E. W. Reid’s Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 
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ERIE BLACKBERRY. 
Brie. We have fruited the Erie for a number of years, 
and we find it one of the best blackberries on the 
market. It is very large in size, quality of the best, 
and in hardiness ail that was ever claimed for it. It 
is one of the strongest growers, and will produce large 
crops on what would be called poor soil • its fruit is 
of the largest type, being very uniform in size, and 
perfect. Scarcely a small berry can be seen, hence 
you can judge its appearance when opened for sale — 
it pleases both the grower and buyer. It is the earli- 
est of the extra-hardy varieties, and when we tell 
you that the demand for plants is greater than the 
supply, you can readily see that the Erie has taken its 
place as one of the leading varieties. The Erie is not 
only a berry for market but for home use, as it is one 
of the best for canning and table use. 50 cents 
per dozen, $2.50 per 100, $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 black- 
berry 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 black, being an 
immense bearer ; holds its color long after being 
picked ; fruit sweet, core melting in the mouth. It 
is easily propagated, and in a short time will be one 
ofthefirst on the list. Tryit. Jii.soperdoz., $8per 100. 
Stone’s Hardy. This superior blackberry originated 
in Wisconsin, and can be relied upon as being the 
hardiest ; also sweet and productive, weighing its 
strong canes low with its burden of fruit, and larger 
than Snyder. For a cold climate do not omit Stone’s 
Hardy. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per too, $10 per 1,000. 
Ijawton. An old favorite, esteemed for its product- 
iveness and large size ; delicious when fully ripe, but 
turns black in advance of ripening. Medium to late. 
50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 
Early Harvest. The earliest blackberry, conse- 
quently one of the most valuable, were it hardy. 
Here it has not proved hardy. Ripening in July, 
with its productiveness it is eminently profitable for 
market ; whilst its earliness and good quality make 
it a special favorite in the home garden, where it suc- 
ceeds. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. 
Wilson’s Early. Once the leading, and still a popu- 
lar market sort in many sections. Very large size ; 
early. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $8 pel’ 1,000. 
Early King'. An extra-early and exceedingly 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 sweet- 
ness renders it of special value for the home garden. 
It is also free of double blossom, rust or other dis- 
ease. It has been thoroughly tested at the north. 
75 cts. per doz.. $3 per’ioo, $25 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 ; canes of strong, erect 
rowth and productive. It is not safe from winter 
filing north of the latitude of New York city, and is 
badly affected with “rust” or blackberry fungus in 
many sections. Medium to late. 50 cts. per doz., 
$1.50 per too, $9 per 1,000. 
Minnewaski. This is a new variety, and it comes 
very highly recommended. “Upon the grounds of 
the originator in New York, it has exhibited many 
excellent traits, which, if continued in other sections 
and under general culture, wifi make this variety 
very valuable. It is claimed to be of superior merit 
by reason of its great hardiness, large size and enor- 
mous productiveness.” As to ripening, the origina- 
tor says: “The Minnewaska on the north slope, 
unprotected, and the Early Wilson on a south slope, 
protected, ripened at the same time and before any 
other variety growing on the same place.” 75 cts. 
per doz., $3.50 per 100, $23 per 1,000. 
Wilson Jr. This variety in some parts of the country 
does not stand the winter, but with me (100 miles 
south of Lake Erie) has not been affected. It is 
noted for its productiveness. There is no other black- 
berry that can compare with it in size or quality. Is a 
profitable berry where it wifi stand, and with a little 
trouble it can be covered with straw, as it is close to the 
ground. 50 cts. per doz., $ 1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 
Snyder. This variety is old and well known. It 
wifi stand severest cold without injury ; it is of excel- 
lent quality for market purposes. I can heartily 
recommend it tv) the public as a very profitable berry. 
50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. 
Agawam. Fruit of fair size, jet black, sweet, tender 
and melting to the very core ; for home use it has no 
superior, being sweet as soon asblack; it is extremely 
hardy and healthy and very productive. As an emi- 
nent small-fruit grower says : “It stands at the head 
for hardiness, fruitfulness and sweetness.” No fruit 
garden should be without this excellent variety. 
50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. 
Taylor’s Prolific. A suitable companion for Snyder ; 
a variety of great hardiness and productiveness, but 
ripens somewhat later. Berries much larger and of 
fine flavor ; canes of strong growth and ironclad 
hardiness ; of value at the north, and desirable for its 
fine flavor. Its size, great hardiness and produc- 
tiveness render it of greatest value for the north. 
Its merits are not fully appreciated. Season, medium. 
50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000, 
