


BLACKBERRIES 
Eldorado 
Because of its exceptional 
hardiness this is a _ very 
sure producer. Berries very large, shiny 
black very sweet, and well flavored. To 
be at their very hest Blackberries should 
be planted in a fairly moist location. Sel- 
ected, well-rooted plants, 3 for 45c; 12 for 
$1.60; 25 for $3.00; 100 for $11.50, prepaid. 
Alfred One of the newer Blackberries, 
originated in the North, and 
recommended for its special hardiness. 
Does not require winter protection any- 
where. - Alfred is slightly earlier than El- 
dorado; in production, size and quality of 
berries there is very little difference. AI]- 
fred is a strong grower and should be cut 
hack to 2% feet as soon as the new canes 
reach that height. This promotes better 
branching, and consequently heavier pro- 
duction the following year. Same price as 
Eldorado. 
Juneberry or Service Berry 
A good substitute for the large Swamp 
Huckleberry or Whortleberry, which it re- 
sembles in appearance and quality. Fruit 
comes in clusters, reddish-purple in color, 
changing to bluish-black when fully ripe. 
Flavor a mild, rich sub-acid; excellent as 
a dessert fruit or canned. It is extremely 
hardy, not thorny, grows bushy to a height 
of 7 or 8 feet. Would make a nice orna- 
mental shrub also, and is often used for 
that purpose, as it is very showy when in 
full bloom. Juneberry makes no fiber- 
roots; it is not a fast grower, but lasts for 
many years. I would call Juneberry a de- 
sirable combination flowering and _ fruit 
plant. 55c¢ each; 3 for $1.35; postpaid. 
Dwarf Blueberry (ers eet et 
place, shaded, where the soil usually turns 
sour and few, if any, other plants would 
grow. Such a spot is just the right place 
for the Dwarf Blueberry; it increases rap- 
idly, making a pretty dense growth of 
heavy producing plants about 15 inches 
high. I do not recommend this plant for 
dry land or sunny places. The berries are 
of good size, black with a blue bloom, very 
sweet; excellent for fresh dessert fruit, 
drying or for canning. Perfectly hardy, 
even in the extreme North. Plants are 
scarce, order early. 3 for $1.20; 10 for $3.20; 
postpaid. 
Russian Mulberry 
The Tree of Many Uses 
Produces enormous quantities of berries, 
which are often used for canning with 
rhubarb or gooseberries, hecause of the 
sweetness of the Mulberry. On the farm 
it is valuable for shade, growing to a 
large spreading tree. Furthermore, in 
shelter-belts and wood-lots its hard wood 
and long life will always be appreciated. 
Bird lovers regard the Mulberry tree as 
a complete hoarding-house for their song- 
hirds. 4-5 ft. trees, 80c; 2 for $1.40. 5 to 
6-ft. trees, $1.25 each; 2 for $2.10. Nice 6 
to 8-ft. trees, $1.95 each; 2 for $3.50. 
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA 

ELDORADO, A GRAND BLACKBERRY 
On Raspberries and Blackberries cut out 
the oldest canes right after picking the 
berries. This applies to bearing patches. 
To keep them healthy, we recommend a 
dormant spray, very early in the spring, 
before the plants green out. Use 10 table- 
spoonfuls of Dry Lime Sulphur per gallon 
of water. It will keep vour plants clean 
and healthy. 

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