1898 
THE RURAL NEW-YORKER. 
1 83 
Catalogue Review Overflow. 
(CONTINUED.) 
bushels to the acre. There was, how¬ 
ever, a large proportion of unmarket¬ 
able size. We dare say that it is well 
worthy of further trial. 
John W. Hall, Marion Station, Md.— 
A descriptive catalogue of seed potatoes 
and small fruits. Mr. Hall makes a 
specialty of second-crop seed potatoes, 
and tells why they are superior to home 
or northern-grown seed. He lays special 
emphasis upon the fact that there are 
two kinds of so-called second-crop pota¬ 
toes, the undesirable kind being merely 
late potatoes whose growth is usually 
stopped by frost before maturity, while 
the other and desirable sorts are tubers 
which are raised from seed which is 
taken from an early crop the same 
season. 
M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, 0. —We 
know of no more interesting and in¬ 
structive strawberry treatise than this. 
We should feel full faith if we ordered 
strawberries of Mr. Crawford, that we 
should receive first-rate plants true to 
name. Mr. Crawford has this to say of 
the new Nick Ohmer : “ For market, for 
home use, or for exhibition, this is, prob¬ 
ably, the greatest berry ever offered. It 
is, certainly, the most desirable variety 
that has come under my observation. It 
is my candid opinion that all who grow 
the Nick Ohmer will be astonished at its 
healthy, vigorous growth and great pro¬ 
ductiveness. The fruit will be a surprise 
to all who see it, being of mammoth size, 
beautiful form and color, and excellent 
quality.” 
E. W. Allkn, Wolverton, Minn.—A 
first-rate catalogue of seed potatoes. The 
illustrations are from photographs, and 
the truest to nature that we have seen, 
except it may be that of Livingston’s 
Banner. In this, the potato is too round, 
and the surface too netted. Those of 
our readers who purpose to try The R. 
N.-Y.’s Big Flower-pot method of deter¬ 
mining the comparative values, will find 
Mr. Allen’s prices for small quantities 
very reasonable. For instance, any vari¬ 
ety will be sent by mail or express, 
charges prepaid to destination, one 
pound, 25 cents, or one pound each of 
any seven varieties in the list, express 
prepaid, for $1.(50. Or, one tuber each of 
17 different varieties, for $1.75. 
L. L. May & Co., St. Paul, Minn.— 
Farm and Floral Guide, being a cata¬ 
logue of 100 pages of seeds, farm and 
garden plants and fruits. May’s Early 
Wonder Spring wheat, it is claimed, is 
the most prolific, heavy-stooling and the 
best milling' variety that can be grown. 
The catalogue gives prominence to the 
value of the comparatively little-known 
grass, Bromus inermis. This we have 
been trying at the Rural Grounds for 
five years. It takes entire possession of 
the soil, and yields immensely. Last 
Fall, we spaded under a plot in one of 
the lawns of the Rural Grounds, and 
sowed Bromus inermis. We want to 
find out whether it has any particular 
value as a lawn grass. We have evidence 
that it will yield far better on poor soils 
than many of the popular varieties. 
W. F. Allen Jr., Salisbury, Md.—This 
is one of the most comprehensive and 
instructive small fruit catalogues that 
comes to us. Seventy-five varieties are 
offered, and every variety is growing on 
his farm and, he promises, li will be 
freshly dug at time of shipment.” Mr. 
Allen doesn’t try to compete with low 
prices and cheap stock, yet we note that 
his prices are exceptionally low. We 
note with satisfaction that, unless Mr. 
Allen can give descriptions of strawber¬ 
ries from his own experience, he quotes 
what the introducers or originators say 
without comment. He warrants his 
stock to be true to name and to reach his 
customers in good condition. Here is a 
sample of his conservative descriptions, 
speaking of the William Belt: “ I don’t 
think it is twice as productive as Bubach, 
as has been claimed, nor do I think that 
it would be desirable for it to be, as in 
that case, it would not be able to mature 
its immense load. It is about as pro¬ 
ductive as Bubach, and seems to mature 
every berry. It is better in shape and 
quality and the plant is a stronger grow¬ 
er. Its color is perfect.” 
1,000,000 STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
For Fall and Spring. All Young Plants. All the leading NEW and Old Standard Sorts, grown on land 
never occupied by strawberry plants before. Prices right. Write for Special Price. Catalogue Free. 
A.HTECUJR «T. OOTiTjIJJB, Moorostown, 3XT. J. 
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CAMPBELL’S EARLY Be Swallowed. 
“First of all Grapes,” savs Rural New-Yorker. Scaled 96 points in possible 100. “Will 
i ship round the world.” Early or Late. Insist on our Seals and get what you buy. 
[ Largest stock of other Grape Vines, Small Fruits. Elegant Catalogue FREE 
CEORCE S. JOSSELYN, FREDONIA, NEW YORK. 
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DWYER’S 1898 CATALOGUE. 
of FRUIT TREES, PLANTS, VINES and ORNAMENTAL STOCK. Standard 
Varieties and Novelties. Prices low. Stock first-class, mailed free. 
T, J. DWYER & SON, tfjftCORNWALL, N. Y, 
J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury, Conn. 
—If there were nothing in this catalogue 
but Mr. Hale’s explication of How to 
Transform the Elements into Berries 
and Dollars, it would well repay our 
subscribers to send for it. How he irri¬ 
gates liis plants, which are no longer at 
the mercy of dry weather, is a revelation. 
Mr. Hale has 1,200 acres under cultiva¬ 
tion and 200,000 fruiting trees. What 
are designated as Hales’s Three Graces 
are the Connecticut, Waddell and Car¬ 
man peaches, shown in colors on the last 
page. Underneath the “ Three Graces ” 
is the Hale plum, which promises to be 
one of Mr. Burbank’s best productions. 
The Worthy red raspberry is described 
as the most productive variety known, 
one of the earliest to ripen, and one- 
fourth larger than any other early rasp¬ 
berry. During the past six years, “ not 
one single plant or cane of the Worthy 
has been injured by the Winters of 
central Connecticut, where often the 
mercury falls to 20 or more degrees be¬ 
low zero.” 
0 Continued on next page .) 
About half the lamp-chim¬ 
neys in use are Macbeth’s. 
All the trouble comes of 
the other half. 
But go by the Index. 
Write Macbeth Pittsburgh Pa 
3 favorite: and 
MOST POPULAR 
FLOWERS 
PANSIES, NASTURTIUMS 
SWEET PEAS, one Pkt. of 
each variety for only g 
^ aod th« Address of Two Frleods 0 U lui 
Including tree copy of 1898 Catalogue and Floral Culture, 
MISS C. H. IdPPIflCOTT, 319 Sixth Street So.. Minoeapolis, Mino. 
NEW MULTIFLORA ROSES. 
Wltbseed of these new Roses, plants maybe had In 
bloom in60 days from time of sowing. Plant at any 
t.me. They grow quickly an d flowers appear In large 
clusters and In such quantity that a plant looks like a 
bouquet Perfectly nardy in the garden, where they 
bloom all summer. In pots they bloom both summer 
and winter. From a packet of seed one will get Roses 
of various colors—white, pink, crimson, etc.—no two 
alike, and mostly perfectly double and very sweet, 
Greatest of novelties. Seed 20c. per pkt., 3 pkts. 
for 50c.—or for 40c. we will send 
I New Multiflora Roses. All colors. 
J - k h *®eBe Lantern Plant. Magnificent. 
I „ uiipid Dwarf bweet Pea. Arcalgem. 
J „ Verbena, Giant White Scented, 
i v. lv . /' re u ^trawberry. Largest,finest berry. 
1 bulb Double-flowered Tuberous Begonia 
J .. fancy Gloxinia. Extra fine. 
1 „ Giant Flowered Gladiolus Child*!. 
„ 1 Spotted Cal la Lily, 1 Montbretia. 
in .. Fancy Gladiolus. All different colors. 
V loweringpxalis. Mixed colors. Also, 
1*1 ate Catalogue and 
V*1R M AT .i LOWER Monthly Magazine for a 
y e! )U illustrated—colored plate each month—devoted 
to * lowers and Gardening. Worth $1.50 but for trial 
All the above for 40 c. postpaid. 
Our Great Colored Plate Catalogue 
of Flower and Vegetable Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, and 
Rare New* rults, is the flnestever issued, profusely 
illustrated. 18 Magnificent Large Colored Plates. 
160 pages. Mailed for 10 cts., or FREE to any who ex¬ 
pect to send us an order after getting It. 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, Floral PaiR, N. Y. 
The Best Strawberries on Earth 
are described in Cone’s newest Plant-Book— 011 c 
of the substantial, “up-to-date,” information- 
giving catalogues of the year. 1 am the introducer 
of PATRICK, the earliest very productive variety 
yet known. 
EDW. W. CON E, 
Strawberry Specialist, 
MENOMONIE. WIS. 
Plants 
and Trees « j 
PEACH TREES (76 varieties); STRAW- J 
BERRY PLANTS (50 varieties); PLUM ' 
TREES (Japan and European); APPLE J 
TREES (100,000); Pear, Quince, Apricot J 
and Cherry Trees. BLACKBERRY! 
PLANTS grown from root cuttings. J 
Raspberry Plants—a full list of Black, J 
Bed, and Yellow kinds; also a full line J 
of Nursery Stock of every kind. Illus- J 
trated and Descriptive Catalogue free. 
JOS. H. BLACK, SON & CO., 
Village Nurseries, - Hightstown, N. J. 3 
PEACH TREES 
at wholesale or retail. Officially declared free 
from scale or injurious insects. Best stock 
grown. Strawberry Plants —63 varieties; all 
from new beds. Apple, Pear, Plum, and other 
stock. Send for new Catalogue to-day. 
HARRISON’S NURSERIES, Berlin, Md. 
&SGRAPE VINES 
100 Varieties. Also Small Fruits, Trees, Ac. Bestroot- 
ed stock. Genuine, cheap. 2 sample vines mailed for 10c. 
Descriptive price-fist r™e, lewis KOKSi'H. knxlonU, N. T. 
PEACH TREES 
First-class Trees, 3 to 4 feet, 
at $2 per 100. All the leading 
varieties; healthy and true to label. We pay freight 
or express. Circulars free. 
HUNTERDON NURSERIES, Whitehouse, N.J. 
P each, Pear and Plum Trees; Raspberries, Black¬ 
berries, Strawberries; Ornamental Trees and 
Shrubs. Write me for special prices. 
C. L. YATES, Nurseryman, Rochester, N. Y. 
New Brunswick Nurseries™^™". 0 .".; 
Ornamentals. See our new Price List; sent free. 
EDWIN ALLEN & SON. New Brunswick, N.J. 
S EE our Canada Priced Catalogue for clean Nursery 
Stock in variety. Prices right. A. G. HULL i 
SON, Central Nurseries, St. Catherines, Ont. 
-Apple Cions Cheap. 
J. S. WOODWAKD, 
Lockport, N. V. 
FRUIT TREES 
THAT WILL FRUIT, 
and of the best. Buds are taken from our vigorous 
and healthy FRUITING trees in orchards. None 
better. The States of Delaware, Nebraska and Iowa 
officially reported free from any scale. With order 
for fruit trees give free a valuable recipe for tree 
wash that promotes health and vigor of trees, pre- 
ventlngand destroying borers and other insects. In 
practical use with us. Fine stock of Nursery grown 
Peaches and Japan Plum trees yet to offer, and at the 
lowest possible rates. Send here your list of wants. 
Address ALEX. PULLEN, Milford, Del. 
Milford Nurseries. Established 1870. 
ROSES 
No person who loves Roses can afford 
to miss the opportunity of planting a bed 
this spring when they can buy large Held- 
grown two-year old plants at 25c. 
each. No better stock in America, and 
they are true to name. If you will send a 
trial order, you will not be disappointed in 
results. Write for Catalogue. 
IV. E. WALLACE, 
HARTFORD, CONN 
IFYDU WANT STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
WILL GROW 
SEND YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS 
TO w. F. ALLEN J5 
SALISBURY. MD. 
AND HE WILL SEND YOU HIS 
_ 12 PAGE STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE 
^CONTAINING 17 LARGE NEWSTRAWBERRY 
flLLUSTRATipNS.FREE -ALSO SAMPLE COPY 
^WfflfflroFTHE STRAWBERRY CULTURIST 
AND SMALL FRUIT GROWER • SEND NOW.IT WILL PAY Y00. 
NORTHERN PLAN, 
should get our catalogue of test 
varieties of Strawberries, Rasp- 
Iberrles, Currants, V spa rim 11 ». Fruit 
and Ornamental Trees, Seed Corn 
and Potatoes Write to-day— free. 
Coe k Con»er*e,No. 9, Fort Atkinson, Wls. 
(■IIII IRE.STRAWBERRIES 
UllUlUb FRESH DUC PLANTS. 
Nick Ohsikk, Margaret, Skafokd, Ruby, Cahrik, Etc. 
400,000 Clyde, 1:10,000 Glen Mary, 400.000 Marshall Write for esti¬ 
mate on large lota. 100 varieties. CATALOGUE SENT FREE. 
C. N. FLAftSBUItGH, LESLIE. MICHIGAN. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS "! 0 ?, 11151,118 sei,t pre ‘ 
paid for $1. 
WM. BELT 
25 each of 
and B1S- 
CLYDK, GLEN MARY, 
MAKCK. Catalogue free. 
ENOS W. DUNHAM. Steveusville, Mich. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Circular free. 
Best varieties. 
Lowest Prices. 
B. KING, Tewksbury, Mass. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Bubach No. 5, Tennessee, Lovett and other varieties, 
true to name. Nicely handled. Price, $1.50 per M. 
Address CHARLES BARKER, Milford, Del. 
to wrap each box of ber^ 
ries in wax paper. Hale 
says it is a mighty good thing. Send 10 cents for 
sample sheets. T. C. KEV1TT, Athenia, N. J. 
KEVITT’S IDEA 
MLouam Strawberry Plants FRFF 
varieties. A.J.McMATH, Onley, Va. 1 11 
Pedigree Strawberry Plants 
and up 
of the best varie¬ 
ties, $1.25 per 1.000 
WM. PERRY, Cool Spring. Del. 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS FREE 
Rt T T4ITI.T Olviihmit l*n I VI ■■ 
MY C A T A - 
LOGUE OF 
100 varieties. E. J. HULL, Olyphant, Pa. 
S trawberry Plants—Miller Red Raspberry, $6 per M; 
Lueretia Dewberry, $5 per M. Write for my price¬ 
list of strawberries. D. W. MOSLEY, Dover, Del. 
Fine Strawberry Plants call^ Seaford ? 
Circular free. 
at $4 per M 
W. S. TODD, Greenwood, Del. 
S TRAWBERRY PLANTS—Gandy, $2 per M. Bran¬ 
dywine Bed Raspberry Plants, $3.50 per M. 
D. M. C. PERRINE, Tenneut Sta., Monmouth Co.,N.J. 
FAY 
No. 1. Two-year-old 
Roots, $2.25 per 100. 
C. K. EDMUNDS, Fredonia, N. Y 
CURRANTS 
rurr PLANTS tTSSSSJS, 
r ■■ r L °f free plants In every catalogue. We 
I haveall leading varieties of the best 
Berry Plants. Stock guaranteed. 
Descriptive Catalogue sent Free. 
R. J. Stahol/n, Box 4 Bridgman , Mich. 
Japan and European Plums, St. Pears, Cherries, 
Sweet and Sour, for sale at wholesale and retail at 
prices to suit the times. H. E. Clark, Dausvllle, N. Y 
TREES at very low prices. Apple, Pear, Plum 
free. 
Quince and Cherry, 5c.; Peaches, 3c. Cat 
RELIANCE NURSERY, Box 10, Geneva, N. Y 
TREES, VINES AND PLANTS 
of all the leading varieties at very reasonable prices. 
No better grown in the United States. Introducers of 
the New Holderbaum Peach, the Giant of the 
Alleghanies. Write us for Descriptive Price List. 
It will interest you. KEMP BROS. NURSERY AND 
ORCHARD CO., Harnedsville, Pa. 
“ PEARL GOOSEBERRIES 
Free from Mildew. Most Prolific Gooseberry Known. 
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, 
Currants, Blackberries, Grapes, Etc. 
nruriinrn I am the largest grower in the world. 
I\LiViLiTIDli\ Oursoil is specially adapted for growing 
extra strong plants. Before buying get my prices. 
1 can save you money. Catalogue Free. 
ALLEN L. WOOD. ROCHESTER. N. Y. 
