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E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
BLACKBERRIES, Continued. 
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 produc- 
tiveness.” As to ripen- 
ing, the originator says : 
“The Minnewaslil on a 
north slope unprotected 
ed, and the Early Wilson 
on a south slope, pro- 
tected, ripened at the 
same time and before 
any other variety grow- 
ing on the same place.” 
-iO cts. each, $1 perdoz., 
$7 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 
TAYLOR’S I'KOLIFIC. Taylor’s Pr olific. A 
suitable companion for 
Snyder, for it also is a variety of great 
hardiness and productiveness, but ripens 
somewhat later. Berries are very much 
larger and of line flavor; canes of strong 
growth and ironclad hardiness; of espec- 
ial value for planting at the north and de- 
sirable for its fine flavor. Its large size, 
great hardiness and wonderful produc- 
tiveness render it of greatest value for 
the north. Its merits are not fully appre- 
ciated. Season, medium. Root-cutting 
plants: 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 
per 1 ,()()(). 
Hudson, O., Oct. 34, 1889. 
Fkieni> Reid : 
I don’t see how on earth you grow straw- 
berries in October, but suppose you will toll 
us. They arrived in perfect shape, and 
were a wonderto all tliatsaw them. Haven’t 
eaten them yet, as we want to enjoy looking 
at them and smelling them as long as possi- 
ble. Accept our thanks for the unexpected 
treat. Very truly yours, 
T. B. Terry. 
Dewberry. 
Lucretia. This is the finest of its class, 
one of several that have proved success- 
ful. The fruit is large, luscious and hand- 
some, and has succeeded wherever it has 
been tried. A strong grower and exceed- 
ingly productive. Mr. N. A. Albaugh, of 
Ohio, says: “The Lucretia dewberry rip- 
ens with the red raspberry. About 34 
miles distant is the original plantation of 
this dewberry; I visited it this season, 
there must have been 100 bushels ripe at 
one time on less than one acre. The gen- 
tleman also had a number of other varie- 
ties, but nothing came up to the Lucretia. 
We happened upon the bushes at their 
fullest ripening. The Wilson Jr. and 
Early Harvest had not begun to turn and 
the Lucretia had been ripe for several 
days before we visited the patch, and this 
was on the Sth of July. I will say at a 
venture that the Lucretia ripens at least 
ten days before any other blackberry.” 
75 cents per dozen, $3 per 100, $15 per 
1 , 000 . 
Note.— Dozen mailed free;100and 1,000 
by express or freight. 
CURRANTS. 
CULTURE. They should be planted in good, deep soil, on a cool location, and manured 
very heavily. Plant 4 by 5 feet, work like 
raspberries, keep the soil moist and free 
from weeds, and mulch with manure, if the 
best quality of fruit is desired. They should 
be pruned every year and all old wood cut 
from them; keep them thinned out so that 
air can freely pass though them. Currant 
worms can be destroyed by using hellebore ; 
dissolve 1 ounce in 3 gallons of water, and 
apply with a syringe or small sprinkling 
can. This can be done with very little ex- 
pense, if performed at the right time. 
Cherry. This is the popular market va- 
riety and it needs no description, as every- 
body knows it. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per 
dozen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2 year, No. 
1, 75c. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 
Ten per cent, discount on tree orders before April 1. Order now to avoid delay. 
