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f Iirrant? Hardy, easily cultivatad, responding liberally to cultiva- 
vui 1 aula tion. and standing neglect well, no class of plants grown 
will afTord better returns for the investment, either for home use or 
the market than these. They should be had in every garden and will 
pay handsomely for the marliet. Plant four feet apart in rich ground, 
cultivate well and mulch heavily. Embracing the hardiest, most pro- 
line and best quality grown. 
FOUR CHOICE VARIETIES 
Mav'c Riant PiiViv The larsest red currant in cxistance. These buslies 
may a Uiaill JVUUy are unusuiilly hardy in habit of growth and bear 
profusely. The berries are beautiful liffht red and errow in immense clusters, 
more resemblinK bundles of red erapes than bunches of currants. Many fruit 
gr:)<vers are now planting largely of this variety in place of tl»e older 
sorts on account of its cnomioiis yield. 1 yr, each 15c, 6 for 7nc. 
postpaid: by express or freight, 2 yp, 6 for $1.50, 12 for $2 60, 
60 for $5.00. 
Pprfprtinn Piirrant The latest introduction, crcat- 
rerieciion turranr ed by crossing Kay-s proniic 
with White Grape', and combines tlie best qualities of both 
parents. In color it is a beautiful bright red and of size larger 
than the Kay. the clusters average longer and the size of the 
berries is maintained to the end of the bunch. It is one of the 
most productive currants we have ever known, and in quali- 
ty it is superior to anything in the market today, being of a 
rich, mild, sub-acid (lavor and having plenty of pulp with 
few seeds. 1 year, each 25e, 6 for $1.25 postpaid; 2 yr. 
6 for $1.75, 12 for $3.00, 50 for $10.00, by express OP 
freight. 
Rprf rrn^<! Jiioob Moore, theoriginator,«ays:"Red Cross 
xvcu VIUDO clusters are long and have well-necked ber- 
ries, double the size of Victoria, and far superior in quality 
to Cherry or Victoria. Nothing will compare in quality willi 
Red Cross but White Dutch, which is so small. Red Cross was 
tirst fruited in 18811. I have seen the fruit growing in such 
masses as to hide the upper branches from view. It is larger 
than Cherry. The plant makes twice the growth of Cherry, 
and yields two or three times as much fruit. I recommentl it 
with confidence. I consider Red Cross of the best of the new 
currants" Price same as May's Giant Ruby. 
WhitP WltlP ""^'"'^ "'^ hardiest white sort ever introduc- 
Tiiiiit^ 111116 cd and is therefore especially <lesirable for 
the middle and northern states. It bears greatbunclies of pearly 
white currants of the most lielicous flavor. This and Giant Ruby 
we consider thd best of all currants in lioth quality and yield, 
surpassing even the well known valuable Fay's Prolific, which 
has made such a favorite the past few years. Price same as 
May's Giant Ruby. 
GENERAL LISTS OF STANDARD 
Black Champion 
are very large and t 
Black Naples 
Cherry 
AMATEUR FRUIT GROWING. A practical guide on the 
cultivation of small fruits (especially in cold climates) fully 
illustrated, price, paper cover 25c. 
VARIETIES 
The leadin;;, tested blark currant. It is a viKorons 
Krower and very ptoductivc. The berry and buncli 
are very lar^e and of most excellent quality. 
Fruir varies from small to larete, averaging abo\'e 
niediunit pulp acid with stront; flavor. 
A standard red, berries large, bunches short and compact, very 
vigorous and productive. 
KflV*<2 PrnllflP Until the introduction of May's Giant 
X ay O XXUlllll; Ruby tliis was considered the leading 
market variety. Stems and bunches are extra large, uniform 
size, easily picked, of excellent quality. The plant is very 
productive, rol)ustaitd hnrdy. 
1 (\nt\f\n Martpt A new currant of merit, the money 
l^UUUUU lUaitiCl maker and sure cropper. Read de- 
scription from its home: "As a money making market currant 
we believe this variety has no equal. It was first grown in 
this country by Henry Howies, of Michigan, 
I PP*c PrAlifir A black variety, fruit Urge ftnd of ex- 
a J lUmiO cellent quality. 
I nnor Rllfirh HnllatlH The best of the late varieties 
i-Ullg DUIILU nUlldUU vigorous and productive. 
fruit clusters Iouk 
gone. 
Perfection Currant 
and of large size. Ripens after others are 
North Std.r ^ strong growing red sort. Bunches four 
Pnmnna Beyond comparison in productiveness and fine 
X UillUiia quality with any other of the older sorts, and 
from present indications destined to supersede all other red 
currants. Its yield of fruit is something wonderful, vigorous 
and robust (E rower, healthy, hardy and an early bearer. 
Fruit clear, bright, translucent red, bunches lary^c and full, 
size of berry very near as large as the Fay. It is of remark- 
ably fine quality, sweet and mild, and less acid than any we 
know of. with few seeds, and these are small. 
VirtnriJl Erect Krowing, heavily laden. even into Sep- 
Y XUtUi la teniber. with long, handsome clu.stersof large, 
bright red fruits. Its late season adds Kreatly to its value. 
Wtli tp fira riA The standard white, an excellent variety. 
TTliilCUiapc Excellent for dessert use because of its 
mildly acid flavor and large handsome clusters of golden 
green or white berries. 
WllHpf ^ ^'^riety of great merit, one of the strong- 
TT IXUCX g;rowers and very productive. Berries are very 
large. l)right red. Evtn when dead ripe they hang on the 
bushes a long time without dropping. 
PRICE STANDARD VARIETIKS 
By mall postpaid. 1 yr- 15c, 6 for 75c,; by express or 
freight. 2 yrs.. 6 for $1, 25, doz. $2.00, 50 for $4.00 
100 for $7.50. 
