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RASPBERRIES. 
Of all the fruits grown by the amateur or professional, 
none will give greater returns for the time and money ex- 
pended than these. They thrive well everywhere and pro- 
duce enormous crops of fruit, which always sells at good 
prices. We believe there is no surer road to fortune for 
any young farmer residing near any of the large cities of 
the country, than to plant several acres of small fruits for 
market piirpases. The earliest and latest ripening varieties 
are usually the mo.st profitable, though mid-season sorts 
shouUi also be planted to give a succession throughout the 
fruiting season 
CULTURE — Plant in rows about four feet apart and 18 
inches apart in the row; give a light mulching of barn- 
yard manure every fall or winter, and cut out all old 
and weak growth, preserving only the strongest shoots 
for planting the following season. We send out 
only extra strong, healthy plants, which will give 
good results and satisfaction to our customers, under 
ordinary good care and condition, 
GENERAL LIST OF RED SORTS. 
The canes of all these varieties should be cut 
back to about (i or 8 inches above the ground 
immediately after planting and cultivated 
thoroughly throughout the growing season. 
Price, unless otherwise noted, lOc each, 6 for 
4Sc, 12 for 75c, 25 for $1.30. postpaid. By 
express or freight, 25 for 80c, 50 for $1.25, 100 
for $2.00, 500 for $8.50, 1,000 for $15.00. 
We will l>e pleased to quote prices on larger quantities than quoted herein. 
Black Hills very hardy variety, which has stood the severe test of a North- 
j^i.a,\^r%. xAAXxo. west winter at our nurseries without any protection and surpasses 
nearly all other varieties in yield, length of season and flavor. The fruit is rich red in 
color, very large antl of most delicious quality. It originated in "Dakota" and experi- 
ments on our nurseries have convinced us that it is to be highly recommended to large planters and those wishing to grow a perfect market fruit, on 
account of the enormity and duration of the harvest and because it brings a higher price than most other sorts. 15c each, 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for $1 OO 
postpaid. By express or freight, 25 for $1.00, 50 for $1.50, 100 for $2.50. 
Japanese Wincberry. 
Black Hills. 
r*nllimHlflTl Berry opposite page.) A very hardy variety, the canes growmg from 12 to 15 feet in length, many being 1 inch in diameter. 
\i/V/iuxJj.uxa.xA. xhe fruit is dark red, very large and firm, juicy, and of delicious flavor. It does not drop from the bush and is e.xcellent for ship- 
ping. It yields about 800 quarts to the acre. 
CULTBERT — A standard hardy variety, enduring Northern winters and Southern summers equally well. 
The berries are large, 3 inches around, conical, rich crimson color, and so firm they can be snipped hun- 
dreds of miles. 
TTinO" hardy variety, con.sidered by many the best early red Raspberry in the market. It 
is very productive, the berries being large and firm, bright scarlet, excellent shippers, and 
ripening earliest of any. The plant is a strong grower and very hardy. 
JiinflnPQP ^VinpVlPrrv (Raspberry.) An ornamental as well as a fruit plant. The canes 
TT iAitucxxjf . ^re large and covere<I with purplish red hairs extending to the ex- 
tremity of the stem. The leaves are dark green and sih ery gray beneath. The fruit is borne in clus- 
ters; each berry is at first enveloped by a large calyx, forming a sort of burr, and so thickly covered with 
purplish red hairs as to give the appearance of a Moss Rosebud. These open and turn Lack, exposing 
the fruit as it ripens. The berries are of medium size, translucent, shading from amber to crimson, and 
to a dark wine color when ripe. They are fresh and have a brisk sub-acid flavor, retaining the flavor 
when cooked, and are delicious for preserves, jellies, etc. The plant is also very hardy and robust. I5c 
each, 3 for 35c, 6 for 60c, 12 for $1.00, postpaid. 
RELIANCE — An old and valuable variety, a good grower and bears well. The fruit is large, round, dark 
red. with a delicious, slightly acid flavor. 
RANCOCAS — A very productive mid-season variety, 
very evenly. 
Shaffer^s Colossal. 
Golden Queen. 
The fruit is bright red, good flavor, and ripens 
One of the largest berries in both fruit and plant on the market. Especi- 
. . , , . , , y caliy adapted for the south. It does excellently in our nurseries. The 
bernes are very large and handsome, of a deep purplish red, with a most luscious and peculiarly sweet flavor. It ripens rather late in the season when the 
others have stopped bearmg, 
TURNER — A very productive and hardy variety. The berry is very handsome, large, bright red and of excellent flavor. 
Goldf^n OtlPPn heautiful. large, golden yellow attractive berry. A seedling of the Cuthbert, surpassing it in size, beauty, and productivity 
V^^^"' adaptability, flavor and hardiness. The canes are extremely hardy and of strong growth. It meets the desire for a yellow Rasp- 
berry, combmed with vigorous growth and perfect hardiness. The fruit brings a higher market price than (foes that of the red berries on account of tho 
peculiarity of color and flavor. 
MARLBORO — Vigorous and produc- 
tive. The fruit is of large size, light 
crimson color, firm and good quality, 
A good, well-tested, early berry for 
the North. 
MILLER'S RED — A thoroughly reli- 
able variety of vigorous growth. The 
canes reach a height of (i feet and do 
not winter kill in the least. The ber- 
ries are of large size and handsome 
appearance, firm and delicate flavor. 
Tiiey begin to ripen about the middle 
of June and continue until August. 
PRICE bv mail, postpaid, lOc each, 
6 for 45c, 12 for 7Sc, 25 for $1.30, 
By express or freight, not preoaid, 
25 for 80c, 50 for $1.25, KM) for 
$2.00, 500 for $8.50, 1,000 for 
$I.S.0O. Ask for our special price 
on large quantities. 
SPECIAL OPPER - We will send 
6 extra strong iilai.ts of the above 
named 12 varieties, making 72 
strong plants, all properly named, 
for $3.25 posti)aid, or for $2.50 by 
express or freight, not prepaid. 
King, 
Shaffers. 
