LATHAM. This variety originated in Minnesota, and now is considered 
the most planted variety in the United States today, and this all in a com¬ 
paratively few years. It is very hardy, a heavy bearer, firm and solid, good 
flavor. 12-60c; 50-$1.60; 100-$3.00; 500-$11.50. 
CHIEF. This is similar to Latham from which it originated, but is an 
early berry. Equally as hardy as Latham, strong grower, large berries. 
Prices same as Latham. 
CUMBERLAND BLACK RASPBERRY. .This is a delicious black rasp¬ 
berry, the standard sort of its kind, heavy yielder, large, firm berries of 
high quality. Good for home use, or for marketing. 12 for 60c; 25 for $1.00; 
100 for $3.00; 500 for $11.25. 
ALFRED BLACKBERRY. ..Produces very large fruit, glossy, jet black, 
sweet and delicious. Appears to be hardier than most blackberries. 
RHUBARB 
RHUBARB. From Rha, the Russian name of the river Volga, near which 
the Rhubarb was found. Natural ord^l^f Polygonaceae. Some species of 
this well-known genus have been cultivated from the earliest ages for the 
medicinal properties they possess. Dioscorides, who was physician to An¬ 
tony and Cleopatra, wrote of its qualities and recommended its use. Turk¬ 
ish rhubarb largely used in medicine, is the root of R. palmatum, native of 
China, and sent to Europe through Russia, by way of Kiachta. Formerly 
it was imported from Natolia, hence its name, Turkish Rhubarb. The turks 
get the credit for producing the root, when it only passes through the 
country. Southern Europe furnishes an inferior article, used in the adult¬ 
eration of the genuine drug. The rhubarb of our gardens is R. Rhapontic- 
um, native of Asia, but it is not known from what particular part, nor the 
time of introduction. Dr. Fothergill introduced it in England in 1778, but 
it did not come into general use until several yaers later. The plant R. 
nobile from the Himalaya mountains is prized for its decorative value. The 
Sikkim peasants eat the pleasantly acid stems and call them Chuka. Rheum 
is the botanical name for rhubarb. 
NEW RUBY. .Originated at Central Experiment Farm, Ottawa, Cana¬ 
da. Stalks bright red, tender, juicy, mild flavor. Need not be peeled for 
preserves. Highly recommended. 40c each, 3 or more 35c each. 
STRAWBERRIES 
STRAWBERRY. .Fragaria. From fragrans, fragrant; in reference to the 
perfumed fruit. Natural order of Rosaceae. Sir Josiah Banks and others 
claim the Strawberry received its name from the practice of laying straw 
between the plants to prevent the berries being soiled in wet weather. There 
are several wild species, some are: F. Virginiana, the Virginian or Scarlet, F. 
grandiflora, the Pine. F. Chiliensis, the Chilian; F. vesca, the Wood and Al¬ 
pine, F. indica, the Indian, and F. viridis, the green. The Indian is used as 
a conservatory plant. 
The varieties now grown are almost innumerable, and are still being 
improved from year to year. The varieties we offer can be depended up¬ 
on to give satisfaction. 
PREMIER. Our favorite spring bearing sort. Hardy, productive, it stands 
shipping well. Highly recommended. 100-80c; 300-$2.00; 500-3.50; 1000-6.00. 
DU?H^AP. Old standard sort, and perhaps one of the widely grown sorts. 
100-75c; 300-$1.40; 500-$3.25; 1000-$5.75. 
GEM EVERBEARING. One of the newer sorts that seems to be quite satis 
factory. 100-$1.50; 300-$4.25; 500-$6.25; 1000-$11.00. 
WAYZATA EVERBEARING. ..A new sort originating at Wayzata, Minne¬ 
sota, and this is the everbearing sort that we think a lot of. Very hardy, 
disease resistant, and frost resistant. Starts bearing August 1st, and berries 
equal good June bearing varieties. Appears to be the coming everbearing 
strawberry. 25-$1.25; 100-$3.75; 1000-$25.00. 
ASPARAGUS. ..From a, intensive, and sparaso, to tear, in reference to the 
strong prickles of some species. Natural order of Liliaceae. This is an ex¬ 
tensive genus, many are used as greenhouse plants. Some species are climb¬ 
ers, and native of Southern Africa. A. plumosus and A. P. nanus are very 
elegant nlants. A. officinalis has furnished our garden varieties. 
MARY WASHINGTON. .This is one of the newer improved varieties, and 
is rust-resistant. We sell only one grade of plants, 3 years old, which are 
easiest to grow. 5c each; 25 or more 4c each; 50-1.50; 100-2.00; 250-4.00; 
1000-$12.00. 
HORSERADISH. Known botanically as Cochlearia armoracea, native of 
the marshy districts of Great Britain whence it was introduced into our 
gardens at an early day. Horseradish is a condiment, considered stimula¬ 
tive to the digestive organs. 
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