JOHN LEWIS CHIL 3, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Crandall ^ree Gdrrai^t. 
We were the first to call general attention to this most 
excellent fruit, and for the last six years it hasjhad with us 
a tiemendous sale, and as far as we have heard has 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 
of„en grow four to five feet in one season. It bears every year 
a tremendous crop of large black fruit nearly the size of a 
grape, the quality of which is entirely unlike that of any 
other Black Currant, as it has none of the odor or disagree¬ 
able flay or 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 wm yield a big crop the second year. The fruit begins 
to ripen the middle of July and continues to the middle of 
August, the large berries being 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 m foliage or fruit. It is of iron-clad hardiness and 
will stand the most severe climate without a particle of 
injury m any respect. 
The Department of Agriculture at Washington has taken 
a great interest m this new Currant, and the Agricultural 
deport of 1889, contains a fine colored plate of it, and among 
other thmgs the report says: “It is an enormous bearer, the 
fruit being large, about one-half inch in diameter. In quality 
raw, it is superior to any of the European Black Currants, 
having no strong odor or unpleasant taste. It is well adapted 
tor sauces, pies, jellies, etc. It is never attacked bv currant 
worms or other i.nsects, 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, 20c. each; 6 for $1.00- 
15 for $3.00. 
CHILDS’ JAPANESE WINEBEBEY. 
Great Japanese Wiiteberpy. 
dhis 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. 
rn * a Ma . rair, ess— It belongs to the Raspberry 
tamiiy, is a strong vigorous grower, attaining the height of 
4 to b feec, and is perfectly 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- 
e 1 r . n ,"f in J e j’ s an( i th e heat of southern summers without the 
slightest degree ot 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— i Lie fruit is borne in large clusters, often 75 to 100 
berries in a bunch, d hese berries are from the time of form¬ 
ation and bloom until they ripen, enclosed in a “burr” which 
is rormed. by the calyx covering them entirely. Wdien 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 
Jxose buu , 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 
peculiar to itself and superior to other berries. It is abso¬ 
lutely free from all insect ravages. 
s ,J.? r .. ( i annin !, and , Preserving— The Wineberry is greatly 
ViVnielf 0 otterfruit. It is the only fruit which will re- 
tam its fresh sprightly flavor after being cooked, and for 
oooS'PJf 1 T\ ai ? y fo?™- there is nothing which can compare 
with it. It also makes the most delicious jelly. 
whi^i? r f Sir fl Up an . d ' ft f ine ~ r The Wineberry makes a syrup 
which, for flowering, is superior to all other fruit juices. As 
a flavor tor soda water it is delicious and novel. It will make 
more wine from the same bulk than anv other fruit, and 
good judges have pronounced it the most delicious wine. 
Time of Ripen.ng and Productiveness— The fmitcom- 
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. 
