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TUTTLE’S CATALOGUE. 
have come to the conclusion that it is one of 
the most valuable berries, anil it should be 
planted on every farm in the west. The wood 
is hard and firm and endures the extremes of 
our climate without injury. Its leaves are dark, 
glossy green, and very much resemble the pear. 
The plant propagates from suckers. The flowers 
apijear about the same time as those of the 
ajjple. 'I'ne petals are white and five in number. 
The fruit is borne in clusters like the currant, 
and ripens in June. Its size equals the wild 
gooseberry; shape, round; color, reddish pur- 
ple at first and becomes a bluish black when- 
fully ripened. Its flavor approaches the huckle- 
berry, a mild, very rich sub-acid. Most people 
like its quality, and pronounce it delicious. It 
may be served with sugar and cream or cooked 
sauce, and is splendid canned for winter use. 
The plant is about the height and form of the 
currant bush. It produces fruit in enormous 
quantities, and bears every year. It is also per- 
fectly hardy, not being injured by wet, cold or 
dry weather, and needs no special treatment. 
Rabbits do not injure it, and it will grow readily 
with only a scanty root.” 
To make a good Asparagus bed, the plants 
may be set in the fall or early spring. Prepare 
a place, by pulverizing the soil to a good depth 
and dress liberally with fine manure Select 
two-year, or strong one year plants, and for a 
garden, set in rows 1 8 to 20 inches apart, with 
ASPARAGUS, 
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