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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[September, 
Westclsester Black-Cap Easpberry. 
FOR 
"0; 
HAS NOT ITS EQUAL 
MARKET OR FAMILY 
USE. 
The earliest of all the Black- Caps, morn productive, pro- 
ducing on an average from five to eight quarts per stool, 
perfectly hardy, and is the host flavored berry yet discover- 
ed, having a rich, sprightly flavor, exceedingly pleasant, 
berries Large, and of a handsome jet-black color, with no 
bloom. 
Report of Committee Farmers' Club. 
The Westchester Black-Cap Raspberry Is a chance Seed- 
ling, which originated eight years since in the yard of Levi 
J. Millie, of Tarry town, N. Y. He has cultivated the plant 
since that time tor tlia better opportunity of testing and 
folly demonstrating its value. It is cue of the strongest 
growing varieties Ihut we have as yet seen, having ample 
opportunity of contrasting it side by side with the Doolittle, 
in various situations and on different sods. We found it ex 
ceeded the Doolittle in every respect ; canes th t we meas- 
ured, were from fifteen to cign teen feet in length, and bear- 
ing one hundred and fifty trusses of berries. These canes 
wouVd certainly produce two quarts of fruit nt a picking. 
Auotlivr bush we saw, grown entirely from one stem, was 
eo productive, that although three quarts of ripe fruit were 
picked from It, uenvty eight more were Just ripen ins We 
were perfectly . : .-.':. -l m it no extra care or cultivation had 
been Sjiven, t > plants being grown close, to a picket fence, 
an i ttie cms never having been pruned, they were all of 
th i sam ■ rizs and productiveness. In comparison with the 
Doolittle it is m ire productive, and one week earlier; the 
berries are as larg\ if not larger, than the Doolittle, and in 
flavor far superior; flesh firm, seeds small, and, on tins ac- 
count, making it desirable for preserving. It ripens move 
uniformly, and produces less imperfect fruits. There is no 
douht about its being a distinct variety, and, in our opinion, 
a desirable acquisition to our list of small fruits, either for 
market or family use. THOMAS CAV VNACH, 
Chairman Committee from Farmers' Club. 
Report of Committee Fruit-Growers* Club. 
The Committee appointed by the Fruit-Growers" Club to 
examine the merits of the JYestchester Seedling Black-Cap 
Raspberry, would report that a visit was made on Snturdav, 
Julv 3d, to th- grounds of the proprietor, L. J. Mabre, Tar- 
rytown, N. V., where a careful Investigation was made of 
the excellencies claimed for it, and a fair comparison with 
Other varieties. They found it to he exceedingly vigorous, 
ripening one week earlier than the Doolittle, fully us pro 
ductive, a much better flavor, berries ripening more uni- 
t mnly together, an I averaging us large, or large;'; seeds 
smaller, and perfectly hardy. Wc are satis tied that it is a 
new variety, ii:i& received no extra care or culture, and we 
think will prove a desirable acquisition to our present list ol 
varieties. IIENKi" T. WiLLIAMa, chairman. 
PRICES OF PLANTS.— Per half dozen, by mail. S3; per 
dozen, by mail, $.1 ; per hundred, 830. 
AGENTS WANTED.— All Agents furnished with written 
authority to sell genuine plants. 
£F~ Send stamp for Circular. Address, 
JOHN L. TRAVIS <fc FIELDS, Gen'l Agts., 
14 Park Place, "Jew- York. 
Select Strawberries. 
Hoyden's JX). monstrous berry, extra, 50c. rloz. ; £?. ICO. 
Charles Downing, best berry known, 50c, doz.; jti/.O, !"."). 
Nicanor, P«ak'^ Emperor, productive, 50c. doz.: &3.5U, 100. 
Napoleon IH, and Dr. Kicaisc, SI, doz.: $3, LOO. 
ISarnes' Mam in ith, Romej i. Green Pro1uif-.90c.dnz.; 61.50, 105. 
Jueunda, Agriculturist, Downer's Prolific, Wilson, SO els, 
doz.: (1, 100. 
The 12 varieties, i doz. each, free by mail, ?5. 
The following three are the best new berries in Enrone : 
Rubns. monstrous; l.u Africans, nearly black, extra fine; 
President Wilder, best of all, 50c.G plant, or $4. doz. Cav- 
wo i l and Fern's Seedling, two remarkable berries, weigh- 
ing l ounce each, more productive thau Wilson, extra 
plants. Si doz. Address 
YV. S. CARPENTER, 155 Rcade-st., New York. 
Strawbei'iy Plants. 
»vden's No. 30, Barnes, Charles Downing, Rome 1 
iliug, Jucuud.1. l.ennig's White, Nicanor. Colfax. 50' 
fter dozen; $'2 per hundred; $15 per thousand. Agi icnltur- 
3t, Wilson, Triomphe de Gand, r>0cts. per dozen; $1.50 per 
Hoyden's No. 30, Barnes, Charles Downing, llomeyn'g 
See i iug, Jucuud.1, Lennig's White, Nicanor. Colfax. 50 cts, 
fter '1"/.' 
3t, Wilson, Triomphe de Gand, 50 cts. per dozen; $1. 50 per 
hundred; $10 per thousand. Address 
REIS1G & IIEXAMER, New Castle, Westchester Co., N. Y. 
Versailles Currants. 
We ofTer an extra fine stock of this celebrated Currant at 
the following rates : 
I-year- ' ■ 100; 471 p»r I.COO. 
2-year-old. S-iperdoz ... pur 100; SlOO pei I, 
Sample sent hv m>iil on receipt o( S0a, Send ror circular. 
EDWARD BL^GESS, Pougukeepsle, N. V. 
The lona Nurseries. 
Grape Vines ; also choice plants of all 
varieties of Small Fruits. 
We offer for fall trade a large and choice stork of all the 
leading varieties of prape vines. Including lona, Israel la, 
Delaware, Concord, Hartford Prolific, &c. and the uew 
varieties. Martha and Walter. 
We have also a £Ood stock of one, two, and three-year- 
old vines of the 
EUJHOBIiAiS" GRAPE, 
which Dr. C. W. Grant esteems to be the most valuable varic- 
ty ever yet introduced. It is an curly, black prape, of first 
quality, equaling cither Delaware or lona for tidinesses a 
table fruit, and makes red wine superior to Norton's Vir- 
gin a, or any other American grape. 
Ripening ns early ns Hartford Prolific, and being entirely 
hardy, it can be successfully grown in uorthern latitudes, 
and will be of great value everywhere as au early market 
grape. 
^ lioever has success with the Concord vine may plant the 
Enmelan with full assurance that grapes of surpassing ex- 
cellence may be obtained by using an average degree o( 
skill In cultivation. 'I lie Euinelan vines we oiler are grown 
from mature wood taken from the original stock, all of 
which is under our control, the old vines standing in our 
own grounds. To insure securing the genuine pants, all 
parlies should send direct to us. 
Madison, Wisconsin, Aug. 3d, 1S69. 
Messrs. Hasbeotjck A; Bush nell. 
Gentlemen: The EuiUClau gent mo by Dr. Grant is now 
on its second year's growth, makim* a pood show oi fruit, 
and a masterly gi owtn or wood. I must say, thus fiir, 1 have 
nevrr cared "for a vine which more fully "fills the bi I." 
The characteristics generally ascribed to it seem to he fnllv 
developed here, and alter passing through the severest trial 
of winter the vine has ever sustained in this locality, it now 
manifests more vigor than any variety I have ever handled. 
Very respectful 1 . WM. DKUOK.S. 
North East, Pa., Aug. 5th, 1809. 
Messrs. TIapbuoitk & TU si:.\ >:; i„ 
Gents: The two Enmelan vir.es had of C. W. Grant, in 
the spring ol lStiS, have mad ■ a r ■ < i growth, and are entire- 
ly healthv. One ot the vines live bunches of fruit this 
soring. The five hundred Km.. :.. t vines purchased ror the 
Eoutli Shore "Wine Co. last pprinsr, liav ■ grown well, and are 
doing better than any other vines planted by me. of same 
age. Respectfully yours. 
JOIIX K. MOT/TIER. 
SupL. South Shore Wine Co T 
From the thousands ot ETimelan vines sent out. the report 
is in entire harmony with the foregoing. The high rates of 
advertising forbid our giving more in this journal, but tu;l 
reports will be given in Circular, 
Our stock of Raspberries, Blackberries. Gooseberries. 
Strawberries, Currants &c, is large, and strong plants. All 
at lowest cash rates 
Agents ami the Trade supplied at liberal discounts Can- 
vassers wanted in everv town. 
Send stamp for Circular. Address 
HASBROICK & BVSHKELL, 
(Successors to C W. Grant) 
lona, (near Peekskill), Westchester Co. N» T. 
CiOLUMBUS NURSERY. — A very tare and 
' complete assortment of Trees. Small Fruits. Shrubs, 
Hoses and Plants, of the best quality and at reasonable 
prices. New Descriptive Catalogue mailed to applicants. 
H. C. 1JANFOUD. Columbus, O. 
CanaiMiaigua Nurseries. 
Superior Stock at Low Figures. 
Apple Trees, one, two, and three years old. 
Pear Trees, one, two, and three years old, of the best 
Northern and Southern varieties. 
Small Fruits in large supply. 
Grape Vines, old and many new varieties. 
Dealers and planters arc invited to examine my stock. 
Fall price list sent upon application. Address 
F. L. PEKRT, Cauandaigua. N, T. 
■ MOUNT HOPE NURSERIES. 
ROCHESTER, IS". Y*. 
This well-known establishment, founded TO years ago by 
the present proprietors, and conducted ever since and at 
the present time under their personal supervision, nowoflers 
the largest and most complete stock in the country, em- 
bracing : 
STANDARD AND DWABF FUULT TREES, 
GRAPES A.VD SMALL FRUITS, 
ORNAMENTAL TREES AND SHRUBS, 
NEW AND RARE FRUITS OF ALL SORTS, 
NEW AND RARE ORNAMENTAL TREES. 
The collection in both denartments, useful and ornament- 
al, is the largest in the U.S. Extensive specimen grounds 
are maintained at great expense, to determine qualitioaand 
insure accuracy in propagation. 
Ordrrs for large or Email quantities promptlv and care- 
fully Tilled. Parking performed iu the most skillful and 
thorough manner. 
Small parcels forwarded by mail ichen desired. 
Nurserymen and Dealers supplied on liberal terms. 
Descriptive and Illustrated priced Catalogues sent pre- 
paid on receipt of stamps, us follows: 
No 1.— Fruits, 10c. No. 2.— Ornamental Trees, 10c. No. 
3.— Green-house, 5c. No. 4.— "Wholesale, feek. 
Address 
ELLWANCER..& BARRY, 
ROCHESTER. N. T. 
A General Stock of Fruit and Orna- 
nameiilr.l Trcrs, Grapi Vines. Small Fruits Shrubs, 
Vines, Roses, Hardy Herbaceous Plant-*, Esculent ti 
Bulbs, A l - i ; . .- ■ >r amall quantities, cheap — 
I i clear Die ground— at The Mahoning Nurseries, roungs- 
lown, O- Slifpmeiits direct by Pitt., Fort Wavnc, and Chi- 
cago, and Erie Railroada J. MANNING. 
Fruit and Oniaaiicsafai Trees 
for fall of 186D. 
WE OFFER FOE THE FALL TRADE A VERY LARGE STOt"K OP* 
Fruit Trees of ail kinds, .botU Standard 
a:-.tl Dwarf, 
Grape Vines, \ative and Foreign, the best va- 
rieties, old and neir, a:ul ircll grown. 
Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries, and a 
general assortment of all the Small Fruits. 
Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Vines, 
and Hoses, the largest and fine ' ountrs/. 
Our Nurseries being very extensive gives us a full supply 
of Nursery goods generally. 
The following Catalogues, just issued arc very complete 
and will be sent to all who applv. 
No. 1,— Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue of Fruits. 
No. 2.— Illustrated Descriptive ( atuloguc of Ornamental 
Trees, Shrubs, Hoses, &c. 
^f>. S.— Descriptive Catalogue of Green-house Plaot 11 . tc. 
No. 4. — Wholesale Catalogue for Nurserymen, Dealers, 
and those wishing to plant in large quantities. 
Address FROST *i CO., 
Genesee Valley Nurseries, Rochester, £T. Y* 
Hightstown Nurseries. 
135,000 Peach Trees for Sale ! : 
Fal! of 'c0 and spring of "70. Best market varieties. Sntnl 
for circular. I;. 1". PULLEN, Hightstown, N". J. 
DUDLEY & NERRELL, 
NURSERT3IEX, 
Geneva, N. ¥. 
FRUT TREES, 
ORXAJHEKTAL STOCK, 
CHOICE GRAPE TIXES, 
(lona, Eumelan, Salem, Martha, 
Walter, &c.) m 
LARGE STOCK— PRICES LOW ! 
SESD FOR CATALOGUES! 
WRIT DO 1 0U WAHT1 
%"% T ° LF <^^^EIv NURSERY. —75.000 Peach, 
w * including (..olden Cap. 50,003 Early Slay, and other 
cherry trees, t« o mid three \ r.vr*. (ieueral variety ol trees, 
vines, and plants. ( malogues ready. 
JOHN WAMPLKR, Trotwood. Ohio. 
our stock. 
tVe solicit correspondence and n personal examination of 
Ornamentals sent on receipt of 10 cents. 
~Sew Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of Truits and 
Grccn-House r.n:l Bedding Plants in their season. 
Hedge Plants, Seedlings and Bulbs. 
Native and Foreign Grape Vines, 
Hoses, Evergreens, Small Fruits, 
Fruit and Ornamental Trees and Slirubs, 
Offer for the present season a complete assortment of 
Geneva* ^S". "V., 
Washington Street Nurseries, 
Graves, Selover, Willard & Co., 
J^axT.lIiiiei* I>J miseries. 
Dansville, Livingston Co., X. Y. 
OfTer to Nurserymen, Planters, and Dealers, an exceeding- 
ly line stock, of Standard and Dwaii Pears. Plums. Cherries, 
and Teaches. Also a *;cod supply of Currants. Gooseber- 
ries. Grape vines. Mazzard Cherry, and Plum Stocks. All of 
the nbove stock is of the best quality, unsurpassed lor 
thrUUneBS and beauty. Correspond'ui'f pollened. 
JOHN C. WILLIAMS ft CO. 
For Sale at the Owego Nursery. 
20,000 one-year-old Concord Grape Vines. SI per dozen; $4 
per 100 ; $J0 per 1,000; ^-year-old, §j per luD. 
Ives* Seedllnc, ?I per 100. 
Hartford Prolific, 1-v car-old. $l.nO per dozen: $fl per 100. 
Climbing Uo*es, Dundee ltamblcrand Folic t. ^i per doz.; 
(3 per 100; $2S per 1,000; 2-year-old, $3 per 10.). 
1-year-old Cherry T/ecs, $10 per IlO, 4 to u "cct talgb, largely 
of Karly Ricumond. 
43,000 one-vear-old crafted Apple Trees, ?30 per 1,000, $25 per 
1,000 if 4X03 or upwards are taken. 
HAIIVEY CL UTIS, Owego, Tioga Co., X. T. 
SMALL FRUIT, 
6* DIT* 
»» C: 
at malces it valuable is l>c« 
ter in such a small space."— Joint J. Thomas. 
"The directions for prowing Strawberries and raspberries 
are the best I have ever seen."— Henry Ward Beecher. 
"We could give hundreds of just such testimonials, showing' 
the value ot this little work. It should be in the hands or 
every person, whether the owner ot a rod square ot ground 
or a hundred acres. Tree agents should have a copy It 
contains 40 pages. Price 10 cuts. Fail price list, wncae- 
: d retail, and also terms io agents and those desiring 
! t up a club for plants sent fcke to all applicants. Par- 
ti -sat the South should order plants in the fell. Address 
PL'P.DY & Johnston, Palmyra, N, J., or PUllPI & 
IIANCE, South Bend, lad. 
