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livening Press Print. St. Joseph. Mich,

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HILLSIDE NURSERY
ind ERUIT FARM

W.\;. C. Babcock, Proprietor

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Fruite and Plants

TO OUK PATR2N5 TKIENb^

presenting tliis Catalogue we feel assured that it is worthy of your
II attention ; and a careful reading of its pages will convince you that we
have omitted many novelties we have known to be worthless, while you
will find almost all standard as w'ell as new varieties of merit truthfully des-
cribed.

Our desire is to consult not only the wants of the commercial planter, but
also reach the amateur and moderate planter, who wishes to grow enough fruit
for family u.se of the varieties best suited for his purpose, and in the preparation
of this catalogue no pains have been spared to make it as accurate and easily
understood as possible.

.til our plants are grown on verj- rich .soil, and receive the highest care and
cultivation. This tends to give a very superior system of root growth, and
plants well rooted give gratifying results in fruit and plant growth.

Our trade has grown wonderfully. Last season we ran short of many
varieties of strawberry plants and several orders had to be returned. This sea-
son we have greatly increa.sefl our facilities by having larger patches and more
varieties.

We have shipped plants to nearly every .state and territory, and to several
places in Canada : distance counts for nothing except time ; no matter where
von live

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The terms of payment are cash with order unless otherwise agreed. Re.
mit by postal or express order, registered letter or draft on Chicago or New
York .

We never substitute without instructions from purchaser.

We offer no chronios or prize packages as an inducement to buy our plants,
but give our patrons more than their value in quality of stock, careful pack-
ing, etc.

We have unsurpas.sed facilities in central location for storing and packing
and numerous routes for shipping to all parts of the country, with express and
freight rates as low as those of any other establi.shment.

Our responsibility ceases on, delivery of goods at railroad or express office.

Our plants are warranted true to name and as represented.

Should any stock prove not true to name we will either refund the pur-
chase money of same, or replace the stock with stock true to name free, but are
not liable for further damages, and while we are exercising great care to pre-
vent mixtures, the above i.s to be a condition on which all stock is delivereil.

OUR I.OCATION

llritlgmau is eleven miles south of St. Joseph. Our office and grouml is
one mile north of the Chicago and West Michigan depot, on the St. Joe drive.

Our advantages in shipping are unsurpassed in the United States. Time,
only three hours run to Chicago over the C. W. & M. railroad. Via St. Joseph
by the-great Graham & Morton elegant steamers twice a day.

Within fifty miles the Chicago and We.st Michigan connects with all the
great trunk lines, east, west, north and south, to wit: At Benton Harbor with

the Big Four ; at St. Joseph with the Vandalia (Penn. R. R.) ; at New Buffalo
with the Michigan Central ; at Uaporte, Ind., with the L. .S. & M. S. and I.ake
Plrie & We.stern ; at Belfast with the Wabash & St. Louis and L. E. & W. ; at
McGee with the Wabash ; at Wellsboro with the Chicago & Grand Trunk and
B. & O.; at Hanna with the iHtts. & Ft. Wayne ; at Howardston with the
Nickel Plate; at LaCrosse with the P.an-Handle, Motion, I. I. & I., and E. &
I. C.

X have a .special rate from St. Joseph to Milwaukee by the Graham & Mor-
ton Transportation Co. of 25c per cwt., with early transfer at Milwaukee to Ex-
pre.ss of Railroad companys' freight offices. Freight from here at 6:30 p. m. is
ill Milwaukee next morning.

Our Express is the .\merican, which connects with all of the above lines
within one hour. The company gives me a di.scount of 20 per cent, to mj' trade
which all of you get the benefit of.

I do not send anything by mail, as it is tiece.ssary to strip and trim, which
injures the crown of the plant.

With the prices I quote, and the express charges low, we think it will
reach all.

I do not send any plants c. o. d. .

We are able at any time in its season to supply any i|uantity of select fruit,
to wit: Berries, .Apples, Peaches, Pears, Grapes and Cranberries.

Our farm and nurseries are one mile from Lake Michigan.

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To esliiiialc tlie mmi!)er of planls required for an acre, at any given clis-
tauce, multiply the distance between the rows by the distance between tlie
t plants, which will give the number of square feet allotted to each plant, and

divide the number of square feet in an acre. (43,560) by this number. The
quotient will be the number of plants required.

In conclusion, I wish to say, the following varieties I have cultivated in
field culture. Some .sorts that do well here may not be a succe.ss in some other
location, but it is not my desire to mislead or disappoint any one. My straw-
berry plants are grown on new ground, in solid blocks of varieties, expresslv
for plants, and will be taken up solid, not weakened runners, that are sold at
low prices.

References— (). O. Jordan, Cashier Union Banking Co., St. Joseph, Mich.
Wells-Higman Co., manufacturers of fruit packages, St. Joseph, Mich.

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On arrrival of plants unpack them at once, loosen the bunches and ‘‘heel'’
them in the ground or dip their roots in a "puddle” made hj' mixing earth in
water until of the consistency of cream, and lay away in a cool, damp cellar,
where they can neither dry nor freeze, until they can be planted in suitable
weather Do not leave in package and pour water over them, as that will
surely cause the plants to heat and spoil. In planting, take but few plants
from the trench or package at a time, and expose as little as possible to the wind
or sun. Never plant on a windy day and never in freezing weather. Do not
plant very deep, l>ut pre.ss the earth firmly about the roots. Should the weather
be warm, .shade plants for a few days with a handful of course litter
over plants, or with berry baskets or boxes, (old rejected ones are as good
as any.j

For hill culture, plant in beds four feet wide with alleys two feet between
them. Plant in each bed three rows of plants fifteen inches apart, and the
plants the same distance apart in the rows. For the matted row system, plant
in rows four feet apart anil the plants a fo<A apart in the rows, requiring 14,520’
plants per acre. For the best results, mulching with some light material is in-
dispen.sable, which should be applied just as soon as the ground has become
slightly frozen, and partially or entirely removed when the ground has become
“settled” in the .spring. It is well to plant at least three varieties — medinin,
early and late — to extend the season to its full limit.

The blossoms of all varieties are bi-sexnal or perfect e.xcept those marked
with the letter P, which are ilestitnte of stamens and are termed “pistillate” or

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I'ERl'KCT RLOSSOM

Pi.stillate varieties must have a row of a per-
fect-flowered sort planted eight or twelve
among them, or what is better yet, every
third or fourth plant in the row, to pol-
lenize their blossom.s.

Dipeach bunch of plants in a bucket of
water, deep enough to wet all the roots
but not the leaves, just before setting out.

Plant about five inches
i.MPRRF’T ui.ossoM deep, spreading the roots somewhet and
covering so that the crowns will be .slightly above the surface of the bed. I'irm
very carefully, barge beds should be rolled as soon as set out. Cultivate or
hoe soon after setting, and often enough to keep all weeds down. Let enough
runners take root to make the rows twelve incjies wide, with plants standing six
inches apart each way; then carefully remove all other runners, and remember
that the success of your bed depends largely on the care with which this work
is done. Keep this treatment up until stopped by winter, then mulch with
straw, and you have only to wait for your crop, one of the most certain, profit-
able, delightful, and interesting that can be grown. Hone meal, ashes, or well-
rotted manure, may be applied any time in the early summer to advantage.

Quantities— 500 and 1,000, 50 at 100 rates.

Trees ami cane plants are packed
in boxes and bales with straw, moss
and wood pulp.

Strawberry plants are packed in our
Eureka Crates with moss and straw,
and with tops exposed to the air.

All strawberries and small fruit
plants tied in bunches, 25 cents each.

A VOTE ON THE STRAWBERRY.

The majority of strawberry growers seem to be of the opinion that it is the
pistillate varieties that fill the baskets and therefore swell the profits. When-
ever a vote has been taken on the subject the five following are usually the
favorite pistilate varieties : Bubach, Haverland, Crescent, Warfield and Green-
ville. While there are many w’ho substitute some other variety in place of some
of these, yet as an all-round berry for home and market these five are leaders.
Now it is well understood that the size, shape and color of the berry, both in-
side and out, the flavor and firmness, and to a certain extent the yield, are all
dependant upon the staminate used as a fertilizer. If the right kinds are
planted together there is a large yield of perfect berries, but if they are miss-
mated then small, ill-.shaped berries of poor quality are the result. Many
other pistillates which have been a succe.ss might be mentioned, together with
the staminate used to fertilize with. Cumberland is recommended to plant with
Bubach; Enhance has also given good results. Lovett and Cyclone are said to
be good to plant with Crescent. Pearl and Lovett are mentioned as companions
to Haverland. Wilson, Beder Wood, Brandywine and Enhance are all used to
plant with Warfield. Greenville is said to do best when planted with Beder
Wood. Tennessee Prolific and Wolverton are good pollenizers.

DESCRIPTIONS

The Bisel (P) is a .seedling of the Wilson, propagated in 1887. Plants
healthy, vigorous growers and abundant plant makers. They have long fine
matted roots, which enable them to stand severe droughts. The fruit is very'
large, luscious and firm. Color, a deep, glossy red, with a double calyx. Very
productive. Season, same as the Crescent, but continues to fruit later, and
very uniform in shape and size. The fruit is held from the ground by large
fruit trusses, but is protected from frost by its large foliage.

Read what fruit journals and others .say about the Bisel on e.xhibition at
Marion County, June 4, 1892:

The Bisel is the name of a pew seedling strawberry, originated by Mr. Dan
Bisel. “It is a beauty,” “P'iiiest I ever saw,” were the exclamations heard on
all sides. In fact the Bisel took the cake as well as the premium . — Odin Jour-
nal, June 8, 1892.

Effingham, 111 ., June 15, 1891.

.\ new berry, grown by Daniel Bisel, of Marion county, attracted as much
attention as any that was there. If it proves to be a good cropper and shipper
it undoubtedly has a great future. It is a very large berry, very luscious and very
firm. It may hereafter divide honors with Warfield, and growers may hear
something from it. Orchard Fruits.

Champaign PIxperimental Station, ,A.pril 7, 1893.

Mr. I). L. Bisel: Dear Sir — Strawberry plants received and shall have

proper care. I must say that we have never received healthier, finer looking
plants from any one in the five j'ears the station has been running.

Yours very truly, G. W. McClfre.

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Bubach’s No. 5 (P) Combines ma-
ny excellent qualities, such as great
ami uniform size, fine form and color,
good quality of fruit, unsurpa.ssed pro-
ductiveness, and great vigor of plant.

It ripens ahnost as early as the Cres-
cent and continues about as long in
bearing, and is fully as prolific; leaves '

large, dark green, and endures the
hottest sun perfectly. The leading
market variety.

Brunette (S) This new berry wa.s
originated by Granville Cowing, Dela-
ware county, Ind., and is offered this
spring for the first time. The origina-
tor has the following to say.

“Its berries are of a dark red color;
round and almo.st invariably perfect,

BCBAcn’s NO. 5. without any white tip ; quite firm ;

.strong grower. The berries have been sold only at home, where they have in-
variably brought from three to five cents per quart more than best Haverland
and Bubach, on account of its superior quality; Professor Troop, of the Indiana
Experiment Station, has placed it at the head of all varieties at that station for
delicious flavor.”

We copy the following from the Indiana Farmer for Oct., 1894 :

“The Brunette strawberrv has been tested three years at the station, and ^

it should find a place in every fanner’s garden. It is a good grower and pro-
ductive. The berry is large and dark read, and of the very best quality; it is
especially for home use or home market.”

Prof. W. J. Green, of the Ohio Experimental Station, after te.stiiig it three v

years, expresses the following opinion of it in a letter to its originator ;

“The Brunette has done finely for us this season ; it is the fine.st berry for
home use I am acquainted with; I shall plant it almost excliisivelj’ for my own
familv use, as we find nothing else that suits us as well.”

Prof. Taft, of the Michigan Experimental Station, says of it :

“Fruit large, round conical, regular; very dark crimson color; very at-
tractive in appearance, and the plants are strong and healthy.”

Space will not allow us to say more on this berry. We make the price within
the reach of all.

Brandywine (S) This berry is introduced this spring for the first time. It
was introduced by E. T. Ingram, of Ingham county, I’a.

We give the following extract from the Rural New Yorker:

“Brandywine — of immense size and fine quality ; quite firm and shajjely
for so large a berry ; foliage large and healthy ; entirely free of scald orblemisli
The average .size is as large as any ever rai.sed and the shape more uniformly
good than any other of the larger varieties. Color, medium red ; flesh, red, firm
and solid for so large a berry. Quality fully as good as Sharple.ss, and better
than Bubach. Vines exceedingly prolific; foliage perfect.”

The following is from a prominent western grower:

Spok.\nk, Wash., July 24, 1S94.

M. Crawford, Plsq. : •

Dear .Sir — I have this to say of the Brandywine strawberry: I have grown

it for two years in adjoining rows to Timbrell. Timbrell has been deservedly
very highly praised, but Brandywine is much the better berry for inarket, of al-
most the same .season. Perfect, "health v foliage; a very fine variety in every way. ,

Yours tndy, ' A. h. Smith.

•'Hramlywine (S) This is one of the most valuable ever sent out. It has not
a single defect that I know of. The plant is a luxuriant grower, healthy and
^ hardy, and very productive. Fruit very large, good form, bright red all over

and of good quality. Season, medium to very late. It succeeds on any soil.
— M. Crawford’s Report, Julj', 1895.

Barton’s Eclipse (P) So vigorous that it defies drought and frost. I have
-seen it while in full bloom killed, plant and all, to the ground and then recover
and bear a gootl crop. A splendid grower, even on poor, thirsty soil. Exceed-
ingly productive of large, fine berries, which ripen medium early. Originated
in Kentucky, the central part of the country, and succeeds everywhere. North,
South, Ra.st and We.st. If money is your object plant largely of barton and
polleui'/.e with Lovett.

Beder Wood (S) This is the most productive of the very early varieties,
and in fact it is not excelled by any kind for its large yield of fruit. It ripens
about three days behind Michel’s Early and ahead' of Crescent; gives heavy
pickings from the start, and holds out until the rush of mid-season. Recom-
mended by Mr. Crawford as the best early variety.

Crescent (P) This is a very prolific berry, bearing profusely, even under
neglect. In growth it is very vigorous and hardy and produces better if the
vinds are not allowed to mat. They should be thinned, even if the hoe has to
be used. Fruit colors on all sides at once. Great cropper. Early.

Columbian. "In placing this berry before the public we do .so with a
feeling of assurance that it will please, as its place with us is first on the list.
It is a bright, scarlet color, so much de.sired in a market berry, and is quite firm
/ and remarkably large for an early berry. Ripens with Michel’s Early and

Hoffman and is an immense yielder ; it actually bears in piles. Most early
berries are shy bearers and small in size, but the Columbian reverses this. We
do not claim it to be as good, but the BEST E.A.REY berry. It is a strong
V grower and has a perfect blossom, free from rust, and sends its roots deep in

the ground, thereby standing long droughts without dj-iiig out in spots.”

The above description is given by the originator. We fruited this berry
under favorable conditions and find the fruit comes quite up to the promises
made for it.

Cyclone (S) This berry was originated by Iv. W. Cruse, of Kan.sas. One
of the earliest. A beautiful bright color, with healthy foliage and the berry
firm. Mr. Cruse says that it is a cyclone and that it will clean the others out.
Well, we mu.st say the past three years it has fruited and is a grand one. The
foliage and growth of the plant reminds us very much of the Haverland. It
has a long season. It is an excellent one to fertilize Haverland, as the color of
the fruit is similar, also the shape. The pa.st year we heard nothing but praise
of Cyclone ; it is the most valuable berry in cultivation ; it seems to suit all
soils and sections.

Dew. This is said to be one of the largest berries grown. We find it very
large and very handsome.

Dayton (S) It is large, firm, deep color, and of uniform size ; an excel-
lent grower, productive and early. It is one of the very best to plant as a
fertilizer among other varieties, p'avorable reports are heard all over the
country this year from “Dayton.” Plant it without fail, as plants are now
within reach of all.

Enhance (Si Exceedingly productive, and in localities where it succeeds
one of the mo.st profihible market sorts. The plant is a vigorous, strong grow-
er with splendid foliage. P'ruit large, rathei irregular in shape, of dark crimson
, color, firm flesh and good quality. For home use it is admiraable. Mid-

season to late.

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Eureka. It is useless for us to say much for this Ijerry. It is well known
everywhere and we have much to be proud of as its introducer. It is one of
our latest and a good berry to fertilize Parker Earl. Their season is about
the same. We never saw this strawberry do as well as the past season. We
had one cluster with five large berries on it, all ripe at once. It has one fault —
that of making too many plants; the runners should l)e clipped off.

Edgar Queen (P) An iinnien.se yielder of large and well-.shaped fine fruit.
Early. Quality good.

Greenville (P) We have fully tested this variety and consider it one of
the very best; being a good plant-maker, healthy, no ru.st, .seems to suit any
soil and in any state; berries larger than Bubach, which it resembles; good
color, and carries good. It .is thought by those who grow it to be the best all-
round berry' in the world. It has more praise from experiment stations than
any other

Alton, 111. — The Greenville pleases me well, it was large, good color, good
grower and berries held out well in size. J. S. Brown, Experimental Station.

Quakertown, Pa.- — I think very highly of the Greenville strawberry and
will plant it more exten.sively this year. j. P. Clynier.

H. E. Vandenian, Ex G. .S. Pomologist, says that Greenville w.as one of the
best this season.

There are hundreds of testimonials for this berry would space permit. Do

Gandy (S) Decidedly the be.st late
strawberry, and the standard market va-
riety for fruit growers. The berries are
large, very uniform, of bright crimson
color, handsome and showy, firm and of
gootl quality; plant a strong, vigorous
grower with clean foliage and productive
when given good soil and culture. Its
large size and handsome appearance
makes it a profitable sort for a fancy-
market, and it should be included in every
home collection. Late to very late.

Haverland (P) The great pro<luctive-
ne.ss of this variety renders it exceedingly
profitaWe for a local or near-by market,
and also very desirable for the home
garden. It requires heavy soil, however,
and is then very satisfactory. The plant
is a strong grower with goo<l foliage and
the fruit is large, long, with rounded
apex, of a bright, glossy crimson, goo<l
quality and moderately firm. Late.

GAXDV.

Holland (P) This berry originated in Arkansas, and is introduced by Mr.
C. P. Bauer of that state, who says : “The Holland is certainly a grand berry,

and has a future among the big sorts. Timbrell here cannot begin to compare
with it, and it is a bigger yielder and averages larger than Marshall. It is a
pistillate, a rank and upright grower of the Sharpless type of foliage. It differs
from the most of the large berries brought out, in that it holds its size to the
last picking. Berries large to very large and positively no coxcombed, or ill-
formed fruits. Ripens with the Crescent ; color, crimson or dark red, clear
through, and not white inside, nor hollow like many large berries are. Firm
and a good shipper. In fact an acquisition belonging to the giant type of straw-
berries!’’ While we have not fruited it the very appearance of the plants we
received last season from Mr. Bauer encourages our faith in it. Also, its intro-
duction by a con.scientioiis honest man makes it worthy oi a fair trial bj- all
w-ho de.sire to try somethiiig new.

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Ideal No. ii. [S] So named by l’rofesi;or Heif;es. It is Ideal in every le-
spect; in form no berry could be more perfect, and its uniformity is certainly
very reniarkable. We know of no other berry so regular. In color it is just
right; the same dark red that distinguishes the Wilson when it comes up right,
as it rarely does now; fle.sh rich red all through as all over; of a very high flavor,
with a firmness nnnsual among berries of its large size. C'ali.x large and showy
and a .strong staniinate of protluctive habit ami robust, healthy growth. In
foliage and and growth of plants, this variety strongly reining us of Greenville,
(it would take a decided expert to tell them apart when growing); its fruit also
resembles the Greenville in size and qiiantitj-, though more regular and le.ss
jiointed, with a sea.son a full week earlier, about one picking ahead of Dayton.
Nearer perfection, says Mr Kerr, than any other variety in existence. Ideal,
says the I’oniologist. and he has hit the mark exactly. •

Iowa Beauty [,S] In growth of plant it resembles Jessie; it is said to be one
of the largest, handsomest and best berries yet introduced. Does much better
than Jessie on prairie .soil as well as timber soil, and it is No, i in all respects, '

Jessie [S] A large, hand-
some, dark reel berry; in some
localities one of the best market
sorts. Strongl}' staniinate; a
fine flrtilizer for such varieties
as Ilnbachs. Vigorous, healthy
plant. Midsea.son.

Jucunda Improved [S] An
improvement upon the old fa-
vorite, Jucunda; possessing a
plant of much more vigor and
endurance with fruit equally as
fine. The berries are large, reg-
ular and uniform, firm and
solid, rich crim.son in color,
sweet in flavor; very good. One
of the finest for the home garden
and profitable for markets where
large, fancy fruit is in demand.
Mitlseason .

Lovett [S] Ily reason of its
productiveness, firm ness and
bright, fresh color, one of the
most profitable for market; also
desirable for the home garden. The plant is a .strong grower, with clean, bright
foliage, and excessively ])roductive. Though not of the very large.st size, the
berries are still large, unifomi bright crimson, firm and of excellent quality.
The berry colors up all over before being fully ripe and when picked in this con-
dition is unexcelled for shipping and will keep in fine condition for a long time.
It ripens about .second early and continues long in hearing.

Lincoln [!'] Has, this sea.son, proved to be the most productive variety in
the entire collection.

Mayflower [,S] Tins is to CHimt'Y — That Mr. Wm. C. liabcock has this
day purchased of me looo Mayflower strawberry plants, which 1 guarantee to be
the earliest berry in cultivation, of extreme hardines,s, good .size and .shape, of
good (juality anil to protect its fruit buds in the .spring from frost, also to be the
best bearer of its season. Knowing this berrj' as I do I agree to refund to Mr.
li.aboock the amount paid for the plants if they do not answer the above de-
scription. Van Huren County, Mich., 1895. G. IC. I’r.vi'KR, Jr.

Mary 1 1’] .•\mong all the strawberries here none have proved finer the past
season than Mary. This and its companion, Henry Vard beecher, have led

llieiii all ill size, beauty anil productiveness, thus eiidorsinj; our j’ood judginen
in introducing them, and coiifinning our faith in them. They differ in many
respects, ripen at different seasons, and both are so very good that one should
always accompany the other. To de.scribe the Mary in a few words is to say
that it is of the largest size, the most prolific in bearing, the most heautiful in
apj'earance, and the firrnist large strawberry yet produced. The berries are
iiniforiiily of conical shape with blunt ajiex, regular in .si/e and shape, never cox-
combed, deep crimson in color, and of a rich high quality. Its great finiiiiess
and solidity render it of exceptional value for distant shipment and it kee])s in
good coddition and retains its fresh color remarkable well. In season it is me-
dium to late and the fruit retains its large size to the end. Tour consecutive
seasons of fruiting enable us to speak intelligently of this variety and we have
vet to find a defect in it.

riarshall [S] The epicure will find in this choice variety all that he may
desire in the way of quality and fine flavor; there are few strawberries more de-
sirable for table use, and it ixissesses other good properties. The fruit is uni-
formly large, very dark crimson when fully ripe; plant strong and luxuriant.
It is much praised, and its excellent quality, fine flavor, and large size should
coinmend it to the attention of amateurs. Midseasoii.

Michel’s Early [S] Plants very vigorous and healthy, but do best on
light, warm soil. The fact that it is the earliest variety in geniral cultivation
makes it uery deisrable; fruit of medium size and very firm; quality fair.

Oriole, No. i6 [P] This is an extra ear'y berry, ripening only two or three
days behind Michel’s Early, which leads the strawberry season. It is ahso a
large berrv, the average measurement being an inch and a quarter across the
berry and four inches around; no immense overgrown specimens, and almo.st
no sniall or unshapely berries among them. It is also a very productive variety,
second to none in yield, and this together with its beautiful deep red color,
with bright colored seeds standing well out on the surface, firm dark red flesh
with a rich aromatic flavor distinctly its own, makes this the most desirable
berrv for its money value in market that we have ever seen. There are many
fine berries that ripen after the market is full and the price way down, but this
variety, while equal or superior to them in other respects, rijiens most of its
crop before its competitors have given their first picking. Plant strong and
healthy, both here and at llenton, somewhat after the Hubach type, though
plants are produced more freely. lUossom imperfect, with some stamens par-
tially developed. It has not fruited apart from staminate sorts, but its great
productiveness indicates to us that it is imperfect as it is among this class
that all the heavy bearers are found. No one at all intere.sted in strawberries
can afford to let this variety go another year untried. In the year 1888 the Hu-
bach (No. 5) fruited the first time with me. The marvelous proiluctiveness, vigor
and health of the plant was a revelation in strawberry culture. Priorto this, re-
peated trials, by planting seeds saved from finest specimens of best varieties,
with the view of producing valuable new varieties, proved delusive and unsatis-
factory. No systematized effort at pollenation, with a fixed object in view, had
ever been made to my knowIe< 4 ge — in the improvement of the strawberry-.
Plarly varieties were attracting attention then, Hoffman leading in popular favor.
That year (1S88) both Hoffman and Bubach were in full fruitage with me, each
showing very strong points of merit, and each manifesting its share of weak
points. A variety po.ssessing the earliness, firmness and color of the Hoffman,
with the vigorous productive plant of the Bubach, seemed to jitand out as the
great want of the period among strawberry growers. To accomplish this, plans
were matured, and a carefully conducted series of hand pollenations made dur-
ing the periorl of blooming in the .spring of 1889.

Parker Earle [S| Plant very robust, strong, penetrating roots; enormou.sly
productive; ]>rotected from late frosts by abundant leaves; trus.ses .strong, long
and large; Ijerries regular, conical, .short neck; glos.sy scarlet, crimson, firm; it
shows well several days after picking, and brings the highe.st prices in market;
season medium to late. Berries on long, strong stalks held well above the
ground; will do best in hills. Needs plenty of moisture and favorable condi-
tions to ri]K-n its crop.

Princeton Chief [S] Tliis is a large, long, very productive berry. It has
one peculiarity which will make it of value to inany'growers; the fruit is borne
_ on such long, stout fruit steins as to stand well up out of the dirt. Where
mulching is scarce this is a valuable quality, as the berries will be kept free of
grit without mulch. The plant is exceedingly healthy and vigorous, standing
droutht well and growing finely on even very poor soil. It is a delicious table
lierrv and verv beautiful.

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Sharpless [S] Well worthy of the
ix)[)ular favor with which it is regarded,
for it is a supurb variety upon rich,
strong soil, although di.sapixiinting in
yield in ordinary cultivation. The plant
is large and vigoious, free from rust or
blight. The berries are large to very
large, somewhat irregular in shape, bright
crimson color, of goo<l quality, but rather
soft and does not keep in good condition
so long as many others. It is a profitable
varietv’ for a near market and with good
culture will furnish an abundance of fine
fruit. Mid.season.

Shuckless [,S| Remarkable in pos-
sessing a caly.x or shuck that detaches so
readily from the berr)' that it remains on
the stem, and the berries are thus picked
ready for immediate use. Hardy, vigor-
> ous and productive plant, and the fruit is SH.vRpr.KSS.

large, obtuse-conical in shape, bright crimson and of good flavor. It is regular
in shape, uniform in size, and, presents a handsome appearance. Medium to
late.

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Sherman |S] Hardy and enduring, withstanding drought to an eminent
degree, this is worthy of exten.sive trial. It is very productive of beautiful,
roundish berries, bright crimson, firm and good. Mid.sea.son.

Swindle [!’] The plant in habit of growth somewhat resembles the C.len-
dale, although with ratlier broader leaves; it is a more vigorous grower than
either of its parents, and makes runners freely; leaf and fruit stalks are long and
stout, fruit .stalk, very abundant and branch freely, so that often thirty to fifty
berries form on a single cluster; blossoms, pistillate; blooms medium till late;
fruit ripens late to very late; always large to very large; rich, dark, glossy .scar-
let color; sprightly, high flavor, .somewhat acid, but of excellent quality, firm
and .solid, and a grand shipper; in a general way, both plant and fruit resemble
Candy, only the berries average larger and of richer color. Swindle is fully as
late and will produce four times as much fruit as Gandy, making it the grandest
bite market or family variety yet introduced.

Tennessee Prolific [P] Whilst not strictly a new variety this is not gen-
erally known and has not received the attention it should. It is already a favor-
ite market sort about Richmond, Va., and some other parts of the south and will
doubtless prove equall}’ valuable in other localities northward. Under good
culture the berry equals Bubach in size, color a bright crim.soii, finn and verv
good in quality. The plant is exce.ssively productive, a thrifty grower, with
foliage that ably withstands the sun's scorching rays of the south. It shows
many points of great merit and we think will give satisfaction to many growers.

♦ It is one of the few .strawberries that succeed perfectly in the south and pos-
sesses the necessary projierty of being a superior shipper and keeper. Karly to
midseason.

, Timbrell [P) The highest flavored berry grown. Its one fault not color-
ing up even can be overlooked on account of its fine qualitv. It is not suitable

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for market, but for the home table it is tlie most delieious berry we know of.
•Strong grower; fruit dark crimson. It is the late.st of all to ripen; very large,
line shape, and superb quality; one of the finest berries ever introduced. Mr.
E. ,S. Carman, editor of the Rural Xew Yorker, says his choice of all the berries
is Hrandywine and Timbrell, They make a grand team.

Van Deman [S] This gave the most promi.se as an early inarket Irerry of
any varietv yet introduced. Plant is vigorous. Berry, beautiful bright scarlet
and so firm as to make it an extra good shipper. It is also a good sized berry
when grown to full size and very productive Its fault seems to he that too
many berries are set for ordinary culture. We are yet firm in the belief that this
will prove a valuable berry to many good growers.

Warfield [P] There is probably no better
variety to rai.se for shipping to a distant market. It
is a good grower, makes many plant.s of small or
medium size, and is among the most productive.
Fruit roundish, conical, of good size, firm, dark red,
and fair quality. .-Vs it makes many runners, it
should have plenty of room in order to be large and
fine. It is early, and holds out in size well to the
end of the seasr^n; much better than Crescent.
Fine plants

Weston [P] We are pleased to call our friends’
attention to this new berry. It was originated by
K. and E. E. Weston, of Susquehanna county.
Pa. The plant is a strong, thHfty grower of the
Greenville class; is especially healthy and hardy;
one of the persistent, iron-clad sort, that flourish
without special care. The berry is quite regular in
form, of good size, and bright, attractive color,
w.\RPiKl,i). with seeds prominent. It ships well, and lx)th ap-

pearance and quality are .sufficient to win it a place in any market> It ripens in
midseason, holding'out unusually well till late, and will take high rank for pro-
ductiveness. The blossom is large and pistillate.

‘■Michigan .\grici i,turai, Coi.i.egk, January 8, 1895.

Most Vigorous in the Plantation.— Dear Sir: By an oversight Weston was

not included in the planting made two years ago. In the ohl patch (second-
year fruiting) the plants were remarkably free from blight, and the nio.st vigor-
ous in the plantation. We have the variety in the plant that will fruit the com-
ing season. 1 regard the We.ston as a
very promising sort. Yours truly,

II. P. Gi.ahdkn.”

Windsor Chief. .^111 old favorite
variety in many localities. rank grower,
verv liardy, and in productiveness not ex-
celled by any ather. Berries medium to
large, verv firm and of good quality,
needs a strong soil to perfect the enor-
mous load of fruit it sets.

Kyle, No. 1. The Kyle I found by
the roadside in 1889. .\ seedling; its fine

large berries attracted niv attention. In wiNDSOI! CHIKI'

the spring of 1890 I procured the plant. .Since then have propagated and fruited
it; have fruited it on dry sand, also on low heavy land. Spring of ’95 when

Wilson IS] Small, dark red, fine and
g(X)d. Very largely planted, and one
of the best for canning and market.
The best shipping lK‘rry known. Extra
strong plants.

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In-

crescent, Wilson, liubacli ami Tinibrell were
killed by the frost, the Kyle went through
frost proof and produced a fine crop of deep
glistening red colored Iterries, and pos,sessed
of a facinating tartish flavor. It is an enor-
mous yielder. The fruit is ver}' solid and
firm. In all cold localities the Kyle will be
a success. I intended to have a fine stock to
offer this .spring, but as a result of the late
setting during the drought I lost most of my
plants. I have placed them with some of
our horticultural critics to test their merits
and will wait their report. I herewith sub-
mit a report from the careful experimentor,
Chas H. Sumner:

Stkrung, Ii,r,., June 12, 189,“;.

Wm: C. Babcock, Bridgman, Mich., —

Dear Sir; — Can you send us a specimen pint
box by mail of Kyle berries? This is the
most promising sort in our trial bed of over
,50 varieties. It is of good size, good rich
flavor, dark glossy color. Most of the plants
set, though we only allowed one to bear It kaverland, see page 8.
flrows vigorously. When will this be put on the market? Name conditions
and prices. What is its origin? Yours, Ch.\ri,es H. .Sumner.

We have a collection in limited quantities and will quote prices on applica-
tion to all who request it, no-wit: .^fton. Southland, Fredonia, Chairs Stevens,

Huntsman, Mystic, Rio, Mrs. Cleveland, Prince.ss, Gov. Hoard, Meeks, Rarly,
.\roma, Burt, No Name, Pearl and K}’le.

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After preparing tlie soil same as for straw berries, make straight rows seven
feet apart, and plant two and one-half or three feet in the row. The roots
should be well spread out in their ntitural position, and the dirt well finned
about the roots, but not planted too deep. Cultivate thoroughly, and keep free
from weeds.

A mulch of
coarse manure,
or green clover
cut in the blos-
som, will hold
moisture, pre-
vent weeds from
growing, keep
the ground rich,
and the l>erries
clean . W h e n
new roots are 15
or iS inches
high, pinch
them off. This
will cause lat-
erals to grow,
which should
l>e cut back in
the spring to 12
or 15 inches in
length. When
the fruit is gath-
ered, cut out old
and young weak
canes and burn
them .

Ohio - Me-
d i n in earl y.
Good quality;
fair size. We
consider it the
most valuable of
the early kinds
for all purposes.
It is firm and
makes a large
healthv cane, :

ind is verv valuable with us for market and evaporating.

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Souliegan— r.ood quality; incdiimi size. Coinin'; <-arly it Urings a gotxl
price as a market variety. Is the next herry after strawlierries for home use.

Oregg -This is one of the largest
grown and very firm; (lualitc- mediuni.
It brings the highest prices in our
western markets. Requires care and
protection.

Nemeha — We unhesitatingly pro-
nounce this superior to all other black
raspberries in size, beauty quality and
productivene."S. Its appearance will
sell it when other varieties will be
passed by. It is hardier than the
Gregg, as large, and same season.
We ship it as far as Winnipeg, Man.

Johnson’s Sweet — A very val-
uable early variety. Very large; jet
Grk<;<‘.. black; fine flavored berry. I'or the

family garden it should be very desirable.

Eureka Te.sted for fifteen years. Claims — hirst, large as Gregg; second,
early as Palmer; third, better quality than either; fourth, will produce as much
as Gregg and Pal-
mer together. That
is, one acre of
Eureka will pro-
duce as man y bush-
els as one acre of
Palmer and one
acre of Gregg.

This claim (4th)
was made by W. J.

Green, of the Ohio
Experimental Sta-
tion, in a paper in
the Ohio Parmer,

.September 6, 1894,
also in a paper read
before the Ohio
State Horticultural
Society, December
14, 1S94.

Kansas New.

Originated in Kan-
sas where it is
|)rized as the best
black Cap. Ripens KI Rkk.v.

early and is as large or larger than the Gregg. Jet black, firm, handsome and
of the best qualitv. Very vigorous and jiroductive.

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Palmer — We con-
sider the Palmer one
of the best of the early
kinds; is a very haml-
soine deep black color,
large size and very
prolific.

Older — Especial-
ly recommended for
the north and sections
where other varieties
do not succeed. Very
hardy, vigorous and
prolific; profitable for
both home use and
market, berries sweet
and rich, of large size,
jet black; ripens be-
fore Oregg.

P.M.MKK.

IReb IRaspbcnncs.

The Red Raspberries are treated in the same mannei', excepting they should
be planted deeper and are not cut back so severely in the spring. They spread
very rapidly, and all plants excepting five or six stalks for main hill must be
treated as weeds and hoed out.

CUTHBERT.

Brandywine — A valuable market sort by
reason of its firmne.ss, good size and bright
crimson color. The canes are hardy but lack
vigor of growth and are productive only on good
rich soil. It is not now so largely grown as in
the past, but is to be recommended for the firm-
ness of its fruit and bright, attractive appear-
ance. Midseason.

Cuthbert or Queen of the Market — A re-
markably strong, hardy variety; .stands the north-
ern winters and southern summers ecjual to anj\
Kerries very large, measuring three inches
around, conical, rich crimson, very hand.some,
and so firm they can be .shipped hundreds of
hundreds of miles by rail in good condition;
flavor is sweet, rich and luscious. The leading
market variety for main crop.

Schaeffer’s Colossal -r-Colossal both in bush and size of berry. .V good

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shipper, excellent to ihy aiul
unsurpassed for canning. Dark
red and of fine quality. The
bush does not sucker, but roots
from the tips only. Very pro-
ductive.

Mansell — Profitable on ac-
count of its earliness, bright
color and firmness. Canes
rather small, but hardy and
productive, with tough, healthy
foliage. Herries large, crimson,
.good quality and firm. Canes
of rather dwarf habit.

H.tN.SKU,.

Columbian— The Columbian is a new candidate for horticultural favor

which the originator offers
to the public, confident that
it will head the list of fir.st-
class berries. We believe
that all that is necessary to
prove what we say is to give
it a fair trial, and that when
it is as well known abroad
as it is at home it will adver-
tize itself. It is a .seedling
of the Cuthbert, grown near
the (5regg black cap rasp-
berry, and believed to be a
cross between the two. The
following points show the
superiority of the Columbian
over all other berries now
grown: Kxtremely vigorous

and resisting drought. Pro-
pagation • by tips, and no
suckers. Fruit very large.
Best berry for canning, re-
taining size, color and flavor.
Long sea.son of fruiting ^ind
high quality of late fruit.
Fruit adheres to the stem,
not (hopping. Does not
crumble in picking. Fine
and excellent shipper. Won-
derfully prolific, over Sooo
(piarts ]>cr acre.

coi.rMin.vx.

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l!)ellovv 1Ra6pbcru\>.

Golden Queen— A beaii-
liful, large, golden yellow
berry, .seedling of the Cuth-
bert and surpassing that
variety in size and beauty,
quality and adaptability,
succeeding in all sections.
Canes hardy, of strongest
growth, wonderfully pro-
ductive. Should be in every
home garden, its beauty and
high quality placing it at
the head for table use.

Blackbcmcs.

Many kinds of Itlackberries will succeed, nol only oil <{Ood fruit land, but
even on the most sandy porous soils. They require the same treatment as rec-
ommended for raspberries, but in field culture should be planted in rows from
five to seven feet apart, (according to the strength of the variety), and three feet
distant in the rows; in garden culture plant rows five feet apart and plant three
feet distant in the rows. The pruning should be governed by the growth of the
cane and should be severe. Pinch back the canes in summer when three feet
high, causing them to throw out laterals.

Ohmer- -The source from which this fine new blackberry comes should of
itself be a sufficient guarantee of its value and promi.se, for the originator is
no less than N. Ohmer, of Ohio, the originator of the celebrated Gregg rasp-
berry, and one of the mo.st extensive and successful small fruit growers in the
United States. In this ca.se. the bearing of his own name is an evidence of his
high opinion of the variety, and his judgment is that of an experienced grower.
It will very acceptably fill a place now empty and supply the existing demand
for a profitable, large, late blackberry. In both plant and fruit it is all that can
be desired, the canes being entirely hardy (having passed through sixteen de-
grees below zero uninjured , of strong vigorous growth and immensely produc-
tive; foliage tough, healthy and free from ru.st. The berries are large, jet black,
glo,s.sj- and attractive, firm and of sweet, rich flavor, tender and good. It ripens
about with Taylor's Prolific, but its larger size caiises it to sell at higher prices,
and it would seem that this is to be the standard late market varietv for which
its great merits so well commend it.

Eldorado — The especially valuable qualities claimed for this fine new black-
berry are: Great productiveness, hardiness, extra fine quality and sweetne.ss of

flavor, without core - a combination surely of all that can be desired in a black-
berry. bike many of our best fruits, it was an accidental seedling, and comes
from Preble county, Ohio. It has been in cultivation for twelve years, and un-
der careful tests for four years at the different experiment stations. It is one of
the few fruits which seem to have no bad qualities. While its flavor is high it
is also productive, and will stand any climate. It is also remarkable for its keep-
ing qualitie.s. We have tested the fruit and found it in quality all that it is
claimed to be, but we shall not fruit it largely our-
selves until next summer. The berries are large, jet
black, borne in clusters and ripen well togetlier; sweet,
melting, rich, and pleasant to the taste. From all we
can learn of it we believe it to be a superior varietv
and offer it with much confidence.

Early Harvest Valuable for its earlines.s, at-
tractive appearance, firmness and productivene.ss.
lierries not of the largest size but very uniform, of a
bright, glossy black and excellent in quality. It is
not entirely hardy, but succeeds in all but very cold
sections, and a very slight protection suffices for it
there. For the south it is especially valuable, and
profitable every where by reason of its earliness and
K.V RI.V n.VRVK.ST. productiveness.

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Erie The most popular of the blackberries and
now in large demand for market growing. Its many
good properties and general success in field culture
have made it deservedly a favorite. In shape it is
almost round, which gives it the appearance of being
larger than it really is, and very uniform. The Erie
resembles Lawton in habit of growth and shape of
berrv, but is very much hardier.

Snyder — Valuable for the north by rea.son of its
extreme hardiness. Wonderfully productive, and
though the berries are but medium in size, they are
sweet and jucy, and when fully ripe without hard core. KliiK.

Kittatinny — Once the most popular of all black-
berries for general planting, but it is not safe from winter
killing north of the latitude of Xew York City, and of
recent years has becxmie affected
with the “orange rust.’’ The ber-
ries are large, handsome and of de-
licious flavor; canes of strong, erect
growth, and productive. Season
medium to late.

Lawton — [Xew Rochelle] .An
old favorite, esteemed for its pro-
ductiveness and large size. De-
KITTATINNY. licioiis when fully ripe, but turns
black in advance of ripening. Medium to late.

Taylor’s Prolific— .An excellent companion for ,Sny
der for e.xtreme northern climates. Berries are of good i.AWTON.

.size, larger than Snyder, ripen later and are of fine flavor; cane of -strong growth,
ironclad hardiness, and very prolific. Midseason to late.

Wilson’s Early— A well known variety, once the leading early blackbeary
and still popular in many sections, but is now superseded by better early sorts.

©cwbennes.

The Dewberry has not been cultivated to any great extent on account, per-
haps, of the few varieties that are worth growing. There is no reason, however,
why people should not enjoy this wholesome and delicious fruit, especially as it
comes at a season between raspberries and blackberries. The best mode of cul-
ture is to treat it somewhat like the strawberry and plant it in rows six feet
apart with the plants three feet distant in the rows; or setting the plants four
feet by four. Keep the soil mellow and clean.

Lucretia— Decidedlv the be.st of all dewberrie.s. .As early or earlier than
Early Harvest blackberry and larger than the Erie. It is a superb fruit; large
and handsome, of a shinmg jet black, melting, and of a delicious quality. The
plant is entirely hardy everywhere, a healthy, strong grower, and exceedingly
productive. We can confidently recommend the Lucretia as being a fine ac-
(piisition to the family garden and a delightful introduction to the blackberry
season.

Ihe (iooseberry is a rank grower and generally needs more triinniing than
the currant, otherwise its culture is about the same'. It is usually picked' just as
it commences to ripen.

The fruit is u.sed for pies, tarts, canning, etc., and can be shipped in boxes
and barrels as well as in crates.

They accommodate themselves better to shady situations than anv other
fruit; indeed, partial shade seems to be ju.st what they re(|uire. The demand
for this fruit is not so great as that for other berries, but it is growing fast. Six
to eight quarts per bush is a fair crop, but we have grown as many as three
< pecks on a bush of the Houghton.

A,^^ERICAN AND ENGLISH VARIETIES.

Industry — The world’s gooseberry — This famous English variety succeeds
• admirably throughout the northern portion of the United States but south of

New York is not always to be depended upon. It bearsimmense crops, branches
fruiting to the tips, and is quite exempt from mildew-; comes into leaf before it
flowers, consequently the foliage protects the bloom from destructive spring
frosts; enormous size, dark red or cherry color, with numerous hairs; deiicious
when ripe. It has been fruited in this country for several years and has proved
unequaled for size, flavor, productiveue.ss and vigorous growth. In cool rich
soil it will yield an abundance of fruit. One grower gathered byx> pounds
from half an acre. The price is now so low that everv fruit grower can have a
row of too to 200 bushes. Order early.

Red Jacket— The great -•Vmerican variety— Dr. Ho.skins, of Vermont gath-
ered one-half bushel from one bu.sh. bright red. as large as the best. Smooth
hardy and very prolific. Mildew has never yet appeared on it during eight
years’ testing. A home berry that will succeed in our own countrv as well as
the best in Englund. If you have failed with other .sorts, try Red Jacket.

Golden Prolific bright golden berry, nearly transparent; larger than
Downing, of finest flavor; and very productive. Entirely free from mildew-
fruiting here in abundance A grand berry.

Chautauqua— An American variety of great promise. Fruit vellow, smooth
veined and transparent, averaging i to i inches in diameter. 'Very sweet and
line flavor.

, Keepsake — One of the earliest and finest of the English varieties It has

fruited for .several years here w-ithout anv signs of mildew-, and brought a fine
crop of nearly transparent golden fruit to perfection. The fruit is straw-colored,
excelletit flavor, one of the earliest in cultivation, a large cropper, vigorous ami
j healthy; foliage very early and dense, giving much protection to its bloom and

to the fruit. Probably the best English sort vet trieil.

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I'riumph — An Aiiiericmi seedling, and probably the best yellow sort ino-
duced here. The originator has never been able to propagate or supply one-
tenth of the demand. It is a strong grower, and the best bearer of any we have
seen, many branches being loaded to the ground and full to the very tips. Color
golden yellow, b'ruit oval, cri.sp, tender and fine ejuality. Has never shown
any mildew. l!elieve<l to be identical with Columbus.

i‘i;.vi!i. f.oo.sKiiKRKV. i>hoto(;k.m>h oh .v hr.v.nch 'i'iirh:h vj.;.vrs old.

Pearl — T. T. byons, of the Michigan experimental .Station, .says: "The

Pearl Goo.seberry has this year borne but a light crop, though considerable more
than any other of the twenty or more varieties which I am te.sting, (except, per-
haps, the Houghton, which is too small), ba.st year the Pearl bore far more
heavily, excelling even the Downing, which is our most popular market
variety,” \V. J. Green, Horticidturist of the Ohio Kxperimental Station, Woos-
ter, ()hio, writes: "The Pearl Gooseberry has fruited liere and we are well

pleased with it. The plants are cpiite healthy, showing very little tendency to
mildew. The variety is rather more prolific than the Downing, and the berries
a little larger. Probably it will outrank the Downiing in good qualities and
seems to be well worth general trial.” J, Taylor, Douglas, Mich, says.
“The four Pearl Goosberries received from von gave sixteen (|uarts the second
year after planting. They were as full of fruit as bu.shes could be and showed
no .signs of miblew. The bush is a strong grower and carries its fruit well u]>

fTOin Uic grouml. l am mucli pleased with its habit." W. S, Turner, Coriuvall.
Ont , a director of the Ontario Fruit Growers’ Association, writes: "I have
fruited the I earl (,oo.seberry I got from you and I think it is superior to the
Downing. It is a liUle larger and more prolific with me.”

Lancashire Lad— A very early red English prize berry, of largest size, that
is claiined does well here One of the easiest to grow. We have*^not seen the
Irmt, blit It IS claimed to be a great sncce.ss.

White Smith Large, roundish, oblong, .smooth; flavor first-rate. White.

Crown Bob— fine sort, of good quality and size. Red.

.1 . Large, oval; very vigorous, hardy; foliage heavy, covering

for'i^IVket'lndhonirtl^V"^ abundantly Profitable

healUiy,‘'l!!,?d,r‘’l%^U

tive."SL”"’pak- red*"^^ °''^L very prodiic

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TUe grovriiig of this fruit and the gooseberry is the easiest and least trouble-
some of any the fruit grower has to deal with. About the only thing to do is to
keep the weeds down and to gather the crop, which latter process does not de-
mand that close attention necessary for otlier berries. This fruit may be left to
hang a week or two after ripe, if necessary, without any hann. They are
usually gathered when pickers are not busy with ra.spberries. Plant in rows
about five or six feet apart and three feet in the row. On the red and white
varieties the fruit is mainly borne on tlie wood two years old, the black varieties
on wood one year old. Prune accordingly. To kill worms on currant and
gooseberry bushes, dust them with white hellebore while the dew is on. Yield,
about one" hundred and fifty bu.shels per acre and some two or three quarts per
bush, but often a great deal more.

Cherry — Berries sometimes more than half an inch in diameter; bunches
short, plant verv vigorous and productive when grown on good soils and well
cultivated.

La Versailles — Very large, red; bunch long, of great beauty and excellent
quality; one of the finest and nest, and should in every collection.

North Star -Currants are produced on new fruiting wood, the average
growth of the North Star is three to four feet, frequently branched ; the strongest
and most vigorous grower among red varieties. Bunches averaging four inches
in length, are freely produced. Single berries of Cherry are larger in size, but
bunches of North Star are longer, heavier, and bring the .same price in market.
Should be given more room than other varieties, and ground kept well enriched.
Combines extreme hardiness, vigorous growth, good size, extra quality, and
great productiveness.

Red Dutch — An old and well known sort, good quality, berry medium,
long bunch. Very productive.

Victoria — Large, bright red, bunches extremely long, berries medium size,
of excellent quality. Good, erect grower; very productive. Ripens late, one
of the mo.st valuable sorts.

Grapes

'I'liere is scarcely a yard so small, either in country or city, tliat room for
froni one to a dozen or more grape vines cannot be found. They do admirably
trained up by the side of any building, or along the garden fence, occupying
hut little room and furnishirg an abundance cf the healthiest of fruits. Make
the soil mellow, and plant the vines somewhat deeper than they stood in the
nursery. F.act about eight feet apart, by the fence or building. For vineyards
make rows eight if et apart, six to ten feet in rows. ’

Concord large, purplish black grape, ripening about the middle of Sep-
tember; v;nes reniarkah'v vigorous and free from disease.

Worden— A splendid large grape of the Concord type, but earlier, larger in
bunch and berry, and of deodedly better quality; vine hardier than that old

staiul-hy and every way as healthv.

Delaware- ostill r..s own as one of the fine.st grape.s. Bunches small
compaci sh.v.ildered, be- ; - r."--her sms’l , round; skin thin, light red, flesh very
juK v wi .hout any hard pulp, with an exceedingly sweet, spicy, and delicious
flavor.

Niagara -Strong grower, bunches very large and compact, .sometimes
shouldered, berries large, or larger than the Concord, mostlv round, light
greenish white, semi transparent, slightlv amber in the sun. skin thin but tough,
and does not crack, quality good, has a flavor and aroma peculiar to itself, much
liked by most people, very little pulp, melting and sweet to the center.

Ipeacbes.

The Ellison Is a beautiful vellow-fleshed, free-stone peach, large as the
Tate Crawford, ripeii.fg a trifle earlier; yellow, with rich blush. Reproduces
itself from seed. The iruit on three generations of trees has been almost indis-
tinguishable in size, flavor and appearance. The trees, even the oldest are
very .strong, healthy and exempt from disease. It .should be remembered ’ that
budded trees cannot be depended on to reproduce them.selvesfrom seed, or fully
retain their healthy character, as they are apt to partake .strongly of the nature
of the stock on which budded, and so break the peculiarity. What we offer are
seedlings, none of the trees from which the seeds were .saved ever have been
budded. The Ellison bears nearly every year; in fact, the older trees bore nine
successive crops during which time we had but three full crops of peaches- and
four out of the nine years no other varieties in the country bore a peach, while
the Ellison was loaded, owing it is presumed to its l.ate blossoming and the un-
usual hardiness of the tree.

Spring 1896.

PRICE LIST TO THE. TRADE

..HILLSIDE NURSERY..

AND FRUIT FARM

BstablLshed 1877

Mbolesale Grower of Ibiob Grabe

\V. C. BABCOCK, Proprietor,
Bridgman, Mich.

.FRUITS AND PLANTS

STRAWBHRRY PLANTS.

100 1000

Bisel (P) #'

00

55 00

Bubach (5) (P)

40

2 50

Brandywine (S)- i

00

5 50

Barton’s Eclipse (P)--

40

2 5 'J

Beder Wood (S) —

40

2 25

Crescent (P)

40

■ 75

Cumberland fS)

50

2 50

Columbian S) -

5 ‘>

3 00

Cyclone (S)

40

3 00

Dew (S)

50

5 00

Day Ion (S)

50

2 00

Enhance (S)

50

3 00

Edgar Queen (P)

40

2 00

Greenyille (P) —

50

3

Gandy (SI -

40

2 50

Haverland (P)

40

2 50

Holland (PJ ■

00

5 00

Ideal (S) 7

00

50 00

Iowa Beauty (S)---

60

3 00

Jessie (S) —

50

2 50

Jucunda Improyed (S) .

60

4 00

Loyett (S.

40

2 00

Moss, $i 50 per bale.

Lincoln (!') — 50 3 5 ‘>

Mayflower - 2 50 20 00

Marv (!') 2 00 15 00

Marshall (S) 2 00 10 00

Michel Early (S) 40 i 75

Oriole |_i6) 7 5 '^ ^

Parker Earle (S) 60 3 50

Princeton Chief (S) 60 3 5 °

Sharpless (S) 50 2 75

Shuckless (S) 60 3 50

Sherman i 00

Swindle 5 ° 3

Tennessee Prolific (P)-- i 00 5 00

Timbrell (P) 5 « 3 5 "

: Van Deman (S) 40 3 00

j Warfield (P) 40 1 75

! Windsor Chief (B) 40 2 50

' Weston (P) r 4 00

Wilson (S)—- 60 2 50

I Kyle (S) I 50 10 00

.\rrow 1 25

Sparta -I B <>o

Bl.ACK RASPBERRIES.

100 1000

Souhgan and Tyler -- f 75 J 4

Ohio 500

Oregg 75 4 <^83

Nemeha — i 25 9 00

Johnson’s Sweet 1 00

Moss, f I 30 j>er l>:de.

100 1000

Eureka 2 50 18 00

Kansas - 1 00 10 00

Palmer So 500

Older I 25 7 50

RHD RASPBHRRlliS.

lirandywine $

Cutlibert, or Oueeii of

the Market

Hansell

Moss, ;^i 50 per hale.

100

1000

Dox

100

1000

75

$4 00

Shaffer’s Colossal
Columhian #3 00

I 25
30 00

7 00

75

80

4 00
4 00

Turner -

75

4 50

_ YbLI.OW RASPBHRRY.

100 1000 I

('.olden Oueen jfi 00 S6 00 | Mos-s, 50 j->er hale.

BI.ACKBHRRY SUCKh'RS.

iOO

1000

100

tooo

Ohmer(RC)--- . . -$5

00

?45 00

Snyder

I 00

6 50

Eldorado Sucker 10

00

75 00

Wilson’s Early

80

^ ^0

Earlv Harvest

So

5 00

Taylor’s Prolific.

I 00

7 50

Erie, limited quantities 2

50

15 00

Lawton ..

I 00

6 00

Kittatinny

«o

4 75

Lucretia Dew, Tips

8 00

Moss, $i 50 per hale.

CURRANTS.

100 1000

Victoria, No i, i yr-- f 2 50 $20 00

Victoria, No i, 2 yr — 3 50 30 00

Cherry, No i, i yr 2 50 20 00

Cheiry, No 1, 2 yr 3 50 30 00

Versailles, No i, r yr. 2 50 20 00

Moss, $i 50 per hale,

100 1000

Versailles, No 1,2 yr- 3 50 30 00

Red Dutch, No i, i' yr 2 50 20 00

Red Dutch, No i, 2 yr 3 50 30 00

North Star, No i, i yr to 00 75 00

GOOSBERRIES.

Knch 100 ioof>

Chautauqua, No

I, jyr # 75

Downing, No i.

#50 00

#40

I vr

Downing, Not,

5 00

2 yr .

Houghton, No I,

6 00

55

I yr

Houghton, No i.

3 00

25

2 vr

Industry, No 1,

4 00

35

I yr . -

12 00

Pearle,No i, 2 yr 5 00

30 00

Moss, $] 50 per hale.

00

00

00

00

Kach

Smith’s Imp, No

I, I yr

Smith’s Imp, No

I, 2 yr —

Keep.sake, No i,

2 yr — 3 00

Crown Boh, No t

2 yr I 50

White Smith No

I, 2 yr I 75

Lancashire Lad
No I, 2 yr 2 50

100 1000

6

00

50

00

S

00

75

00

00

(>5

00

12

00

IOO

00

12

00

IOO

00

t 6

00

•25

00

— 2St—

apples and crab apples.

lO

StaudanL 5 and 7 feet one and two years # i 50

100

#13 00

1000

$100 00

1

PEARS.

Pirst .Select, 5 and 7 feet, two years -

2 50

20 00

180 00

•

DWARF PEARS.

First Selection, 3 and four feet, two years

1 50

12 50

100 00

PLUMS.

I'irst Selection. 5 and 7 feet, first-class, two years^

2 50

20 00

180 00

CHERRIES.

First Selection, 4 and 6 feet, first-cla-ss, two years.

2 50

20 00

i8o 00

PEACHES.

One year, first-class, 4 and 6 feet

I 00

8 00

75 00

-V

Ellison Seedling, 3 and 4 feet --

2 50

20 00

180 00

Sneed, 4 and 6 feet, one year

I 70

15 00

120 00

Crosby, 4 and 6 feet, one year

I 2.S

10 00

100 00

QUINCES.

Orange, first-class

2 00

16 00

The aliove include all the standaul varieties.

also many special sorts offered by some parties,

and includes free boxing and delivery to forwarder

for transportation.

(iRAPES.

100

KHK)

Concord, one year, Xo. 1

1 40

12 50

“ two “ — -

I 90

17 00

Delaware, one " “

4 50

40 00

'

“ two “ “ -

7 00

65 00

Champion, one “ “ -

2 00

16 00

two “ “

3 00

30 00

Ives, one “ “ - --

2 00

•5 00

“ two “ “ —

2 30

22 00

J

Niagara, one “ - — -

2 00

18 00

“ two " “ ---

3

28 00

Worden one “ “ -•

2 00

18 00

“ two “ “

3 00

25 00

.

Wells-Hioman 6o.

DEALERS IN

FRUIT and
VEGETABLE

tte.

Write for our illustrat-
ed Price List.

# #

]/\feIIs=f|igman [o.

St. Joseph, Mich.

LVERYBODY KNOWS US.

DON’T YOU?

We want to get acquainted with you, for we can handle your

Fruits, Berries, Butter, Eggs and Produce to your
entire satisfaction, Let us keep you posted on our market and have
shipments. Thanking yon, We are yours truly,

REFERENCE:

Bradstreet & Dun.
First Nationai, B.\nk
Union Trust Co.,

AND Your Bank.

Chicago.

EARL BROS.,

157 So. Water St., Chicago.

%

For general use on all crops,

Homestead.

a Bone Black

Ferilllzer

is the the Surest and Best — --

• Contains proper proportions of plant food for Corn. Oats, Wheat, etc.

Iperfection jfruit (3rowct

For the orchard, grapes, small fruits, etc.,
contains a high percentage of POTASH and
is far better than BONE MEAL.

C. E. Hadsell, a strawberry specialist, writes :

" The Perfection Fruit Grower was used on one-half acre of new straw-
l>erry plants which were allowed to fruit this year. The vines have made a
splendid growth, the finest 1 ever saw. I will note the results on the fruit next
year aud report.”

Free Pamphlet will be sent on application.

fn^icbtoan Carbon Morhs,

FOR SALE BY

LOCAL AGENTS.

I

f

DETROIT, MICH.

J

it

Dowo wltn fligii Prices "

Is the Motto of the

CHICAGO SCALE CO.

•v

— Manufacturers of all varieties of -

SCALES

Including Railroad, Depot, Elevator,
Hopper, Dormont, Hay, Coal, Stock Plat-
form., Counter, and Family Scales, aiiofwhidi

are of the best quality and sold at the lowest prices.

, STEEL FRAMES FOR WAGON SCALES.

AND PATENT STOCK RACKS.

We also sell a tliousand oilier useful arlicles,

IlMCt-UOING

Sewing Machines, Safes, Pianos, Organs, Bicycles, Buggies, Carriages, Wag&ns,
Carts, Sleighs, Harness, Saddles, Stoves, Forges, Anvils, Vises, Drills, Titc
Shrinkers and Benders, Screw Plates, all small Blacksmith's Tools, Bone Mills
Feed Mills, Corn Shellers, Wire Fences, Plows, Cultivators, Scrapers, Fanning
Mills, Cider Mills, Engines, boilers. Etc.

Money can be saved by corresponding with us and getting our prices

Agents supplied with Salable Articles.

ADDRESS

Chicago Scale Co., Chicago, III.

WK have had dealings with the Wells-Higinan Company, of St. Joseph,
Michigan, for the past twenty years, and we take plea.sure in recommending
them to our patrons. Their fruit boxes and baskets take the lead in every
market, and we would suggest that you correspond with them, believing that
you will doubtless be able to obtain special prices on boxes during the winter
months. We find it pays to make up boxes in the winter and have ,tfiem
- ready for the busy .season.