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MAY'S CATAL0GT7B OF NORTHERN GROWN SEEDS, BULBS, PLANTS AND FRXJITS. 
GOOSEBERRIES. 
Whinham's Tree. 
;? Aiagniticent Variety that lias Created 
a neVeh «? rcT^u,^ iT^^' " '^°'<"-- "-^"O reseVnbl™ more 
K • P'l'.ra.tliana gooseberry. In flavor and quality It is un- 
Xflle^'sort"*-' ''"'"■^'^ ^'^^ '^"''■■^'••ness so ofte?i found in ?hc 
Another and most valuable feature of this splendid berrv is its hardi- 
li* been thoroughly tested in all sectfons of A TeHca and nrovl 
en to be perfectly hardy, standing the severe winters of the North l-Hh 
lo tnis iruit. It attains a marketable size quite three weekv enHior th<,n 
any other gooseberry, consec|uently cc.nnnands "rhiBh^st nriee ^^nS is 
now Kenerally admitted to be the heaviest croppinK varSv?n e^ 
tion, and is much , -ized in the green state ^ in cultiva- 
It has never been known to fail in producing a splendid croo even 'n 
seasons when other varieties were blank. This Goc s^berrv has a it^cu 
har ad van tage over others by coming in to leaf sometime before it fli vpr« 
consequently the foliage protects the bloom From destVictiv" 
^i^i^ x^-^l'^^''^ taking everything into consideration t is a gooseberr? 
in the highest state of perfection and a varietvthat everViarfener far^^^ 
er and fruit growe.- in America should have. One yr old Dian's 2« mc7,' 
$2^0 pe r do2., ■> yr. o l d plants 40c each. $ 4.00 per doz. ' 
Delaware. round''"'+.,-"""l*^"" J""!!'"'- Berries rather i,maH". 
„ * ■ , J r."V""' t"'" skinned, i.<ht red. Flesh verv iuiev 
s« cet, spicy ami deliciou,. isc each, $1.50 per doz. " ^ ' 
empire State. I'Vge bunch, medium siie berr.'s 
f ^..u.^^. juicy s^veet and snriirhtiv 
keeper and a most excellent sort. 20c each, S2.00 per Joi ^' 
Plant 
in good, 
and give a liberal mulching of manure each ye'? *In 
To'nreve„''r^*„-w*'"'' P;""^ •■<^«"''"-Iy each year^ 
10 prevent mildew spray bushes as soon as l/aves- 
appear and several times during the season with potas- 
sium sulphide, one ounce to four gallons of wate? For 
prices by express or freight see General List page 109. 
Cnautauana. ^^f*;"*?. -^'sorous, produc- 
u ^ tive variety of recent i..itroduc. 
ti^''i; .Vfllow, free from spines and 
l^h' t '"^ skinned, sweet and of exquisite flavor, asc 
each, $3.50 per doz. 
Columbus, f A strong robust grower, quite 
, • free from mildew. Fruit of largest 
Mze; oval, greenish yellow and of finest quality. 2«c 
each, $2.50 per doz. yua-iij . 25c 
DOWninC". ^ An om favorite, and one of the best 
, ,» for homeormarketuse. Fruit large 
handsome pale gr-een, of finest quality. Plant vigorous 
and free from mildew, igc each. $1.25 per doz. 
HOUSrhtOn. Enormously productive. Fruit 
of medium size, roundish oval, pale 
red, sweet and tender. 15c each, $1.25 per doz" ^ 
Pearl, u "^w variety, resembling the Downing. 
,„ V ■ '■'ither more prolific than that sort 
doz" tealtjiy. 2sc each, $2.50 per 
Red Jacket. (See back inside cover.) A true 
native variety and the finest 
A;,.erican sort everintroduced. The fruiti < of the larg- 
est size fully as large as Whinham's Tree, of moft 
beautiful and attractive appearance, and of most deli- 
C19US flavor. The plant and foliage are at all times 
vigorous, clean.healthyand mildew proof. It has been 
tested in many sections, under many trving circum. 
stances and has ai all times and in ail piKccs, proven 
perlectly hardy and enorinouslv prod uctive. the fruit 
hanging on untilfully ripened. The bcrriesarc a bright 
showy red very striking and attractive and command 
the highest prices in all markets. It is the gooseberry 
nMlhon and i^a formidable rival to its famous English jousiW 
" t W hinham Tree. 25c each, $2.50 per doz. 
A good grower and exceedingly produc- 
tive. Fruit large, pale green, skin thin, ciual- 
■ 5C each. 
Smith's Imp 
... *^ ^''.""^ 'arge.paic green, skin 
ity the finest, beingunsurpassed for table use and cooking 
$1.25 p er doz * 
GRAPES. 
No Class of fruit is more easily grown 
than the grape, and none produces finer 
r , , . . ■'■"'^ y^'' ^fter year. If you have room 
for only one fruit in your garden, that one should be a grape The 
fiTS''f^'t,*'''''"°''*^"'''',''"'""'"'!?*^.?''""'"'""<' every one having a familv 
should have an abundance of this choice fruit. We oiTer a few choice 
varieties, which experience and testii prove well selected for this 
latitude. For prices by express or freight see page 105. 
Bri2:htOn . fr^T^i ■'ven-formed clusters. Fruit red and of ex- 
dozen cellent flavor. Ripens early, isc each, ¥1.50 pei 
Campbell's Earlv. ^^^''^tr°"s.i»ardy, vigorous growth. 
Tt,!„„„ , thick, heavy perfectly healthy foliage. 
It ripens eariy, producing haadsonie clustersof large black graces of 
most excellent quality. The fruit ripens early and keeps perfectl/for 
?i,»1? Y'^''?* . a shipping variety it is unsurpassed and commands 
n.rfeeftn1; ''?L''^'i'''.''"*''^f- ^ '^"■^ acme of 
S^^S „ 1-5%''^,^*^^.?"'' ^""J ''.'■^ °f '"'■Ke size, of a glossy black 
with a beautiful blue bloom. Seeds are small and few in number 
pulpsweet, juicy and delicious and free from foxiness. 30c each, $3 o» 
A lon^' 
Champion. 
Concord., 
cisj^rown. loceacn. 
WHITE DIAMOND. 
Bunch and berry of medium size, with 
thick skin, isc each, $1.90 per doz. 
"The well known standard variety which succeeds 
„ , ■"■ell whereverthegrapeisgrown. ioceach, 311.00 perdoz. 
iVlartha. P.""el>es and berries of medium size, greenish " " 
v„-„li,ti r yh'tewith a thin bloom. Flesh tender, with a 
I n- o J iMlri"'i^"/'^^'' ?>r" ^'"^ ^'l"^'"* ^^-'th t"e Concord. 
A moj,t hardy and prolific sort. 20c each, $2.00 per doz. 
INiaffara. .0"e of the best whitegrapes grown. Perfectly 
l„.r,-i,.= 1., hardy, vigorous and productive. Bunch and 
ne "'t'tif' changing to pale yello w when fully 
i.pe. bkin thin. 20c each, $2.00 per doz. 
White Diamond. „Yal>;"''le for aU sections of the 
i,.,i,:,- „ J r , , United States, as it is of healthy 
habit and perfectly h.irdy. The berries are ext-a large of a 
w1fh«f..^^"'' 'iH'"'' n""^' delicious flavor. 
WitlKstandsinildewand diseases, and is a sure cropper in every 
locality For the middle and northern states we believe U to be 
the best variety of its color that has ever been introduced. 2sc 
eacn, $2.50 per doz. 
Worden. A.^plendld l.irgegrape of theConcord type, but 
Iv heft.,- .1 f earlier, larger m bunch and berry and of "decided- 
ly bettei qual'ty. Vines hardier than the Concord and in every 
way as he alu^-^i.sc^ach. $1.50 per doz. ^ 
Japanese Wineberrv. , interesting fruit be- 
family, and is a splen.Ud grower.^ardy"lnd* verf ;ro!rfic^''TK 
canes are covered with purplish-red hair. The fruit is borne in 
clusters, and each berry is at first tightly envelo,)ed by a large 
JJ^'y?' f"""'"*?? sortofburr, which is a'.so covered with a purplish- 
l, \ w, " ^ii'eyy . ''^ t° present the appearance of moss rose 
iJ^ f" the fruit matures, this bud pops open and displays 
the fruit. In color It IS a l.right red. and^ the plant is beautiful. 
Ve.y productive. Berry is firm, thus being a good shipper. In 
season very late, ripening after all other Raspberries are gone. 
iSc^achj_$i..5o per doz. 
For Ueneral Price Li.st of Nursery stock to be sent by Freight or 
Ejj£res^^Me ^age^og^ 
CAHPBELL'S EARLY. 
