E. W. REID'S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
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Crescent. Like the Concord grape, it 
seems to be in the lead with fruit grow- 
ers. Anyone can grow the Crescent, for 
it will almost take care of itself after it 
is once put in the ground. Strange to 
say, last season we sold three times as 
many of this variety as any others. It is 
very hardy and prolific, and should not be 
allowed to run the entire season to 
matted rows. Better results will follow 
if properly attended to. In comparing 
new varieties they always refer to the 
Crescent. 25 cents per doz., 50 cents per 
100, $2.50 per 1,000. 
Parry. A seedling of Jersey Queen, but 
it has a perfect flower; very large; pro- 
ductive hardy; quite firm; plant strong 
and vigorous. Good soil and culture is 
required. 30 cents per doz., 50 cents per 
100, $8 per 1,000. 
Chas. Downing'. An old well-tried variety ; 
succeeds well almost everywhere, but we 
can see no improvement over many other 
varieties. A good shipper; size medium. 
25 c. per doz., 50 c. per 100, $3 per 1,000. 
Mansfield, O., May 2, 18SS. 
Mu. Reid : 
Dear Sir: Plants arrived all O. K. I am 
well pleased with them. When I got mine 
at the express office a party living north of 
town had a box of strawberry plants from 
an eastern firm, Messrs. i . 
“ They looked sick, I tell you.” I gave him 
your address. I like those Cumberlands. 
Yours truly, C. Netting. 
Fincastle, Pa., May 5, 1888. 
Many thanks for your promptness in 
sending plants, which were received in 
good condition. Will send to you again. 
Yours truly, Mrs. J. H. Figgatt. 
NOTE. — Dozen mailed free ; add 20 cen 
wards at reduced rates ; write us. 
May King. A berry much like Crescent, 
being early and of good size; not as pro- 
ductive, but fruit somewhat larger and 
firmer, of a uniform size, holding its own 
throughout the season. It has one ad- 
vantage over Crescent, viz., a perfect 
bloom. 25 cents per doz., 50 cents per 100, 
$3 per 1,000. 
Glendale. Of most value for shippers as 
a late berry, and will stand shipment very 
well. We sent by cars very extensively, 
it being so firm; size medium; vine 
healthy and- vigorous. It does not require 
a. light soil, and when properly cultivated 
will give good returns, and extend the 
shipping season. 25 cents per doz., 50 
cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. 
Itasca. (P.) Very productive in some 
parts. Have known as high as 250 berries 
on one stool. Its fruit is medium-sized, 
but not very large. Adapted for home 
niarket. One should try but a few plants 
to see how they produce— it may be the 
best berry for your soil. 25 cents per 
doz., 75 cents per 100, $6 per 1,000. 
Cameron, Mo., July 23, 1888. 
E. W. Reid ; , 
Dear Sir: I can say plants were received 
in good condition and promptly. Sorry I 
did not get May King, etc. 
Yours respectfully, E. L. Pollard. 
New CuiMrekland, Ind., July 27, 1888. 
E. W. Reid; 
Dear Sir: I received plants in good condi- 
tion, and all are growing except a few the 
grubs destroyed. They are growing fine, 
and I am very well pleased. 
How much for 500 each of Johnson’s 
Sweet and Carman Raspberry, etc 
Respectfully, Ran. Beriioy. 
per 100, if to be sent by mail. 5,000 and up 
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