E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. i6a 
Blackberries. 
CULTURE. The culture of these is about the same as that of the raspberry, but if the 
soil is not very rich, they may be set 5 ft. by 8 iu the row; on rich soil «;) .; by 8 ft. It re 
quires about 2,000 plants per acre. They should be topped two feet from the ground for 
laterals; do not let more than three canes grow to the hill. Our plants are all from root 
nil TT in cro *■ 
Erie. This variety has created quite an ex- 
citement throughout the country the past 
year or two by reason of its good quality, 
earliuess, hardiness and productiveness. 
It was originated in the northern part of 
Ohio, on L. B. Pierce’s farm. I have 
written to many who have grown it, or 
who have seen it, and they all unite in 
praising it; hence it has seemingly come 
to stay. My vines are very hardy and 
have made a good growth, which I will 
send to my customers. M. Crawford and 
W. J. Green both write me that they are 
inclined to think that Mr. Lovett has not 
overrated the Erie, except it is in produc- 
tiveness. I cannot find one man who has 
any fault to find with the Erie, and so I 
am inclined to think well of it myself. 
75 cts. per doz., $3 per 101), $20 per 1,000. 
Early Mammoth. A chance seedling found 
a few years ago in Northern Ohio. Its 
large size attracted the attention of the 
grower, being the largest blackberry he 
had ever seen ; for hardiness it has stood 
the past five years without any protection 
and was not injured; the fruit is large, 
glossy b lack, being an immense bearer; 
holds its color long after being picked; 
fruit sweet, core melting iu the mouth. It is 
very easily propagated from root cuttings 
and in a short time will be one of the first 
on the list. Try it. 60c. each, $5 per doz. 
Stone's Hardy. This superior blackberry 
originated in Wisconsin, and can be relied 
upon as being the hardiest; also sweet 
and marvelously productive, weighing its 
strong canes low with its burden of fruit, 
and larger than Snyder. For a cold cli- 
mate do not omit Stone's JJardy. 50 cts. 
per doz., 
$1.50 p e r 
100 , $10 
per 1 ,000. 
Lawton. 
An old fa- 
vorite, es- 
teemed 
for its pro- 
ductive- 
ness and 
large size; 
deiici o u s 
when ful- 
ly r i p e, 
but turns 
black in 
ad v a n o e 
o f ripen- 
ing. Sea- 
son med- 
ium to 
late. 50 
c t s. p e r 
doz., $1.50 
per 100, 
$ 1 0 per 
1,000. liARI.Y MAMMOTH. 
Wilson’s Early. Once the leading early 
blackberry and still a popular market 
sort in many sections. Very large size; 
early. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 
per 1,000. 
Early Harvest. The earliest blackberry, 
consequently one of the most valuable, 
were it hardy. Here it has not proved 
hardy. Ripening in July, with its attrac- 
tive appearance, firmness and exceeding 
productiveness, renders it eminently prof- 
itable for market ; whilst its eai'liness and 
good quality make it a special favorite in 
the home garden, where it succeeds. 50 
cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. 
Early King. An extra early and exceed- 
ingly 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 delicious sweetness 
renders it of special value. for the home 
garden. It is also free of double blossom, 
rust or other disease. It has been thor- 
oughly tested at the north, and its great 
value is being singularly overlooked. 
Root-cutting plants, $1 per doz., $5 per 
100, $40 per 1,000. 
Wilson Jr. This variety in some parts of 
the country docs not stand the winter, 
but with me (100 miles south of Lake 
Erie) has not been affected. It is noted 
for its bountiful productiveness where it 
will stand the winter. There is no other 
blackberry that can compare with it in 
size or quality. 1 think this is a very prof- 
itable berry where it will stand, and with 
a little trouble it can be covered with 
straw, as it is close to the ground. 50 cts. 
per doz., $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Snyder. This variety is old and well 
known, it will stand the severest cold 
of the north without injury; it is of ex- 
cellent quality, and oue of the leading 
varieties for market purposes. I can 
heartily recommend it to the public as a 
very profitable berry. 50 cts. per doz., 
$1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. 
Kittatinny. Once the most popular of all 
blackberries for general planting and still 
unexcelled for main crop, in the home 
garden, or for market in some locations. 
Berries large, handsome, and of delicious 
flavor, 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 sections, 
Medium to late. Root-cutting plants, SO 
cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. 
Minnewaski. This is a new variety, and 
I cannot say anything of it myself, as I 
have not fruited it, but it comes very 
highly recommended to me. Mr. Lovett 
says: “Upon the grounds of the origina- 
tor in New York, it has exhilod many ex- 
cellent traits, which, if continued in other 
