_ SMALL FRUITS _ 
D O you grow them? If not, why ? There is nothing else that you can grow in a kitchen garden that will give as much satisfaction. 
The care required for berry plants is no more than for the same number of hills of corn; and the results, measured by the value 
of the product and the pleasure of having a supply of delicious fruit always at your command, far exceed the value of the plants and the 
labor incurred. We offer a very complete list, at prices within the reach of all—no canvassers’ fancy prices. Further, we offer collections 
at yet lower rates. Think of it! $4.00 for the five collections of Small Fruits—more than enough for an ordinary family’s use! 
RASPBERRIES 
RASPBER R Y, COLUM 131 AN 
RASPBERRIES, RED 
Coltxxnfaiarx. This variety is so well advertised and so popular as a 
berry for the home garden that it is known from Maine to California. Half a 
dozen strong plants will supply a family with fruit, as it grows from eight to 
twelve feet high, and in fruiting season its branches are covered with fine, 
large, crimson berries. Perfectly hardy; has endured 28°below zero without 
freezing. It is the best in the world for canning, and grown largely for evap¬ 
orating, retaining color, form, and flavor remarkably. Each, 10 cents ; 
dozen, 60 cents; hundred, $2.00; thousand, $12.00. 
Cuthbert. A valuable late variety for home use or marketing; large, firm, 
and of superior quality; very productive. Dozen, 50 cents; hundred, 
$1.50; thousand, $9.00. 
Loudon. This Raspberry has been tested in many localities, and practical 
fruit growers agree that it is an advance beyond the best of the standard 
varieties. Hardier, better, and far more productive than Cuthbert, and the 
berries are larger and the drupes longer. Berries firm ; bright red ; cling to 
the stem and do not crumble in picking; splendid shipper. Plant vigorous, 
heavy yieldcr, and practically thornless. Dozen, 70 cents; hundred, $2.50. 
Marlboro. The largest of the early reds. Similar to the Cuthbert, but is 
gone before the Cuthbert comes on. Canes dwarfish. Fruit Very prolific 
in rich soil. Dozen, 60 cents ; hundred, $2.00. 
Miller’s Red. One of the best early red Raspberries. Plants perfectly hardy. 
The berry is as large as Cuthbert. Color bright red ; does not fade, and will 
hold its color after picking longer than any other red variety. Does not 
crumble, making it one of the best shipping berries. Flavor fruity and rich. 
Dozen, 60 cents ; hundred, $2.00. 
At the single and dozen prices we prepay mail or express c 
charges not prepaid. Not 
There are two general types of 
Raspberries, and they require 
different treatment. Blackcaps, 
and others that increase from the 
ends of the canes, should be 
planted three and a half by seven 
feet. Prepare the land same as 
for Strawberries. Cultivate often 
enough to keep the soil loose and 
free from weeds. When the canes 
a tain the height of one foot, 
,n'nch off the ends ; this causes 
the canes to branch, grow stocky 
and self-supporting. In the spring 
of the bearing year cut these 
branches back to within six inches 
of the main stalk. After fruiting, 
cut out all the dead wood. Red 
Raspberries, and all others that 
sucker, should be set five by three 
and a half feet apart, when they 
must be cultivated both ways. 
Allow only three or four canes in 
each hill to grow ; treat all others 
that spring up as weeds. When 
three or four feet high, pinch back 
the canes same as with Black¬ 
caps. The secret of raising fine 
crops of Raspberries is in rigorous 
pruning and keeping suckers 
down. It not checked, the tendency is to mat the surface with canes, when 
very little fruit is secured. For garden culture the red varieties may be set 
three feet apart each way, Caps four by three feet. 
RASPBERRIES, BLACK 
Price, except as noted, dozen, 50 cts.; hundred, $1.50; thousand, $9.00. 
Cumberland. An entirely new black Raspberry, and most remarkable on 
account of its wonderful size and good qualities. It is thought to be a seed¬ 
ling from the Gregg, with a dash of Blackberry blood in it, but is a true 
Raspberry. Very hardy, having withstood a temperature of 16 0 below zero. 
Very productive, making large crops of enormous berries about one inch in 
diameter. Fruit unusually firm, and may be shipped long distances. May 
be called a mid-season variety, coming in shortly ahead of the Gregg. 
Each, 15 cents ; dozen, 80 cents ; hundred, $3.00. 
Gregg. Very large; fine quality, productive, late, hardy. 
The Kansas. Early. Stands drouth well, and is uninjured by frost; pro¬ 
duces more canes and branches, and the fruit is much larger, than that of 
the Gregg. Jet black, firm texture. 
Ohio. Fruit large, fine quality, and best of Cap sorts for drying. Strong, hardy, 
productive, late. 1: 
Palmer. Resembles Standard Early “ Tyler ” but larger and better; recom¬ 
mended for early bearing. 
RASPBERRY, YELLOW 
Golden Queen. Very productive ; equally as hardy as any other sort. Fruit 
large, light amber color. Dozen, 70 cents ; hundred, $2.50. 
harges. Hundred or thousand lots by express or freight, 
less than 50 at the 100 rate. 
Collection No. 2 — RASPBERRIES 
Two dozen Raspberry plants are sufficient for a family garden of medium size 
if the best varieties are selected. 
In our No. 2 Collection are four of the best, both for yield and quality of fruit. 
and at a price so low that all can afford to plant. 
RED—6 Miller’s Red.$0 30 
6 Columbian . 30 
BLACK—6 Cumberland. 40 
6 Palmer. 25 
List price $1 25 
4 Varieties — 24 Plants — for $1.00 
Postage or Express Prepaid, 
Collection No. 3 
BLACKBERRIES 
Three varieties hard to beat; luscious, extra high flavor, enormous sizes, 
perfectly hardy. 
4 Agawam, list price.$o 20 
4 Eldorado “ 25 
4 Rathbun “ 35 
List price $0 80 
3 Varieties — 12 Plants — for GO cents 
Postage or Express Prepaid. 
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