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Smiths, Powell &? Lamb's Descriptive Catalogue of Fruit 
WHITE SMITH — Large, roundish oval, yellowish white, slightly 
downy ; of first quality. 
We have several other sorts but the above are the best. 
American "Varieties. 
DOWNING — Medium to large ; greenish white, almost transparent ; 
of flavor equal or superior to Houghton’s and fruit much larger. 
Very productive. 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
HOUGHTON— Medium size, pale red, and of excellent flavor. An 
American seedling, desirable for its fine quality, and especially for 
its freedom from mildew. 10 cents each ; $1.00 per dozen. 
SMITH’S— (Smith’s Improved.) Larger than the other American varie- 
ties and equally free from mildew. Fruit light green. Plant vigor- 
ous and productive. 15 cents each ; $1.50 per dozen. 
RASPBERRIES. 
For a productive Raspberry bed, the soil should be deep spaded and 
enriched by a top dressing of manure. The old and dead wood should 
be cut out each season. In many localities they require a slight pro- 
tection against extreme cold, by laying down and covering lightly with 
straw or other coarse litter. 
ANTWERP RED— True. One of the largest, best and most profitable. 
50 cents per dozen. 
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CUl'HBERT — (Queen of the Market.) Large, conical, deep, rich, crim- 
son ; firm ; of excellent quality. Vigorous, hardy and very pro- 
ductive. Regarded as the best raspberry for general culture. 50 
cents per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 
GREGG— Of large size : fine quality, very productive and hardy. One 
of the most valuableof the black caps. Ripens later than Mammoth 
Cluster. 50 cents per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 
MAMMOTH CLUSTER— The largest black cap except the Gregg, and 
of fine quality. Bush a strong grower and very productive. Early. 
50 cents per dozen ; $2.00 per 100. 
OHIO— A strong growing, hardy black cap of good quality. Very pro- 
lific; much esteemed for drying. 50 cents per dozen; $2.00 per 100. 
ORANGE— (Brinckles.) Large, orange yellow; beautiful and delicious; 
best of the yellow varieties. Plant tender but very productive if 
protected in winter. $1.00 per dozen. 
