
LATHAM RASPBERRIES 
Planting Instructions: 
Both Raspberry and Blackberry plants should 
be set about 21% to 3 feet apart in rows 5 feet 
apart. Plant in good soil containing no fresh 
fertilizer; cover the crowns about 1 inch deep 
but set deep enough so that another 2 inches of 
soil can be filled in after the new sprouts are 
8 to 10 inches high. In midsummer when new 
growth is 21% to 3 feet tall, pinch off ends of 
canes to promote branching. 

PERFECTION CURRANTS 



Abundant Crops 
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| CHIEF. This is the earliest of all red Raspberries, and for 
home use or market it is a grand producer of first-quality, large 
sweet berries. Ripens about 10 days earlier than Latham. With 
a mulch of straw over winter, these red Raspberries are hardy 
in the North. We recommend a mulch anywhere north of 40° 
latitude. Choice, well-rooted plants, 3 for 50c; 12 for $1.80; 
25 for $3.50; 100 for $13.00, prepaid. 
LATHAM. This Raspberry is of the same high quality as 
Chief, and just as productive, but slightly later. For a longer 
season of ripe Raspberries we recommend planting both Chief 
and Latham. For the main crop and for canning, Latham stands 
in special favor with most growers. The very large, attractive 
dark red berries are freely produced and a favorite in any 
market. Plants come into production the year after planting and 
assure you of quick and abundant returns. Same price as Chief. 
COLUMBIAN, PURPLE. The purple Raspberries are a little 
hardier than the red ones, and practically as good in flavor. 
Furthermore this variety does not make root-suckers; its grow- 
ing habits are very much like those of the black Raspberries. 
For planting among other shrubs tn the garden, where root- 
suckers are undesirable, use this Raspberry. It produces very 
well, and you will be well pleased with the splendid quality of 
the berries. Same price as Chief. 
INDIAN SUMMER EVERBEARING. Produces a nice crop 
of large, sweet red berries of excellent quality in early summer 
and starts blooming and bearing again in September. It pro- 
duces a handsome crop through the fall until frost. The plants 
are as hardy as Chief and Latham and they should be included 
in all plantings for fresh berries in the fall. Nice, well-rooted 
plants for quick results. 3 for 65c; 12 for $2.20; 25 for $4.00, 
prepaid. 
2-YEAR SHRUBS 
60c each; 3 for $1.55; 10 for $4.90, prepaid 
PERFECTION. This is the largest of the red Currants and 
bears remarkably well. Berries bright red, not very sour, and 
with few seeds. For canning and jelly, Perfection has practically 
everything you could wish for in a good hardy Currant. For 
years it was the most widely planted variety, and still is the 
first choice of every planter who has grown it before. Hardy 
throughout the Midwest, 
RED LAKE. This is a newer variety. Berries quite large, light 
red, with few seeds and very pleasing flavor. While Red Lake 
cannot surpass the productivity of Perfection, it is a little 
juicier, and is therefore preferred for fruit juices. It is also 
claimed that Red Lake is almost rust resistant. For home use, 
we suggest that both varieties be planted. 
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Proper Care of Currants 
Gooseberries and Currants should have a little shade. Pruning 
1s recommended for old Currant plants only; some of the oldest 
wood should be removed every year. This is done in late fall or 
early spring. Gooseberries should be pruned every summer. 
When the berries are ripe, cut out the bearing canes entirely. 
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