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differing from all others in this respect, imparting a 
rich aroma; rich and juicy with but little core. This 
is unquestionably one of the finest. Highly recommend¬ 
ed everywhere. 
WARD. —This is doubtless a seedling of Kittatiny, 
and closely resembles it in growth. It is vigorous, 
hardy and free from rust. It was found growing wild 
in Monmouth County. New Jersey. Its fine fruit, strong 
canes, clean, healthy foliage, loaded with enormous 
crops of large berries, always attract attention. It has 
now been fruited for several years, bearing large crops 
annually. It is doubtless a variety of great merit, and 
one of the most reliable to plant for commercial pur¬ 
poses. 
PI^YBER.— Its great hardiness of cane renders it 
valuable for cold climates, and hence popular for plant¬ 
ing in the North. Berries of medium size, but are 
borne in great abundance, literally covering the bush 
with fruit; sweet and juicy. Season early. 
RATHBUN. —Rathbun is a native of Western New 
York. It is hardier than the Wilson. It is evidently a 
seedling of the Wilson and has all the vigor and pro¬ 
ductiveness of the Wilson in its youth, and with berries 
equally as large, beautiful and firm, ripening at the 
same time as its supposed parent, and with all of its 
good qualities of keeping and shipping. Time of ripen¬ 
ing early, being in advance of all other varieties except 
Early Harvest and other similar early varieties. 
MERCERE ATX. — Large size ; good flavor. The ber¬ 
ries are sparkling black, which adds greatly to their 
market value. The canes are exceedingly strong and 
upright in habit of growth. The foliage is large, abun¬ 
dant, and entirely free from rust. Early to mid-season. 
We can only offer this by the dozen and 100, as our 
stock is very short. 
LAWTON. —An old favorite, esteemed for its pro¬ 
ductiveness and large size. It is of stalky and erect 
growth, free from rust. The berries are large and de¬ 
licious when full ripe. It succeeds over a wide range 
of country and is a good standard variety. Season me¬ 
dium to late. 
ANCIENT BRITAIN. —A vigorous, healthy, pro¬ 
ductive variety ; berries good size and fine quality. 
EARLY HARVEST. —Extremely early and very 
productive, rendering it profitable and popular. Berries 
medium in size, bright, glossy black, sweet and tender. 
It succeeds admirably in the South and is a favorite on 
the Pacific Coast, but is said to be not entirely hardy 
north of New Jersey. 
ICEBERG 
ICEBERG. - The best of the white blackberries yet 
introduced. The berries are very attractive; when 
fully ripe they are pure white and so transparent that 
you can see the seeds. A great curiosity. These white 
berries mingled with black ones present a very pleasing 
appearance on the dish. 
Prices Blackberry Plants. 
By Mail 
,- 
Postpaid - 
12 
50 
Eldorado . 
.$0.60 
$1.40 
Ward. 
.50 
1.25 
Snyder . 
.50 
1.25 
Iceburg. 
.75 
1.60 
Rathbun . 
.75 
1.60 
Mercereau. 
.75 
1.60 
Lawton. 
.50 
1.25 
Ancient Britain. 
.50 
1.25 
Early Harvest. 
.60 
1.40 
By Express or Freight 
100 " 
$2.50 
2.25 
2.25 
3.00 
3.00 
3.00 
2.25 
2.25 
2.50 
25 
100 
500 
1000 
$0.60 
$2.00 
$8.00 
$15.00 
.60 
1.75 
7.00 
12.50 
.60 
1.75 
.75 
2.50 
.75 
2.50 
.75 
2.50 
.60 
1.75 
.60 
1.75 
.60 
2.00 
RASPBERRIES. 
BRILLIANT (Red).—A new red raspberry sent 
out by W. N. Scarff, of Ohio, and is described by him 
as follows : “Offered by us after thorough tests on our 
grounds. We offer it with perfect confidence. It ripens 
its fruit early and quick ; the entire crop is ready for 
market while prices are high. The berries are large, 
beautiful, brilliant, just as the name implies. Carries 
its bright red color to market and looks as fresh as 
when first picked. A great market variety.” 
PALMER (Black Cap).—One of the best of the 
earlier varieties of black caps. Fruit large and good 
size; bush a vigorous grower and very productive. 
