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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Graiplall Tree Gdrrapt. 
Wo were the first to call general attention to this most 
excellent fruit, and for the last six years it has {had with us 
a tremendous sale, and as far as we have heard Luis in every 
instance proved greatly satisfactory'. It is a strong and rapid 
grower, attaining a height of seven to nine feet and branch¬ 
ing freely into a fine symmetrical tree form ; single shoots 
often grow four to five feet in one season. It bears every year 
a tremendous crop of largo black fruit nearly the size of a 
grape, the quality of which is entirely unlike that of any 
other Black Currant, as it lias none of the odor or disagree¬ 
able flavor common to black sorts. Its quality Is very fine 
indeed, and is not excelled for cooking in any form, either 
for pies, jelly, jam or sauce. Its flavor is that of the Sweet 
Currant, combined with the acid of the Cherry Currant. It 
is almost sure to commence bearing the first year and cer¬ 
tainly will yield a big crop the second year. The fruit begins 
to ripen the middle of July and cont inues to the middle of 
August, the large berries l>eing borne in clusters of four to 
twelve and cling to the tree a long time after they are ripe 
and it is, in fact., entirely exempt from all insect ravages, 
either in foliage or fruit. It is of iron-clad hardiness and 
will stand the most severe climate without a particle of 
injury in any respect. 
The Department.of Agriculture at Washington has taken 
a great interest in this new Currant, and the Agricultural 
Report of 18&*. contains a fine colored plate of it, and among 
ocher things the report says: "It. is an enormous Ivenrer, the 
fruit being large, about one-half inch in diameter. In quality, 
raw, it is superior to any of the European Blank Currants, 
having no strong odor or unpleasant, taste It is well adapted 
for sauces, pies, jellies, etc. It is never attacked bv currant 
worms or other insects, and is perfectly hardv." This is a 
strong endorsement and is as true as gospel. The Crandall 
Tree Currant should certainly have a position in every 
garden. Price of strong, healthy plants, 30c. each: 6 for $1.00- 
15 for $3.00. 
CHILDS’ JAPANESE WINEHERRY. 
Great Japanese Wipeberry. 
This magnificent fruit which was introduced by us sev¬ 
eral years ago, is now acknowledged to be one of the most 
valuable fruit novelties ever introduced. 
Growth and Hardiness— It belongs to the Raspberry 
family, is a strong vigorous grower, attaining the height of 
4 to 6 feec, and is jperfectly hardy in all positions without pro¬ 
tection. It is, in fact, more hardy and vigorous than any 
Raspberry or Blackberry. It stands alike the cold of north¬ 
ern winters and the heat of southern summers without the 
slightest degree of injury. Its leaves are of the darkest 
green outside and silvery white underneath. The young 
shoots and branches are covered with reddish brown hair or 
moss which makes the plant odd and handsome. 
Fruit -The fruit is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 
berries in-a bunch. These berries are from the t ime of form¬ 
ation and bloom until they ripen, enclosed in a "burr" which 
is formed by the calyx covering them entirely. When ripe 
the "burr" opens, exhibiting a large berry of the brightest, 
light, glossy scarlet or sherry wine-color. The " burrs " and 
stems are covered with a heavy reddish moss, like a Moss 
Rose I/ud, giving the plant a most unique and beautiful ap¬ 
pearance. The flavor of the fruit is entirely different from 
any other berry, being very sprightly, sweet and juicy, hav¬ 
ing no disagreeable sour, but a delicate and luscious flavor 
f ieculiar to itself and superior to other berries. It is abso- 
utely free from all insect ravages. 
For Canning and Preserving The Wineberry is greatly 
superior to any other fruit. It is the only fruit which will re¬ 
tain its fresh sprightlv flavor after being cooked, and for 
cooking in any form there is nothing which can compare 
with it. It also makes the most delicious jelly. 
For Syrup and Wine The Wineberry makes a syrup 
which, for flowering, is superior to all other fruit juices. As 
a flavor for soda water it is delicious and novel. It will make 
more wine from the same bulk than any other fruit, and 
good judges have pronounced it the most delicious wine. 
Time of Ripening and Productiveness— The fruit com¬ 
mences to ripen early in July, and continues in bearing for 
a long time. It is the most productive berry known, the 
bushes being literally covered with its large clusters of 
luscious fruit, which are very easily gathered. Owing to 
their novelty, superb flavor and great beauty they sell more 
readily and at far better prices than any other berry. 
Price-First-class, vigorous plants for fruiting first 
year, by mail, postpaid, 15c. each: 3 for 30c.; 15 for $1.00. 
Two-year-old plants. 30c. each; 4 for 75c.; 12 for $2.00. 
Seed—Fresh seed, per pkt., 10c.; 6 pkts. for 50c. 
