THE RUSHIRE FRUIT FARM, IONIA, MICH. 
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Ancient Brittan is taking high rank 
and is one of the most 
popular berries in 
the Northwest. In 
W isconsin more of it 
is grown than any oth- 
er variety. While it 
is classed as hardy, 
they find it profitable 
to give it winter pro- 
tection. The fruu is 
rich and sweet, and 
commands a high 
price. 60C per doz- 
en; $2.25 per 100; 
$8.00 per 500; 14.00 
per 1,000. 
ANCIENT BRITTAN. 
Snyder is of iron-clad hardiness and 
succeeds over a wide area. The fruit is of 
pood quality and sells promptly. We have 
improved this old sort by selecting ideal 
plants and planting root cuttings in rapid 
succession until it is finer than ever. 50c 
per dozen; $2.00 per 
100; $7.00 per 500; 
$12.00 per 1,000. 
The Brie has 
proven of great 
value and is being 
largely planted. It 
has proven itself 
very hardy and 
f)roductive of large 
uscious berries. 
Its season is early 
to quite late. 60c 
per dozen; $2.50 
per 100; $8.00 per 
500, and $15.00 per 
1,000. 
DEWBERRIES. 
LUCRETIA DEWBEnnY. 
The Lucretia 
is far ahead of any 
other variety with 
which we are ac- 
quainted. It is a 
trailing blackberry 
of immense size, 
and when properly 
pruned is enor- 
mously productive 
and of excellent 
quality. It does 
not require land 
rich in nitrogen, 
but plenty of pot- 
ash and phospho- 
ric acid in the way 
of wood ashes will 
greatly benefit it. 
It should be pruned 
to three or four 
canes and cut back to two or three feet, 
and if foliage becomes too rank it should 
be shortened in. " ~ 
The adverse criticism of this plant always 
comes from those who have given it no care. 
Proper cultivation and pruning are as essen- 
tial with this as in the case of raspberries 
and blackberries. It pays to cover with 
straw to protect it in winter. 
The berry should be allowed to remain a 
day or two after it has turned black, when it 
is delicious fruit. 50c per dozen; $2.00 per 
100; S7.00 per 500, and $12.00 per 1,000. 
CURRANTS. 
Only a few years ago every family had a 
bountiful supply of this cooling and delicious 
fruit. It grew with the least possible trouble 
in any neglected corner, but the currant leaf 
eater appeared and people did not know how 
to fight it, so the bushes all died. The insects 
appear soon after the leaves start, low down 
in the center of the bush all close together. 
A very weak solution of Paris green and 
water sprinked on the insects will dispose of 
every one. If they appear later dust white 
hellebore on the plant while the dew is 
on, or put a teaspoonful in a pail of water 
and sprinkle on with a whisk broom. 
The soil should be very rich and the 
weeds and grass kept out. Rotten wood or 
refuse from the chip yard is a favorite fertil- 
izer, but an abundance of barnyard manure 
will do. I have found a heavy mulch of 
coarse manure or a layer of straw will pro- 
duce the best results. The roots come close 
to the surface so that cultivation must be 
shallow. 
Tlie Fay Prolific is a great favorite 
under high cultivation and favored local- 
ities. The fruit is immense both in size of 
berry and cluster. It requires good strong 
soil and plenty of manure. On poor ground 
or light soil it is regarded as a failure 
I year: loc each; $1.00 per dozen; S6.00 per 
100. 2 years: 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; 
S8.00 per 100, 
The Victoria is one of my favorites. 
The fruit is of good size and enormously 
productive. 
The Cherry is under the same cultiva- 
tion, nearly as large as Fay, and is one of 
the most productive on the list. 
Old Red Dutch still holds its own as 
reliable and productive. 
The White Dutch resembles the red 
except in color. 
The White Grape is much sought 
after on account of its mild and delicious 
flavor. The fruit is of good size and very 
beautiful. 
One year. loc each; 75c per dozen; $5.00 
per 100. Two year: 15c each; $1.25 per 
dozen; $6.00 per 100. 
