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PLANT THE MAMMOTH BLACKBERRY 
bunches are large and shouldered. The berries are round reddish brown in 
color, tender, juicy and of excellent quality. Those desiring one of the best 
of the “slip skin” type of grapes will find this variety very satisfactory. 
Catawba While this variety is not extensively grown for commercial pur¬ 
poses in California, it is one of the best and most largely grown 
throughout Ohio, Kentucky and many Eastern states. The berries are large 
of a coppery red color, turning to purplish when fully ripe. The bunches are 
large and present a very fine appearance. The vine is strong, healthy and a 
good producer. The foliage is of heart shape and beautiful. 
We highly recommend the Catawba to lovers of the American varieties. 
Ripens the last of September. 
Concord Is no doubt more widely known throughout the United States 
for home planting than any other. It can be found throughout 
the Eastern states, in nearly every garden or family orchard. 
In addition to being a fine dessert grape the Concord is particularly adapted 
for the making of grape juice. The berries are large, round and of a glossy 
black color, covered with a blue bloom. It is claimed by Eastern grape 
growers to be one of the best of the American varieties for shipping purposes. 
The vine is a strong grower and can nearly always be depended on to pro¬ 
duce a crop most any place in the United States where grapes can be grown. 
Ripens in August. 
Isabella One of the Eastern varieties that is very much planted in Califor¬ 
nia and is an old standard throughout the East. 
The vine is a strong grower and produces good crops. The bunches are 
large and long in shape. Berries are rather oval in shape, black in color and 
have a very pleasant musky flavor. 
Isabella is recommended not only for the family orchard or garden but also 
for market purposes. Ripens in September. 
Niagara The Niagara grape bears the distinction of being the best white 
variety of the American type of grapes. The bunches are of me¬ 
dium size and compact. The fruit is medium and uniform in size—skin thin, 
greenish white changing to pale yellow when fully ripe. The flesh is firm, 
juicy and highly aromatic, a splendid variety for home use. 
Pierce Originated by J. P. Pierce of Santa Clara, and said by many to be 
superior to the Isabella. It is highly valued for its ornamental ap¬ 
pearance, as well as for its fine eating qualities. 
The foliage is of exceptional size and presents a fine solid appearance. The 
vine is a strong grower and a heavy producer, its bunches and berries being 
of exceptional size, flavor and aroma, and of a glossy black when fully ripe. 
We do not hesitate to recommend this variety for home use and for market 
purposes, as its extreme size and beautiful appearance makes it a very attrac¬ 
tive and ready seller in the markets. Ripens late September. 
THE BERRY FRUITS 
The berries or small bush fruits are fully described in the following lists. 
When given the proper care and cultivation and planted in good, rich soils 
they produce abundant crops of fruit and should be planted in every home 
garden where climatic conditions are favorable for their development. Goose¬ 
berries and the red and white varieties of currants also raspberries do not 
thrive well in the hot interior valleys; with this exception we do not hesitate 
in recommending all varieties for general planting. 
Crandall’s Early Blackberry 
Crandall of Auburn. 
This is one of the earliest of the improved 
varieties, and was originated by Dr. J. R. 
The vine is a strong vigorous grower and very productive. The berries are 
very handsome and firm and are said to be a favorite for shipping as well as 
for all home uses. 
Its long period of ripening also makes it a great favorite for home planting. 
Ripens through the entire berry season and is profitable for planting in the 
warm interior valleys as well as in the coast and mountain regions. 
Tips 
Each 10 100 1000 
$ .20 $1.50 $ 6.00 $40.00 
