E. W. REID’S RTITRSERIES, BRIDGEPORT, OHIO 
THE BEST BLACKBERRIES 
Lawton. An old favorite, esteemed 
for its productiveness and large size; de- 
licious when fully ripe, but turns black in 
advance of ripening. Medium to late. 50c. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 
Maxwell’s Early. Very large, sweet, 
rich, luscious, melting in the mouth; no 
core whatever; very productive*, ripens 
same time as Lucretia Dewberry and Early 
Harvest Blackberry, and is three times as 
large as the latter. Bush a low, strong, 
stocky grower, entirely free from rust, 
double blossoms or other disease. 75 cts. 
per doz., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. 
Minnewaskl. This is a new variety, 
and it comes very highly recommended. 
“Upon the grounds of the originator in 
New York it has exhibited many excellent 
traits, which, if continued in other sections 
and under general culture, will make this 
variety very valuable. It is claimed to be 
of superior merit by reason of its great 
hardiness, large size and enormous pro- 
ductiveness. ” 75 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, 
$15 per 1,000. 
Snyder. This variety is old and well 
known. It will stand the severest cold 
without injury; it is of excellent quality 
for market purposes. 50 cts. per doz”, 
$1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Ancient Briton. One of the best of 
hardy varieties; in Wisconsin and other 
northern states it is superseding all other 
kinds. Very vigorous, healthy and hardy, 
producing large fruit stems, loaded with 
good-sized berries of fine quality, that 
carry well and bring highest price in mar- 
ket. For general planting for home or 
market in all sections subject to severe 
winters, this is recommended as a first- 
class variety. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 
100, $10 per 1,000. 
Early King. An extra-early and ex- 
ceedingly hardy variety of great merit. 
Canes of strong growth, as hardy as 
Snyder, and very prolific. It is larger and 
earlier than Early Harvest, and its deli- 
cious sweetness renders it of special value 
for the home garden. It is also free of 
double blossoms, rust or other disease. It 
has been thoroughly tested at the north, 
and has given very general satisfaction. 
75 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. 
ERIE. We have fruited the Erie for 
a number of years, and we find it one of 
best, and its hardiness all that was ever 
claimed for it. It is one of the strongest 
growers, and will produce large crops on 
what would be called poor soil ; its fruit is of the largest 
type, being very uniform in size, and perfect. 50 cts. 
per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Early Harvest. The earliest Blackberry, conse- 
quently one of the most valuable, were it hardy. Here 
it has proven hardy. Ripening in July, with its produc- 
tiveness, it is eminently profit- 
able for market, whilst its earli- 
ness and good quality make it a 
special favorite in the home gar- 
den, where it succeeds. 50c. per 
doz., $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. 
Kittatlnny. Once the most 
popular of all Blackberries for 
general planting, and still un- 
excelled for main crop in the 
home garden, or for market in 
some locations. Berries large; 
canes of strong, erect growth 
and productive. It is not safe 
from winter-killing north of the 
latitude of New York city, and is 
badly affected with “rust” or 
Blackberry fungus in many sec- 
tions. Medium to late. 50c. per 
Snyder. doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Erie Blackberry. 
Stone’s Hardy. Extra hardy and productive; fruit 
fine and sweet, weighing its strong canes low. Best for 
cold climates. 50c. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Taylor’s Prolific. Berries much larger than Snyder’s 
and of fine flavor; canes of strong growth and ironclad 
hardiness; of value at the north, and desirable for its 
fine flavor. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Wilson’s Early. Once the leading and still a popu- 
lar market sort in many sections. Very large, early. 
50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $f> per 1,000. 
Wilson, Jr. This variety in some parts of the coun- 
try does not stand the winter, but with us (100 miles 
south of Lake Erie) has not been affected. It is noted 
for its productiveness. There is no other Blackberry 
that can compare with it in size or quality. 50 cts. per 
doz., $1.25 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
