E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
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CRATES AND BASKETS. 
For our trade who are anxious to obtain the cheap orates we have described in past 
years we have come to the conclusion to manufac- 
ture both crates and baskets. 
This crate is used by all berry growers of any 
consequence in this country, and is pronounced 
the best for that purpose in existence. The slats 
or rails are one inch in height, thus giving you 
plenty of room to fill baskets rounding full, and 
still the fruit will not be mashed. Chicago com- 
mission men say: “ Berries packed in your crates 
come to us in better condition than any other part 
of the country, the same distance.” This crate is 
about three inches higher than most others, 
but is neat and handy, holding 32 quarts., or one 
bushel. Each, SO cents; filled with baskets, 75 
cents; per 100, $70. 
BASKETS. 
Our baskets are made from clear poplar, and are 
They are so made as to not let even the smallest 
raspberry through at the corners. Many have asked how we could put up a basket of 
such quality at the low price asked. They have ample open space to admit air for long 
shipments, and in every way are the best. Put up in bales of 500 and 1 ,000 Price F O 
B: 1,000, $7; 5,000, $0.50; 6.50 per 1.000; 10,000, $0 per 1,000. 
NOTICE. 
You should order crates and baskets early ; do not wait until fruit is almost ripe and 
send for them, as it takes time for them to go by freight, and in large lots it is too expen- 
sive to ship by express. Order early and avoid the rush at picking season. 
as smooth as any of the highest price. 
See What They Say! — You Can’t Beat It! 
13’" NOTE . — How far can we ship, is ofti 
Caxize Springs, Texas, Sept. 28, 1889. 
E. W. Reid. 
Dear Sir: — The plants I ordered from you 
come to hand a few days ago, all in splendid 
condition, and the finest lot of plants I ever 
saw sent by-mall or any other way. I am 
trying to get parties interested in fruit cul- 
ture, and if I succeed you shall certainly 
get all the orders. Yours truly, 
It. G. Mason, 
Clerk of District and Court. 
Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 26, 1889. 
E. W. Reid. 
Dear Sir: — The plants arrived in good 
time and in splendid condition ; very much 
pleased with them, and shall be pleased to 
do business with you in the future when we 
want anything in your line. 
Youi’s truly, UTAn Nuusehy Co. 
Tacoma, Washington Ter., Dec. 15, 1889. 
E. W. Reid. 
Dear Sir: — Yours of a recent date and also 
plants reached us after being forty-five days 
on the road (only nine days from St. Paul) ; 
where on earth were they the balance of the 
time, thirty-six days? Raspberries, black- 
berries, currants, gooseberries and grapes 
were all in excellent condition. The aspar- 
agus, however, was spoiled, being frozen in 
transit. * * * W», H. Udall. 
How is that, and all pleased ! We can 
aslced. Read and you will see. 
Long Lake, Minn., Nov. 1, 1889. 
Dear Sir:— Your strawberries come in the 
best condition of any I ever saw. Am much 
pleased with the vigorous and healthy 
growth of them all. Also the Thompson 
Early Red Raspberry made extra fine 
growth. Accept thanks for the unusually 
fine plants. Yours truly, 
D. V. Plant. 
City of Mexico, Mexico, April 10, ISMi 
E. W. Reid. ■ ' 
Dear Sir:— Never before have I received 
or witnessed such plants as you sent me 
They are the finest I ever saw. I did not 
expect to get such stock. When package 
was undone they were as fresh as when 
shipped. Yours truly, 
,T. M. Roberts. 
„ „ Portland, Ore., May 3, 1889. 
E. W. Reid. 
Dear Sir: — Plants received. Let me say 
to you your stock is the best advertisement 
Never before in my life did I see such fine 
rooted stock. You will hear from me again. 
Yours truly, Jas. Alexander. 
_ „ Berwick, N. S., July 23, 1889. 
E. W. Reid. 
Dear Sir:— The plants came to hand in fine 
condition and are doing finely. They have 
commenced to grow and are making good 
runners. W. B. Chute. 
ease you just the same, as all stock is alike. 
