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TO MY FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

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PRESENT you herewith my Catalogue for the fall of 1894, and, while thanking you for patronage bestowed on me heretofore, I trust to be again favored with your orders. My endeavor shall always be, as it always has been, to do all in my power to give satisfaction.

While I. exercise the greatest diligence and -care to have all trees, etc., true to label, and hold myself in readiness to replace all stock that may prove untrue to label free of charge or refund the amount paid, it is mutually under- stood and agreed to between the purchaser and myself

that my guarantee of genuineness shall in-no case make me liable for any sum greater than that originally*received for said trees, etc., concerning which claim may be made.

Suippine AND BUSINESS FACILITIES.— Being within easy freighting distance of New York and Philadelphia, boxes or barrels of plants can be delivered.to any of the main through freight lines or steamship companies in those cities at avery little expense. When" sending goods by freight v7a New York city, we have them entrusted to the care of a care- ful forwarding and shipping merchant, who obtains the lowest rates, charging merely for the necessary cost of transfer. During cold fall weather or in the early spring, heavy boxes of plants-or trees can be sent long distances by the fast freight or other freight lines. The express company at this place proves of service for lighter packages. Telegraph, post ‘and money order offices-also at Moore-town. 5 We etn

Packine AND SHIPPING.— No charges are made for packing, etc., and in having it done we endeavor to look after the interests of the purchasers, and have plants or trees” packed as Jishtly as is consistent with their safe transportation. All goods will be deliv- ered free at the railroad or express office. If the plants are frozen when they are received, place them in a cellar or other damp place, or cover the packages with earth, and let them remain until perfectly thawed before unpacking, and the plants or trees will not be at all injured. Keep the roots moist while planting, and set the same depth the plant or tree grew before being dug up, except dwarf pears, which we plant six inches deeper. Do not have roots exposed to drying winds or the sun. :

Prices AND QUANTITIES.— Our prices will be found, upon examination, to be about as low as reliable plants of the different varieties can be offered. Those contained in this Catalogue abrogate all other prices that have been previously published. The purchaser may select 6 plants or trees at half the dozen price, 50 at 100 rates, and 500 at 1,000 rates:

Special attention is given to supplying the trade of dealers and agents, and of those wishing to plant 5,000, 10,000 or 50,000. Very low quotations can often be given, upon application, to those desiring to purchase largely.

Team S.— Cash, except by special agreement, or unless the purchasers are regular, well- known customers, who have settled former bills prompt'y upon presentation. If desired, goods can be sent C. ©. D, (by express only), provided 25 per cent. of the amount of the bill is enclosed with the order as a guarantee of good faith. :

Remittance may be made by post-office order on Moorestown, N. J. (not Morristown),

‘or by check or bank drafts on New York or Philadelphia. made payable to our order ; or

by registered letter. Small amounts, of two dollars or less, can be sent safely ina letter séaled and plainly directed. Postage stamps can be sent for fractions of a dollar.

Rates OF POSTAGE.— All strawberry plants that are purchased at dozen rates, and grape vines at single rates, will be sent free of postage when we are so requested. ‘Straw- berry plants in larger lots can be mailed at the rate of 15 cents for 50, or 25 cents for 100. When the necessary postage is not added, then plants will be duly delivered to the ex- press or freight company. No plants. by mail at 1,00¢c rates.

Address J. S. CoLiins’ SON,

(ARTHUR J. COLLINS), Burlington County, Moorestown, New Jersey.

SMALL Fruits.

T is scarcely possible to speak too strongly in advocating the culture of small fruits. The growing of this class of fruits is a benefit which conveys a two-fold blessing. It benefits the man who possesses the energy, enterprise and brain power necessary to win success

in this calling, and it also benefits the community who become his patrons, and who enjoy rewards of his industry and enterprise. To the first it brings a pleasant occupation, the profit of which is far beyond the recompense of the ordinary tiller of the soil. To the com- munity it brings wholesome, palatable, health-giving food. The grower of good fruit always finds a ready market at good prices, hence the advantage gained by obtaining the best plants, which, with good culture and management, will produce satisfactory results.

t STRAWBERRIES.

Kay TRAWBERRIES are one of the most popular of small fruits. They sit ripen early, before the markets are glutted with fruit, and early varieties, especially, command good prices. Whether you possess a farm of 100 acres or only a few feet, you should plant Strawberries for your own use at least. No one can thoroughly enjoy Straw- berries which have been picked two or three days. It pays to have your own berry patch, be it ever so small.

The Strawberry delights in good, rich, moist soil, but will grow on any soil which is capable of raising good general crops. By planting early, medium and late varieties, the grower is supplied with fruit during the entire Strawberry season. Plants set in late summer or fall, under favorable circumstances will produce fruit the following season. They, however, must be planted early, in first-class soil.

There are two systems of planting largely followed; viz., ‘‘hill,’? and “‘ matted row.’’ Those who wish to grow large, fine fruit use the former, while if quantity is to be preferred to quality, the matted system is preferable. In hill culture, plant 15 inches apart each way in beds 4 feet wide, with alleys of 2 feet between them. For matted rows, plant one foot apart in the rows 4 to 5 feet apart, for varieties which make plants freely ; for other varie- ties, 3 feet will answer.

It is well for all to test the new varieties for themselves, by setting a few plants, say a dozen or 25 of each sort; they can then judge for themselves which are best adapted to their soil, and do not have to depend upon the word of others, for the varieties which do well in one section of the country and in one climate may be a total failure somewhere else.

We make a specialty of Strawberry plants, and our beds for fall and spring of 1894-95 are first-class in every respect. We have planted largely, and will dig up whole beds if demand warrants it. The following prices are for plants dug after October r.

Those marked (P.) have pistillate or imperfect flowers, and must be planted near per- fect-flowering kinds, in order that the flowers may be fertilized.

IVARIETIES.

“Beebe. The Beebe is a large, late berry. It is a good shipper on account of its firmness

a4 ners. 50 cts. per dozen, 8o cts. per 100, $4

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ranking better than Sharpless. The blossom is staminate, and remains on plant until the berries are ripe. Berry is light red and of mild flavor; good table fruit. The plants are strong, healthy growers and good run- .

per 1,000.

Chair’s Early. Griginated in Maryland. This is a very prolific berry; a great producer Berries of good size, color and flavor ; not quite so firm as some; would be first-class

dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000.

Van Deman. Cross between Crescent and Captain Jack. This berry has been tested in all parts of the country by Experiment gi] Stations, and has received much praise. § The berries are large, conical, uniform and regular, deep glossy scarlet, firm, subacid; early. 60c. per doz., $1 per 100, $5 per 1,000.

Henry Ward Beecher. A New Jersey seed- ling. Has not been tested here yet, but is claimed by its introducer to be of large size, firm, of high quality, sturdy and productive. Berries are large, irregular in shape, dark crimson, firm and of fine flavor; early. $1 = per dozen, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000. BEEBE.

2 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY Fruit NuRSERY.

Dayton. Dayton is earlier and more productive than the

Crescent. Is astrong, healthy, vigorous and upright

grower, entirely free from rust, and its large foliage

protects the blossoms from frost. In color darker than the Crescent; is solid, a good shipper, and of good quality. A first-class berry. 50 cts. per dozen, 80 cts.

per 100, $4 per 1,000.

Greenville. The berries are of large size, good quality, medium texture, very productive ; season medium to late; color very even and fine; flowers staminate ; plants very vigorous and free from rust. ‘“‘ Taken as a whole, it is one of the very best among some 150 dif- ferent varieties fruited at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station this season (1891). The Crescent is the only one equaling it in productiveness, while but but two excelled it in size ’’—JOHN W. CLARK, Horti-

/ culturist. 75 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, $5 per 1,000.

Iowa Beauty. Thi: isa large, firm berry; of good qual- ity, uniform it size and regular in form; a beautiful berry. Color bright crimson, exceedingly glossy. The plant is a vigorous grower, though not rampant, with a perfect blossom and an abundant yield. It requires thorough culture. Season medium. 50 cts. per dozen, 80 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000,

. Jucunda Improved. This large and attractive berry is a seedling of the old Jucunda, and an improvement on it. Besides possessing the good qualities of Jucunda, it surpasses it in vigorous growth of plant and entire freedom from disease. A° very productive variety. 50 cts. per dozen, 80 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000.

Mary. (P.) Wehave not yet tested this variety, but the introducer speaks as follows; ‘‘ The berries are uni- formly of conical form with blunt apex, regular in size and shape, never cockscombed ; deep crimson in color, and of a rich, high quality. Its great firmness and

by solidity render it of exceptional value for distant ship-

Waly \) ment.” $1 per dozen, $5 per 100, $35 per 1,000.

i) v4 Shuster’s Gem. (P.) This is a cross between the Cres- SS cent and the Sharpless, equaling the Crescent in pro- ductiveness, the Sharpless in size and vigor. Com- bining the best qualities of these valuable varie- ties, it must be a superior berry. The plant is a splendid grower, with bright, healthy foliage; pro- duces large, regular berries ; good for near-by market ES or for table use; only moderately firm, so that it is not a good shipper. It ripens with the Crescent, but continues later. 40 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $3

ef 1,000.

\(Erescent. (P.) Thisisa very prolific berry, bearing profusely even under neglect. In growth it is vigorous and hardy, and produces better if the vines are not allowed to mat. They should be thinned, even ifa hoe has to be used. The ber- ries are of medium size, rather tart, not as firm as some, but an excellent berry for a near-by market, on account of its great productiveness. Fruit colors on all sides at once. A great crop- per; early. 25 cts. per dozen, 50 cts. per 100, $2 per 1.000. Gandy. One of the best late berries. Plant a good, strong, healthy grower ; berry large, firm, regular in size and shape; bright in color, hand. some and showy; quality good; season late- 40 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000.

Bubach No. 5. (P.) One of the best varieties we have. In productiveness unsurpassed. Noted for its uniform and large size. The plant is hardy, and the leaves will endure hot sun. It does not require petting of any sort, but produces berries of first-rate quality without much care. The berry is meaty, bright red color, moderately firm. It will pay to plant Bubach No. 5 for gar-

sh den use or near-by market; mid-season. 40 cts. BUBACH NO. 5. per dozen, 75 cts per 100, $3 per 1,000.

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; Timbrell. (P.) This is one of the latest Strawberries to ripen. It is productive, hardy, healthy ; is a good shipper. Fruit large, of good quality. Plants grow in stools, making | strong growth, of dark foliage. E. S. Carman, Editor of The Rural New- Yorker, says: ““Abundantly productive, of the first quality ; large size, and having a characteristic form, which is fairly regular; is, besides, a firm berry. The vines are vigorous and U hardy. Ican hardly say too much in favor of this berry from oneseason’s trial.’’ 80 cts, per dozen, $3 per 106, $20 per 1,000. | Haverland. (P.) Plantis astrong, healthy grower, free fromrust. Thesmallest plants bear abundantly. Fruit long, large, light red, very attractive; moderately firm; ripens all \/ over; season early. A very profitable berry. 25 cts. per doz., 50cts. per 100, $2 per 1,000. Michel's Early. This is an unusually early berry, ripening from a week to 10 days earlier than the Crescent. The berries are bright scarlet, conical in shape, regular, of excellent quality. It resists frost or drouth on account of its strong constitution ; is also free from rust. This plant has so much pollen that it is one of the best berries to fertilize all pis- \y tillate sorts, Especially prolific in the south. 25 cts. per doz, 50 cts. per 100, $2 per 1,000. Parker Earle. A very promising Strawberry. It is such a robust plant that it can endure hot, dry weather better than most varieties. It will thrive on light soil ; isa good grower and cropper, the berries being large, firm, reddish, and in quality good; short neck ; regular and uniform. Season early to medium. 75 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. harpless. For the best results, Sharpless requires heavy, rich soil. The plant is exceed- ingly large and vigorous; quite free from rust or blight. Fruit only moderately firm, of good quality, somewhat irregular, oblong, flattened at the top. Owing to large size, it pays well for near-by market; mid-season. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $2 per 1,000,

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4 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY Fruir NURSERY.

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RASPBERRIES.

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or they may be grown at a profit in young orchards.

Red Raspberries, for field culture, should be planted in rows 7 feet apart and 2 feet in the rows; for garden culture, 4 by 5 feet. The canes should be cut back within a few inches of the ground immediately after planting. In pruning the bearing canes, cut back on an average one-half their length. The old canes should be cut out after the freezes of winter.

Black caps are raised similar to the red varieties. They may be raised ona lighter soil than the red. In pruning the bearing canes, cut back about 3 feet.

ROYAL CHURCH. Royal Church. This is a new Raspberry,

which gives promise of merit. It origi-

nated in Ohio as a chance seedling. At the time it was discovered it was very large,

surpassing in size the ordinary Raspberry, but on being cultivated, the size, vigor and

productiveness increased, and it gives promise of being a wonderful berry. In form it

is round, and appears to be a good shipper, being very firm; quality good; commands

highest prices inthe market. It has been widely tested and universally approved of. 15 cts. each, $1 per dozen, $6 per too.

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Superlative. The introducer says of it: ‘‘ Large, conical, handsome, full red ; flavor very

fine; par excellence a dessert kind. Canes stout, supporting themselves; a very heavy cropper. We take great pleasure in recommending this splendid novelty, believing it to be, so far as we have tested it, a great advance on all existing sorts in this class. Hardy here (New York).” 40 cts. each, $4 per dozen.

Lovett. The Rural New-Vorker says of it: “‘Unlike the Gregg, which it nearly equals in

size of berries, it is of ironclad hardiness, and is strongest in growth of cane of any, unless possibly the Ohio excepted. In enormous yield, it is without an equal. Add to these properties superior qual- 5

ity, jet black color, firmness and long life after gathered, adhering to the bush when ripe, and above all its earli- ness, * * * and we have in it what has so long been wanted, and a most valuable fruit. So far from regretting our outlay of $1,000 for the control of this berry, we now congratulate ourselves on our good fortune in securing it for that sum.’’ 50 cts. per dozen, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000.

GENERAL LIST.

red Raspberry. It is very pro- ductive, a good grower, with large, healthy foliage; strong and hardy. The fruit is dark red, quite firm, of good quality. Season medium to very late. An excellent berry for field or garden use—a good shipper. 30 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, 38 per 1,000.

Raspberry, a seedling of the Cuthbert. It is very produc- tive and hardy. The berries are of large size, beautiful color and excellent quality. It ripens in midsummer, and continues in bearing a long time. An excellent garden berry. 5octs. per dozen, $1.50 per 100, 310 per 1,000.

6 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY FRuIT NURSERY.

\VMarlboro. This is one of the largest of red Raspberries, It hasa bright scarlet color, and

is of excellent flavor. It is a

good shipper. The canes are

large and strong; foliage dark green; hardy, productive; ri- pensearly. 30 cts. per dozen,

y 31 per 100, $8 per 1,000.

Gregg. This weconsider the best late black cap. The plant isa strong, vigorous grower. On good soil and with proper care it produces profusely large berries, which are firm, meaty and of fine flavor. It is a profit- able market berry. Season late. 30 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, $8

“per 1,000.

Japanese Wineberry. This plant has engaged a great deal of attention in the way of novelty. The fruit is borne in clusters, and each berry is at first tightly en- veloped by a large calyx, form- ing a sort of bur, which is also covered with purplish red hair, so thickly as to present the appearance of moss-rose buds. When the fruit matures this bud pops open and displays the fruit in all its beauty. In color this Raspberry is red, and its flavor has been highly extolled. 25 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $16 per 100, $100 per 1,000. ae

Souhegan and Tyler are sim-

ilar — very early blackcaps.

They ripen their entire crop in

10 or 12 days. The canes are

hardy and vigorous ; the foliage

healthy and free from rust; wonderfully productive. The fruit is good size, jet black, firm, GREGG. and of good, sweet, pleasant flavor; good shipper. With us

it has proved very profitable. 25 cts. per dozen, 90 cts. per 100, $7 per 1,000. ; 4 Shaffer’s Colossal. A very large berry, of a dull purplish, unattractive color, medium in firmness, and of such fine flavor that it is unrivalled for table use and for canning. The plant is hardy and very productive. Season late. 50 cts. per dozen, $1.50 per 100,

$12 per 1,000.

PRICES OF RASPBERRIES. The following varieties propagate from suckers and root cuttings.

Doz. 100 1,000 Cuthbert ages Beer: RRC Re Rg 2 or SERRE Ye, oi so, g to 30 Sr 00 &8 00 Goldeni@ucente iene) seca tees eect ae ey Mage cog | FO I 50 IO 00 Deena aAocoum ota) Ss ov6 os Oo o8G.u Adon S 18. 3a8 Bi Gabuto 25 go 7 00 Marl bororccncceo ieee eee Ore AI oR f=) art rotetarere oth ns, SoD}. ar fe 30 I 00 8 co IVAN COCAS irneneiieicel ansenac tote eee ors) ai mimAR cit Tope eather ie Bi Siion a 25 iin go 7 00 Royals @hunchyesieaito pone te eae 2 jeep 5uCtSy Cache OO 6 00 Ww Ss oc eases) ARR CaP metaRs ( a Ph sellianbioy eh) s''s <t- Wel Belt ls 25 go 7 00 Sips ios 6 so! o 423.05 500.” Sen A OICtS \eaAcii= 4409 The CAP VARIETIES propagate by layering the ends of the limbs in autumn, and not by suckers or root cuttings. Den. 10) 1,000 Beebe’s Goldenteye aw -nesel: PU PIPae a Ment tata UUe fee re: 9 9 %e . - Fo 25 $0 go $7 00 Caroline) ye vari ets tele reipes 50% SR VEDIO Oh 6H ne OME RO 30 I 00 8 00 Doolittle improvedai-y sec aan tere le ireiicyr 30 I 00 8 00 (COS: GSS que LOO. oho..o o sayiees iota alo. oY a.-0..6'%6 30 I 00 8 00 Hopkins! si. San iece ey eee SURG Men” 5 SEEM ont Go's, cue OME ERE ONG 30 ¥ 00 8 00 CONE ORRIN ola! cow) ONG olde oo. Opole sliamalo 9° ofapone oe ofoy 2bi@o) 5 00 30 00 Mammoth @lustetsecrwen cm -uncvieiie: oiicis pam iano Iet on rs OME cee 30 I 00 8 00 BIO! ei! sy ieee ee ete seee tne otal eto MMM MAT a Tot rete gobior totais 30 I 00 8 00 Shafter/s)Golossallsmen ers leet o-0 i eeemncne 3 Weasel gets 50 I 50 12 00 Souhegans ici 5 le AM SOO Oe sien null Memories Maes eee ec ioat set) onan a 25 90 7 00 ALMA he aan elat bane BioicWlouar cid Pano’ ol eughovont 90 7 co

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BLACKBERRIES.

UR Blackberry plants are grown from root cuttings planted in the spring, and have

€) cross roots (a piece of root on each side of the stem) which render them more desir-

able than sucker plants, which have only a side root. Culture same as for red rasp- berries.

Eldorado. This berry seems to be very hardy, not being injured in Minnesota; very pro- ductive, of fine quality, very sweet, without core. H.E. Van Deman, U.S. Pomologist, writes: ‘‘ This is just what we want, and I am delighted with the variety. The berries have no core, and are as sweet and delicious as any Blackberry I ever tasted grown under the most favorable circumstances. Since my boyhood, I have gathered wild berries in many states, * * * but never have I tasted anything to equal those specimens of Eldorado.’’ 40 cts. each, $3 per dozen, $20 per too.

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8 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY Fruit NURSERY.

Erie. This is a hardy variety, a vigorous grower, and quite productive. Foliage clean and free from rust. Fruit large and of good quality. One hundred and two average-sized berries weigh one pound. 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, 320 per 1,900.

Wilson Early. Good market variety; berry very large, sweet, gocd. It is a prolific bearer. Early. 25 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000.

Early Harvest. A strong, healthy grower; very early cropper; productive; fruit is of small size, of a bright, glossy black, and is a good shipper. Succeeds best with us on sandy soil. 25 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000.

Lucretia Dewberry. This is the best of all Dewberries. Ripens as early as any Black- berry. Fruit large and handsome, of a shining jet black, and of first quality. This is

Ss a very hardy berry, enduring the heat of Florida as well as the cold

IN i SS of Canada. Owing to its trailing habit, it is not liable to winter-

EARLYCLUSTER|\/ kill. 40 cts. per dozen, $1.50 per 100, S10 per 1,000. J 7; J Harly Cluster. Continues to be our most profitable market Black- i berry. The berries are of medium size and of best quality, are

melting, and have no hard core, as Wilson Early and some other sorts have. Buyers in market who get them once want them again.

\ Ripens early, and produces whole crop in a short time. The bushes

\y arehardy. It is also a regular annual bearer. 4o cts. per dozen, $1.50 per 100, S10 per 1,000.

Lovett’s Best. The Lovett’s Best Blackbery is large and exceedingly hardy. It ripens early, is productive,.and entirely- free from disease and double or rose blossom; strong, vigorous in growth of cane, good quality, jet black, permanent color, and fine appearance, Either for profitable market growing or for the home garden, it is an excellent berry. It has been fruited in almost every state in the Union, and its hardiness and other valuable properties con- clusively proved by practical field results. $1 per dozen, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

PRICES OF BLACKBERRIES.

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CURRANTS.

URRANTS will grow and pay well, if planted on good, rich ground, and kept properly farmed. They begin ripening in raspberry season, and follow it several weeks. If desired, they may remain on the bushes several days after maturing, without injury

to the fruit. Ifthe Currant worm appears, use land plaster and Paris green while dew is on the leaves. Trim out the old wood as soon as it begins to decay. Plant 4 feet apart in rows and 5 feet apart between rows.

Crandall. Claimed to be very productive and of large size. Highly esteemed for culinary purposes. It is a black Currant, but has no relation to or trace of the odor of the

\ European black Currant. It originated in America—a native American. 1 year,

$r.50 per dozen, $10 per 100; 2 years, $2 per dozen, $15 per 100.

North Star. An accidental seedling, probably of the Victoria ; productive, hardy; berry is about the size of Cherry Currant, but bunches are very large; fruit less acid than the ordinary sorts. Somewhat resembles Red Dutch in flavor, but claimed to be superior to it. 50 cts. each, 45 per dozen.

Cherry. A large red Currant; bunches short; plants are very vigorous and productive. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $3.50 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

“aa Versailles. Very large; red; bunch longer than Cherry, which it resembles; hand- some, productive. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $3.50 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

White Grape. Large; sweet, of good quality; white; plant is vigorous and productive. l year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,0c0; 2 years, 51 per dozen, $3.50 per 100, $25 per 1,000. f

Black Naples. A black variety of large size. Very strong grower; productive. Good for jellies. 1 year, 4o cts. per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000; 2 years, 50 cts. per dozen, 52 per 100, $15 per 1,000.

Knight’s Improved. This is a Currant just lately brought to notice, although a grower near Indianapolis has io acres, half of which have been planted 15 years. From this patch he realized $3,400 in one year. These results have induced him to discard all other varieties and set more plants of Knight’s Improved. 1 year, $2 per dozen, $10 per 100,

Fay’s Prolific. A strong, healthy grower; productive, bears early; fruit large, bright red, of good quality ; less acid than the Cherry Currant, which it resembles. Suitable for jellies or for market use. 1 year, $1.25 Bet dozen, #4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 2 years, $1,50 per dozen, $7 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Victoria. A profitable late variety, bearing profusely long bunches of large berries. Fruit light red, of good quality. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, #20 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $3.50 per 100; 325 per 1,000.

Red Dutch. An old standard variety, of good quality: less acid; productive; fruit medium size, bunches large; a profitable market berry. 1 year, 75 cts.

er dozen, $3 per 100, $20 per 1,000; years, $1 per dozen, $3.50 per i100,

$25 per 1,000.

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BUFFALO BERRY.

This is a very unusual shrub. In growth it is compact, and the leaves are silvery white. It fruits early, bearing in profusion rich clusters of crimson berries. These berries come on the bush in early summer, and continue on until fall and early winter. Before bein touched by the frost they are very acid and unfit to eat. but freezing subdues this taste, an they become so rich that as a dessert fruit in winter they are delicious. Authorities pro- nounce the jelly made from these berries first-class. Buffalo Berry is of ironclad hardiness, and equally suited to the north or south. 25 cts, each, $20 per 100,

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GOOSEBERRIES.

Culture same as for currants. A profitable crop when successfully grown.

Industry. An English variety. A strong, healthy, upright grower, productive and profit- able; fruit dark red, large, and of good quality. +3 : Season early. l year, $2.50 per dozen, $12 per : 100; 2 years, $3 per dozen, $15 per 100. Downing. A vigorous grower, hardy and prolific. Fruit large, light green; good quality. Suit- able for cooking or for market. 1 year, $1 per \ dozen, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 2 years, $1.50 Vv per dozen, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000, é Red Jacket. The especial virtue of this Goose- berry is its claim of being mildew-proof. No trace of mildew has yet appeared, and it has been generally tested in the various states. It is a ‘“‘native American ;’’ foliage very good. The plant is very productive of fruit of best quality. Worthy of trial. 1 year, 40 cts. each, 33 per dozen, $25 per 100; 2 years, 50 cts. each, / $4 per dozen, $35 per 100. Smith’s Improved. Large; pale yellow; sweet and of good quality ; skinthin. Plant is a good \ grower; productive. 1 year, $1 per dozen, x 4$ per 100; 2 years, $1.50 per dozen, #6 per 100. z Columbus. A new American seedling Gooseberry Ca of the English type. Fruit large, oval in form ; a) AGT skin greenish yellow, smooth; flesh juicy, of ee ihn \ fine quality. Plant a strong grower, and very prolific; foliage large and glossy, and has v never shown a trace of mildew. 1 year, 75 cts. each, $5 per dozen, $40 per 100. Houghton. An old standard variety, very productive and reliable. Fruit light red, sweet and good. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Chautauqua. The bush of Chautauqua is a very vigorous, stout, stiff, upright grower, having the usual complement of thorns. Should not be planted closer than 4 by 6 feet. The illustration gives a fair idea of its productiveness. Its leaves are large, glossy, and its bark green. Its fruit is beautiful light yellow, free from spines and hair ; size often an inch in diameter; thick-skinned, but sweet and of fine flavor. Its fault is its ten- dency to mildew, but if planted in young orchards, and sprayed with sulphite of potas- sium, this tendency is overcome. Chautauqua attracted a great deal of attention at the World’s Fair, excelling in size any other variety on exhibit, and equaling anything el-e in quality. $1.50 each, $12.50 per dozen.

ELAEAGNUS LONGIPES.

From William Falconer, in Zhe Ruzal New-Vorker: “‘ The shrub Ll@agius longt- pes is one of my special favorites. I have grown it for years, and the longer I know it the better I like it. It isa native of Japan, and belongs to the olive family of plants, and is perfectly hardy. Asa garden shrub, it grows to a height of 5 feet or more, is bushy, and broad angl thrifty ; plant begins to bloom when 2 or 3 years old. The leaves are oval, oblong, green above, silvery beneath, and ». last in good condition all summer long, and ~ are never disfigured by insect vermin. The flowers are small, silvery yellow, borne in great abundance, and in full bloom about the 6th to roth of May. The fruit is oval, % of an inch or more long, very fleshy and juicy, bright red, and drooping on slender pellicles on the under side of the twigs, and borne in immense profusion. It is ripeabout July 4 to 10. Weuse the sauce as one would cranber- ries, and a delicious sauce it makes, especi- ally for children; indeed, I like it so well that I have planted it in our fruitgarden as a standard crop, as one would currants.’

Although grown in a small way in this country, this fruit has not until lately at- < tained the popularity its value merits. July,

ELAZAGNUS LONGIPES, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100,

. S. Cottins’ Son, Moorestown, N. f. II ? a

GRAPES.

RAPES are planted anywhere and everywhere, to trail over the side of a house on

(5 arbors, sheltering paths, on fences,

and in fact they are so easy of culture that even people who live in crowded parts ‘of the cities may have them growing.

Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15). Red, bunch shouldered, usually loose; fruit large; skin thick; flesh meaty, juicy, rich flavor; good keeper; vine strong, rank grower. Medium early. 1 year, 75 cts.

\ per dozen, $3 per 100, 325 per 1,000;

* 2 years, $r per dozen, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Brighton. Red; bunch medium to large, song, compact and shouldered; fruit medium; skin thin; flesh sweet, juicy, good quality ; vine good grower, hardy, productive. Medium early. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100, 325 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $4.50 per 100, 340 per 1,000.

Catawba. Dark red; bunch large, shouldered; berries medium to large; skin thick; flesh somewhat pulpy, best quality ; vine good grower, hardy, pro- ductive. Late. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100,

VY $25 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000.

Champion. Black; bunch medium to large; berries large; skinthick; flesh juicy, somewhat pulpy, with foxy flavor; vine very rank, vigorous grower, hardy, very productive. Very early. 1 year, 40 cts. per dozen, $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 2 years, 50 cts. per

Vv dozen, $3 per 100, $25 1,000. BRIGHTON.

Concerd. Black; bunch large, shouldered, compact; berries large; skin tender; flesh

juicy, sweet ; vine strong grower, hardy, healthy and productive. Early. The stand- 2 ard market grape of America. 1 year,

50 cts. per dozen, $2.50 per 100, $22

per 1,000; 2 years, 75 cts. per dozen,

$3.30 per 100, $30 per 1,000.

Delaware. Red; bunchsmall, compact ; berries small; skin thin but firm; flesh - juicy, very sweet; vine hardy, pro- ductive, moderate grower; requires good culture. Early. 1 year, $1 per 4 dozen, $7 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 2 years, Se 81.25 per dozen, $8.50 per 100, $75 per — 1,000, ampire State. White; bunch medium long, compact ; berries medium; skin thin; flesh good quality ; vine strong grower, hardy, fairly productive. Sea- son medium. 1 year, $1.25 per dozen, £8 per 100, $60 per 1,000; 2 years, $2

per dozen, $12 per roo, $80 per 1,000.

Green Mountain. Greenish white; bunch large and compact; berries small; skin thin; flesh tender, de- licious; vine vigorous, hardy, —pro- ductive. Season early. A very fine

Grape. 1 year, $4.50 per dozen, $35 per

¥ 100, $300 per 1,000; 2 years, $5.50 per

dozen, 345 per 100, ¥400 per 1,000.

Wloore’s Early. Black; bunch medium; berries large; skin thin; flesh sweet, good quality; vine moderate grower,

healthy, hardy. Very early, and a

most valuable market Grape. 1 year,

$1 per dozen, 36 per 100, $50 per 1,000;

2 years, $1.50 per dozen, $10 per 100,

MOORE’S EARLY. $70 per 1,000,

CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY FRuIT NuRSERY.

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™~ Moore's EPO White ; punchleteS compalet; shouldered ; berries large ; skin thick ; flesh tender, juicy; vine good grower, hardy, productive. Early. 1 year, $2 per dozen, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 2 years, $3 per dozen, $20 per 100, $175 per 1,000.

Niagara. White; bunch very large, handsome, sometimes shouldered, compact; berries large; skin thin but tough; good shipper; flesh sweet and of good quality; vine vigorous grower, and very productive. Late, and hangs long on the vine after ripening. 1 year, 75 cts. per dozen, $4.50 per 100, #40 per

\, 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen,

V $6 per 190, $50 per 1,000.

Pocklington. Pale green ; bunch large, hard, very compact ; ber- ries very large; skin thick; flesh juicy, sweet, a little foxy ; vine moderate grower, healthy. Late. lyear, 75 cts. per dozen, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 2 years, $1 per dozen, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

Worden. Black ; shouldered,

bunch large, compact; berries large; skin thin; quality good ; vine a good grower, hardy. Medium. Said tobe much bet- ter than Concord. 1 year, $1 per dozen, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 2 years, $1.50 per dozen, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000.

NIAGARA.

ASPARAGUS.

SPARAGUS usually sells at a good price, and being ready for market in April and May,

the income derived from it is especially appreciated at that time of the year. It is

usually planted on light soils to have it early, though it can be easily grown on all good gardensoils. The sprouts are not usually cut until the second or third year after plant- ing, except to mow down the canes in the fall. The roots will give good crops for from fif- * teen to twenty years, selling at from $100 to $400 per acre, usually about $250 per acre. In preparing As- paragus for market, cut the sprouts about 4 ro5 inches under ground, and when only from 2 to 4 inches high. Plant the roots in the spring or fall, from 4 to 6 inches deep, covering with only 3 inches of soil at first and

filling in the trenches as the plants grow.

Cultivate

well at first ;

afterwards only early in the spring, and

in July or August.

Salt spread broadcast early in

spring, 5 or Io bus. per acre, is a good fertilizer ;

give good top-dressing of stable manure in November. My stock of Asparagus roots for this fall and next

spring is very large, and I am prepared to make special quotations on largé orders.

Palmetto. Ofsouthern origin; a variety of excellent quality ; early, and much larger than any other; very prolific, and all who have used it pronounce it ahead of any other. 1 year, 4o cts. per 100, $2,50 # per 1,000; 2 years, 50 cts. per 100, $3 per I,000.

Conover’s Colossal. Very large, and makes rapid growth; planted mostly by market gardeners. Can be cut quite frequently, and brings the highest price. 1 year, 20 cts. per 100, $1.50 per 1,000; 2 years, 30 cts. per 100, $2 per 1,000.

Barr’s Mammoth. This is the finest Asparagus ever offered for sale, being much larger and earlier than any other. When placed on the market its appearance makes a demand for it while all others areadrag. 1 year, 4o cts. per 100, $2.50 per 1,000; 2 years, 50 cts. per 100, $3 per I,000.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL.

ned S. CoLLins’ Son, Moorestown, N. J.

RHUBARB.

Rhubarb is usually in great demand for pies, sauce, etc., especially on account ofits earliness. Plant in rows 4 feet apart and 2% feet distant in rows. Set plants about one tnch below the surface. Its growth may be hastened in the spring by inverting barrels over the plants. Myatt’s Linneus. Early, large, ten-

der, good quality. 75 cts. per dozen,

$3 per 100, $20 per 1,000.

Victoria. 75 cts. per dozen, $3 per 100,

$20 per 1,000.

HORSE-RADISH SETS.

25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $2 per 1,000.

DWARF JUNEBERRY.

Resembles the currant in growth and habit ; is hardy and easy of culture. The fruit is borne in clusters, and is similar to the swamp huckleberry in appearance and quality, being bluish black in color when ripe. Its flavor is rich, subacid, delicious, and when cooked is truly ex-

DWARF JUNEBERRY.

cellent. It is a very profuse bearer, and matures in June. 15 cts. each, $1 per dozen, $10

per Ioo.

) FOR ROOTING AND GRAFTING.

PEARS—10 to 12 inches. Dozen 100 1,000 GONDII geigh SF adeoke coon: Goo ea diode --$030 $075 $5 00 VARIO CONG ny RUSE oa In loig ac wot mebc os olson a Woo ole I 50 10 00 Wien Os SAVERY C Ag oto Oa eee of. fale! dio I 50 10 00 BtZWateigy ys tan! SREP ARE Tet o Matias cop Be 6 oO CO 5 00 BESsSamiianikcey cerca cel G cicel he URTV mm UM oy esi ail ads never TNT OO 5 00 Mrtrcoln, Corelecsiepamee tern sto env 1s AME) evn isahe ere os 5 00

APPLES—io to 12 inches.

General List .... . acm cacao) iho Ba esiey tine Oroncarieel mnes 75 4 00

Gartieldmpiareaniatcpeiienbt nos) sare near Bic. Aotote: ato be Chacha cuneate) 7 50 QUINCES— 10 to 12 inches. ‘

(Sonera IG asada oe ole -b Ob Aa oo pee 4 acter omcteOn ee Ie 50 I 00 8 00 PEACHES-—1‘0 to 12 inches.

General Ljst'. 256. =): StS anal Oca c Papen eceewlp= son CuO. (or ete wPS(e) I 50 10 00 PLUMS-—10 to 12 inches.

General List... . PS eta G. cctGs 0 Tame omc men earn 50 2 00 15 00 CHERRIES—1i0 to 12 ehen

Genera lWLesty ctaPaners: yi NON MEOR oo) hastyereras Sy cete Cues 75 2 00 15 00 CHESTNUTS—6 inches.

Jizjaein Wigtreteeta fo ble oI Stoo ol olc Bene co bitters Herle 10%o) 2 50 20 00

Paragon {1.75 + G2 ol ve Cou Gt aato. 0 mek U ONO iaLo 2 00 5 00 40 00

INRULTER DOM EAE Lem EN cp entl GAS. IAM RGUE RIE | «afar! toh ay Sect an ayite 2 00 5 00 40 00 GRAPES.

Concord, Champion, Pocklington, Niagara, Moore’s Early. . . 75 2 00 Root Grafts on whole French Pear roots of the leading varieties of Pears, $3 per 100. FRENCH SEEDLINGS and STOCKS ee budding or grafting. Per r,0co

French Pear Seedlings No.1 .......- 2 ‘ apoio: GEG. ober uh A $10 00

Angers Quince No. 1 és So ac 13 00

Angers Quince No. 2 WON te co Ee Oo 9 00

WAZ ZarGlO@neLiyaers lai-audiais © sx = s\lelie =u Sten 6 00

Mahaleb Cherry... .- . a Gmceon oNO! ic.'b: oman, Cc ert etn Fr 5 00

Myrobolan Plum Stocks....... > ob. Cab, oO Leen SS, 10 00

Appleseedlings., - 6. = 5. -- = = 70) GEER OCR, 06-0 belo Ao Jb ae : 6 00

Japan Pear Seedlings Nome ree lec e480 Coe 2 ONC bE eee ete ee 10 00

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CATALOGUE oF PLEASANT VaLLEY FRuIT NuRSERY.

Fruit TREEs.

NO CHARGE Oe EO RING eae Chasers should appreciate this plan. Packing ofte tree.

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ten costs from one to five cents per

PEARS.

the core of the latter being ver n season it is late, and t

fruit is large, quality very goo

taste it. When the Pear is ripe

golden

enduring th

thrifty growers.

—S= __SSS=>== SSS

ruil , rich and juicy, and is pronounced excellent by all who e it. is ri kin is of

the

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\ a rich go tint, and the flesh is ;

\\ Occasionally a few seeds are found, but I think \ a core has never been see

ring the sa Bartlett will. The are clean and healthy, and very rs. The i

i the original tree of

each, $15 per cts. each, $25 per 100; Ys \} to 6 ft., 75 cts.each, $50 per 100.

Uf 4 Seneca. New; not yet fruited here. Claimed by its introducer

Lincoln Coreless. Among the many new Pears offered to the public, there is none but this which possesses the wonderful quality of being coreless. The Idaho nearly approaches it in this respect,

y small. he fruit is picked when green, and laid away toripen. It will keep for i e been known to

i arch in a n ce hey may be kept in dark, cool rooms or in closets, or if we wish to be very choice of them, place them between blankets or wrap them in soft woolen cloths, and be careful not to bruise them. The

yellow

young trees

wood is

; 2 years,

ll be a strong, vigorous, up- | ght, hardy grower. Fruit yel [=a] 1 with bright red cheek ae Quality good, rich, melting sprightly ; season i iat after Bartlett. Worthy of trial 3 feet, $1 each, $

, $10 per ozen; 3 to 4 feet, $1.50 each, dozen.

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KIEFFER.

Kieffer. Tree remarkably vigorous, and is an early and very prolific bearer. The fruit is

of good size, good color, good quality, and is a good variety for table or for market. Skin deep yellow, orange yellow in the sun, with a few patches and nettings of russet and many brown russet dots. Flesh whitish, a little coarse, juicy, half-melting, sweet ; quality very good, partaking slightly of the Chinese Sand Pear. Ripens all of October and part of November. Begins to bear at three years. Trees 10 years old will produce 10 bushels of fruit. Kieffers last fall brought $2 per bushel, wholesale. Asa fall Pear, there is no variety which has given such profitable returns. The Kieffer is very produc- tive, and often the fruit has to be thinned early in the season to keep the limbs from breaking. The small Pears thus taken off can be ripened, and command fair prices.

It is not a good plan to plant a solid orchard of Kieffer, as the pollen does not properly fertilize. We would recommend every tenth row planted with varieties which blossom at the same time, such as LeConte, Smith’s Hybrid, Garber, etc. Wewere among the first to recommend and plant this valuable Pear, and now have many acres in bearing, and can say that this Pear will do all we have claimed for it. Any famiby in our latitude or south of here can, by having a few trees, enjoy the fruit from October 1 to January 1. But to have these Pears good, they must be picked from the trees and laid carefully in a dark drawer or room, and will ripen better yet if placed between woolen blankets in

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KIEFFER PEAR, continued.

a cool room, and left until mellow. Pick some from the tree every week from Sep- tember 15 to November 15, and lay away as above until mellow, and you will find them delicious.

Vermont Beauty. This is an attractive Pear, from the fact that in color it is bright yellow, with a vivid red blush on one side. The quality is good, somewhat resembling Seckel, being juicy and sweet. It, how- ever, is much larger than Seckel. This Pear originated in Vermont, and is very hardy. So far, entirely free from blight. Very valuable. 1 year, 2 to 3 feet., 25 cts. each, $20 per 100; 2 years, 3 to 4 feet, 35 cts. each, $30 per 100; 4 to 5 feet, 4o cts. each, $35 per 100.

Le Conte. Fruit large, bell-shaped; skiny

smooth, pale yellow; quality very varia- able. Is of same strain as the Kieffer, and equal to it in growth and productive- ness; ripens. about two months earlier. Although the quality is not equal to the Kieffer when properly ripened, yet it is rated by good judges equal to the Califor- nia Bartlett. Half the merits of this Pear depend upon the ripening. 1 year, 3 to 4 feet, 22 cts. each, $18 per 100, $150 per 1,000; 2 years, 5 to 6 feet, 30 cts. each, $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000.

Bartlett. Large; buttery, rich flavor, melt- \ ing; very popular; good grower. July and August.

Clapp’s Favorite. Large; very good; at- tractive, red cheek ; good grower. July.

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Japan Golden Russet. A distinct variety, imported from Japan. Of good growth and luxuriant foliage—so much so that for or- namental purposes alone it would be an acquisition—but the fruit is said to be crisp, juicy, sweet and excellent for can- ning. It appears to be a reliable annual bearer, producing fruit profusely. No in- stances of blight have been noted yet, and , it seems to be quite hardy. On account of its uniform, perfect apple shape, it has been suggested that this may be a hybrid between the apple and the Pear. The fruit hangs in such thick clusters that if not thinned the tree will not increase in growth very rapidly ; therefore, this tree is nicely adapted to small lots, and can be planted closely together. 2 to 3 feet, 40 cts. each, $4 per dozen, $30 per 1,00; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. each, $5 per dozen, $40 per 100. ©

Comet. We were the first to offer this very valuable early Pear. Tree astrong,sprawl- ing grower; fruit medium to large, very attractive ; skin bright yellow, with vivid red cheek. The quality is not as good as some others, and the fruit decays soon after maturing; but owing to its showy appearance it sells readily, and commands good prices.

oyenne d’ Ete. Small; very good; tree

a moderate grower. June tl.

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' Osband’s Summer. Small; good; fine grower. Julytr. Seckel. Small, but very good; tree stout,

slow grower; good family Pear. August. Howell. Medium ; rich and juicy ; fine fruit ; “good bearer ; tree open grower. August. Belle Lucrative. Large; melting, deli- cious ; fine grower ; an abundant and regu- lar bearer. July and August.

Sheldon. Large ; round, russet ; good. Aug. Beurre d’ Anjou. Large; juicy, melting; an abundant and regular bearer. Sept. Beurre Clairgeau. Large; melting; are-

liable variety ; regular bearer ; tree a stout

grower. September and October. Lawrence. Medium; melting, rich; tree a

good grower. September and October.

Y Duchesse d@’Angouleme. Very large; melt-

ing, juicy and well flavored; tree a good grower. August and September.

‘Early Harvest. Medium; very showy; quality poor. Tree a good grower and abundant bearer. July t.

Onondago. Large; melting, well flavored. September. 4 < Buffum. Small; russet; quality medium ;

tree a thick, stocky grower and an abun- dant and regular bearer. September.

Idaho. Large, handsome; core small ; skin golden yellow, with russet spots; flesh melting, juicy. Season, September to Oc- tober. Has withstood temperature of 30 degrees below zero.

Bessamianka. A Russian variety. Very

hardy; quality good, being tender and

is

juicy. Season, September.

B@> We can furnish any of the standard varieties of Pears, but space will not admit of description of all, 2to3feet. . - -.- .20Ccts. each, $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000, 3to4feet... pr os) 22\CtShy = 18 < 15 OMe 4 to 5 feet . Ea a apm... AOTC LS ueriss 20 “ 175 4 BitoOteetie teen eee : MORE: <pusr ZOlCLS nua iamE os aman gogo.‘

DWARF PEARS.

25 cts. each, $20 per 100, $150;per 1,000.

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APPLES.

O farm is complete without an Apple orchard, even if it contains but a few trees, and N one should be planted for homeuse, if not for market. Asa rule the Apple tree is as hardy as most of our native forest trees, and any soil that will produce good crops of

grain and potatoes will be found to be adapted to the growth of healthy and vigorous Apple trees. Wethink it paysto plant Appletrees. Plant zo feet apart; 48 trees per acre. We can furnish any of the general sorts of Apples, but space will not allow us to describe them all.

2 years, 4 to 5 feet 2years, 5to7feet .

Garfield. This valuable new Apple originated in Ohio several years ago. Seedling of Rome Beauty. Fruit has a_ beautiful flushed cheek, blending into soft lemon yellow; good size and quality. Tree healthy, productive ; good keeper. Worthy of trial. 30 cts. each, $3 per dozen, $20 per 100.

Sweet Bough. Large; pale yellow; tender, sweet. Early.

Early Harvest. Medium; pale yellow; _ tender. Early.

Duchess of Oldenburg. Good size; yellow, striped

\ red; juicy, subacid, rich.

“Fall Pippin. Large; yel-

low; tender, rich. Fall.

’Gravenstein. Large; striped, beautiful; tender. Fall.

Maiden Blush. Large; beautiful, blush cheek. Summer.

Ben Davis. Large; hand- some, striped; valuable, late keeper. Winter.

Baldwin. Large; bright red; crisp, juicy, rich. Winter.

Grimes Golden. Good size; yellow; ofhigh quality ; very productive. Winter.

King of Tompkins County. Large;striped\ red and yellow ; one of the best. Winter.

Newtown Pippin. Long keeper; quality excellent. Winter.

Northern Spy. Large; striped; mild, sub- acid, tender, good flavor. Winter.

Roxbury Russet. Large; russetted ; crisp). good. Winter.

Rhode Island Greening. Large; greenish yellow ; tender, juicy, good acid. Winter.

Rambo. Medium; tender, juicy, mild flavor.» Winter.

Wealthy. Large; red; subacid. Winter.

Walbridge. Medium; handsome, striped red; hardy, good. Winter.

. - .12cts. each, $9 per 100, $80 per .15

1,000. oe Ioo ins

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GARFIELD.

"Gano. Attractive, flesh pale yellow ; tender, mild, subacid; good keeper. Winter. ‘Yellow Transparent. Skin clear white, changing to pale yellow when fully ripe; flesh white, tender, juicy, subacid. ‘Red Astrachan. Large; crimson; rather

acid ; very early.

Hagloe. Large; mealy; early to medium ; productive, profitable; good cooking Apple.

Orange Pippin. Good size, golden yellow; productive, profitable. Medium.

Parry White. Medium; white, thin skin; profitable, early.

Fallawater. large; greenish yellow; pro- ductive, good keeper, profitable. Fall. Smith’s Cider. Medium; greenish white,

striped with red; productive. Fall. Cooper’s Redling. Large; red, showy; acid,

good keeper; productive, reliable. Fall.

CRAB APPLES.

20 cts. each

‘Hyslop. Large; deep crimson; one of the most beautiful of Crabs ; popular. October. Transcendent. Large red; showy; excel- lent and very handsome. September and October.

¥ Red Siberian, \ Lady Elgin,

’ Transcendent, Hyslop,

, 15 per 109. | Whitney’s No. 20.

Glossy green; firm,

juicy, pleasant; great bearer. Avery fine |. market sort. August. Yellow Siberian. Large; beautiful golden yellow. September. Chicago, Marengo, Orien, , Whitney No. 20.

18 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY Fruit. NURSERY.

CHERRIES.

HERRIES will thrive on most anysoil not springy or wet. The trees should be planted about 20 feet apart ; very little pruning is necessary.

A tol mee traieneinicienvetenr SSeS ais: Simao 25 cts. each, $20 per 100, $160 per 1,000. SMa) stele OD Ineo Be Ona tiG cero Amato 20 i 16 ny 120 af

HEART AND BIGARREAU SWEET VARIETIES.

“ Black Tartarian. Large; black, heart- pale yellow, with red cheek; firm, juicy,

shaped ; tender, sweet, good. June. { good flavor. Tree vigorous and produc- Governor Wood. Light yellcw; tender,\\ tive. July. rich, delicious; very fine, productive. June. |YYellow Spanish. Large; heart-shaped,

Ox Heart. Large, with red cheek; solid, pale yellow, with bright red cheek; firm, \ meaty, rich, excellent. a juicy, rich, high flavor. Tree vigorous, ~ Napolean Bigarreau. Fruit largest size; productive. July.

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DUKE AND MORELLO SOUR VARIETIES.

Early Richmond. Medium; red; produc- Montmorency. Large; bright red; sour; tive; acid. Middle of June. late, valuable. July.

“ Olivet. Deep red; tender, rich, subacid; |May Duke. Large; red; rich, good. June

good bearer. | toJuly. Very fine.

“THE IMPROVED DWARF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY.

This is a shrub, which originally grew wild in the mountains. The fruit has been greatly improved by cultivation, and is claimed to be, when fully ripe, the best fruit of its. season. The fruit is jet black when ripe, and insize averages somewhat larger than the Eng- lish Morello. Its flavor is sim- ilarto the sweet Cherries. The introducer says: ‘‘I could sell wagonloads of these Cherries at 10 cents per quart. I have- kept two hundred of these trees which I intend to sell to reliable parties who desire them for testing. The young trees I have are one year from seed. I have had them loaded down at two years of age from seed. They never failed to bear fruit every year; late frosts never affect them ; the tree is entirely hardy; it has endured 4o de- grees below zero without 1n- jury; ripens when all others are gone; would grace any lawn when in blossom; the fruit is more easily pitted than other Cherries.”’

Alex. Shaw, Secretary Col- orado State Bureau of Horti- culture, says: ‘‘I regard it as avery valuable adjunct, worthy of culture. I have eaten of the fruit, and in the form of jellies. and marmalades, and pro- nounce it good.”? Theshrubis. hardy, and a good bearer at two years old. 4o cts. each, $ DWARF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY. per dozen, $30 per 100.

FIGS.

, OUTH of Virginia the Fig may be grown in the open ground, without any winter pro- S tection, but with proper care this fruit may be grown in most of the northern states.

A sheltered situationshould be chosen. The soil should be light, not too rich. Donot cultivate after the middle of August. Asthe wood is pliable, lay the bushon the ground and cover with a few inches of soil and litter for the winter. Figs may also be grown in tubs or boxes, and wintered inthe cellar. Ifthe tree drops its fruit, give it more water ; if the growth is rank and fruit small,!give it less water. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen.

J. S. Cortins’ Son, Moorestown, N. J. 1g

PEACHES.

SANDY loam, with a clay or gravelly subsoil, is the best ground for a successful Peach

A orchard, but any well

drained land of even

moderate fertility is suit- able. Plant 20 feetapart each way, 108 trees to the acre. The holes should be dug sufficiently large to admit the roots withoutcrow ding, and the trees should be set to about the same depth they were in before trans- planting.

There is very little dif- ference in time of ripening or quality of the Waterloo, Amsden June, Alexander, Saunders, Downing, Wil- der, Dyer’s Red June, Goy- ernor Garland and Shu- maker. Allare white, with red cheek, or are red Peaches as a rule, cling, until Early Crawford, in- cluding which and all later are free, except where stated to the contrary, and all are red or white, unless marked Y for yellow. We are now making a specia ty of raising Peach trees, and offer a splendid lot grown from natural seed, produced from Tennessee, grown on land never before occupied by Peachtrees, healthy, vig- orous, carefully budded, true to name.

Croshey (£vrcelsior.) New, not yet fruited here. It is claimed by CROSBEY. its introducer to be of almost ironclad hardiness, an enormous bearer, producing highly colored fruit, of bright yellow color, medium size, fine quality, freestone, with small pit. Season after Early Crawford and before Late Crawford, or about with Oldmixon. We think it worthy

Re of trial. 50 cts. each, $5 per dozen, $40 per 100.

Champion. We believe the Champion will be one of the most popular Peaches in the future. It is a very early bearer, season at its home in Illinois being August 5. In size it is large, and in color white, with red cheek. Its flavor is delicious, the flesh being sweet, rich and juicy, surpassing all other early varieties. The introducer says: “But the crowning event in the history of this great acquisition was the production of a full crop in 1890, when the Peach crop was a universal failure. * * * * During the winter of 1887-8, the Champion withstood a temperature of 18 degrees below zero, and produced an abundant crop the following season.’’ 4 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $15 per too.

Elberta. Large, yellow, with red cheek, juicy and high flavored; flesh yellow ; supposed to be a seedling of Chinese Cling; an excellent shipping variety. Freestone. Ripe middle of July

Lovett’s White. A late white Peach, claimed to have all the merits of Late Heath Cling ; also a more abundant and regular bearer, more hardy and of better quality. Color creamy white. Season late.

LIST OF PEACHES.

BirstaGlassemstOloeetuciey. - cs) CMM. (6 @ » « » © \« €0) PCr, 100, #50 per 1,000. ras gatieyda OO ee Bek aoe I oon: ae Ons SES ut 40 va YY Ne Cioaweve-a Ny ee Ms cs 8 BTamalias EARLY. Waterloo, Alexander, Amsdén June, Early es \ Early York, Mountain Rose,’Foster, Early Crawford (Y),

MEDIUM.\ Troth’s Early

‘Reeves’ Favorite (Y) “Oldmixon Freey Stump the World, Fox Seedling, \Ward’s Late (Free \ \

LATE™\Globe, Late Wyawford (Y), Wager (Y. M.), Beer’s Smock, Lemon Cling (Y), Morris

White} Salway (Y), Late Heath Cling, Bilyeu’s Late.

20 CAVALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY Fruit NuRSERY.

APRICOTS.

HIS is a delicious fruit, resembling the peach; it, however, has a thin, smooth skin. Ripens early. Trees should be planted 15 feet each way. Culture same as for peaches.

IMPROVED RUSSIAN VARIETIES. First-class, I year, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per . dozen, $20 per too. Alexander. Large, oblong; yellow and red; “. sweet; oneof the best. Season, July 1.

Gibb. Medium size, yellow; subacid, rich, juicy. Season, June 20.

Catherine. Vigorous and productive; fruit medium size ; yellow ; subacid, good. Season July 20.

Alexis. Agood cropper; fruit yellow, with red

\. cheek; large; rich, luscious. Season, July 15.

Nicholas. A good cropper ; fruit white, sweet ;

NG medium size. Season, July to. J.L. Budd. Largesize; white, with red cheek ; sweet, juicy, fine; best late variety.

JAPAN APRICOTS. Japan Apricots are said to excel American or Russian varieties in vigor of growth, hardi- \mess and quality. 50 cts. each, 3 for $1. Hubbard. Large; yellow; prolific. ae Gold Dust. Large; yellow; very good. Jel BUDD: \, Bengoume. Very large; yellow, beautiful.

NECT ARINES.

~} 30 cts. each, $3 per dozen, $15 per too. Early Newington. Large; pale green, with patches of red; sweet and good, rich flavor.

Clingstone. Early autumn. Orange, Pitmaston’s, Elrupe, “Boston.

: QUINCES.

UINCES are easily grown, and will thrive best on good, rich, moist land. Fertilize freely. A peck of leached ashes heaped around the trees is a valuable assistant in preventing borers from injuring the roots. Plant 12 feet apart, 302 trees per acre.

MO) GEE 5 obo 6 6 Bole 6 6 Oe 5 6 Bho BZ GIS Caen, $28 per 100, $150 per 1,000. BitOrdtee trimer rilicnhe, Ceili - 20 4 15 ai 120 fs Champion. Hardy, prolific, bears & young; fruit large, showy, yellow, tender ; excellent for cooking. Meech Prolific. Good grower, pro- ductive, bears young; fruit large, yellow, showy ; good for cooking. Orange. Large, golden yellow ; good quality, profitable. Rae’s Mammoth. Tree a strong grower ; fruit large and showy ; pro- ductive.

JAPAN PERSIMMONS.

HE Kakior Japan Persimmon is vigorous, prolific, and has few enemies. For market, this

delicous fruit has the merit of ship-

ping well and keeping long. Wher-

ever it is known it meets ready sale.

~~ American Seedlings. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10 per roo.

2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. each, ¥5 per a6

dozen, $34 per 100. CHAMPION.

J. S. Coins’ Son, Mooresrown, N. J. 21

PLUMS.

LUM-GROWING is looking up. For many years this branch of agriculture had heen practically abandoned in many places where Plums had formerly

been largely grown, owing in the main to ravages of black-knot and curculio. But Plums are now coming to the front. Japan Plums are being studied, and some of them are very promising. They are especially vigorous growers, and begin bearing young—two important points in their favor.

The best soil for the Plum is a rich loam. The trees should be thinned out somewhat each spring. Plums will grow almost anywhere, and require very little care except to prevent curculio and black-knot. Plant in orchard 20 feet apart each way, 108 trees to the acre.

Each 100 1,000 4to6feet . .$025 $2000 $180 00 “A 3to4feet ... 20 1800 15000

Abundance. This new Plum is a curi- osity in its way. In growth it is so strong and handsome, and the bloom so beautifully white and highly per- fumed, as to render it worthy of being planted as an ornamental tree. It is a very early and profuse bearer, pro- ducing bloom and fruit even in the nursery row. It appears to be cur- culio-proof. The fruit is large, showy and beautiful, amber, turning to a SPAULDING. rich, bright cherry color; flesh light

ellow, very juicy and tender, and of delicious sweetness ; stone small, and parts read-

V ily from the flesh. In season it is very early, ripening in advance of other Plums.

Kelsey Japan. A good grower, and free from disease. Fruit large, greenish yellow, solid, rich and juicy. Valuable for canning or evaporating. Season, July to August.

Shipper’s Pride. Productive; fruit large, good quality; a good shipper. Bex

Wild Goose. Large; bright red; juicy, sweet, good quality; very showy, profitable. Season, middle of June.

Spaulding. Here we have another Plum which claims to be curculio-proof. The tree is a thrifty grower, with rich, dark foliage. The fruit is large, of yellowish green color; flesh pale yellow, very firm and sweet ; stone small, and parts readily from flesh. Most

\ excellent for canning. Ripens middle of August.

Satsuma. This is a Japan Plum, consequently very hardy; a profuse bearer. Flesh rich purple, solid, juicy and of fine quality, containing very small stone. H. E. VanDeman, U. S. Pomologist, says: ‘‘The Satsuma Plum is equal to Kelsey in size and quality. It is as red as blood inside. A month earlier than Kelsey, and probably hardier. It may prove more valuable for the north, where the Kelsey does not succeed.’’

“THE TRIFOLIATE ORANGE citrus TRIFOLIATA).

A new hardy Orange. This is the most hardy Orange, being adapted to our cooler as well as to the warmer climates. Its leaves are a beautiful glossy green, of a trifoliate na- ture. It has a blossom more fragrant than any other Orange blossom, rather smaller, and j bears profusely small fruit of a bright orange-red color, which, however, is not suitable for eating. It is a dwarf tree, with symmetrical growth, suitable for pot-culture or for the lawn. This tree, covered with an abundance of fra- grant blossoms in early spring and summer, afterwards with small bright fruit, is a pleasing sight; a great ad- dition to the lawn. to cts. each, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000.

, MULBERRIES.

Downing. Fine foliage and luscious fruit. Begins bear- ing when about 4 or 5 years of age. Bears, for 3 months; fruit large and of good quality. Leaves excellent for silk-worms. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $30 per

/ 100; 3 to 4 feet, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $25 per Ioo.

Russian, Quite hardy and of rapid growth; a good shade tree. Fruit rather small. 4 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, $10 per roo.

22 CATALOGUE OF PLEASANT VALLEY FRuIT NuRSERY.

NuT TREES.

HE growing of nut trees is not only a pleasant occupation; but if intelligently and per- sistently followed is also a sure road to wealth. If the average farmer would devote from Io to 20 acres to nut culture, giving proper attention to it, he would achieve inde-

pendence in a few years, escaping the ordinary labor of the farm. It was a wise man who said, ‘‘Plant a tree; it will be growing while you’re sleeping.’’ A few days devoted to planting nut trees would add many a dollar in value in improving the surroundings, the comforts and pleasures of home The present mode of farming demands a change, in culti- vating less land, and doing it better. More attention has been given lately to the culture of nuts than heretofore. Whereas formerly a farmer possessed one or two nut trees on a poor piece of land in some out-of-the-way corner, now farmers and fruit-growers give their best soil to the culture of nuts, and reap handsome returns. We think so highly of the culture of nut trees that we have recently purchased several acres of land, which we are devoting entirely to the culture of chestnuts. There is a prejudice among some people against planting nut trees. They think it pays better to plant the nuts themselves. This was true several years ago, when the nurseryman procured his trees from the forest, where the roots were poor from being crowded and receiving no care; but now the nut tree has as much importance and receives as much care as anything in the nursery, and we say, ‘‘Plant nut trees.’’ «| _.

CHESTNUTS.

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Japan Mammoth. Thisjis the largest Chestnut brought to our notice, and among the most productive. It begins to bear when only 2 or 3 years of age, nuts measuring 4 to 6 inches in circumference and bearing from 3 to 7 nuts, in one bur. It is very early, and does not require frost to open the burs. Thus early, it commands fancy prices in the markets. It is covered with a bitter skin, which should be removed when eaten raw, and the nuts will be as good as ordinary Chestnuts. This bitter- ness, however, disappears when the nuts are boiled. Many persons are planting this nut exclusively for profit, and every farmer should have some. 1 year, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $15 per 100; 2 years, 35 cts. each, $3 per dozen, $20 per 100; Grafted, 50 cts. each,

_ $5 per dozen.

Numbo. Benye ripens usually before frost.

é Nuts large, of good quality. Hardy, produc-

DS NAM MODUS tive; although a European variety, it is well adapted to our climate. Grafted trees, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per dozen.

American Sweet. This is a native American forest tree. Its growth is symmetrical, and it makes a beautiful shade tree; often planted along drives. The nut is sweet and of fine flavor. 1 year, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per dozen, $15 per 100; 2 years, 25 cts. each, $2.50

per dozen, $20 per 100. 3

Paragon. Hardy, productive; large, fine quality. Grafted, $1.25 each, $12 per dozen.

Spanish. A handsome, rapid-growing ornamental tree, which bears abundantly large

nuts. Profitable for market. Not as sweet as the American, but their size commands ready sale for them. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $15 per Ioo.

JAPAN CHESTNUTS.

\Advance. This Chestnut ripens among the first, and comes into bearing when only 2 or 3 years old, and is very productive; 2 or 3 large nutstothe bur. Dark

4 in color, smooth and handsome. Ripens September 15.

“$3 each, grafted.

Early Reliance. Tree of low, dwarf, spreading habit, and beginning to bear immediately—i-year grafts being frequently loaded. Nut large, 3 to 5 ina bur; tree very productive; nuts smooth, bright and uni- SAMs form. Ripens September 18 to 20. $3 each, grafted. :

Success. This is the largest in size of any of these Japan Chestnuts. Tree an upright, vig- orous grower ; very productive. Ripens September 20 to 23. $3 each, grafted.

J. S. Coxiins’ Son, Moorestown, N. J. 23

SHELLBARKS.

A hardy, thrifty, large-growing tree; nut sweet, excellent flavor, thin-shelled. Wood valuable for timber. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100,

PECANS.

Pecan culture is rapidly increasing, there being few trees that yield as regular and large

an income after they attain bearing age, which is at 6 or 8 years after planting. Any soil

———— where the hickory grows is suitable to Pecans,

: but trees grown in rich, alluvial soils produce

larger crops. Nuts may be planted in the place

where the trees are to grow permanently, but

experienced Pecan growers of Louisiana advise

raising the trees in the nursery one or two years before planting in the orchard.

In growth, the Pecan is symmetrical; it is valuable as a shade tree, retaining its light green foliage until late in the fall. It produces sweet, oblong, thin-shelled nuts in great abundance. 25 cts each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100.

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Japan. A very hardy variety, found growing wild in the mountains of northern Japan. Its foliage is handsome, the leaves being large, hence is a good shade tree, producing nuts abundantly, the shell of which is not so thick as that of the American Walnut, but thicker than that of the English Walnut. Nut sweet, good quality; somewhat resembles a but- ternut, but is claimed by some to be superior to it. Bears young, and is quite regular. 1 year, 25 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $15 per 100; 2 years, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz., $25 per 100.

American. This tree is valuable both for pro- ducing a most superior wood and for its finely flavored nuts. 1 year, 15 cts. each, $2 per dozen, $10 per 100; 2 years, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100.

English. Can be grown as far north as New York. The tree is of lofty growth, and pro- duces a large, thin-shelled, delicious nut. No one should be without an English Wal- nut tree. 1 year, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100; 2 years, 50 cts. each, $4 per dozen, $30 per 100.

Persian. Claimed to be very hardy, enduring zero weather ; a vigorous grower, and fruits young; does not leaf or blossom until late in the spring, thereby escaping late frosts. The nuts grow in clusters, and are large, ineaty, full kernels and of fine flavor. Shell

thin ; can be broken with the fingers, though it will not break in moy-

ing; valuable. 1 year, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.; 2 years, 35 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen.

ENGLISH WALNUT.

FILBERT (HAZELNUT). i These nuts are of easy culture. Tree is dwarf, hardy and a good } cropper. Every one should have Filberts. Common English. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen.

Kentish Cob. One of the largest and finest of Filberts ; meaty, and of excellent quality. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen.

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KENTISH cos. Hard-Shell, Hardy, with large, plump kernel. Blossoms attractive ‘ and handsome. Treea good cropper. The shell cracks when the fruit ripens, and the kernel drops out. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen. Soft, or Paper-Shell. This is the Almond of commerce, and although more highly fla- vored and of better quality than the hard-shell, is not so hardy. Kernel sweet and good. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen.

BUTTERNUTS.

Tree a rapid, lofty grower; ornamental. Bears young; productive. Nuts are longer than the black walnut ; the kernels are sweeter and of more delicious flavor. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen, $20 per 100.

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ORNAMENTAL TREES.

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SCARLET OR CRIMSON CLOVER.

Crimson clover is an annual, with beautiful scarlet blossom. Seed sownin July, August or September will mature a crop of seed the first week in June. It is a rank grower; stools to an unusual degree; when opportnnity offers, attains oftentimes toa height of 2 feet; roots to a depth of 1 to 2 feet, even in unfavorable soil. It does not require petting of any sort; can be grown on any soil. It will yield 8 tons of green fodder per acre if cut between the 5th and toth of May, and for silage, hay, or when plowed under for green manure, com- pares well with any leguminous crop. It is a fine thing to plant in orchards to eradicate weeds, as it is such a rank grower that weeds do not have room to grow. Itservesasa protection for falling fruit, and is a saving of expense in the cultivation of orchards. It makes good winter and spring pasture, and is used for soiling, and plowing down in place of rye; is useful in binding drift soils and for preventing washing on hillsides. 25 cts. per pint, 45 cts. per quart, postpaid by mail; $1.40 per peck, $5 per bushel, by express.

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PURE JERSEY RED SWINE.

N OFFERING these Burlington County JERSEY-REDs to pork raisers in all parts of our extended country, we do so with the full assurance that they are sapeyior to any other breed, when bred pzere, and will zmzprove any other breed with which they are crossed.

This breed of swine, sometimes called Durocs, vary somewhat in color from light sandy to dark red; are very hardy; pigs grow very fast when young, and will fatten at any age.

For years the New Jersey breeders have striven to produce the heaviest hogs in the United States, and they have succeeded. Whole litters of pigs have been fattened by them which, at 1% years of age, have averaged, dressed, 700 fo Soo pounds, and there are ac- counts of weights reaching even 7.000 pounds ; and when 2 years old going up to 2,200 and 1,300. They have well earned the reputation of champion breeders of big weights.

Jersey Red sows have large litters. Young sows from 7 toto pigs, and old sows from 10 to18; 12 and 14 strong pigs at one litter isnot at all uncommon. No breed has stronger pigs at birth, and it is very doubtful if any have pigs as strong. No help is required when pigging, either for the sow or pigs. The pigs are always strong and active, because the parents are invigorated with strong blood and most excellent constitutions. The little pigs possess so much vigor.and the sows are so quiet that the loss of pigs is verysmall. They are not so subject to thumps as the more inactive of pigs with feeble heart circulation. They are docile and easily confined—the lopped ears contributing to quiet habits.

As foragers they excel all other breeds, and it is because of the utter lack of feebleness on their part. A strong constitution is the foundation for a strong appetite, and a good appetite is naturally the outgrowth of good digestion and power of assimilation. These favorable conditions are found in these hogs ina marked degree, which makes them less liable to diseases, and they are the swine that can be made to utilize the cheaper and coarser foods. They will make a good growth on pasture and vegetables. :

Improvement in the quality of pork is necessary to meet a coming demand in the public taste, and it lies in the pasture lot and vegetable field, rather than in the corn-crib. Their meat is firm, and cuts to the best advantage with little waste. They are most emphatically the breed for lean meat.

A few lines from an article in the Country Gentleman are expressive :

. “JeRSey RED SWINF.—Being a producer as well as a packer of hogs, I am led to contribute some itéms of general interest to the business. I claim that Burlington county, N. J, is the banner county of the world, both as to round lots of hogs of the greatest weight and as to ponnds of pork to the acreage of the county. The predominant swine are Jersey Reds. A few of our amateur farmers (myself included) are experimenting with the fancy black breeds, but are not ready yet to astonish anyone with figures. Those who are seriously and solemnly engaged in farming for a living stick to the Reds, which have of late years been greatly improved until now it is claimed that in rm and neatness they are equal to any ; in constitution much more hardy than any other breed, and capable of taking on fat to the extent of 800 to 900 pounds live weight—several pens having reached this weight this season.”’—Cor. of Country Gent.

One farmer raised and slaughtered, during a period of 16 years, 463 hogs about 2r months old, that averaged 538 pounds, dressed. One crop of 18, about same age, averaged 728 pounds, and dozens of crops of pigs 9 months old dressed 300 to 375 pounds average.

Prices :—Boxed and delivered to express office, with food for journey, guaranteed pure blood. first-class, and to arrive safely.

Sing’e pig,g weeksola 2... 2. L. $6 00, pair (not akin) ..... a wend Rite SL ZTOO =< GaeMONtS Olde Ssh she aes 10 00, ‘‘ ah aa) om. en nae ere . 18 00 = 4 oh Moe eS ee tenoy, se Pesce ei: 5, ates tee he Z2tOO a 5 . Ee ia stan age 14.00, ‘ ere eh ot sae 25 00

. 2000, ‘‘ “a eh as hye Ieee Se 35 00

JAY oung sows, bred, $20 to #25 each.

FF BOARS fit for service, 5 to 6 months old, $20 to $25 each.

7=TERMS CASH.—Money may. be sent by Draft, Certified Check, P. O. Money-order or Registered Letter. Address

J. S$. COLLINS’ SON, Moorestown, N. J.

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