Rfid’s Nurseries— Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
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ROYAL CHURCH. 
ROYAL CHURCH. This promising new raspberry originated in Ohio, and the claims for this valuable 
berry seem borne out by the testimonials of our leading horticulturists as to its merits ; the introducer describes 
it as follows: “Berry large, dark crimson, hardy, firm and of good quality. Flavor exceedingly delicious, 
aromatic and sprightly, and outsells other varieties in the market. It is excellent for canning or jellies, jams, etc. 
The canes are large, making a fine bush ; the thorns are few and small, the berries do not crumble in picking, 
and have very few seeds ; and the canes are perfectly hardy wherever it has been tested.” 
This variety of raspberry has also been tested by most of the Experiment Stations, and reported on very 
favorably for all sections of the country, and we have no hesitation in recommending it for general cultivation as 
a good all round berry for both amateurs and the home garden. Ripens earlier than Cuthbert, and being more 
productive, with a longer season of fruiting, will surpersede this valuable old sort wherever introduced. We 
consider this one of the best new varieties seen for many years. We append a few of the testimonials ot this 
new berry as follows, showing its value in different sections of the country : 
Prof. W. J. Green, of the Columbus, Ohio, Experiment Station, says : “ Royal Church is large and of fine 
quality.” In his bulletin for 1891, he says: “Plants vigorous and productive. Berries large, dark crimson, 
moderately firm, excellent quality. A very promising variety.” , D . 
Prof. L. R. Taft, of the Michigan Agricultural College, in his bulletin says : Of the red varieties. Royal 
Church is one of the most promising. It is hardy to the tips. I am well pleased with it. ” 
Prof. H. E. Van Deman, United States Pomologist, of Washington, D. C., says : Royal Church is one ot 
the best of the red varieties. The fruiting branches are long and heavily laden with green and ripe fruit. 
Berry large, round, juicy, and of rich flavor.” , , . . 
Mr. F. S. Hunn, Ass’t Horticulturist, Geneva, N. Y., Experiment Station, planted the Royal Church red 
raspberry during the spring of 1891, this year, 1892, being the first season of bearing. It has proved perfectly 
hardy without winter protection, ripening at Geneva, N. Y., July 19. There was a severe frost April 27, 1092, 
which cut back the canes of Cuthbert one-half, but which did not perceptibly affect Royal Church. 
Price, $1 per dozen, $ 5 per 100, $30 per 1,000. 
EUREKA. Ripens a few days later than Souhegan, and earlier than Ohio, coming midway between the 
two. Fruit large and firm, almost equaling Gregg in size. Quality is of the best. Berry free from bloom, and 
very attractive in the measure, making it a splendid seller. The canes make a strong, upright growth, with a 
bright, healthy color resembling the Ohio, and quite as hardy. One peculiarity of Eureka is that it seldom 
throws more than four new canes each season to the hill, and never less than two ; thus it is not necessary to thin 
the canes to the proper number, as nature performs this task. Its ability to bear fruit is truly wonderful. 
Ohio Experiment Station, Ja?iuary //, /<?£?. 
The Eureka is a day or two later than Souhegan, and is as large as the Gregg, but is destitute of bloom, 
being almost black. The plants are equal to the Gregg in vigor, and apparently more productive. It is one of 
the most promising early varieties that I have seen. W. J. GREEN. 
Price, $1 per dozen, $6 per 100. 
GLADSTONE. Another variety from Ohio. The introducer speaks of it as' follows: “The Gladstone 
originated with the veteran and well-known horticulturist, Charles Carpenter, of Ohio. He sent us plants to 
test about four years ago. They were given no particular culture, and almost forgotten, until fruiting time, 
when passing that way, we were attracted by a buzzing of bees. Looking toward the source of the music of the 
busy insects, we noticed the plants of Gladstone, the strong canes bowed down with their burden of ripe fruit, 
and yet blossoming freely, the blossoms being covered with honey bees. This most remarkable of all Rasp- 
berries now offered.” . . . 
The color is dark red ; the size is above the average red Raspberry, as seen in our markets. It is propagated 
from the root, like most of the other red varieties. 75 cents per dozen, $5 per 100. 
