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SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBs> AND PLANTS FOR 1898. 
Best Standard Raspberries. 
Cuthbert— A v«-ry large red variety of superb quality. It is always of 
large size and an enormous yielder, and grows freely in any situa¬ 
tion. It will adapt itself to any wild or out-of-the-way place and 
make a splendid wild berry if one has not the time to give it culture. 
Golden Queen This .*s a sport from the Cuthbert, and is exactly like 
that excellent berry in all respects, except that its color, when ripe, 
is a fine rich, golden yellow. It is of high quality, pulpy and juicy. 
Thompson’s Early Prolific The earliest Raspberry yet introduced, 
and a great cropper. Berries of fair size, bright crimson color, and 
of extra fine quality. Perfectly hardy and a sure cropper. 
Kansas -The King of all Black Cap berries. Medium early, large size, 
great productiveness, excellent quality and perfect hardiness, make 
it superior to any other black variety. 
Price Me. per dozen ; $2.00 per hundred. 
Great American —This giant berry is the “Eureka’* of 
Luther Burbank. It is the largest berry in cultivation, 
being a real giant by tin- side of our common garc 
varieties like Cuthbert, Gregg, Souhegan, etc. The 
above cut shows the comparative size. Color, bright 
red, firm, very productive, <>f a luscious, piquant, acid 
flavor* so much admired. Twice as large as Shaffer’s 
Colossal, which is one of the largest berries in cultiva¬ 
tion. Bushes compact in growth, free from prickles, 
robust, and of iron-clad hardiness. This is one of t he 
great berry novelties of our time and must become the 
standard in every garden. Strong bushes, 20c. each ; 7 
for $1.00; 20 for $2.00. 
Columbian— A Raspberry of gigantic size, the canes grow- ■ 
ing to the height of 10 to 
10 feet, strong and 
woody. Very hardy and 
vigorous. Fruit large, 
dark red with small 
seeds. A Cap variety, 
never suckers and is in¬ 
creased by tips. This is 
really a w o n d e r f u 1 
berry, and one which 
should have a place in all 
gardens, it being so en- i 
tirelv distinct irom all j 
others. 20c. each; 3 for 
50c. 
Mohler—A new berry of 
great merit. Claimed 
to be the finest Black 
Cap in cultivation. It is 
a strong grower, very 
hardy and early to ripen. 
Fruit of largest size and 
COLUMBIAN RASPBERRY. best flavor, and produced 
in enormous quantity, 
almost double that of any other Bla* k Cap. It. is cer¬ 
tainly a most valuable acquisition. 25c. each; 5 for $1.00. 
Roby gerry. 
A new berry offered for the first time, li might be de¬ 
scribed as a trailing Raspberry. It belongs to the Rasp¬ 
berry family, and a slender vine trailing over the ground. 
It ripens its fruit very early. Size, medium. Color, bright 
Cault A new Black Cap which produces its fruit in enor¬ 
mous clusters, and is a true ever bearer, fruiting freely 
from June until killed by October frosts. Plants set this 
spring will fruit next, fall and give a good crop. Fruit 
of gigantic si/.e and fine quality. 25c. each; 5 for $1.00. 
glossy, ruby red, and has a peculiar wild berry flavor which 
is very delicious and fascinating. Both vine and fruit 
are very handsome; just enough for ornamental purposes. 
30c. each ; I for $1.00. 
