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R. L. Gould & Co. Seedsmen Since 1898 St. Paul, Minn. 
Gooseberry Bushes 
COMO (Minn. No. 43.) A vigorous grower, very pro¬ 
ductive, nearly thornless, perfectly hardy and is disease- 
resistant. Fruit large and green in color when ripe. Each, 
40c; 10 for $2.25. 
PERKINS. The berries are highly productive, very 
large, measuring one and one-half inches long and one 
inch wide. The color is light green turning to golden 
yellow at maturity. The flavor is pleasantly sweet and 
of best quality. Each, 60c; 3 for $1.65; 10 for $4.70. 
Raspberry Bushes 
CHIEF. This new raspberry was originated at the 
Minnesota State Fruit Breeding Farm, and has already 
won fame for its fine quality and earliness. It is 10 
days earlier than Latham. On test plots it has out- 
yielded all others. Dozen, $1.00; 100, $3.65; 1,000, $26.65. 
LATHAM (Minn. No. 4). The most popular red rasp¬ 
berry grown in this section of the country. A late large, 
bright red raspberry of good quality. It is entirely hardy 
in the Northwest. Doz., $1.00; 100, $4.15; 1,000, $29.50. 
Currant Bushes 
RED LAKE (Minn. No. 24). This new currant promises 
to replace all other varieties in the cherry currant, class. 
Bush is more upright and yields large berries borne on 
long, well filled bunches. Each, 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
PERFECTION. A very popular variety. Berries uni¬ 
formly large, clear red in color and good flavor. Large 
clusters. Recommended as one of the best home garden 
varieties. Each, 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
Strawberry Plants 
Prices subject to plants being available. 
DUNLAP. Mid-season. One of the best 
known and most widely grown strawberries 
in the north and eastern half of the United 
States. 25 for 50c; 100, 90c; 1,000, $5.50. 
MASTODON (Everbearing). Grows easily 
on any soil, producing very large berries of 
fine flavor, all summer and all fall. The 
ideal berry for the home garden. 25 for $1.00; 
100, $2.00; 1,000, $15.00. 
PREMIER. One of the earliest worth 
while Strawberries, bearing large, bright red, 
firm berries of fine texture and flavor. 25 
for 50c; 100, $1.25; 1,000, $6.75. 
WAYZATA (Everbearing). A hardy, disease and frost- 
resistant variety. Starts bearing about August 1st. Fruit 
equal to the best June berries. 25 for $1.25; 100 for 
$3.75; 1,000 for $25.00. 
Grape Vines 
AGAWAM. A large, dark 
red grape; pulp soft and 
sweet. Ripens early. Each, 
40c; 10 for $2.25. 
BETA. The “standard” hardy 
grape. The most widely 
grown and probably the most 
profitable grape in the North¬ 
west. An excellent juice 
grape. Ripens early Septem¬ 
ber. Each, 25c; 10 for $1.75. 
CAMPBELL’S EARLY. 
Hardy, vigorous and profuse 
bearer of thickly set hand¬ 
some, large, round grapes of 
light purple, rich and sweet. 
Each, 40c; 10 for $2.25. 
CONCORD. The most satis¬ 
factory of the tender grapes 
for Minnesota conditions. A 
Vigorous grower and heavy 
producer. Concord is recog¬ 
nized everywhere as a stand¬ 
ard variety. Each, 25c; 10 for 
$1.75. 
MOORE’S EARLY. Similar 
quality, but ripens about two 
hardy and good bearers. Each, 40c; 10 for $2.25. 
NIAGARA. The standard white grape occupying the 
same position among the white varieties as Concord 
does among the blue-black. Semi-hardy in Minnesota. 
Each, 40c; 10 for $2.25. 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS 
The easiest way to obtain an asparagus bed is to set 
out the roots. Do not cut any later than June 20th until 
the 3rd or 4th year. 
In preparing the bed for asparagus roots the soil should 
be worked up at least 12 inches deep and a very heavy 
application of well-rotted manure or commercial fertil¬ 
izer should be given. Make furrows ten inches deep and 
spread roots 18 inches apart in row and cover with two 
inches of soil gradually filling as shoots appear until 
surface is level 
One-year-old. Dozen, 20c; 100, $1.00; 1,000, $8.00. 
Two-year-old. Dozen, 30c; 100, $1.50; 1,000, $10.00. 
Postage 10c for first doz.; 5c for each additional doz. 
Apple Trees 
ANOKA. One of Prof. Hansen’s valuable introductions 
to horticultural trade. Bears when two years old. Pro¬ 
duces a large apple of fine flavor which matures earlier 
than the Duchess. Each, $1.25; 10 for $11.00. 
BEACON. A new apple developed by the Minnesota 
Agricultural University. A deep red apple of good size 
and quality that ripens early. Each, $1.25; 10 for $11.00. 
DELICIOUS. A very high quality apple suitable for 
southern Minnesota. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
DUCHESS. Season, July and August. A vigorous 
growing, hardy tree. Fruit is large greenish yejlow 
striped with red. The standard early apple for the North¬ 
west. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
ERICKSON. Season, early. Fruit large and bright red 
in color. Especially recommended for northern sections 
of Minnesota or Wisconsin. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
HARALSON. Season, January to April. Has been aptly 
called the Northwest’s best winter apple. Tree vigorous 
and very productive, resistant to fire blight. Each, $1.00; 
10 for $9.00. 
McINTOSH. Season, October to January. One of the 
finest apples grown. Because of its brilliant deep red 
color, delicious flavor, crisp, snow-white flesh and dis¬ 
tinct pleasant aroma many people prefer it to all other 
varieties. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
NORTHWEST GREENING. Season, November to June. 
A high quality, long keeping Greening. Fruit may be 
kept in ordinary storage as long as any other variety. 
Splendid for cooking. Not as hardy as Pattens Greening. 
Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
PEERLESS. A fall apple of medium size, yellowish 
green color with splashes of carmine. Flesh, yellowish 
white. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
WEALTHY. Season, September to January. One of the 
best market and home orchard varieties for Minnesota. 
Fruit medium to large, beautiful red in color and good 
flavor. A high class eating apple for the Northwest. 
Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
Hardy Cherry Trees 
COMPASS. An especially fine cherry for preserving. 
Fruit is a bright red, juicy, tart flavor. Hardy in the 
Northwest. Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
NICOLLET. One of the latest productions of the Min¬ 
nesota State Fruit Breeding Farm. The fruit is almost 
a true cherry. When canned one cannot detect the dif¬ 
ference from canned cherries. Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
ZUMBRA. Late mid-season. A hybrid containing the 
blood of the sweet cherry, wildpin cherry and sand 
cherry. Quality good but should be thoroughly ripe be¬ 
fore picking. Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
Zuinbra and Nicollet Cherries should he planted near 
eacli other for most satisfactory pollination. 
Crab Apple Trees 
DOLGO. Another of Prof. Hansen’s horticultural won¬ 
ders. It is absolutely hardy and very prolific. Producing 
an abundance of small red crabs, which makes a perfect 
jell even when fully ripe. The trees are free from blight 
and make a beautiful ornamental tree with a mass of 
red fruit. Dolgo is called the perfect crab. 5 to 6 ft., 
each, $1.25; 10 for $11.00. 
FLORENCE. The best general purpose crab. Good for 
canning, pickles and jelly. Each, $1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
VIRGINIA. Very hardy and a vigorous grower, does 
not blight, fruit fully as good as Transcendent for 
pickling or jelly. A prolific, annual bearer. Each, $1.00; 
10 for $9.00. 
WHITNEY. One of the finest crabs for eating pur¬ 
poses. Good color. Crisp flesh and pleasing flavor. Each, 
$1.00; 10 for $9.00. 
Plum Trees 
EMBER. An outstanding large late plum. Does not 
shake off of tree easily and is a good keeper. The color 
is a beautiful yellow blotched with red. Each, $1.25; 10 
for $11.00. 
MONITOR. Late mid-season. The best of the late mid¬ 
season plums. It produces a large beautifully formed 
tree of upright spreading growth, is very vigorous and 
hardy. Fruit large, red, firm fleshed and of excellent 
quality. Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
RED WING. Mid-season. One of the largest of the 
new plums. It is outstanding because of its unusually 
large, fine appearing, deep bright red fruits of high 
quality. Hardy in all parts of Minnesota and trees have 
fruited as far north as Winnipeg. No home or com¬ 
mercial planting is complete without Red Wing. Each, 
75c; 10 for $7.00. 
TONKA. A very productive variety bearing large, 
round, red fruit of firm flesh and good quality. Each. 
75c; 10 for $7.00. 
UNDERWOOD. Is probably the one best variety of the 
new Minnesota plums for general growing, both in the 
home orchard and commercial planting. The fruit is 
large, of an attractive red color, with a firm, juicy, 
golden, yellow flesh. Season, late July and early August. 
Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
WANETA. Prof. Hansen’s best plum. Very large, dark 
red overlaid with blue. Fruit of splendid flavor. Hardy 
and a heavy bearer. Each, 75c; 10 for $7.00. 
