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The Central States Fruit Grower-—
Published at 5 ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
The only paper published in the Central States, devoted strictly to horticulture and the fruit trade, not controlled by a hursery company. It isably edited by prominent horti-
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Reduced Rates.
All express companies carry nursery stock at a reduction of twenty per cent. from general merchandising rates. I notice that some nurserymen clain this asa personal reduction which they have succeeding in getting for their patrons—this is not true—it applies to all nursery stock.
How to Order.
Please use order sheets found in back part of catalogue, carefully filling out blank space at bottom for shipping directions. Be sure toSIGN YOUR NAME and give postoffice, county and state. Many orders reach us without either or both and cause much vexatious delay in filling orders. To avoid mistakes do not write letters on same sheet as orders.
When to Order.
Order now; do not wait until you are ready to plant. Your order will not be shipped until the proper time, or until you wish it.
How to Remit.
Remit by bank draft, postoffice or express order, or registered letter.
Payments Invariably in Advance.
Goods sent C. O. D. only when one-fourth of the amount is sent with order, charges for returning money added to bill.
While I can send plants by mail when desired, I always advise shipment by express, as larger and finer plants can be sent in this way. Stock packed and delivered free to railroad or express office here, after which my responsibility ceases. If there should be any delay I will do my best to hasten delivery. Ship- ping season begins April rst, or possibly last week in March, and continue until! ist or roth of May.
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Guarantee.
While we exercise the greatest care to have every plant true to name and are ready, on proper proof, to replace anything sent by us that may prove untrne to label, free of charge, it is understood and agreed between purchaser and ourselves, that we are not to be held liable for any greater sum than that paid us for said plants that may prove untrue. When out of a variety we do not substitute unless requested to do so by purchaser.
Special.
We respectfully call your attention to our prices.
Our stock is as fine as we ever grew and will surely please you in every respect. It has been examined by the State Inspector of Nurseries and Orchards and found free from San Jose scale, dangerous insects pests or fungus diseases.
My packing is done under my personal supervision, with plenty of fresh moss and as light as consistent with safe carriage by express or freight.
When Plants Are Received.
Dip roots in water, untie bunch and spread roots, then bury the roots in moist, shady ground until planted. Neglect for an hour or so is often fatal.
Varieties marked (P) are pistillate, having imperfect blossoms, while those marked (S) are staminate and have perfect, of pollen-bearing blossoms.
We sell six of a variety at dozen rates, 50 plants of a kind at too rates. 500 plants of a kind at Looo rates.
References.
UNION BANKING Co., or COMMERCIAL STATE BANK, St. Joseph, Mich., or any merchant of Bridgman. Send stamped envelope for answer when writing to references.
It sometimes happens that we send two Catalogues to one address. Should you receive more than one copy please hand the extra one to some friend who will be interested in it.
We want a list of names and postoffice addresses of all people interested in fruit growing, either for home use or market. Can you not send us a few.
Location and Shipping Facilities.
Our location and shipping facilities are of the best. Weare located in the southern portion of the famous Fruit Belt of Western Michigan, 15 miles north of the Indiana state line, and one and one-half miles from the shores of Lake Michigan.
We are located on the Chicago & West Michigan R. R. which has a thorough system in this and adjoining states. It has direct communication with Chicago (the great distributing center of the United States) by rail or boat. We are also accessible to the Vandalia R. R. which gives us a direct outlet to Indiana and southern points. ‘Thus it will be seen that our location and shipping facilities are
excelled by none.
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A Few Remarks on _ =
Berry Growing
FEW remarks on berry growing may be of value to many of our friends and A patrons who receive this catalogue. ‘The first thing necessary is the selec- tion of a suitable piece of soil, most any will do that will produce a good
crop of corn or potatoes, sandy or gravelly loam preferred.
It is always best to set on ground that has been worked to hoed crops the sea- son previous. Plow well, pulverize thoroughly, and smooth with roller or float. Never break the surface of the ground with a furrow or hole until you are ready to put in the plant and return the fresh earth to it; press the ground well against the roots of the plants in setting. The roots of the plants should never get dry. Set in rows 3% or 4 feet apart and 1 to 1% feet apart in the row. Be sure and get the plants in ground about the same depth as when standing in nursery row with roots well spread in the hole. There is as much danger in setting too deep as too shallow. To be successful and have the plants live and do best much depends on setting and handling of patch.
Cultivate frequently and shallow, It is well to hoe the plant within a day or two after setting, as loosening the earth on the surface and keeping it well pulver- ized prevents evaporation of moisture in the ground, thereby saving many of your plants and producing a fine luxuriant growth, An ordinary man will hoe from % to 3¢ of an acre per day and do it well. Never let the weeds get a start but culti- vate before they can be seen peeping through the ground as weeds are much easier, quicker and cheaper killed at this time than when they are from 2 to 10 inches high. It is also much better for the plants.
It is not so much of a task to take care of a berry patch as many think. By all means try a patch this year and you will never regret it if properly taken care of, but on the contrary you will enjoy and find it a great pleasure and comfort. Can you think ofa nice fresh dish of berries without wishing you had some this very minute? I get the best results and the finest fruit the first year after setting. After the first crop both berries and yield are smaller. Old beds are breeding places for insects and plant diseases. My plants are always taken from beds set the year previous and are good, strong, well-rooted plants which have never borne fruit, as plants taken from beds that have borne fruit are weak and exhausted andi will never make a first-class patch and should not be used under any cireum-
stances.
I would advise for bulk of crop, setting varieties which have proven them- selves of excellent merit.
It is also well to try some of the newer varieties, as you will find many that will give you good results. While some varieties do well in some localities and not in others it is hard to advise anybody what to set, and each will have to use their own judgment in making selections.
I endeavor to offer to the public only such varieties as I think will give satis- faction and good results. I discard many worthless varieties every season.
I would advise setting three rows of pistillates to one row of staminates, alter- nately, as the pistillates must always have staminates near by to fertilize them.
The pistillates are more prolific and the blossoms are less liable to be injured by spring frosts. Get good strong plants grown on sandy loam if possible, because those grown on clay are apt to have their roots broken in taking up,
My plants are all well grown on sandy loam, as I have described, and well rooted,
If these remarks are observed there will be no doubt of your success, which I heartily wish you.
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Strawberries
Beverly. (S) A vigorous plant, with a heavy foliage of the Minor type; medium green. A remarkable feature about this variety is that the original stock from Beverly, Mass., had pistillate flowers, with occasionally a few weak stamens; next year considerably many stamens developed in the flowers, and now it proves to be nearly a perfect flowering variety; a transition in bloom never before noted in any strawberry. Very productive, of medium large, irregular, roundish, red color, white flesh and fairly good quality, although somewhat acid.
Brandywine. (S) This has proved so very satisfactory with all who have rown it that it is consequently in large demand and of great value by reason of {ts productiveness, large size, beauty, and good quality, which render it especially desirable for the home garden. ‘The berries are large, roundish-conical, regular and uniform, bright glossy crimson, very handsome, firm and solid, excellent in quality with fine aromatic flavor. The berries color all over evenly and retain a ood size to the last, ripening in succession and every berry maturing fully. Plant is remarkably vigorous, hardy, and exceedingly productive, and its foliage is large, clean and healthy. The amateur will delight in such a superb variety, which, with his good soil and careful culture, will give him magnificent returns. Midseason to late.
Bismark. (S) Originated in Arkansas and described by the origin- ator as follows: ‘The Bismark is a seeding of Bubach No. 5, pollenized by the Van Deman. The plant resembles Bubach in every way, but is more robust and stocky with the same ironclad foliage. The fruit is produced in abundance out-yielding Bubach. Shape obtuse conical, never coxcomed and is the heaviest, most solid berry I have ever grown or handled. Color bright scarlet, no green tips, very firm, good flavor, season medium to late, size larger than Bubach, excelling Mary, Timbrell, H. W. Beecher, Holland atid Sharpless as grown here. Staminate blossom. Give it good strong soil and you will be both surprised and pleased with its immense crop of large luscious berries. _ It fruited with us the past two seasons and we were very much pleased with it being one of the most prolific on our ground. Mich. Exp. Sta. Report for’98.—‘ ‘Perfect flower. The plants are of rather ‘small, low growth. Berries very large, short, round conical form, color, dark crimson, ‘The flesh is dark, of fair quality and moderate firmness, ‘The plants did not form many blossoms but all the fruits were uniformly large. A promising variety to grow under high culture for large fancy fruits.”
Brunette. (S) Remarkable for its fine quality, It has fruited for several seasons at its home in Delaware County, Indiana, where it is exceedingly popular. The berries are from medium to large, round and almost perfect in form, very uniform, dark, reddish crimson, firm, and of exceedingly rich, sweet, luscious quality. It is also very handsome and attractive, commanding the highest price in the market. ‘The plant is a strong grower and entirely free from rust. I fruited it last season. It is large, firm and productive, of the best quality; recommend it to those who want best table berry.
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Bubach No. 5. (P) This will be one of the leaders fora long time if the nursery men do not run it out because it does not make plants more freely. Ata display of the seedlings of Sharpless, they showed that this variety had held its size better than any other variety that has been grown the same length of time.
Beder Wood. (S) This variety originated by Beder Wood, of Illinois. It is a very heavy bearer of good sized roundish fruit (about as firm as the Bubach); season early, a good staminate to fertilize early varieties like the Crescent and Warfield. The plant is a good healthy grower and sends out a large number of runners,
Barton’s Eclipse. (P) A seedling of Longfellow. Very profitable and a heavy bearer. The fruit is of good size and nearly always good form. Will endure a good deal of handling; having a firm skin and slight neck; good color and a good runner,
Bisel. (P) This is a seedling of the Wilson; plant healthy, vigorous grower and will stand drouth well. Fruit is large, luscious, and firm; color a deep glossy ted, and very productive. Season early to medium. This was among the most productive here this season and is a valuable addition to any collection,
Clyde. (S) This is one of Dr. Stay- man’s most highly prized seedlings, it is a seedling of the Cyclone. Cyclone is a cross between the Crescent and Cumberland. Clyde has Crescent blood init and no doubt gets its great productiveness from this variety. It is as large or larger than Bubach and several days earlier, and firmer. Itisa strong staminate suitable for pollenizing medium early pistillate varieties. The plant is very vigorous and healthy, there being no trace of disease. Foliage is light greenin color and somewhat resembles the Haver- land, but is a more upright grower, ripening
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Carrie. (P) A seedling of the Haverland; said to be a better shipper, and fully as productive. The berries resemble the Haverland but were darker in color, and much firmer, The plants are healthy and apparantly hardy and indi- cate great productiveness.
Crescent. (P) The standard of productiveness all over the country; suc- ceeds everywhere, stands neglect best of any, plant small, berries fair size, bright and attractive. Many growers consider this the most profitable grown for market.
Dew. (S) Originated near Lansing, Mich. A wonderful berry. The plant is strong, with large foliage of a very dark green. Fruit large and very firm, sofa dark, glossy red, perfect in shape; should be planted by all that can grow berries and want the largest that can be grown.
Excelsior (S) New. We are proud in being able to offer our patrons this new extra early, large, firm, high colored shipping berry. It is immensely productive and will take the place of Mitchel’s Early wherever tried. We strongly urge all our patrons to get a start of them if they are growing berries for profit. It is a seedling of Wilson crossed by Hoffman. Wilson shaped and colored berry; plant resembles Hoffman but larger and more robust. Claimed by the originator to be earlier, firmer, more productive and better shipper than Michael’s Early.
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Gandy. (S) Claimed to be the ideal late strawberry. A cross between Jersey Queen and Glendale, combining the good qualities of both. Unsurpassed in growth and healthful- ness of foliage. Berries bright crimson color, uniform size and shape; large, ripens late and very firm.
Greenville. (P) One of the best of the new introductions; it has been tested five years by the leading experimental stations, which \ give ita place at or near the head of the list. Resembles the Bubach, but firmer and a better shipper; plant is a strong grower, free from rust and a good producer.
Glen Mary. (S) New. The Glen Mary is a chance seedling which originated with Mr. Jas. A. Ingram, of Chester County, Pa. (Mr. Jas. A. Ingram is an uncle of Mr. Edward T. Ingram, the well known originator of the famous Brandywine strawberry. Its exact origin is unknown but the originator had previously only the Crescent, Sharpless and
Gandy Dower’s Prolific and is supposed to be a descendant of one or more of these varieties. Itis larger than the Sharpless and of superior quality. In productiveness it far surpasses the Crescent, not in number of berries but in quarts of berries. The Glen Mary began to ripen at its home in Chester Connty, Pa., on May 28 and the claim seems warranted that it is capable of producing big berries all through the fruiting season. Mr. Ingram tells of one particular quart of berries especially selected for photography which contained only twelve giant specimens of the Glen Mary. Can any one present abetter record? JWichigan Experimental Station Report for 1898.—“Plants of good growth and healthy foliage. The variety is productive and the fruits large, of good quality and firm. Well spoken of wherever tried. One of the most promising sorts for market.”
Haverland. (P) One of the very best. A native of Ohio and does not lose any of its value by going in other States. This is one of the most productive varieties on the market at this time. The plant is all that can be asked for. It is a fine shipper, very large and will commend a good price for years to come. No one should miss this ina collection. It is one of the most profitable varieties in cultivation.
Hall’s Favorite. (S) New. Is beyond doubt the finest strawberry ever grown. Itdefies any and all competition. It comes the nearest to perfection of any berry I have yet seen. One large fruit grower said, when he saw Hall’s Favorite. “The climax is reached.” It is now offered for sale and no one should fail to give it atrial. It has never shown any sigu of disease, I have been in the fruit business for twenty-five years and during that time I have had numbers of varieties of strawberries but the Hall's Favorite is the strongest grower of any variety that I have ever grown or seen grow. The foliage is heavy enough to protect the blossoms from frost and for mulchin winter. It grows very quick from blossoms, and tipens its whole crop in a very short time. Its blossom is perfect and it isa good pollenizer for pistillate varieties. The berries are large and perfect in form, more so than any other varieties I have yet seen. The fruit is wonderful, and they are as smooth and regular as though moulded—, always of the same shape. During the seven years which we have fruited this berry we have never seen an ill-shaped or coxcombed berry; coloring evenly all over, with no green tips; uniform and large in size through the season, the color is of a rich crimson. It is of the very best quality, The plant is perfection of vigor and luxuriant growth, possessing the ability to make a large number of strong, healthy plants, having thick, long, matted roots, enabling it to withstand severe drought and wet weather without injury. The berry is firm and will stand shipment to distant markets. [The above is the originator’s description, of whom we have secured our stock. He offers $100 for 100 plants, or $50 for 50 plants of any strawberry that is better, in his catalogue of 1898. ]
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Jesse (S) Onmoist soil it is a robust, healthy plant; long, stout fruit stalk; holds its fruit well up from the ground; berries of the largest size; medium to dark red all the way through; firm and solid and of an excellent quality; very few small berries and the large ones are very perfect in shape.
King Worthy. (S) New. This is what its name implies, a superior variety. Itis from the originator of a number of fine berries. It is no doubt a seedling of Pearl, and resembles that variety in a general way, but not sufficiently to cause confusion. The plant is a better grower than Pearl, the foliage darker and much less subject to rust. The fruit islarge, attractive, and of choice quality. An eastern grower who fruited it last year, writes: ‘King Worthy has done well here, and I shall plant largely of it another season. It gave me as fine, large fruit as I ever saw, of splendid color and very attractive and firm.”’
Lady Thompson. (S) Probably no strawberry was so much talked of or sold for such high prices in eastern markets as this. A perfect flowering plant of great vigor, somewhat of Crescent type, thriving well even cn quite light soil. Berries roundish conical, bright scarlet, medium to large, firm, of good quality. Ripens fruit very early, and is one of the most productive varieties known.
Lovett. (S) By reason of its productive- ness, firmness and bright flesh color, it is one of the most profitable for market and very desirable for the home garden. The plant is a strong grower with clean, bright foliage, and excessively produc- tive. Though not of the large size, the berries are large, uniform, bright crimson, firm and of excel- lent quality. It colors up all over before being fully ripe and when picked in this condition is unexcelled for shipping. Will keep a long time. Ripens about second earliest and continues a long _time in bearing.
Michel’s EHarly, (S) One of the earliest varieties grown; the plant is a very robust grower, strong and healthy, although plant is rather small, is one of the best of the early fertilizers as it blossoms early and late. Fruit is of medium Lovett size and good quality. Some growers make big money with this early variety.
Manwell. (S) New. I have many inquiries concerning this variety, it having received much favorable comment in American Gardening. It has not fruited on my grounds, but give the originator’s description. The berry is bright glossy crimson, with seeds slightly sunken. The hull is very small and sticks fast to the fruit when picked. The Manwell is supposed to be a cross from Sharpless and Crescent, and the fruit resembles the Sharpless in shape and the Crescent in firmness and quality, The plant is very vigorous, with roots like those of Beder Wood, indicating that it will endure much drouth, It is not less prolific than Beder Wood in the number of plants produced. ‘It isa heavy cropper, ripening soon after Warfield and Beder Wood commence. Many berries measure five and a half inches in circumference. It has a large and perfect blossom, with prominent stamens. Mich. Exp. Station Report for 1898.—‘‘Received from Edw. W. Cone. Perfect flower. Plants of fair growth but are not so good plant makers as would be desirable. The fruits are very large, broad conical, usually ribbed, and dark crimson in color; the flesh is dark, juicy and rich. The plants are productive and the fruit has the qualities necessary to make the variety a very promising market sort.”
Margaret. New. This variety was originated about seven years ago by John F. Beaver, of Dayton, Ohio, from seed of the Crawford, and introduced by M. Crawford. It has made a remarkable record—perhaps never equaled in the world— and is now offered with great confidence. It responds readily to good culture. and all careful growers may expect it to produce the finest fruit in great abundance. The plant is large and healthy, and so vigorous in growth that it will mature its
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last berries and continue green and luxuriant while an abundance of strong run- ners are produced. ‘The foliage is dark green, and so clean and healthy looking that it is a pleasure to work among the plants. The blossom is perfect and one of the strongest ever seen. It commences to ripen soon after the early varieties, and bears until nearly all others are gone. With a good chance its berries are all of large size. The plant withits habits of growth and productiveness is faultless. The fruit is usually conical, sometimes rather long, but never coxcombed or mis- shapen, often necked. The color is dark, glossy red, and the berries are not inclined to have white tips. The large green calyx adds to its beauty. The flesh is firmer than most very large berries, and of excellent flavor. For healthy, vigor- ous growth, productiveness, size, beauty and quality, the Margaret is a remarkable variety.
ee above is the introducer’s description, of whom we secured our original stock.
Nic Ohmer. (S) New. “Orig- inated by Mr. John F. Beaver, who is conceded to be the most success- ful amateur fruit grower in Ohio, Named after Mr. N. Ohmer, ex-president of the Ohio State Hor- ticulture Society. The introducer says: After watching the Nic Ohmer three years, and hearing how it has behaved wherever I sent it for trial, never having received one unfavorable report on it, I am confident that it is one of the most desirable, if not the very best ever sent out. ‘here is no other in the market, or in sight, that I would plant with as much confidence. If restricted to a single variety it would be my first choice without a moments hesitation. The plant is very large and stocky, sending out plenty of very strong’ runners. It is probably not surpassed in healthy, vigorous growth and great produc- tiveness by any variety. It hasa perfect blossom. ‘The fruit is of the very largest size, a giant among strawberries. It is never misshapen. Its only departure from the regular, roundish conical form is when, under high culture, itis somewhat triangular. It is dark glossy red, firm and of excellent flavor.’’ Was introduced in the spring of 1898, by M. Crawford.
I have my stock direct from the introducer.
Nic Ohmer
Plow City. (S) New. Was originated by Mr. C, C. Stone of Illinois. We give the originator’s description which is as follows: ‘The plants are large and robust, and of a bright green color, and have never shown any signs of blight, rust, or defect of any kind, and have never failed to bear an enormous crop of the finest and largest berries raised on my place. The Plow City is in bearing late to very late, the season extending from June 15, to July 25. It has a strong and per- fect blossom, with heavy, light green foliage, and strong, tall fruit stalks. Mich. Exp. Station Report for 1898.—The plants are ofstronger growth than last season, but are not good runner makers, The fruits are of good size, form and color and hold out well in season. Appears a promising sort.”
Patrick. (S) New. Most of our extra early varieties have come from the south, and have not proven especially profitable when grown at the north. Here is a northern berry that promises to be for this section what Michel’s Early is for the south. ‘The plant is splendid in growth and foliage and wonderfully vigorous, making runners as freely as Brandywine. ‘he berry isof medium size, about the shape and color of Haverland, of average quality, and firm, with the glossy surface well protected by prominent seeds. It is more productive than Beder Wood, and four or five times as profitable as Michel or Van Deman.
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Parker Earle. (S) This berry takes the lead for productiveness. Plant robust and healthy; withstands changes of climate; berry regular, con- ical, medium size, glossy crimson, flesh firm and good shipper; season late. Succeeds best on rich, loamy soil. We can highly recommend it for gen- eralculture. The Michigan Experiment Station has for years placed it at the head of the list. We have an extra large and fine stock of plants for the spring of 1899.
Ruby. This comes highly recommended from Illinois, and is believed to be a seedling of Crescent and Sharpless. It is a chance seedling that came up with a number of others in an old quince orchard where an old strawberry bed had been plowed under before the crop was all har- vested, owing to the low prices of the fruit at that time. The originator says: ‘I had quit growing strawberries for market some years ago, but think- ing this seedling worthy of general planting, I decided to try it in field culture on a scale large enough to show its character as a shipper. I Aeros planted several acres of it and a few rows of other standard varieties such as Capt. Jack,
Warfield, Bubach, Haverland, Greenies for Perea Bare comparison. ‘The result has been that Ruby has proved itself to be a better berry in every way than any of these or later introductions up to the present time, All plants no matter how late they take root in the fall, fruit the following spring. Its good points are: Strong healthy plants; large staminate blossom; uniformly productive; fruit of large size; dark red color clear through; firm enough to ship well: a fine keeper after being picked; and of the highest quality. If it has any fault I have failed to discover it.’’—The above description is from the originator.
Ridgeway. ‘Plant large and stalky, possessing the ability to make a large number of strong healthy plants. Leaf large, heavy and dark green in color. Blossom perfect, a good pollenizer for pistillate varieties. as it remains in bloom for a long time; an ideal plant. Berry large to very large, the typical form nearly round, largest specimens broadly ovate, always smooth. Color, as it grows at Rocky Glen, bright glossy crimson with golden seed. Firm for so large a berry, and will stand shipping to distant market, except in a very wet time. Quality as good as the best, an almost ideal berry and one that will command fancy prices on any market.’’ The above is originator’s description.
We have not fruited this berry but it has certainly made a vigorous growth of large, healthy foliage. My stock has grown from plants procured direct from the originator and is very fine. Perfect flower. Mich. Hap. Station Report for 7898.—‘‘Plants of excellent growth and a good foliage. Fruit large, short, round conical in form and a bright crimson color. The plants are productive and the fruits very even in form, attractive in appearance, of good quality and firm enough to stand shipment well. A variety of much promise.”’
Seaford. (S) New. A new variety from Delaware exhibiting such fine qualities that itis bound to become popular, It excels the Bubach, which it equals in quality and size; is far more productive, and sufficiently firm for market. It is a deep, glossy crimson; quality good. The plant is exceptionally vigorous, with foliage that endures hot sun with wonderful endurance. It ripens about second early, and will be found admirable to succeed early varieties and usher in those ripening in midseason. J/ich, Eap. Station Report for 1898.—‘'Imperfect flower. The plants of this variety were received late in the season and but a small growth was made. The berries are very large, long, broad conical in form, color a dark, rich crimson. The quality is very high and the berry is quite firm. Further trial is necessarv to judge growth and productiveness. Under the unfavor- able circumstances the showing was excellent. A variety of much promise.”’
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Sharpless. (S) One of the old well-known varieties adapted to clay or moist soil. Very large and of good quality, but blossoms are tender and liable to kill by spring frosts. A good fertilizer. It pays to protect its blossoms in spring by amulch. The berries are very large, of clean, light red, with a smooth, shin- ing surface; firm and sweet. Vigorous, hardy and productive when raised in hills with runners cut off.
Splendid, (S) This isa new western berry and from the reports of the different experiment stations, is a very promising variety. The introducer has so much faith in it that he openly offers $5.00 for 5 plants that excel it in the follow- ing points: Yield, firmness, flavor, size, color, shape, running, resisting frost and drouth, and health of plant, and it is doubtful if there is a pistillate that surpasses it in all these points. It is also claimed that it can be shipped 1,0co miles in good condition. From the following testimonials from two of our leading horticul- turists, we feel sure we are offering a berry which has merit, and is well worthy of a trial by all who are interested in good fruits. Dr. J. Staymen, says: “Strong, healthy plant, tall fruit stalks, berry large, firm, fine color, ripens all over; regu- lar, globular, very productive, medium early; makes runners freely, few if any blanks; produced a good crop; valuable.’’ M. Crawford says: ‘‘The plant is a healthy, luxuriant grower, sends out many runners, and bears abundantly. The fruit is large, and far above the average in quality and appearance. It is desirable for home use or market.”’
Tennessee Prolific. (P) The plants show as fine as one could ask for. We fruited this variety the past season. It is large, good color, productive, of good shape, free from rust, and will surely rank among the best in the strawberry list. This isa berry that everybody wants. It is a seedling of Sharpless and Crescent, showing the parentage of both. The fruit is large, handsome, and as productive as Haverland.
Van Deman. (S) This is a very early variety ; claimed to be the only berry ever introduced on the verdict of the Experimental Stations alone, it having been on trialat all Stations in the country. The verdict seems to have been almost universally favorable.
Warfield No. 2. (P) Asageneral purpose berry for North, South, East, and West, there is no better that this. It succeeds everywhere and never fails to produce acrop. Ahead of the Crescent in size, form, and quality; rivaling it in health, hardiness, vigor, and productiveness, and much superior in color and firniness.
Wolverton. (S) Wherever it has been tested it has proven satisfactory. A good grower, healthy, sends out many runners. Bearsabundantly, remains in bloom a long time which makes it valuable asa fertilizer of other varieties. The fruit is large, resembling the Bubach in form. The color is of bright red and of good quality. Late frosts do not kill the fruit, a very valuable feature.
Wilson. (S) Medium to large; dark red, very hardy, vigorous and pro- ductive. The most widely known and universally successful strawberry.
Wm. Belt. (S) Originated in southern Ohio by Wm. Belt. The plant is one of the largest, a very luxuriant grower. Has a perfect blossom and is very productive, much more so than the Bubach. It is very large indeed. With good, ordinary culture it has produced a good many 8-inch berries, on spring-set plants within ten weeks from planting. The first berry on the stem is quite apt to be coxcombed, but those following are rather long, conical, and quite uniform in shape and size. The color is bright, glossy red, and it colors all over. It is as firm as ordinary berries, and of better quality than is often found in large varieties. In productiveness, size, beauty and quality, the Wm. Belt will scale higher than any other variety I ever raised. Laperiment Station Report for 1898,— Vast season this variety made an excellent showing in plant growth and bore a good crop of large, well formed fruits. It is one of the most promising of the large fruiting sorts for market purposes.”’ :
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Raspberries
Gregg. (Cap) This is the very best of the late black caps, very large, wants good soil to produce best results, fruit very fine and covered with bloom, It is the leading market variety, best for evaporating, asit gives the most pounds to the bushel of any kind. Dozen 25c, hundred 60c, thousand $4.50.
Palmer. (Cap) This is the leader of the early black cap. It was introduced in 1889 and is undoubtedly the most desirable early variety grown. It is a luxuri- ant grower, healthy, hardy and wonderfully prolific. One of the earliest to ripen and matures its whole crop in a short time. The Michigan Experimental Station says: ‘The Palmer has now been sufficiently tested to determine that it has no superior, if in fact an equal, among the older varieties of the same season. For commercial planting it may be fairly conceded the leading position among the early varieties as indicated by results here.’’ Doz. 25c, hundred 60c, thousand $4.50
Conrath. (Cap) This is a new black cap, claiming a combination of merits which make up an ideal raspberry. Its earliness, hardiness, size and immense pro- ductiveness form qualities which place it high in this class of fruits. It is possibly a seedling of Gregg, which resembles it in many respects. It is two weeks earlier _ than Gregg. Canes strong, an upright and vigorous grower. Unlike all the other early sorts, it bears very large fruit throughout the season, the last picking nearly equaling the first in size. ‘The berries always leave the stem very easily, and can be gathered without crushing or breaking. Doz. 30c, hundred 75¢, thousand $5.50.
Kansas. [Cap] A new variety of superior merit, nearly as large as Gregg, and several days earlier; very firm, handsome, and of excellent quality. Doz. 35¢, hundred 75¢, thousand 5.50.
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The Older. (Cap) Has been tested throughout the northwest, and has not been found wanting in any instance. It roots very deeply and withstands drouth better than any other variety. The canes are of ironclad hardiness and grow to an immense size. It is a marvel of productiveness. The berries are nearly as large as Gregg and free from the bloom so objectionable in that variety, and are so even in size and color that it makes it very attractive in the box. Season medium to late, Doz. 25c, hundred 6oc, thousand $5.00.
Gault. (Cap) This is what fruit growers have for many years been looking for—an everlasting blackcap of large size, hardy, good grower and productive. On the originator’s ground and elsewhere, so far as tested, the Gault meets all these requirements.
The following is the introducer’s history and description of this berry: ‘This berry was astray seedling I found by the roadside. The vines are extremely hardy, and the berries of delicious flavor. As tosize, they are immense, some crown berries having measured three inches in circumference. When I found the plant it was quite small, and had but three clusters of berries on it. The size of the fruit was what attracted my attention. It wasa year later before I dis- covered it was a perpetual; and during the eight years since I discovered it I have frequently been surprised by new points of merit.
The first crop commences ripening about the time of Gregg, is more abund- ant, and continues in bearing for three or four weeks, by which time the new canes begin to fruit, and continue until checked by frost. This latter crop does not con- sist of a few scattering berries at the axils of the leaves, but immense clusters, often numbering too berries on a single cane. While many of these clusters seem im- mense, yet they do not exhaust the vitality of the wood, for the same cane will bear a full crop next year. The young sets, when planted in the spring, will bear fruit in the fall of the same season. Many nersons have visited my grounds and ex- amined the vines and fruit, and unite in testifying that the reality exceeds their Sep acne They must be seen to be appreciated.’’ Two for 25c, doz. 75c, hun- dred $s.
Loudon. [Red] New. Promises to be one of the leading red varieties. Perfectly hardy, enduring the winters in the northern states without the least injury. A very vigorous grower; wonderfully productive; berries of a dark crim- son color; very firm and of excellent quality. Dozen 50 cents, hundred $1.25.
Miller. [Red] Berries large, bright red, excellent quality, and a good shipper. Canes of medium size, vigorous and healthy. Doz. 35c, hundred 75¢, thousand $6.00.
Cuthbert. [Red] Plant vigorous and hardy, even at the far north; very prolific, fruit very large, deep red color, delicious flavor and firm. Should be planted by everyone, whether they grow fruit for market or family use. Season medium to late. The Michigan Experiment Station says: ‘“The Cuthbert is very generally recognized as the leading commercial red raspberry.” Doz. 25c, hun. 6oc, thous. $3.50.
Hansell. [Red] One of the earliest red raspberries; very profitable on this account, berries good size, attractive color, and firm; canes rather small but very hardy, and productive, tough healthy foliage. Doz. 25c, hundred 60c, thousand
$3.50.
Thompson’s Early Prolific. [Red] This is a seedling, found among a number of others from selected seed gathered from the earliest red berries on our grounds. Its early ripening, fine, large, bright berries and productiveness attracted the attention of M. T. Thompson, the originator. It ripened very early, being the earliest red raspberry in the neighborhood. Every fruit grower knows the necessity of having a red raspberry that will come on, with good picking, just as the strawberry season is over. ‘There is more money in an early red raspberry with us than any small fruit we grow. While the late varieties are sold at half the price, or even less than that. Above description from the originator. Dozen 30c, hundred 60c, thousand $3.75.
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The above prices are by express, not prepaid. If wanted by mail send 25 cents per dozen extra for postage.
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Blackberries
Wilson. Large, sweet, fair fla- vored; very productive; fruit ripens even- ly and is earlier than most varieties, Requires protection in some localities. Doz. 35¢, hundred 7oc, thousand $5.00.
Lawton. Very large, irregular, roundish oval, black, very juicy, soft, moderately sweet and finely flavored when ripe, turns black before ripe or soft, is then quite acid, but excellent for cooking. A vigorous grower and exceed- ingly productive. Doz. 30c, hundred joc, thousand $6.00.
Kittatinny. Large, black, sweet, highly flavored; very hardy, ripens up gradually. One of the best. This variety is one of the greatest fruit producers, the most vigorous grower and the deepest rooter ofall the blackberries grown. Although not quite so hardy as the Snyder, yet it seldom fails and will withstand the drought without injury to the berries better than any other sort. Doz. 3oc, hundred 6oc, thousand $5.00.
Early Harvest. One of the earliest blackberries in cultivation. A com- pact, stocky grower, fruit medium size and good quality. Of great value as a market berry in this locality. Requires protection in some localities. Doz. 25¢, hundred 50c. thousand $4.00.
Eldorado. This isthe most valuable blackberry ever put on the market and is endorsed by the strongest recommendations from the highest authorities on old and new fruits, It has been cultivated 12 years, and under careful test at different experimental stations four years; has never winter-killed or failed to produce a full crop of the finest fruit, The vines are very vigorous and hardy, enduring the winters of the northwest without injury, and their yield is enormous. Berries are very large, jet black, and ripen well together, and have no hard core and keep well. From Ohio Experimental Station: ‘‘Eldorado is the most promis- ing blackberry. It appears to be as hardy as Snyder; is larger and of better quality. Snyder, Ancient Briton, and Eldorado are the only perfectly hardy sorts in Central Ohio.’—J. W. Green, Horticulturist. From Pennsylvania Experiment Station: ‘‘Eldorado is an immense producer, The berries ripen evenly, are very sweet and of good size. The yield was greater than of any others on ourgrounds.” Doz. 6oc, hundred $1.25, thousand $10.00.
Snyder. Very popular for the north and northwest, on account of its extreme hardiness; wonderfully productive, size medium, fruit juicy and sweet, without the hard core of many sorts, canes remarkably strong and thrifty, more largely planted than any other of the iron-clad varieties. We have a heavy demand for them every year; seasonearly. Doz. 35c, hundred 75c, thousand $5.50.
Brie. (New) Resembles Lawton in form and productiveness, but ripens earlier and is ‘‘iron-clad,”’ fruit shiny jet black, delicious flavor, demand exceeds the supply all over the country every year. Doz. soc, hundred $1.00, thousand $8.00.
Prices on blackberries are by Express, not prepaid.
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Gooseberries
Red Jackets. A purely American variety rivaling the foreign sorts in size. A strong, thrifty grower, entirely free from mildew, very hardy and exceed- ingly productive. Berries large, smooth, of a beautiful ruby-red, and of fine flavor. A superb acquisition to our native sorts which should be appreciated; very reliable and the best of its class. 2 yrs., ea., 20c; 3 for 50c; doz., $1,50; 100, $10.00.
Downing. A popular standard sort and one of the best of our natives; largely planted and always reliable. Bush vigorous, hardy, productive, and free from mildew; berries medium to large, pale green and of excellent quality. 2 yrs.» €a., 12¢; 3 for 30c; doz., 60c; 100, $3.50.
Price by Express, not prepaid.
Gurrants
Cherry. Well known and one of the most popular market sorts; uniformly the largest of all red currants. Bunches large, berries very large, bright, spark- ling, crimson, beautiful, but acid. Very sturdy and thrifty growers, profitable for market for their large, bright berries. 2 yr. No. 1, doz. 60c, hundred $3.00,
North Star. One of the best of the red currants, combining many excellent properties. In both bunch and berry the fruit is large, of brignt crimsom color, very beautiful and extra fine in quality. The bunches are much larger than is usual and are clustered thickly along the stems. It is a good grower, very hardy, and exceedingly productive, 2 yrs., No. 1, doz., 75c., 100, $4.00.
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Fay’s Prolific. The leading standard red variety, a regular bearer and reliable every way, The bush is a strong grower, wonderfully prolific, and bears early; bunches and berries large, bright red, of good flavor and less acid than Cherry, which it has superseded. Midseason. 2 yrs. No. 1, doz., 60c, hundred $3.00.
Victoria. Especially valuable on account of its late ripening. Bunches long, berries medium to large, pale red in color, and of excellent quality. 2 yrs. No, 1, doz., 60c, hundred $3.00.
Any of the currants ro cts. each, three for 25 cts.
Price by Express, not prepaid.
Concord. A large, handsome grape, ripening a week or two earlier than Isa- bella; very hardy and productive. Suc- (4@ ceeds over a great extent of country, and ¥ although not of highest quality, is one of { the most popular market grapes. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, doz. 50c, hundred $2.50.
Moore’s Early. A $60 prize grape | of the Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety. Promises to be a very good acquisi- tion. Berry very large, black, bunch medium, quality very good. Ten days earlier than Concord. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, doz. 75c, hundred $4.00.
Worden. Promises to be very pop- ular, Bunch large, shouldered and hand- some, berry large, black, skin thin, flesh sweet much like the Concord, and ripens a few days earlier. Vine hardy, vigorous and productive. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, doz. 6oc, hundred $3.00.
Moore’s Diamond. Originated by Jacob Moore, the producer of the Brighton, and seems destined to become very popular; equal in size to Concord, color greenish white with rich yellow tinge when fully ripe, flesh tender, juicy, nearly transparent and very good, vine vigorous, hardy and productive. Ripens two weeks before Concord. 2 yr. No. 1 plants, doz. $1.00, hundred $4.50.
Any of the grapes Io cts. each, 3 for 25 cts. Price by Express, not prepaid.
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Pure Bred Poultry
Cornish Indian Games.
This is in no sense a fighting or Pit Game fowl. They are in every way as peaceable as the Plymouth or Wyandottes. Asa table fowl they stand alone at the head of the list, surpassed by none. They have more breast meat than any other fowl, according to their size, with yellow legs and skin, the males weighing from 9 to ro lbs., hens 6% to 7 lbs. In color the fowls are quite pretty, the bright brown shafts and the glossy green lacing make a beautiful contrast. Here we have a fowl for the market poultryman, the farmer, the broiler raiser, the egg pro- ducer, and the fancier. The general appearance is that of a powerful bird, body very broad, thick and compact, flesh firm and solid. My stock is direct from C. A. Sharp's First Prize Winners at the Madison Square Garden poultry shows, and and from Lester’s and Gath’s very best stock.
Eggs for hatching $1.50 per setting of 15.
Buff Cochins.
This breed is one of the oldest of thoroughbred fowls. They are without question by far the most beautiful and attractive of all domestic fowls, being immense in size, and in color they are arich, uniform buff. They are hardy, docile, easily confined, and have been rightly styled, Big Golden Beauties, and of late this breed has become very popular with the rich class of people. My buffs are the Gold Dust Strain, recognized by all to be the very best strain in this country. ‘They are buff to the skin, with extra heavy leg and toe feathering, good winter layers, and very reliable sittersand mothers. This breed and strain cannot be too highly prized by all lovers of pure bred poultry.
Eggs for hatching $1.50 per setting of 15.
Light Brahmas.
This variety, like the Plymouth Rocks, are so well known that they need but very little recommendation. They are the largest of all our breeds, males weigh- ing from 12 to 14 Ibs., hens from g to 1o lbs., and will yield a greater weight of flesh and eggs than any other breed in existence. My Light Brahmas are the Felch strain and are almost non-sitters, hence they are remarkable layers; and I consider them one of the very best breeds for all purposes.
Eggs for hatching $1.50 per setting of 15.
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White Wyandottes.
The White Wyandottes are a sport of the silver variety, and a great favorite with most breeders. They are good winter layers, and mature very early. Their yellow legs and pure white plumage make them very attractive. They are fit to kill at any time from eight weeks old up; and having no dark pin feathers, makes them one of the very best breeds for market purposes, Males weigh from 8 to 9 Ibs., hens from 6 to 7lbs. I have a very choice flock of this variety. And to all lovers of white fowls I heartily recommend these white beauties, the coming fowl of the nineteenth century.
Eggs for hatching $1.50 per 15, $2.50 per 30.
White and Barred Plymouth Rocks.
Unquestionablely the most popular fowl with the American farmer is the Plymouth Rock. They have been tested for the past fifteen years with all the leading varieties and have been found to be best all purpose fowl. At eight weeks old they make a plump two pound broiler, have yellow legs and skin. The pullets commence laying at five and a half months old, and are very prolific layers in the winter,
Mature cocks of this variety weight nine to ten pounds; hens seven to eight pounds. They make one of the most attractive fowls on the lawn and in the poultry yard. ‘
My Plymouth Rocks are dieect from Hawkins’ and Sid Conger’s best stock, there are none better and but few as good.
Barred Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching $1.00 per 15, White ee “ “ te ae I.50 “e ee 2.50 per 30,
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I have a fine lot of young birds for sale this season, prices varying from $1.00 to $3.00. each If you want anything in this line write me stating exactly what you want and I will try and make prices satisfactory.
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Dear Sir-—The Thompson raspberry plants I got of you in the spring are grow- ing nicely. Will want some more plants. Is fall or spring best for planting? What would freight be—also express? What is the best fertilizer for them?
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Dear Sir:—The plants and vines receiv- ed of you last year did so well I will make another order this year, and the extras you sent show you are liberal. Your strawberry plants are first-class, with large healthy roots; the same can be said of the raspberry and blackberry vines. You will please send me your, catalogue, also send catalogue to the following list of names and oblige Yours truly,
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Berry Boxes and Crates the
Berry Crates,
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