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E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
SHARPLESS. 
Parry. A seedling of Jersey Queen, but 
it has a perfect flower ; very large; pro- 
ductive, hardy; quito firm; plant strong 
and vigorous. Good soil and culture is 
required. 30 ets. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, 
$3 per 1,000. 
Chas. Downing. An old well-tried variety ; 
succeeds well almost everywhere, but we 
can see no improvement over many other 
varieties. Agoodshipper; size medium. 
25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. 
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 cts. per doz., 50 cts. 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 cts. per doz., 50 cts. 
per 100, S3 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 
market. One should try but a few plants 
to see how they produce — it may be the 
best berry for your soil. 25 cts. per doz., 
75 cts. per 100, $0 per 1,000. 
NOTE . — Dozen mailed free ; add 20 cents per 100 if to be sent by mail ; 1 5,000 at reduced rates. 
Write for prices on large lots. 
Special Notice. 
We are heavy growers of small fruits and can supply large lots of plants at low rates; 
you also get fresh stock that will grow, not dried-up plants that have been packed away. 
Write us for terms on large amounts. Estimates cost you nothing, and it is not our way 
of doing business to swindle our trade, but to give them good goods for the smallest sum 
OUE MOTTO : Quick sales and small profits. As we wish to introduce our stock in 
every county, we know it is our best advertisement. 
Read testimonials and see what we do by those who deal with us. Try us and see if 
you don’t get the best goods for the least money, and quickest returns. All these points 
tend to build up our trade. Mind, you deal direct with one who every day works in his 
fruit. Our practical experience is worth much to our customers, and we will tell you any 
thing you wish to know, if you will write us. 
Remember, our rates are low ; in many cases 50 per cent, less than many nurseries. 
If you want $10 worth of stock, write us and get our best prices. Prices change 
on stock in this line as well as others, and we will not be undersold by any firm who send 
out fresh goods, true to name. 
We do not wish our strawberry plants to be placed on the same plane with those 
grown in New Jersey, Delaware and some parts of Maryland. We do not grow such 
stock, hence we do not wish you to compare our rates with such. Our plants are large, 
vigorous and healthy, and when set, you get a good growth. Plants grown on strong soil 
cannot be dug, bunched and packed as low as some dealers offer them. 
E. W. Reid, Esq. : Steubenville, Ohio. 
I am in receipt of your favor of the 20th. Many thanks for the advice. One roads 
such conflicting experiences that they know nothing when done, hence my inquiry of you. 
That will prove the best bill you ever sold in Jefferson county, or I am mistaken ; 
every tree is an advertisement. 
My brother, B. K. Hill, who wrote to you for prices, will buy pears in the spring. He 
was a -man, but had to own up that you boat, their goods for less money. 
I have referred two Mingo men to you, and if I can throw a dollar your way I ask no 
thanks, other than similar treatment when I buy of you. J. A. Hill. 
make a specialty of mailing trees, plants and vines. See our collections. 
