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CATALOGUE AND RETAIL PRICE LIST OF 
Asparagus 
Asparagus Is one of Ihe earliest and finest of spring- Vegetables; so easy 
of culture, profitable and wholesome, that every family garden should have 
a very liberal supply. Plant in well-drained fertile soil, work it up fine and 
deep, and place the plants in rows four feet apart and eight inches apart in 
the row; spread out the roots in a trench made deep enough to permit their 
crowns to be covered with three or four inches of mellow soil; give the rows 
a liberal dressing of well-rotted manure at least once each year, and 15 pounds 
of salt per rod length early every spring. Do no cutting for use the first 
season. Any or all of the following described varieties will give entire sat- 
isfaction if managed as above. 
COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE — A distinct variety of strong, vigorous 
growth, producing very large white shoots that in favorable weather remain 
white until three or four inches high, or as long as fit for use. Market 
gardeners and those growing for canners will find this a very profitable 
variety. Price, 2-year roots, 50c per dozen; 75c per 25; $1.25 per 50; $2.00 
per 100. If wanted in larger quantities, write for special prices. 
PALMETTO — A very early variety extensively grown for early markets; even 
regular size, of excellent quality, and considered by many as the best variety 
in cultivation. Prices same as above. 
CONOVER'S COLOSSAL — A mammoth variety of vigorous growth; tender and 
excellent quality: sends up 3 5 to 20 sprouts each year, one inch in diameter; 
color deep green, and crown very close. Prices same as above. 
BARR'S MAMMOTH — A variety that comes highly praised. Said to be nearly 
double the size, and much more productive than Conover's Colossal. Prices 
same as above. 
DONALD'S ELMIRA and DREER'S ECLIPSE — 2-yr. plants at above prices. 
Juneberries 
IMPROVED DWARF JUKEBEKRY — This is one of our most wholesome fruits. 
Uses: A delicious fruit to eat out of hand or for pies and canning. Per- 
fectly hardy and never fails to bear. Fruit resembles the blueberry; borne 
in attractive clusters; bluish black; about the size of a good big Houghton 
gooseberry; blossoms white. Should be in every garden. 20c each; $1.80 
per dozen. 
Select Raspberries 
The plan most commonly recommended for laying out the raspberry plan- 
tation is to plant in rows from six to eight feet apart and two to three or 
more feet in the row; but recent experience has convinced us that there is a 
much better plan; we now plant raspberries in hedge rows; plant one foot 
apart in row and rows eight feet apart. The dense hedge row smothers out 
all weeds in and near the row, rendering cultivation easier and quicker; keep 
this space between the rows well and frequently cultivated. It is a well- 
known fact that raspberries are always larger, finer and sweeter if grown 
partially in the shade; the hedge row furnishes this condition. It also stays 
the young canes against the wind twisting and breaking them, resulting in 
more and better canes, more and finer fruit, and rendering easier and quicker 
cultivation. Give this plan a trial, and you will soon be convinced of its 
advantages over the old way. 
OLDER — This we consider well worthy to head the list; the greatest drouth 
resister among raspberries. Is among the earliest and is the largest black- 
cap we have any knowledge of- Ripens all its fruits perfectly. Last berries 
as large as the first. Has small seeds, with much pulp and rich juice, there- 
fore the most wholesome of all raspberries. People who would not dare 
to use the dry, seedy varieties can use these freely. Originated in Iowa, 
and is of ironclad hardiness. 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $15.00 
per 1000. 
KANSAS — A large, early berry; is very large and fine. Many experiment 
stations have placed it at the head of the list. A very strong grower; with- 
stands drouth splendidly, and is enormously productive. Same price as Older. 
GREGG — Of great size, fine quality, very productive; has been a standby and 
very popular for years; several days later than Older and Kansas. No one 
can afford to be without it. Same price as Older. 
CONRATH — At present this holds the place for best mid-season blackcap. It 
is of ironclad hardiness; berries large, shiny black and always good sellers. 
Enormously productive and a good shipper. Price, 5c each; 50c per dozen; 
$2.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 
CUMBERLAND — This new berry is a very valuable acquisition. Its hardiness 
has been proven, and will thrive anywhere that blackcaps can be grown. 
The quality is very similar and fully equal to Gregg. In spite of its unusual 
large size, the fruit is possessed of great firmness, and is thus well adapted 
