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O. W. CLARK & SON, 59 SENECA STREET, BUFFALO, N. Y. 
SMALL FRUITS 
Strawberries 
The Strawberry may be grown to perfection on any ground 
that will produce a crop of potatoes, corn, peas or other vege¬ 
tables. Ground that has been used for fruit or vegetables is the 
best for Strawberries. 
Almost any soil will 
answer, but it must be 
remembered that the 
land should be well en¬ 
riched with some good 
stable manure or ferti¬ 
lizer. The ground should 
be thoroughly plowed 
and harrowed until it is 
in first-class condition. 
Strawberries should 
never be planted on 
newly plowed sod 
ground. Avoid expos¬ 
ing the roots of the 
plants to sun or wind. 
Nick Ohmer (Per¬ 
fect b lowers). New. The 
fruit is of the very larg¬ 
est size, a giant among 
Strawberries. It is never 
misshapen. It is a dark 
clyde strawberry glossy red, firm and of 
excellent flavor. This 
new berry is highly spoken of by good authorities and we think 
it has a promising future. 30c. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Clyde (Perfect Flowers). The Clyde is considered one of the 
best Strawberries of recent introduction. Ripens early ; as large 
as Bubach, or larger; better quality and much finer. The plant 
is strong and healthy; foliage light green. For the market or 
home culture it is unsurpassed. 30 cts. per doz., 80 cts. per 100. 
Margaret (Perfect Flowers). New. This is certainly a 
high-class fruit and should have a place in every garden where 
fine color, appearance and first quality are required. The plant 
is large, healthy and a vigorous grower, having dark glossy 
foliage. It is very productive and "the fruit is of extra-large size 
and quality ; it ripens all over a dark glossy red, and retains its 
color to the center. 30 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. 
Marshall (Perfect Flowers). This is probably the largest 
berry yet introduced. The plants are very rank growers. Very 
regular, conical-shaped crimson berries; the flesh is solid ; 
splendid shipper. 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per ico. 
Brandywine (Perfect Flowers). A fine handsome berry, a 
little later than the Marshall. It is heart-shaped. Flesh red and 
very solid for so large a berry. Very profitable ; one of the best. 
25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100. 
Wm. Belt (Perfect Flowers). A luxuriant grower and very 
productive. Medium in ripening. Large, conical-shaped fruit. 
The color is a brilliant glossy red. A valuable variety for the 
home or market use. 30 cts. per doz., 80 cts. per 100. 
Glen Mary (Perfect Flowers). Strong, robust grower, of 
excellent flavor for so large a berry. One of its characteristics 
is that the last fruit is as large as the first. Specially recom¬ 
mended for home use. 30 cts. per doz., 80 cts. per 100. 
Parker Earle (Perfect Flowers). One of the most profuse 
bloomers extant. In order to mature this mass of fruit it must 
be fed and watered frequently. The fruit is very fine and gives 
excellent results under the right kind of treatment. 30 cts. per 
doz., 75 cts. per 100. 
Gandy (Perfect Flowers). This is a late variety, with large, 
firm, fine-flavored fruit, and always brings the highest market 
price. This is one of the most profitable varieties. 30 cts. per 
doz., 75 cts. per 100. 
Bubach (Pistillate). A strong, healthy-growing variety. Fine, 
firm, rich colored fruit, coming in with the second-early varie¬ 
ties. Bubach is planted largely with Sharpless ; the size, color 
and shape are much alike. 30 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100. 
Sharpless (Perfect Flowers). One of the leading varieties. 
The plant is exceedingly large and vigorous. It demands a 
well-enriched soil. One of the largest and best-flavored berries 
we have. 30 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100. 
Raspberries 
Really the most reliable and profitable of all the small fruits, 
unless, perhaps, it be the currant. While Raspberries will thrive 
fairly well on almost any soil, except that which is low and wet, 
they come to their highest perfection on a deep, rich, moist 
loam. The blackcaps often grow well and fruit to perfection on 
quite light, dry sand. 
The red and yellow varieties, such as are propagated from 
division of the roots, may be planted in the autumn, after the 
leaves fall, or in early spring; while the cap varieties, that are 
propagated by layering the tips, should always be planted in 
spring, either quite early, before the crown starts, or late, when 
they are 3 to 6 inches high, when they may be handled much 
the same as other hardy plants in a growing collection. 
The ground should always be liberally manured for Rasp¬ 
berries, or any crop, for that matter, unless it be naturally in a 
high state of fertility. Well-rotted stable manure, supplemented 
with potash in some form, or any good commercial fertilizer 
rich in phosphoric acid and potash, will answer. Plow the 
ground deeply and well. Whenever fertilizer is used, apply 
broadcast after plowing, and work in with the harrow. Most 
people make the mistake of planting too closely. The strong¬ 
growing red varieties, if liberally fed, will give best returns if 
planted in check rows, not closer than 7x7 feet, while 5x 5 is 
close enough for the blackcaps ; and if one has an abundance of 
land, extending each of these a foot will result in better berries. 
RED VARIETIES 
Cuthbert. The leading market variety. Canes hardy ; large, 
healthy foliage. Berries large, dark crimson, quite firm and of 
good flavor. Season late. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $12 
per 1,000. 
The King. The great extra-early berry. Fruit large, bright 
red, good quality. Bush strong and sturdy; very productive. 
A money maker that every grower should plant. 75 cts. per 
doz., $2.50 per 100. 
BLACK VARIETIES 
Gregg. Very large, of fine quality ; productive, late, hardy. 
50 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Kansas. Early. Stands drought w’ell, and is uninjured by 
frost; produces more canes and branches, and the fruit is much 
larger than that of the Gregg. Jet-black, firm texture. 50 cts. 
per doz., $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. 
Black Diamond. Fruit large, fine quality, and best of cap 
sorts for drying. Strong, hardy, productive, late. 50 cts. per 
doz., $2 per 100, $14 per 1,000. 
Currants 
15 cts. each, $1 per doz., $6.50 per 100 
Red Cross. A new variety, thoroughly tested and found 
w'orthy of introduction. Plants strong, vigorous, remarkably 
productive. Clusters large, often measuring 4 inches in length ; 
berries large and hold large to lower end. Fruit grows in 
masses, w'hich gives additional facility to gathering, and is of 
superior quality, being less acid than Cherry, Fay or Red Dutch. 
Victoria. A splendid variety, ripening two or three weeks 
later than the others and continuing in fine condition for a long 
period. Bunches extremely long; berries of medium size, 
brilliant red and of highest quality. 
White Grape. A valuable variety for the table ; quality 
excellent, mild and sweet. 
Fay’s Prolific. One of the best; very productive; large 
size ; good flavor, and bears early. Adapted to light soils. 
