its load of fruit. In fact, its habit 
of growth and productiveness are such as to 
commend it to all who cultivate Blackberries. 
Its period of ripening extends over a long 
season, beginning soon after the earliest and 
continuing until October. Our last picking 
for market last year was on September 
25, but there were berries after October 1. 
The fruit is all that could be reasonably ex- 
pected. Large, jet-black, glossy and attrac- 
tive; the quality is excellent. We do not 
warrant it to be proof against insects or dis- 
eases of the Blackberry, but we believe that 
it will resist their attacks as well as any and 
better than some." 
Erie — This is a hardy, vigorous grower and 
quite productive. Foliage clean and free 
from rust. Fruit large and of good quality. 
Considered a valuable market sort, as it 
brings good prices. 
Early King — An extra early and exceed- 
ingly hardy variety of great merit. Canes of 
strong growth, as hardy as Snyder, and very 
prolific. It is larger and earlier than Early 
Harvest, and its delicious sweetness renders 
it of special value for the home garden. It 
is also free of double blossoms, rust or other 
disease. It has been thoroughly tested at the 
North, and has given very general satisfac- 
tion. 
Mercereau — Foliage large, abundant and 
entirely free from rust. Early to midseason; 
large size, good flavor. The berries are 
sparkling black, which adds greatly to their 
market value. The canes are exceedingly 
strong, upright in habit of growth. 
The Blowers Blackberry 
What Mr. Blowers, the Introducer, Says: 
"The first planting consisted of one-third 
of an acre. The second year this planting 
produced 2720 quarts, from which I realized 
about $270, the whole crop being sold locally 
on an average of about 10c. per box. I have 
all of the old varieties, but none of them 
can compare in vigor, bearing, size or qual- 
ity with the Blowers; it has proved hardier 
than all others, and is the only blackberry 
that can be classed as perfection. Its growth 
is phenomenal, some of the canes measuring 
14 feet, and on account of which it will pro- 
duce each season twice as much bearing wood 
as any other variety, that feature being re- 
sponsible for its immense yield. The berries 
are extremely large, being on an average of 
1 inch, and many measuring 1% to 1% 
inches long, and on that account I have never 
paid more than lc. per box for picking. It 
has sold this season for two and three cents 
per box over other varieties, and the demand 
is always in excess of supply." 
Blowers 
We issue a catalogue of ornamental and 
shade trees, evergreens, shrubs, vines, roses, 
etc. If interested, write us for a copy. 
We aim to keep on hand an up-to-date line of SPRAYING IMPLE- 
MENTS, including Pumps, Hose, Nozzles and other equipment for spraying. 
Catalog of spraying accessories sent on request. 
Barnes Bros. Nursery Co., Yalesville, Conn. 
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