SPRING CATALOGUE OF SEEDS, BULBS AND PLANTS FOR 1896. 
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De\Vberries. 
Since we first introduced this valuable fruit, several years 
ago, it; has become very popular, and is now largely grown in 
ail sections of the country. It is, as is generally known, a 
climbing Blackberry, the vine growing very long and may 
be allowed to trail over the ground or may be'trained up to 
trellises, like drapes. It is hardy and robust and a s*re an¬ 
nual bearer, the berries being larger, sweeter, and superior 
in every respect to Blackberries. The fruit is borne in great 
quantities, and is of a soft, pulpy nature, sugary and deli¬ 
cate, and seems to melt in one's mouth like ice cream. The 
berries are very large, often more than two inclies in length, 
a glossy, sparkling black color. It is perfectly hardy, and 
does not succor from the roots, hut is increased from the tips 
like Black Cap Raspberries. When in bloom in the spring 
it is very ornamental, indeed, the Rowers appearing in large 
quantity and are of great size and snowy whiteness. Many 
wild and worthless plants of the Dewberry have been sold, 
and no doubt many people have been disappointed in them, 
but those who plant the genuine Lucretia will be delighted 
With it and prize it as one of the very choicest fruits. 
Lucretia. (True.) We find this to la- superior in evert 
particular to any other variety which has been offered. 
15c. each: 5 for 50c.; 12 for $1.00. 
Crystal White. A new sort, theberriesof which are ervs- 
tal white in color, though not so large as Lucretia, but 
exceedingly juicy, rich and sweet. 15c. each; 5 for 50c. 
\jaskberry. 
A new berry belonging to the Raspberry family: a rank 
grower, reaching 5 to 8 feet in height, and branching. Foli¬ 
age large and luxuriant, berries dark ruby red. and of a 
peculiar cone-like appearance. Exceedingly sweet, but pos¬ 
sessing a sort of musky flavor, which is greatly liked by 
some but Hot by others. As a fancy berry it is unique and 
should have a place in all good collections of fruit. As hardv 
as an Oak and will thrive in any waste or out of the wa v 
place. 20c. each; :i for 50c.; 12 for $1.50. 
The Dwarf Rocky Mountain Cherry. 
This wonderful fruit was discovered in 1878, in themoun- 
tains of Larimer County, Colorado. It is one of the most 
productive fruits that grow. It is not uncommon to pick 15 
to 20 quarts of fruit from a three year old bush, and 80 cher¬ 
ries have been counted on a branch 12 inches in length from 
a two-year old hush. The fruit when ripe is a jet black and 
of a size somewhat larger than the English Morello. In flavor 
it is much like the sweet cherries; when ripe is conceded 
superior to any other variety. It is ornamental as well as 
useful both in flower anil fruit. It bears every year, grows 
to a height of four feet and has never been affected by insects 
or disease. On account of its small growth it can be grown 
in a little space where there would not he room to plant a 
larger growing cherry or other tree, and is a superb thing to 
plant on the lawn or among shrubbery. Itisoneof the most 
startling novelties of last year. As it blooms and hears fruit 
when only a foot high it may be grown in a pot. if desired, 
like the Otaheite Orange. Pricy. 25c. each ; 5 for $1.00. 
