Mr. Crawford, of Horticultural fame, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, says: 
The Blowers Blackberries had been bearing about a month, and all others on 
the place were gone. I found several rows in a town lot, supported on a very high 
trellis. It appeared as if the crop had just commenced to ripen, for there was one of 
the largest crops in sight that I ever saw, and I have been familiar with blackberries all 
my life. From near the ground to a height of ten feet, the trellis was full of berries, 
many of them ripe, many red and many green ones not yet commencing to turn red. 
The man in chaige told me that the crop would not all be gone until Oct. and I had no 
reason to doubt his words. Some weeks latter the owner wrote me that he was still 
picking berries. Although carrying such a tremendous crop, the bushes seemed to be 
perfectly healthy. In two other gardens, and in a large plantation in a field, the same 
green, healthy appearance was observed. It was the same with a plantation growing 
from root cuttings. It too, was perfectly healthy. 
From all I was able to learn, the variety has never been winter killed. One 
man who had a short row in his garden for his own use, informed me that he had fruit- 
ed it for seven consecutive years, and he never knew of its failing. He said that if he 
had known of its value when he first obtained it, he might have made a fortune. I be- 
lieve he has never sold any fruit or plants. I saw the place where the original plant 
came up, and less than halt a rod of ground is still occupied with the variety, which 
supplies the family with fruit. I was particular to ascertain if it was perfectly hardy, 
for we have so many excellent varieties that lack only hardiness. As far as I could 
learn, no one has seen it injured by cold weather. 
Now, as to the fruit, it is very large and very good. I have seen larger berries, 
hut not this year. Some weeks before I went to see the Blowers, I saw a plantation 
of the Eldorado and Rathbun in great perfection, and neither was as large as the 
Blowers. I have, however, seen specimens of the Rathbun as large or larger, than the 
Blowers. It is large enough, and at the same time appears to be perfectly hardy, which 
cannot be said of any large variety that has been tested in this climate. 
The quality of Blowers is among the best. It has just enough acidity to give it 
a sprightly flavor, but when dead ripe the acid disappears without leaving a suggestion 
of bitterness, and the fruit simply melts away in the mouth. 
The season is very long, giving perhaps three or four weeks picking after all 
others are gone. 
PRICES 
25c each. S 1.50 per doz. $4. 50 per 100. $35.00 per 1000 
We warrant stock true to name, with the special understanding that should any 
not prove so, cash will be refunded, or stock replaced with that which is true, but are 
not liable for damage other than herein named. Boxing and packing at cost. 
Shipping directions should accompany all orders. When delivered at railroad 
station or express office, our responsibility ceases. 
I ERMS CASH, except by special arrangement. Remit by Express, Postoffice 
Money Order, or N. Y. Draft. 
Prices subject to change without notice. 
Our references are— The Commercial Agencies, The National Bank of Westfield 
and the Westfield Republican. 
H. W. BLOWERS, Westfield, N. Y. 
Nurseryman, Grapevine Specialist. 
