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a lucky man who has a plantation of these 
berries in advance. Season medium early. 
10c each, 75c per dozen, $4.00 per 100 and 
$15.00 per 1,000. 
The Coluiiibiaii. A large purple berry 
of the richest flavor, the greatest vigor and 
probably the most productive berry under 
cultivation. On the back of the cover of 
this pamphlet is found a photograph of a 
glass of the.se berries showing the exact 
size and shape of this grand berry. In a 
field of raspberries of fifteen acres, selected 
on our pedigree plan of all the varieties under 
cultivation here, this variety catches the eye 
as far as the field can be seen. It was 
claimed to be the same as Shaifer's Colossal 
but the difference is very wide. It is more 
hardy (no reports of its injury by cold are 
yet received). The canes 
grow to fully twice the size 
and berries are larger and 
much less of the objectionable 
bloom than the Shaffer. In 
qualitj' it stands at the head 
of the list. As a canning 
berry it has been placed 
above any variety of rasp- 
berry. 40c each, $3.50 per 
doz. and $30.00 per 100. 
Kiir<>ka. This berry has 
been tested several years and 
is taking a high rank in Ohio 
where it is extensively culti- 
vated. It is conceded to be 
fully twice as productive as 
Palmer, berries larger and as 
early. It is likely to become 
generally cultivated as an ex- 
tra large black cap. The sup- 
ply of plants will be short 
for many years. Prof. W. J. 
Green of the Ohio experimen- 
tal station has been watching 
it for several years and pro- 
nounces it unquestionably the 
leading early berry. $1.00 per 
doz.,. $3.00 per 100 and $15.00 
per 1,000. 
The ICansa.s, a large ear- 
ly berr)' ripening immediately 
after the Palmer. It has 
made many friends in conse- 
quence of its hardiness and 
productiveness and will re- 
main with us as one of the leading berries. 
Season quite early. 10c each, $2.00 per 
100 and $10.00 per 1,000. 
The PaliiK'r is the leading extra early 
berrj'. Ripens some time before straw- 
berries are gone and keeps the flow of 
berries full until other varieties arrive. 30c 
per doz., $1.00 per 100 and $7.00 per 1,000. 
The OhU'r. This is not now regarded 
as a new berry, it having been widely tested 
in the west and north. Its good qualities 
are especially deep rootage and ability to 
withstand extreme drouth and cold. More 
are reported to have been set in that section 
than any other. The engraving shows the 
berries of natural size. 40c per doz., $1.50 
per 100 and $H.OO per 1,000. 
The (ianlt. This berry is attracting 
much attention as an ever bearing sort. The 
horticultural division of the agricultural de- 
partment at Washington made an especial 
inquiry as to its merits and gaye it a warm 
indorsement. Prof. W. G. Green, of Ohio, 
experimental station places it at the head of 
the list of ever bearing sorts. It produces 
berries in regular season about with the 
Gregg and then the new canes bloom and 
fruit profusely till frost conies. 25c each, 
$2.00 per doz. and $10.00 per 100. 
Shatter's Colossal is a hybrid, a cross 
between the black and red, purple color, 
covered with a fruit bloom and a rich sub- 
acid flavor. One of the best berries for the 
table and has no superior (except possibly 
the Columbian) as a canning berry. Season 
medium late. 30c per doz., $1.50 per 100 and 
$8.00 per 1.000. 
The Older. 
Soul>e}>'ai». An extra early variety ripen- 
ing with Palmer and being superseded by 
that variety. The objection to it is its 
•sprawling habit and reports from growers 
are that it is subject t<i anthracnose. 25c 
per doz., $1.00 per 100 and $.5.00 per 1,000. 
«Tohns<»il Swe<'t. This is the richest 
and sweetest black cap grown. Entirely 
hardy and productive and should be in every 
garden on account of its delicious flavor. 
Its berries are larger than Palmer and 
ripens only two or three days later. 30c per 
doz., $1.25"pcr 100 and $7.00 per 1,000. 
fJvejifJ' is still the standard late variety 
of the largest size. I have frequently found 
them one inch in diameter. Reports do not 
show it to be entirely hardy in all sections, 
and yet there are few entire failures reported. 
It always manages to show up a good crop 
