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GROWERS OF AND DEALERS IN t

Small Fruit Plants, Fruit and Ornamental Trees,

Roses, Flowering Shrubs, Vines and Plants.

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HOARD’S DAIRYMAN PRESS, FORT ATKINSON, WIS.

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TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

GAIN we extend Our Annual Greeting! Notwithstanding the general

A financial depression, our business was much larger in 1894 than in

any previous year. For’this we have to thank our many old friends,

for their continued patronage, and also many new ones, which we hope to
keep as the years go by.

We Aim to add to our Catalogue every year a few of the most prom-
ising of the new fruits, and this year would call your especial attention to
the wonderful new Raspberry, Cotumpsian, the greatest Raspberry ever grown.
See page 9g.

Qur Prices. We think our prices are as low as first-class stock can
be afforded for, but should anyone quote lower prices, please write us, as
we think we can sell as low as any 7e/zable grower.

Estimates. To those wishing to purchase in large quantities: We may
have a surplus of just what you want, and could make you a better price
on at least a part of your wants. Send us a list of your wants.

Order Early. Early orders are so much more satisfactory all around
that we make the special inducement of a ten per cent discount on all orders
accompanied by the Cash, received before March first.

Every season we aim to get along without making a single mistake. The
whole plant trade of the season is done in a few weeks, and of course mis-
takes are likely to occur. .If any mistakes do occur, you are requested to
notify us at once, that we may make ample amends, as we desire to conduct
our business in such a manner that it shall be entirely satisfactory to those
who favor us with their orders.

Plants will be packed in the best possible manner and as lightly as
consistent with safety. No charge made for packages, packing or delivering
at express or freight office.

In ordering, please be particular to write your name plainly, and give
your nearest express or freight office, and also your post-office address,
with the county and state each is in. Your name, although perfectly famil-
iar to yourself, unless plainly written, may be a puzzle to others. }

Remittances may be made by P. O. Order, Postal Note, Registered
Letter, Express Order or Draft, (don’t send individual checks) payable to
our order. Small amounts of $1.00 or less may be sent in stamps if preferred.

Half dozen, fifty and five hundred of a kind will be sent at dozen,
hundred and thousand rates respectively.

Yours to serve,

COE & CONVERSE.

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STRAWBERRIES.

This is the first fruit of the season, and, coming at the time when old
fruit is gone, makes it particularly erateful to all. To have this delicious
and healthful fruit in all its Fresiiniess: and beauty, grow it yourself. It will
make you healthier, happier, and better satisfied with this world generally.

For field culture, 3% feet by 12 to 15 inches, and cultivate only one way,
permitting the runners to take root in the rows, thus forming matted rows,
which will give the best return for the labor expended. Treated in this
manner, they will stand the winter better than by the single hill system. For
garden culture, plant 2 feet by 1 foot, keeping the runners cut, thus large
stools are formed, which will give the largest and best berries. After the
ground freezes, cover just enough to hide the plants. Good, clean straw or
marsh hay is the best for this purpose.

If to be sent by mail, add 25 cents per 50; 40 cents per hundred; free at
dozen rates.

Our Strawberry plants are all dug from new beds and the rows are taken
up solid, and the purchaser receives the strongest and best plants made
during the season of growth. These are worth much more than plants dug
from the alleys, which are the last efforts of the runners and are nearly always
small and weak. Good plants cannot be sold at the price of culls any more
than a good coat can be sold at the price of a shoddy one.

Those marked (P) are pistillate and will not fruit alone, but must have
every fourth or fifth row of some staminate sort. Those marked (S) are per-
fect blossoms and will bear alone or fertelize those marked (P).

Plant at least two rows of pistillates to one row of ae blossoms, as

they are much better yielders, and, as a rule, better growers.

(S$) WILSON. Well kuown everywhere as a hardy, productive market
sort of great value. One of the best to plant with pistillate sorts, 30 cents

-per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000.

(P) CRESCENT. This has been the great
market berry for years, but is now being super-
‘ceded by larger and better varieties. It is a
strong grower, enormously productive, of good
color, medium size, and fair quality. 30 cents
per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $3.50 per 1,000.

Y(P) PARK BEAUTY. This is claimed by
some to be identical with Crescent, but we have
grown them side by side for the last 8 or 10 years,
and without an exception has proved better in
every way, being larger, firmer, and more pro-
puctive. It is also a little later, otherwise the
description of Crescent fits it perfectly. 30 cents
per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4.00 per 1,000.
(S) CAPT. JACK | Is large, late, product-

CRESCENT ive and of good quality. Its dark rich color and

firmness make it a good seller. A good fertilizer to plant with pistillates. 30
cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4.00 per 1,000.

(SS) BURT. From Western New York and supposed to be a seedling of
the Wilson. The plant resem‘ les the Capt. Jack so closely as to render it
difficult to tell them apart, and has the same dark green, smooth foliage.” It is
productive and the berries unusually firm, ripening very late, Its four great
points of excellence are, ‘‘productiveness,” hardiness, latenesss and firmness.”’
30 cepts per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4.00 per I,000.

4 COE & CONVERSE, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

(P) WARFIELD. Probably this is the most popular Strawberry of to-
day. Itisa very vigorous grower, with long, penetrating roots and rather
tall foliage, which protects blossoms from late spring frosts. It is one of
the best of shippers and its rich color, large size, fine shape and good flavor
make it an almost perfect market berry. Unequalled for canning purposes,
and, taken all together, we consider it the most valued variety for the general
grower that we have thoroughly tested. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per
100, $4.00 per 1,000.

(S) JESSIE. This has now been before the public long enough to be
well known by almost every strawberry grower in the land. That it has some
enemies, we cannot deny, but that it has more friends is certainly beyond
question. It’s only weak point with us is that it is somewhat tender in the
blossom and more liable to be hurt by late frosts in spring than most sorts.
The plant is vigorous, hardy and healthy. The blossom is perfect and a good
pollenizer, The fruit is very large, quite firm, good color and of excellent
quality. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per I,000.

(P) BUBACH. This has fulfilled every promise made for it and is a very
ereat favorite at this time. It succeeds perfectly on prairie soil, clay or sand.
The plant is large, dark green and an enormous bearer. Fruit very large,
bright red, and r pens all over; of roundish or conical form, sometimes uneven
on the surface, but never misshapen. We consider it one of the most reliable.
We have never seen an unfavorable report of this variety. 50 cents per
dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000.

(P) HAVERLAND. For large, healthy plants, vigorous growth and great
productiveness, this is not surpassed. The fruit is very large, long, conical,
with a neck, never cf bad form, bright red, ripens all over, moderately firm, otf
fair quality. It succeeds everywhere, and has all the good points of Crescent
with much larger size. We think the man who plants Haverlands will never
be sorry. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000. |

(P) BUREKA. Plant very vigorous, as
much so as Crescent. Berry is very large,
rather light colored, ripens late and brings a
good price in market. It is of excellent
quality and yields large crops; one of the
most promising new sorts. Withstands
drouth much better than most varieties:
also very hardy in the blossom, being less
injured by late frosts than almost any other-
variety. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per
100, $4.00 per 1,000.

(S) BEDER WOOD. This is a _ very
desirable early berry for either home use or
near ‘market. It is in every way healthy
and vigorous and an enormous yielder. Its
blossom is perfect, and those who are look-
ing for a good variety to plant with Warfield,
Haverland or Bubach, are likely to find it in
Beder Wood. The berry is of large size, ._ ae
roundish, of regular form, bright scarlet, _ EUREKA.
and of good quality. It continues in bearing a long time, which will make it
valuable for home use. One of the very best. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents
per 100, $5.00 per 1,000.

(S) PARKER EARLE. This is without doubt one of the best perfect
blossom strawberries ever introduced. The plant is robust, free from disease,

and gives out a most delightful aroma, sug-

It has a large, bright green calyx, which

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makes large stools and endures drouth and cold better than most varieties. It
is enormously produc.ive, having produced 15,000 quarts per acre. The berry
is large and quite long, tapering from the center to the ends. A glossy, scar-
let, crimson color, ripens all over; flesh firm and fruit carries well and sells
well. All who have grown it speak of it in the highest praise. It will, without
doubt, become a leading market berry. Does not make plants very rapidly,
hence plants will be rather high priced for some time to come. 50 cents per
dozen, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1,000.

(S). SHARPLESS. A large, thrifty plant, and a very popular berry ina
good many sections. Its greatest fault with us is that it is so tender in the
blossom as to fail every year we have late frosts. 30 cents per dozen, 50
cents per 100, $4.00 per 1,000.

VY (S$) YALE. Originated in Connecticut and introduced as a very late
variety of great merit. The plant is very large and vigorous, but makes new
‘plants slowly. The fruit is large, round, dark red, solid and has the seeds on
the surface. 75 cents per dozen, $1.00 per 100.

(S) GANDY. This berry gained many
friends last year. It is a good grower, has
a perfect blossom, is fairly productive, and
late in commencing to ripen. The fruit is
large, bright scarlet in color, of good flavor,

gestive of both strawberries and peaches.

adds to the beauty of its appearance. 50
cents per dozen, $1.00 per 100, $5.00 Per |
1,000. ‘
or). DAYTON. It is a strong, healthy, ‘sly 1, 0
vigorous, and upright grower, entirely free *
from rust, and its fates foliage protects its
blossoms from frost. In color it is some-
what darker than the Crescent. Solid, a
good shipper, of fine form and excellent
flavor. It is an immense yielder of very
large fruit, and holds out well in size to the
end of the season. The points of excellence
claimed for the Dayton are: 1, Earliness:
2, hardiness; 3, large size; 4, productive-
ness; 5, superior flavor; 6, perfect bloom; 7, good shipping qualities: 8, de-
sirable color: g, vigorous growth; 10, its entire freeness from rust, always
producing large, bright, clean and healthy foliage. 50 cents per dozen, $1.00
per 100, $6.00 per 1,000.

(P) EDGAR QUEEN. New. A strong, healthy growing variety, of the
‘‘Sharpless” type, but more productive. Fruit large, uniform, good quality,
moderately firm, very desirable, season medium. Was first introduced in
1890. Theintroducer says: ‘‘Itis the largest, the most productive and the
finest in quality of any variety that I have ever grown, being my one selection
from over 4,000 seedlings that I have grown and tested in the last seven years.”
50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per 1,000.

(S) GOV. HOARD. The plant is strong and healthy, free from rust and
very productive; the blossom is perfect and the fruit ripens quite early;
berries large, roundish, conical, slightly flattened and usually necked; color
deep, brilliant red. The flesh is firm and of a rich, agreeable flavor. 50 cents
per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5.00 per I,000.

GANDY.

6 COE & CONVERSE, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

(S) MICHEL’S EARLY. One of the earliest varieties grown. The
plant is a very robust grower, strong and healthy, although plant is rather
small; one of the best of the early fertilizers, as it blossoms early and late.
Fruit is of medium size and good quality. Some growers that can grow wery
early berries make much money on this variety alone. 30 cents per dozen,
50 cents per 100, $3.00 per 1,000.

(S) VAN DEMAN. This variety was introduced by the verdict of the
Experiment Stations. It is extra early and ripens the bulk of its crop ina
few days, which, taken with its great productivéness and beautiful appear-
ance, willmake it an exceedingly valuable market berry. It is a good variety
to plant with the early pistillates. hke Haverland, Warfield, Etc. Plant the
Van Deman and be happy. 50 cents per dozen, $1.00 per roo, $6.00 per 1,000.
-(S) SAUNDERS. This might be described as a Bubach with a perfect
blossom; being of large size, productive, of good color and fine flavor. 50
cents per dozen, $1.00 per roo. |
“ (P) GREENVILLE. This was introduced in 1892 at $2.00 per dozen and
$10.00 per 100.’ It is described as of large size, good quality, medium texture,
very productive. season medium to late, color very even and fine flower, pistil-
late, plants vigorous and healthy. It has received high praise from the Ex-
periment Stations and all others who have fruited it. 75 cents per dozen,
$1.co per 100, $8.00 per 1,000. |

(S) LOVETT. Introduced as Lovett’s Early. While it is not as early as
claimed, it is a good medium early variety. It is a fine grower and bears
heavy crops of good sized, firm and good colored berries of fine quality. It is
well spoken of wherever tried. An extra good fertilizer. 50 cents per dozen,
$1.00 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000.

-(S) SMITH’S SEEDLING. This is the best late perfect flowering Straw-
berry we have yet found. It is a rank, thrifty grower, with dark, healthy
foliage and makes new plants very freely. The berries are large, nearly
round, dark red and firm. It is a good one to plant with Eureka, as it ripens
at the same time and they pick well together. 50 cents per dozen, $1.00 per
100, $5.00 per I,000.
t (S) LEADER. Very early, large size, firm, beautiful form, colors all over
at once. A good one to plant with large pistillates. 75 cents per dozen,
$1.00 per 100.

(P) GREAT PACIFIC. Great claims were made for this berry by the
originator, but with us it has not proven very valuable so far. Not productive
enough. 50 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4.00 per 1,000,

We have an immense stock of the leading kinds of Strawberries and will
make a special price on large lots. If you want to plant for market and do
not know just what you want, tell us what your soil is and whether for home
market or for shipping and how much you expect to plant and let us make a
list and give you prices. It won’t cost much to get our prices anyhow.

IMPROVED DWARF JUNEBERRY.

A good substitute for the large Huckleberry, which it resembles. The
fruit is borne in clusters like thecurrant. In flavor it is of a mild, sub acid; ex-
cellent as a dessert fruit or canned. It is perfectly hardy. In habit it is
similar to the currant, the bushes attaining about the same size. _ 15 cents
cach, $1.50 per dozen.

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RASPBERRIES.

This fruit is growing in favor every year. The introduction of hardy
varieties of good quality has much to do with this. The early varieties begin
to mpen with the last of the strawberries, while the late varieties hold out till
the blackberries begin to ripen, so that by planting several varieties there
need not be a day that the table cannot be supplied with fresh berries.

Plant the cap varieties seven feet by about three feet and keep thoroughly
‘cultivated, but do not cultivate deep. Pinch off the tip of the canes, when
about one foot high, the first season, and after the first year when from two to
two and one-half feet high. This makes the canes stocky and does away with
the necessity of tying up the canes. The sucker varieties can be planted six
feet by about two feet and allowed to form hedge rows, or they can be planted
4x5 feet and kept in hills, not allowing more than five or six canes to the hill.
The latter is probably the better plan.

CAP VARIETIES.

SOUHEGAN. Early, large and hardy. A strong grower and heavy yield-
er. 75 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000.

OHIO. This is a very strong growing, hardy, ‘and exceedingly productive
variety. Berries average large and very firm, are of good quality and a
splendid shipper. Its season is medium, thus keeping up a good supply of
fruit be:ween the early and late varieties. 75 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100,
$10.00 pet 1,000.

GREGG. Fruit very large, of good quality, very meaty and firm, with
heavy bloom. Canes of very strong growth. Need rich soil and plenty of
fertilizer to do well. Very late, extending the season well into blackberry
time. Not quite as hardy as we could wish. 75 cents per dozen, $1.50 per
100, $10.00 per I,000.

Y SPRY’S EARLY. It is about two or three days earlier than Tyler, and is
fully as large a berry as that variety, and a very much stronger grower. The-
canes ripen earlier than any other variety and are extremely hardy. We be-
lieve it to be a very valuable addition to the list of blackcaps, on account of
its earliness, hardiness, strong growth and great productiveness. 75 cents per
dozen, $1.50 per 100, $8.00 per 1,000.

~ OLDER This has now been tested in many parts of the country and has
proved itself perfectly hardy and will withstand drouth better than any other
variety. Itis of strong growth and the canes are very much branched and
have more fruiting surface than any other raspberry we ever saw grow. The
fruit is as large as Gregg, and ripens a week or more earlier. It is of a shiny
coal black, without bloom, with thick, dark rich juice and very small seeds,
Very fine flavored and one of the best for canning. Holds its size to the end
of the season better than any other variety. Prof. Budd, of Iowa, places this
at the head of the list of black caps as the most valuable varie y. 75 cents
per dozen. $2.co per 100, $12.00 per 1,000.

~ PALMER. This is the most profitable of the early black caps because it
is very productive and ripens its whole crop in a short time, thus securing the
highest market prices. It is a luxuriant grower, healthy and very hardy. The
berries are of good quality, good size and good color. If you want the best extra
early, plant Palmer. 75 cents per dozen, $1 50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000.

SHAFFER’S COLOSSAL. Rightly named, for it is truly colossal both in
plant and fruit. Especially valuable for the home garden. Fruit is of good
quality and is produced in great abundance. While it is too soft for shipping,
it is exceedingly profitable for home market. 75 cents per dozen, $2.00 per
100. $12 00 per 1,000.

8 COE & CONVERSE, Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.

MA THE COLUMBIAN. The Columbian, originating near Oneida, New
York, is a new candidate for horticultural favor, which the originator
offers the public, confident that it will head the list of first-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 advertise itself. The accompanying illustration is from a photo-
graph, taken July 31, 1894, of the original bush, past nine years of age
and as vigorous, thrifty and productive as ever. Itis a seedling of the Cuth-
bert, grown near the Gregg blackcap raspberry, and believed to be a cross
between the two. The following points show the superiority of the Columbian
over all other berries now grown. 1. It is a most vigorous grower, canes ten
to sixteen feet in length and often over an inch in diameter, strong and woody,
color light green, changing to bright red in autumn. 2. Its foliage is very
handsome and healthy, light green in color, retaining its health and hue
until killed by autumn frosts. 3. Its roots are large and spreading and pene-
trate the soil to a great depth, thus enabling it to resist drouth successfully.
4. It propagates readily from the tips, and never suckers from the roots. 5.
It is very hardy, enduring 28° below zero without harm. 6. Fruit very large,
often an inch in diameter; shape somewhat conical; color dark red, bordering
on purple; adheres firmly to the stem and will dry on the bush if not picked ;
seeds small and deeply imbedded in a rich, juicy pulp with a distinct flavor of
its own, making it a most delicious table berry. 7. For canning purposes it is
much superior to any other for the following reasons: It holds its form
better. Is of a more beautiful color. Is sweeter and richer in flavor. Shrinks
less in processing. 8. It makes a fine evaporated berry, retaining
color, form and flavor in a most remarkable degree, and selling tor fully one-
third more than other berries. g. Its fruiting season is very uniform, extend-
ing from July 12, to Aug. 15, and maiatains its high quality tothe last. to. It
is wonderfully prolific, yielding over 8,o00 quarts to the acre. 3,500 bushes
produced on an average of 5 quarts each or 17,500 quarts. 50 cents each,
$2.75 for six, $5.co per dozen, $40.00 per Ioo.

TESTIMONIALS.

FrRoM THE RurRAL NEW YorKER, MARCH 17, 1894.

‘“‘We have been ‘‘testing” the fruit of the Columbian red raspberry, both
canned and made into jam. *** We have certainly never seen raspberries
that retain their form, color and shape when canned as this berry does, and
we know that we have never eaten canned berries that retained the flavor and
aroma of those freshly picked to such an extent. The fruit makes a firm,
sparsling jam.”

From BuLvLeTIN No. 63, Dec. 1893.
NEW YORK AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.

‘‘Columbian the most productive of all the raspberries fruited on the Sta-
tion grounds this year. Fruit large to very large, moderately juicy, mod-
erately firm, nearly sweet, somewhat darker in color than Shaffer, but
sweeter and better flavored.” * * *

From THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE COLLEGE
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION.
STATE COLLEGE, Centre Co., July 28, 1894.
Dear S1r:—The Columbian Raspberry plants you sent us in 1892 readily
established themselves as strong growing plants, and in 1893 yielded one of
the largest crops of berries of all the varieties planted with it. The plant and
terry closely resemble that of Shaffer’s Colossal. The berry can be highly
recommended for extensive growing for canning purposes. * * *
Yours truly, Geo. C. Burz.

THE COLUMBIAN RASPBERRY.

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hee COE & CONVERSE, ‘Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin:

From Geo. T.: POWELL.

GHENT, N. Y., July 16, 1894.
Dear Sir :—The plants of the Columbian Raspberry have made a very
strong growth this season and are loaded with a great mass of fruit. The
plant shows vigor, and is very hardy. The fruit is firm, large in size and
beautiful in color. It is fully up to all promised and is an aquisition of the

best of new varieties. Yours truly, Geo. T. PowELt.
Director of World’s Fair N. Y. State Horticultural Dept.

From C. E. Hunn, FORMERLY OF GENEVA EXPERIMENTAL STATION.
GENEVA. N. Y., August 4, 1894.
DEAR Sir :—Yours of the,zd at hand. The Columbian has proved a fine
berry, yielding over double the fruit of five other varieties set at the same
time. The new growth of canes are also fine, and give promise of a large
yield next season. Prominent nursery men at this place on seeing them fruit,
pronounce them wonderful bearers. * * * Yours truly, C. E. Hunn.

From W. E. DouGLass, GROCER AND WHOLESALE FRuIT DEALER.
Oneipa, N. Y.. July 27, 1894.
DeEaR Sir :—Allow me to congratulate you on the success you have made in
producing the Columbian, the finest Red Raspberry in the world. The Colum-
bian is the best berry I ever handled, both for retail and shipping. It will
stand up when other berries are all mush. I hope you will have fifty thousand
quarts for me next season. Once tried, always used.
Yours truly, W. E. DouG.Lass.
SYRACUSE, N. Y.; Sept. 1, 1894.
Your Columbian which I have fruited this season is truly a most wonderful
berry. The same is very rank in growth and absolutely hardy as far as I can
see. Berry does not break or crumble in picking and no matter how ripe,
they seldom ever drop off, which I think an important feature. I believe it
has no superior for canning and evaporating purposes. From what I have
seen on your premises together with my own experience in fruiting the Colum-
bian, I am convinced it has no competitor in the line of red or purple berries.
Yours truly, Irvine C. TERRY.
P. S.—I have berries on my Columbian. at this writing, quite a few of them.

FAIRMOUNT FRuiIT FARM,
Fairmount, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1894.
DeEaR Sir :—I can say of your berry that I have fruited it two years. The
growth of bush is marvelous, and equally so in producing fruit. I have often
seen it compared to the Shaffer’s. I have both varieties. The Columbian
makes a stronger cane, stands up better and is more productive, The berries
adhere well to the stem while the Shaffer will drop off badly in high winds.
when but a single cane is left in a hill it will branch and fill the space where
the Shaffer will be limber and fall to the ground. It will hold up a load of

berries better. I find it more hardy than the Shaffer, You ought to meet

with great success in erode ty the Columbian.
Yours truly, CHARLES MILLs.

SUCKER, OR RED VARIETIES.

The following varieties all increase trom suckers or root cuttings. The red
varieties are deservedly becoming more popular each year, as they are easily
grown and are very profitable for market.

TURNER. Very hardy; vigorous, productive and early; fruit large, bright
red, excellent quality. One of the best for home use. It is too soft for market.
50 cents per dozen, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 per 1,000.

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BRANDYWINE. Is quite late. Very large, bright scarlet and very firm.
A good market variety and one of the best for shipping long distances. Per-
fectly hardy, productive and profitable. 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100,
$8.00 per 1,000.

CUTHBERT, OR QUEEN OF THE MARKET. A strong grower and
productive; very large, bright red, fruit firm, of very fine quality; season medi-
um till very late; a good one for market or home use. It is doing well every-
where. Needs winter protection. 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $10.00
per 1,000.

GOLDEN QUEEN. May be described as animproved Cuthbert, of a beau-
tiful yellow color. As compared with that variety it is as strong a grower, as
hardy, as productive, as large. It has a delicious flavor, and a dish of them
mixed with some of the reds is very tempting. They sold in our market last
year for two cents a quart above the red varieties. 75 cents per dozen, $2.00
per 100, $15.00 per 1,000.

MARLBORO Fruit of the very largest size, of a bright scarlet color, ex-
cellent flavor, firm, a good shipper. Canes very large and strong; foliage dark
green, perfectly hardy, productive, and commences to ripen early. 50 cents
per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000.

LOUDON. Originated by F. W. Loudon, of Janesville, Wisconsin, who
says ofit: ‘‘The Loudon is a seedling of Turner crossed with Cuthbert. Berry
is large; color like Cuthbert. It yields bountiful crops and may be shipped
long distances in good shape.”’ ;

E. S. Carman, editor of Rural New-Yorker, says: ‘‘The Loudon is the best
hardy late red we ever have tried. Plants did not suffer at all by the past
winter one of the severest known. The berries ripen with Cuthbert, average
large and are very firm and among the heaviest yielders we have tried. Now
that Cuthberts are gone, the Loudon is still bearing.”

A. J. Philips, Secretary of Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, says:
“‘As to size, no red berry I have seen equals the Loudon. The first thing that
attracted my attention was its productiveness, which I compared with the oth-
er red raspberries on twelve different fruit farms, and in every instance the
Loudon was loaded with fruit heavier than any I saw, and in many cases, one-
third heavier wotld not be placing it too high.”

50 cents each, $2.75 per 6, $5.00 per dozen.

We have a large stock of most varieties of raspberries and will make spec-
ial prices on large lots. Send us a list of your wants and see what we will do
for you. (See illustration of Loudon on following page.)

TRANSPLANTED RASPBERRIES.

As we frequently have a call for large raspberry plants, we have planned
to have a supply of such. Last spring we transplanted several thousand of
the cap varieties and can supply the following varieties at $1.00 per dozen,
$1.50 per 25, or $3.00 per 100: Ohio, Souhegan, Gregg, Spry’s Early, Shaffer’s
Colossal, Older and Palmer. This makes splendid stock for those who only
want a small quantity, as every plant is sure to grow and the plants usually
bear some fruit the first season.

DEWBERRIES.

~ BARTEL’S MAMMOTH. This is a running blackberry. Fruit large and
richy Ripens early, (before early black raspberries are gone). Its large size
and attractive appearance insure for it a good price, it being the first black-
berry of the season. Inacold climate it needs winter protecticn, which can

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be easily given, as its trailing habit ren-
ders it as easily covered as a strawberry
bed, requiring about the same amount
of mulching. The same mulch can be
used under the canes in summer to keep
the fruit clean. 75 cents per dozen,
$1.00 per 25, $2.00 per 100.

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LUCRETIA. Is longer in shape, larger in size, later
in ripening, better in quality and more productive than the
preceding. It is claimed to be the most valuable fruit
introduced in ten years. Has proved hardy so far, but think it safer to
give it a coat of mulching in the fall. Will be planted largely as soon as its
value is really understood. The Dewberry requires a rich, rather heavy soil
to do its best. 75 cents per dozen, $1.00 per 25, $2-00 per 100.

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BLACKBERRIES.

This valuable fruit begins to ripen before raspberries are gone and contin-
ues until grapes are ripe, thus keeping up a constant supply of fruit for the
table or market. Plant 8x3 feet. Cultivate shallow, but not later than Aug-
ust 1st, so as to allow the canes to become thoroughly ripened before winter.

; Winter protection can easily be given by bending down and covering with earth

or marsh hay.

._y STONE’S HARDY. Too well known to need extended description. Very

hardy and productive. 75 cents per dozen, $2.00 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000.

SNYDER. This is a well known and popular variety, hardy and product-
ive. Itis quite early and isa valuable market variety. 75 cents per dozen,
$2.00 per 100, $10.00 per I,000.

ANCIENT BRITON. A valuable variety that is becoming very popular in
many sections. Sells well in market and is very profitable; berries large and
sweet. Does better on sandy land than on heavy soil. Requires winter pro-
tection, but is well worth the little labor this costs. 75 cents per dozen, $2:50

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per 100, $20.00 per I,000. ;

CURRANTS.

A fruit that is profitable for market, healthful for home use and should be
found in every garden. Give it a good, rich soil, a moist, cool place, and if
the currant worm makes its appearance, use white hellebore, say one ounce to
a pail of water. Do not allow weeds or grass to grow among them. Use plen-
ty of mulch and keep the bushes well thinned out. They will repay you for
any extra care.

RED DUTCH. This is the standard variety, well known everywhere.
Two-year plants, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per 100.

VICTORIA An exceedingly valuable late variety. Berries large, hand-
some and fine flavored. A strong, vigorous grower, and immensely productive.
15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per 100.

WHITE GRAPE. A fine variefy, especially for table use. Of good size
and elegant quality; much sweeter than the red varieties. A good grower and
productive. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per Ioo.

CHERRY. Of the largest size; bunches short, plant strong esrower and
productive. A good market variety. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00
per 100.

FAY’S PROLIFIC. The bushis not a strong grower he is wonderfully
prolific. Large and less acid than other varieties. The prices are now
within the reach of all. Two-year plants, 20 cents each, $2.00 per dozen,
$12.00 per 100. |

LEE’S PROLIFIC, An English production of great value. The fruit is
large and of superior quality. The bush is a vigorous grower and enormously
productive. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per Ioo.

- LONG BUNCH HOLLAND. A very strong grower; canes slant and
capable of holding up the enormous crops it always bears. It is quite late,
tuus prolonging the season. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per 100.

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GOOSEBERRIES.

Culture same in all respects as currants.

HOUGHTON’S SEEDLING. Small to medium: roundish oval, pale red,

sweet, tender. Plants spreading, slender, very productive, free from rust.
15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $6.00 per Ioo.
« RED JACKET. There has been long felt the need of a large red goose-
berry that would take the place of the large English varieties and that could be
depended upon to make a vigorous growth and be entirely free from mildew.
The introducer claims that the Red Jacket will do this. Hesays: ‘‘As large
as the largest; berry smooth, very prolific and hardy; quality and foliage the
best. For seven years it has been grown by the side of the English sorts, and
while they have mildewed more or less in leaf and fruit, the Red Jacket has
been entirely free from the disease.” Itis avery strong grower. Two-year
plants 50 cents each, six for $2.75, per dozen $5.00.

DOWNING. Large, hand-

some, palé green and of fine qual-
ity, both for cooking and table
use: bush a very vigorous grower
and free from mildew. One of
the best, both for home use and
market. 20 cents each, $2.00
per dozen, $10.00 per 100.
y COLUMBUS. We take pleas-
ure in offering this new American
Seedling Gooseberry of the Eng-
lish type. It is described by the
introducers as of large size, oval
in form, skin greenish yellow,
smooth, of fine quality. Plant
a strong, robust grower, with
large spikes or thorns. Foliage
large and glossy. Has never
shown a trace of mildew. We
confidently recommend it as one
of the best. 50 cents each, $5.00
per dozen.

INDUSTRY. Claimed to be
the best English gooseberry yet
introduced. Berries of the larg-
est size, one to one and one-half
inches in diameter and of excellent flaver, both pleasant and rich. Color when
fully ripe, dark red, - 30 cents each, $3.00 per dozen.

TRIUMPH. An American seedling, free from mildew, approaching the
best English sorts in size and productiveness. Color light green to yellow, of
good quality; berries of remarkable size, often seven-eighths of an inch in di-
ameter. Has produced sixty-five berries on a twig twelve inches long. Annual
bearer, has been fruited in Pennsylvania on originator’s ground since 1869 with
no trace of mildew. We like this the best of any gooseberry we have found
yet. 50 cents each, $2.50 per 6, 54.00 per dozen, $30,00 per toc:

. GRAPES.

This delicious and healthful fruit should be in every garden. It is so easily
grown and gives so much universal pleasure that no one can really afford to do
without it. By selecting a few vines each of the white, red, and black varie-

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ties, and including some early and late ones, they can be had for several weeks.

Grape roots should be set eight feet apart. Dig holes about 18 inches deep
and two feet across, having three to six inches of good, fine soil placed in the
bottom of each hole. Have the roots wet and spread them in the hole. Take
care not to have them cross each other. Place fine soil carefully among the
roots, pressing it firmly, then fill the hole or trench to the lowest bud of the
cane. When the buds have started to grow, rub off all but two of the strong-
est, selecting those as near the roots as possible. Cut off the old vines above

.the buds saved, and tie the new vines to a stake when long enough. After the

leaves fall, cut the new wood back, leaving only two or three buds; lay the vine
on the ground and cover with earth or marsh hay. After this date there are
many methods of pruning and training, from which you can adopt whichever
suits best. The simplest method is to cut back the old wood every year, leav-
ing on long, strong:vines—three or four of the strongest canes that start nearest
the crown. These canes cut back to about three feet (if the vine has made
good growth) and tie to stakes.

NIAGARA. (One-third size )

NIAGARA. Vine hardy, very strong grower, bunches very large and com-
pact, weighing from 8 to 14 ounces each; berries very large, or larger than
Concord, nearly round, light greenish white, semi-transparent, slightly amber
in the sun, never cracks or drops from cluster; quality excellent, very little
pulp, melting and sweet to the center. Early, but hangs on the vine till frost
without shriveling in the least.

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== CONCORD. Well known every-

where and one of the most reliable
grapes grown.

WORDEN. It is superior to Con-
cord in the following points: It is
better in quality, larger berry, more
compact and handsome cluster, and
ripens six to ten days earlier, and is

=== ductive. We cannot too _ strongly
7 recommend its extensive planting.

DELAWARE. Bunch small to
medium, compact, usually shouldered.
Berries medium, red. Skin thin but
firm. Flesh juicy, very sweet and
refreshing. Vine hardy, a moderate
-grower and productive. Ripens with
Concord. Should be in every garden
and vineyard.

VERGENNES. Very productive.
Berries large, holding well to the stem.
Color light amber. Flavor rich and
delicious. Fruit meaty and _ tender.
Ripens with Concord and is an excellent
keeper.

CONCORD.

BRIGHTON. A new variety
highly recommended. A _ red
grape of medium size, handsome
clusters and fine appearance. of
superior quality and ripens early.
A good grower, productive, and
very promising variety. The best.
red grape.

MOORE'S. EARLY. One of
the very best early black grapes.
Cluster: ‘ mediunmics size... berty
very large. Ripens nearly two
weeks before the Concord, and
is of about the same quality.
-Vine perfectly hardy. Should
have a place in every fruit gar-
den. Is a very profitable market
grape on account of its earliness
and good shipping qualities.

MOORE’S DIAMOND A
new white grape, large in bunch
and berry; hardy, early and
productive, and of the very finest
quality.

Above we describe the varie-
ties that we find the most satis- BRIGHTON.
factory, being all good growers, good quality, productive, and every way reliable.

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We can furnish the following varieties at 20 cents each, $2.00 per dozen,
$10.00 per 100: ,
Wilder, early, large, black. Agawam, early, large, red.
Lindley, good keeper, red. Salem, red.
Lady, early, good, white.
Will give price on any other variety and will make special price on large
quantity of any variety.

APPLES.

The first fruit, both in importance and general culture, is the apple. Its
period, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly or quite through the year.
By planting judicious selections of summer, fall and winter sorts, a constant
succession can be had of this indispensable fruit for family use.

YELLOW TRANSPARENT. Of Russian origin and now largely planted
North, South, East and West, and succeeds everywhere. Very early (ripening
in July) and productive of medium size, pale yellow, good quality apples. Tree
bears very young.

RED ASTRACHAN. Large, roundish, nearly covered with deep crimson,
overspread with a thick bloom. Juicy, rich, acid, beautiful; a good bearer.
August. /

DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG. A large, beautiful apple, roundish. Streak-
ed red and yellow. Tender, juicy and pleasant. Tree a vigorous, fine grower
and abundant bearer. Very hardy. September.

HAAS, OR FALL QUEEN. Large, rather flat. Skin yellowish green
streaked and nearly covered with dull brownish red; flesh white, juicy, sub- -
acid. Tree very hardy, vigorous and productive. September to November.

FAMUSE, OR SNOW. Medium size, roundish, very handsome crimson;
flesh snowy white, tender, juicy, high flavored and delicious. Tree vigorous,
productive and hardy. October to January.

WEALTHY. Originated in Minnesota. Fruit large, roundish; skin smooth
mostly covered with dark red; flesh white, juicy, good. Tree very hardy, vig-
orous and productive. Very profitable to plant. November to March.

NORTHWESTERN GREENING. A large, beautiful yellow apple, of fine
quality and an excellent keeper. Will keep until June or July in an ordinary
cellar. Originated in Waushara county, this state, and is very hardy and pro-
ductive.

WOLF RIVER. A new and beautiful fruit of the very largest size. Origi-
nated near Wolf river, this state, and may well be claimed among the iron clads.
Skin greenish yellow, shaded with crimson; flesh white, juicy, tender, with a
peculiar, pleasant, mild sub-acid flavor. Tree strong grower, very hardy and
productive.

GIDEON. Raised in Minnesota from Crab seed by Mr. Gideon. An up-

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tight grower. Medium to large. Color yellow with vermillion blush on sunny
side. Mild acid, good quality. January to May. ’

PEWAUKEE. Raised from seed of Duchess of Oldenburg. Large, bright
yellow, striped and splashed with dark red; flesh white, tender, ee sub-acid,
Tree vigorous, hardy, productive. January to May.

WALBRIDGE. Medium size. Skin pale yellow shaded with red; flesh crisp,
tender, juicy. Very hardy and productive and a good keeper. January to May.

TALLMAN SWEET. Medium size, pale whitish yellow, slightly tinged
with red; flesh firm, rich and very sweet. Tree a free grower, hardy and pro-
‘ductive. November to April.

UTTERS LARGE RED. Large and handsome. Very uniform in size,
‘Hardy and productive. Quality good. November t» January.

MCMAHON. Large, round. Almost white with faint blush; a very beau-
tiful apple; flesh white, tender, tart, not very firm; a good cooking fruit. Tree
vigorous and hardy as a crab; bears young and abundantly. October to Feb-
ruary.

In addition to the above we have small quantities of Willow Twig, Alexan-
der, Golden Russet, Longfield and some others.

CRAB APPLES.

SWEET RUSSET. Large, round and conical, green, russet, with a faint
blush. Very rich, sweet, one of the best for eating and cooking. August and
September.

WHITNEY, NO. 20. Large, averaging one and a half to two inches in di-
ameter. Skin smooth, glossy, green, strip-d, splashed with carmine; flesh firm,
juicy and flavor very pleasant. Ripe the latter part of August. Tree a great
bearer and very hardy. A vigorous, handsome grower with dark green glossy
foliage.

TRANSCENDENT. A beautiful variety of the Siberian crab. Red and
yellow. August.

MARTHA. From Minnesota. Vigorous, hardy, productive every year. A
great acquisition.

HYSLOP. A hardy, good keeping variety. Fruit produced in clusters.
Good for cooking and other purposes. Dark red with heavy bloom.

We make a uniform price on apples and crab apples of 25 cents each,
$20.00 per too for 5 to 6 feet first-class trees.

PEARS.

While we do not recommend pears for general cultivation, there are many
localities where they do well, and in such localities it will certainly pay to plant
afew trees. The following are among the most reliable:

CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Very large, yellow and dull red with russet specks.
A fine pear and ripens early. 50 cents each.

FLEMISH BEAUTY. A large, beautiful, melting sweet pear. Tree hardy,
vigorous and beautiful. Succeeds well in most parts of the country. Septem-
ber and October. 5 to 7 feet, 50 cents.

KEIFFER’S HYBRID. The tree has large, dark green, glossy leaves,
and is of itself very ornamental. It is an early and very prolific bearer. The
fruit is of good quality when thoroughly ripe. Wonderfully showy and valu-
able for table and market. It is as nearly blight proof as is possible for any
pear to be. October and November. 5 to 7 feet, 75 cents.

BESSEMIANKA. Russian. Fine flavor and flesh; good eating. As far

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as tested this is as hardy as the Golden Gee apple and far hardier than
Flemish Beauty pear. 5 to 6 feet, $1.00.
-GAKOVSKA. Russian. This is the caeatt pear tested thus far. It has
thrived under abuse that would seriously damage trees of the Duchess of Old-
enburg apple. Has gone through the severest winters in perfect condition.
The fruit is described as large to very large; flesh rather coarse. 5 to 6 feet,
$1.00.

Clapp’s Favorite and Flemish Beauty can also be furnished as dwarfs at 50
cents each.

PLUMS..

The following are the best of the native plums, all being hardy and pro-
ductive. Our plums are all on plum roots and are much hardier than on peach
roots.

DE SOTO. Stands at the head of the list for hardiness, size and product-
iveness. Ripens in September and is of excellent quality. We think it is the
most valuable plum for the North-west. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

FOREST GARDEN. Yellow, large; ripens in August. 4 to 6 feet 50
cents each.

WOLF. Prof. Budd, in Bulletin of Iowa Agricultural College, says: ‘‘This
has been fruited more than 25 years in Iowa, yet has been but little known
generally. Fruit nearly as large as Lombard and a perfect freestone. As to
quality, we find them superb for cooking and paring, quartering and serving up
with sugar, as we use peaches. Tree a good grower and hardy, and is becom-
ing very popular wherever known, promising to lead all other native plums.”
5 to 6 feet, 50 cents.

HAWKEYE Very large, color light mottled red, superior quality, firm;
carries well to market. Tree hardy, thrifty; annual bearer. 5 to 6 feet, 50
cents each.

LOMBARD. Large, oval, violet red; flesh yellow, juicy and pleasant.
Treavery vizorous and a great bearer. Nell adapted to light soils. 50 cents
each.

JAPAN PLUIIS.

This class of plumsunite size, beauty and productiveness, Trees are or-
namental with rich, light green sfoliage and attractive bloom: wonderfully pro-
ductive and come into bearing at the age of two orthree years. Flesh, firm
and meaty; will keep for a long time in excellent condition. The following five
varieties have been growing in Northern Iowa for several years and are proving
hardy and very profitable. They have not been planted to any great extent in
this state as yet.

ABUNDANCE. Tree a strong and handsome grower, thrifty and hardy.
Commences bearing young and annually produces large crops of showy fruit in
the greatest abundance; large, oblong, nearly covered with bright red and with
a heavy bloom: flesh orange yellow, sweet, melting, juicy, and of most excel-
lent quality. Ripens in August. 50 cents each.

BURBANK. Large; nearly globular, clear cherry red witha thin lilac
bloom; flesh a deep yellow, very sweet, with a peculiar and very aggreable fla-
vor. This tree is a vigorous grower, usually begins to bloom second year after
transplanting. Ripensin August. 50 cents each.

SATSUMA. Large; color purple and red with blue bloom; flesh firm, juicy,
dark red or blood color, fine quality; pit very small. Hardy and vigorous
grower. Ripensin August. 50 cents each.

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OGON. Large, nearly round; bright golden yellow, with faint bloom; flesh
firm, sweet, rich and dry. Tree vigorous and hardy. First ot August. 50
cents each.

SIMONI. Apricot PLum. Fruit brick-red color, flat; flesh apricot yellow,
firm, with a peculiar aromatic flavor not found in any other yee September.
50 cents each.

CHERRIES.

EARLY RICHMOND. Medium size, melting, juicy, sprightly, acid flavor.
This is one of the most valuable of the acid cherries. Valuable for cooking
and exceedingly productive. June. 5 to 6 feet, 50 cents each. .

LARGE MONTMORENCY. A large, red, acid cherry. Larger than
Early Richmond and about ten days later. 5 to 6 feet, 50 cents.

WRAGG. Tree dwarfish in growtb and extremely hardy. Fruit much like
Eng. Morello, but better in quality. A very early and profuse bearer. 4 to 5
50 cents. see

OSTHFIM. Russian. Dark purplish red, with purple flesh .and juice.
Flesh tender, sweet and pleasant, and not so acid as Early Richmond. Tree
very hardy aad productive. 4 to 5 feet, 50 cents.

NUT TREES.

BLACK WALNUT. A well known native tree that grows toa large size
and that is very valuable for its timber as well as for its fruit. Tree is a
rapid grower. 4 to 6 feet 25 cents. 6 to 8 feet 50 cents.

BUTTERNUT. A fine native tree producing a large, longish nut, which is
much prized for its sweet, oily, nutritious kernel. 4 to 6 feet, 35 cents each.
6 to 8 feet, 50 cents eine

CHESNUT. American Sweet. A valuable native tree, not only useful but
very ornamental. Nuts sweet, of a delicate flavor, and are a valuable article
of commerce. No farm should be without its grove of nut trees, and the
chestnut should be included in every collection. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each.

SHADE TREES.

WHITE ELM. This native tree is noted for its gracefulness, beauty and

majesty. It is of rapid growth and very desirable for street and park plant-

ing. 4 to 5 feet, 25 cents each. 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each.

AMERICAN LINDEN OR BASSWOOD. A rapid growing, large sized,
beautiful native tree, with large, broad leaves and fragrant flowers. 7 to 8
feet, 50 cents each.

NORWAY MAPLE. A native of Europe. A large, handsome tree, of
spreading, rounded form, with broad, deep green, shining foliage. Its com-
pact habit and stout, vigorous growth render it one of the most. desirable trees
for the street, park or garden. 4 to 6 feet, 50 cents each. 6 to 8 feet, 75
cents each. 8 to-g feet, selected trees, $706. each.

HARD OR SUGAR MAPLE. A well known native tree of stately form
and fine foliage; one of the best street and park trees, 5 to 6 feet, 35 cents.
8, £0.10 feet, 40 cents, 1o to-12 feet, 75 cents.

WHITE OR SILVER-LEAVED MAPLE. Of rapid growth and grows
to large size. Foliage bright green above and silvery white beneath. Tree
very hardy and easily transplanted. Valuable where quick shade is desired.
4 to 6 feet, 20 cents. 6 to 8 feet, 25 cents.

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ASH-LEAVED MAPLE OR BOX-ELDER. A small, native tree. Ma-
ple-like in its seeds and ash-lke in its foliage; of spreading habit and rapid
growth. 4 to 5 feet, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per hundred. 6
to 8 feet, 35 cents each; $3.09 per dozen; $15.00 per hundred. 8 to to feet,
50 cents each.

CATALPA SPECIOSA. A valuable upright growing tree that is being
planted extensively in the West and North-West. It begins to blossom at
three or four years and bears large clusters of white flowers, which, taken
with its immense leaves, makes a beautiful ornamental tree. 4 to 6 feet, 25
cents each; $2.00 per dozen; 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each.

LAWN TREES.

BIRCH. Cur-LeavepD WEEPING. Beyond question one of the most elegant
of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vigorous
growth; graceful, drooping habit, silvery
white bark and delicately cut foliage,
presents a combination of attractions
rarely met with in a single tree. 4 to 6
feet, $1.00 each; 6 to 8 feet, $1.50; 8 to
9 feet, extra fine, $2.00.

MAPLE. WIeErR’s Cut-LEAVED; WEEP:
Inc. A variety of silver maple, with
finely cut leaves and droo>ing limbs,
making one of the most beautiful of
weeping trees. 6 to 7 feet, 50 cents each.

WEEPING EUROPEAN MOUN-
TAIN ASH A beautiful tree, of rapid
growth and decidedly pendulous habit.
One of the most desirable of lawn trees.
$1.00 each.

KILMARNOCK WEEPING WIL-
LOW. Grafted five to seven feet high
upon the Cromwell stock. It forms a
graceful tree with glossy foliage and per-
fect umbrella head. 75 cents to $1.00.

WEEPING RUSSIAN MULBERRY.
This most remarkable tree will, undoubt-
edly, when known, take a leading place
among weeping trees. It is one of the
most graceful weeping trees in existence,

Eee enw) -WEEEING BIRCH. forming a perfect umbrella-shaped head,
with long, slender, willowy branches drooping to the ground parallel with the
stem. It has beautiful foliage; rather small, handsomely cut. $2.50 each.

HORSE-CHESTNOUT. European, or white flowering. A large sized tree
of handsome, regular form. In May it is covered with magnificent, erect
spikes of white flowers, lightly marked with red. Very desirable. 5 to 6
feet, $1.00.

MOUNTAIN ASH. A fine, hardy tree. Head dense and regular; covered
from July till winter with great clusters of bright, scarlet berries. 4 to 5 feet,
35 cents: 6 to 8 feet, 50 cents. ;

SALISBURIA. (Maiden Hair.) A rare, elegant tree from Japan, with
singular foliage, unlike that of any other tree ; almost fern-like, of free growth
and every way desirable. 5 to 6 feet, $1.00.

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CAMPERDOWN WEEPING ELM. Graited 6 to 8 feet high. This forms
one of the most picturesque drooping trees. It is of rank growth, the shoots
often making a zigzag growth outward and downward several feet in a single
season. The leaves are large, dark green and glossy, and cover the tree with
a luxuriant mass of verdure. $1.00 to $1.50.

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ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS.

PURPLE FRINGE. A beautiful, distinct, large shrub, much admired for
its long, feathery flower stalks, which gives the tree the appearance of being
covered with a cloud of smoke. 3 feet, 50 cents.

GOLDEN ELDER. A handsome shrub with golden yellow foliage and
clusters of white flowers in June. Very desirable. 50 cents.

WEIGELA. One of the most valuable shrubs grown. The flowers are so
abundant as to almost hide the foliage. They bloom in June and July. Can-
pDIDA is white, RosEA is rose colored, and LoNERII is deep crimson. Large,
strong plants, 50 cents each.

PURPLE LEAVED BERBERRY. An interesting shrub, growing three
to five feet high, with purple foliage. Very effective in groups and masses, or
planted by itself. 25 cents.

SCARLET JAPAN QUINCE. Very attractive shrubs. Their brilliant
flowers are among the first blossoms in spring ahd they appear in great. pro-
fusion, covering every branch before the leaves are developed 35 cents.

PERSIAN LILAC. A native of Persia. Grows from four to six feet high,
with small foliage and bright purple flowers. 35 cents.

WHITE LILAC. Cream white flowers. 50 cents. °

PURPLE LILAC. bBluish, purple flowers. 35 cents.

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HYDRANGEA GRANDIFLORA. This is one of the most valuable hardy
flowering shrubs in cultivation. It attains a height of six or eight feet, and is
perfectly hardy in all parts of the country. The flowers are white, afterwards
changing to pink, and are borne in immense pyramidal trusses, nearly a foot
inlength. The plant should be cut back every spring, at least one-half of last
year’s growth, as the flowers are borne on new wood and are much finer when
treated in this way. 50 cents.

HYDERANGEA GRAND?IFLORA.

PRUNUS TRILOBA. (Double Flowering Plum.) A highly interesting
and desirable addition to hardy shrubs; flowers semi-double, of a delicate pink,
upwards of an inch in diameter, thickly set on the long, slender branches.
Native of China. Hardy. 35 cents.

SYRINGA. (Grandiflora.) The well-known Mock Orange. A _ large
growing shrub, flowers snow white, in great profusion; June, July. 35 cents.

SYRINGA. (Flora Pleno.) A dwarf variety with double cream white
flowers. Very handsome. 35 cents.

SNOWBALL. A well-known favorite shrub of large size with globular
clusters of pure white flowers the latter part of May. 35 cents.

SPIREA. The Spireas are all elegant low shrubs of the easiest culture.
They do well everywhere. The following are among the best:

SPIREA BILLARDII. Rose colored. Blooms nearly all summer. 35 cts.

SSPIREA AUREA. An interesting variety with gold tinted foliage and
double white flowers in June. 50 cents.

SPIREA PRUNIFOLIA. Its flowers are pure white, like white daisies.
Blooms in May and June. 25 cents.

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SPIREA VAN HOUTII. Decidedly the best and most beautiful of all the
Spireas, having white flowers in clusters or pannacles about an inch in diam-
eter. Astonishingly pro-
fuse in bloom and plants,
remarkably vigcrous and
hardy. But lately intro-
duced from France, and
there is no more desira-
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ALMOND. Beautiful
small shrubs, bearing in
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sf small, double, rose-like
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twigs; double pink. 25
cents each.

ROSE ACACIA. Has
beautiful pea-shaped

SPIREA VAN HOUTII. flowers, rose color, a doz-
en or more in a cluster. Very profuse bloomers on one-year-old wood. 25
cents each.

HARDY CLITIBING PLANTS.

AMPELOPSIS. (Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy.) A perfectly hardy,

rapid climber, with large five-lobed leaves, which change to bright scarlet or
crimson in autumn. 25 cents. each. |

AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII Hardy. From Japan. It is a splendid plant
for covering any object, as it clings perfectly to the smoothest surfaces. The
foliage is a bright, glossy green, changing in the fall to the brightest tints of
scarlet, crimson and orange. 50 cents each.

WISTARIA. CuineseE. One of the most rapid growing of all climbing
plants. Grows from 15 to 20 feet in a season. Has long, pendulous clusters
of pale blue flowers in May and June and sometimes in autumn. 35 sents.

HONEYSUCKLE. Hatv’s Japan. A strong, vigorous, almost evergreen
sort, with pure white flowers, changing to yellow. Very fragrant and covered
with flowers from July to November. Holds its leaves until January. The
best of the honeysuckles. Large plants, 50 cents each.

HONEYSUCKLE. Monrury Fracrant. A fine, rapid growing variety.
Flowers large and very fragrant; color red and yellow. A constant bloomer.
35 cents.

HONEYSUCKLE. Scarrter Trumpet. A strong, rapid grower; blooms
very freely the entire season; bright red, trumpet-shaped flowers. 35 cents.

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CLEMATIS.

This family of plants is noted for rapid, splendid growth, delicate foliage
and profusion of bloom through the summer. We give a few of the best only,
but can furnish other varieties if wanted.

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CLEMATIS COCCINIA. Flower bell-shaped and of the most intense
scarlet. The plant is herbaceous, dying down in winter, but coming again in
spring. It begins to flower in midsummer and continues till frost. 50 cts. each.

CLEMATIS JACKMANII. Flowers from four to six inches in diameter.
Intense violet purple with a velvety appearance and perfectly hardy. The
plant is a free grower and frequently blossoms from midsummer until frost.
$1.00 each; 4 year, extra, $1.50.

CLEMATIS HENRYII. New, and one of the best perpetual hybrids: of
robust habit and a very free bloomer. The flowers are white, large and very
showy. $1.50 each.

CLEMATIS VITICELLA. Smaller flowered than the above, blue, free
growing and free flowering 50 cents.

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EVERGREENS.

NORWAY SPRUCE. A lofty, elegant tree of perfect pyramidal habit,
remarkably elegant and rich; as it gets age has fine, graceful and pendulous
branches; it is exceedingly picturesque and beautiful. Very popular and deserv-
edly so, and should be largely planted. The best evergreen for windbreak and
fine for hedges. 12 to 18 inches, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $10.00 per
‘100; 18 to 24 inches, 25 cents each, $2.25 per dozen, $15.00 per 100; 2 to 3 feet,
35 cents each, $3.00 per dozen, $20.00 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each,
$4.00 per dozen, $30.00 per 100.

BALSAM FIR. A very erect, regular, pyramidal tree, with dark green
foliage; grows very rapidly and is very hardy. 15 to 20 inches, 25 cents each;
2 to 3 feet, 35 cents each; 3 to 4 feet, 50 cents each.

HEMLOCK SPRUCE A remarkably beautiful and graceful native tree
with drooping branches and delicate dark foliage, like that of the yew; distinct
from all other trees. A handsome lawn tree and makes a highly ornamental
hedge. 25 to 50 cents.

SCOTCH PINE. A very noble and rapid grower; tree has strong, erect
shoots and glossy, green foliage. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents; 4 feet, 50 cents.

AUSTRIAN PINE. Tree of very large growth, with long, stiff leaves
and dark green foliage. Very hardy. 2 to 3 feet, 35 cents; 4 feet, 50 cents.

MOUNTAIN PINE. This is a dwarf tree or bush. It isa beautiful little
tree, foliage dense and of a rich, dark green; very valuable for ornamental pur-
poses. It is perfectly hardy inthe most exposed situations. 18 to 24 inches, 50c.
_ WHITE PINE. A strong, rapid growing tree with light, delicate, silvery
green foliage. 18 to 24 inches, 25 cents each, $2.00 per dozen.

ARBOR VITZ. (American.) The finest evergreen for hedges. It grows
rapidly and soon forms a most beautiful hedge; very dense. Of course it is
never adapted to turn stock, but it forms a most desirable and ornamental
screen to divide the lawn from other parts of the grounds, or any other pur-
pose. 12 to 18 inches, 15 cents each, $1.25 per dozen, $8.00 per 100; 18 to
24 inches, 20 cents each, $2.00 per dozen, $10.00 per 100; 2 to 2% feet, 25
cents each, $2.50 per dozen, $12.00 per 100; 3 feet, 30 cents each, $3.00 per
dozen, $15.00 per 100.

We have a very heavy stock of Norway Spruce, 2 to 3 feet, 3 to 4 feet and
4 feet, that we will make a very low price on in quantity. Ask for special
_ prices, giving number wanted. Every farm should have a good windbreak,
and nothing equals the Norway Spruce for this purpose. Wealso have a heavy
stock of Arbor Vite, and would name a low price on 2 to 2% ft. and 3 ft. trees.

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ROSES.

HOW TO GROW. In selecting a spot to plant your roses, choose one
where they will have full sunlight all day, if possible, and never near large
trees or in shady situations, as the rose delights in a sunny, airy position.
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it up well to the depth of twelve or fifteen inches, as rose roots penetrate deep 3
when they have a chance. In forming the beds do not elevate them above the re
level of the ground surrounding, as they will suffer less from drouth. After 3

the plants have been set out, keep the soil lcose to the depth of an inch or two
by frequent stirrings. -An occasional soaking with weak manure water is a
great help to them.

The following are of the Hybrid Perpetual class and are admirably suited
tor garden culture, for the formation of rose beds, hedges, and permanent
plantations where hardy varieties of roses are desired. They do much better
if covered with marsh hay or some similar material through the winter. With
the exception of Persian Yellow and Harrison they are on their own roots, and
are much more reliable than budded roses. We have selected the list with
great care, giving the very best varieties and the full range of color. All are
two year, strong, out door grown plants and we make a uniform price of 50
cents each, $5.00 per dozen.

GEN. JACQUEMINOT. Brilliant crimson; very large and excellent; a
free bloomer: unsurpassed in its clear, rich, crimson-scarlet color.

ANNA DE DIESBACH. Of

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color a deep rich rose. The
fragrance is delightful, resem- .
bling LaFrance or the old-
fashioned Damask Rose; it is
truly an ever-bloomer, each
shoot producing a bud.

ALFRED COLOMB. Free.
Brilliant carmine crimson; very
large, full, and of fine globular
form; extremely fragrant, and
in every respect a superb sort.
Green wood with occasional
pale greenish thorns; foliage
large and handsome. One of
the most useful of all sorts for
general cultivation.

MADAM PLANTIER A
perfectly hardy, pure white,
double rose. Plant of fine form
and produces flowers in great
* abundance in June. One of the best for cemetery planting.

BARON DE BONSTETTEN. Flowers large, very double and full; color
a rich dark red, passing to deep velvety maroon; highly scented.

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PERSIAN YELLOW. Hardy; flowers double and full, deep golden yellow

color; blossoms freely in June. Finest hardy yellow rose grown.

HARRISON. A bright yellow, hardy, free flowering rose; blossoms in June.

GEN. WASHINGTON. Bright red with crimson shade; large, flat form.
Very full and a very free bloomer.

MADAM CHAS. WOOD. One of the best roses for general planting ever
introduced. The flower is large, full and double; color deep rosy crimson,

sometimes brilliant scarlet with maroon shading; a constant and very profuse
.bloomer. A rather dwarf grower.

PAUL NEYRON. The largest variety in cultivation; deep rose color; very

full and double. Finely scented, good foliage and a free bloomer.

MAGNA-CHARTA. A _ splendid sort; bright, clear pink. Very sweet;

flowers extra large, fine form; very double and full. A free bloomer.

MRS J.H.LAING. This we consider one of the finest rodses of its cliss.
ee It is very free flowering, commencing to bloom early in the season and con-
Bis, tinues to bloom profusely until late Autumn. Color a soft delicate pink, with a
satin tinge; very fragrant.

GLORIE DE MARGOTTIN. Rich dazzling crimson. Makes beautiful
- _ long pointed buds; flowers, when open, large and of good shape. A vigorous

grower and remarkably free flowering.

COQUETTE DES BLANCHES. Pure white, sometimes faintly tinged with

pink; flowers of medium size, somewhat flat, but full and very pretty; growth
more bushy and symmetrical than any of the others. One of the hardiest.
Later than the rest in coming into flower.
3 MARSHALL P. WILDER. Raised from the seed of Gen. Jacqueminot.
Se: It is of vigorous growth, with healthy foliage; flowers large, semi-globular,
4 full, well formed; color, cherry carmine; very fragrant. In wood, foliage and
form of flower, it resembles Alfred Colomb, but the seedling excells that famous
variety in vigor, hardiness and freedom of bloom. It continues to bloom pro-
fusely long after the other Remontants are out of flower. In brief, it may be
described as an improved Alfred Colomb, and as good arose as has been raised
by anyone. It is undoubtedly the finest of its color.

BARONNE PREVOST. Pure rose color; very large. Very full, flat form.
‘a Free bloomer in fall. Fragrant and very hardy.
= PRINCE CAMILLE DE ROHAN. Deep, velvety crimson. Large, mod-
a erately full. A splendid rose.

PIERRE NOTTING. Deep maroon, illumined with bright crimson.
Very large, globular form; pointed buds, highly scented. A superb dark rose,
often at its bestin the autumn. Should be in every collection.

- MOSS ROSES.

fy This is a favorite class with everyone on account of the beautiful buds,
which are especially valuable for bouquets and cut flowers. They require close
. pruning and high culture.

Poa COUNTESS OF MURINAIS. Large white, tinged with flesh.

ae CRESTED MOSS. Deep pink colored buds surrounded with a mossy
' fringe and crest. A fragrant, very beautiful rose.

- GRACILIS. Deep pink buds, surrounded with delicate, fringe-like moss.

The most beautiful of all the moss roses.

PRINCESS ADELAIDE. Pale rose, of medium size and good form; good
in bud and flower. |

SALET. Light rose color; large, full; good in bud. Sometimes blossoms
in autumn.

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HARDY CLIMBING ROSES.

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to all. They. are ad-
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QUEEN OF THE PRAIRIE.
Bright rosy red; large, compact
and globular flower; blooms in
clusters. One of the best.
BALTIMORE BELLE. Pale
bluish; nearly white; very double.
Blossoms in large clusters.
RUSSELL’S COTTAGE. Ranges
all the way from bright pink to dark
crimson. Blossoms in very large
clusters on long stems. Very free
bloomer and strong grower.

ASPARAGUS.

This delicious and healthful veg-
etable should be found in every garden.
Nothing can be more easily grown and no plant will give so much good, health-
ful food for so little outlay. If you want an asparagus bed, and a good one,
get some one or two-year-old plants and just plant them with the crowns 4 to 6
inches below the surface. Plants fifteen inches apart, the rows two feet, is a
good distance. In the fall cover with 4 or 5 inches of good manure and you
will have one good for fifty years.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL. This is the standard variety. Well known as
a valuable garden and market sort. One-year-plants, 50 cents for 25, 75 cents
per 100, $4.00 per 1,000; two-year plants 50 cents per 25, $1.00 per 100, $5.00
per 1,000.

GIANT ARGENTEUIL. This is the largest, earliest and most distinct of
all the Asparagus sorts. A large grower writes: ‘‘My Argenteuil Asparagus
is a great success and I could have cut larger stalks from plants set a year ago
than from a bed of Conover’s 20 years old.” Two-year, $1.00 per 25, $2.50
per 100.

CLIMBING ROSE.

RHUBARB OR PIE PLANT.

VICTORIA. Early, large and good either for home use or market. Large
plants 15 cents, $1.50 per dozen; small plants 10 cents, $1.00 per dozen.

MAMMOTH. This is a very large sort. Early, tender and fine flavored.
We have grown it with stalks three feet long and more than two inches through
and very tender and mild. Large plants 25 cents, $2.50 per dozen; small
plants 15 cents, $1.50 per dozen. :

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EGYPTIAN OR WINTER ONIONS.

These are perfectly hardy onions; will stand out over winter without injury,
even growing in winter when there are a few warm days. They never grow to
bottoms like black seeds or other sets, but are for very early use, before any
other variety can be had. When once planted they will last for years, contin-
a uing to increase both from the bottom and from sets produced on top of the
stalk. Should be planted in the fall as early as the sets mature, which is
usually about the first of August. Theearlier they are planted the more growth

they will make*in the fall and the earlier they can be pulled in the spring.
_. They can also be planted in the spring, but will not make a crop the same
4 spring they are planted. In sending orders, state whether we shall send in
__—s spring or wait until August. Price per quart, by mail, postage paid, 30 cents;
“4 by express, not prepaid, % peck. 40 cents; peck, 60 cents; 2 bushel, $1.00:
. bushel, $1.50.

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YUCCA FILAMENTOSA A tropical-looking plant, with long, narrow
leaves that remain green the entire year. It throws up a strong flower-stem in
the summer, three to five feet high, bearing a
spike of creamy-white, bell-shaped flowers,
which retain their beauty for a long time. Very
hardy and likes the sun and dry soil.
plants, 50 cents.

IRIS. The iris, taken as a whole, is a class
of flowers of great beauty, and with the many
varieties a succession of flowers can be had for
along time. They range in color from white
_ through the shades of yellow to orange and
through shades of blue and purple, and in time
of blooming from April or May to July. 25
cents each, $2.00 per dozen.
Ss PONIES. Herbaceous Pxonies are among

7. the showiest and most useful of hardy plants,

and are fast becoming popular with the public,

, They are all hardy and admirably adapted to

gs the climate of our most northern states, grow-

=o ing well in almost any situation or soil, although

the flowers will be finer and the colors brighter

: if planted in a deep, rich loam, well manured.
YUCCA FILAMENTOSA.

White, pink and red, early and late; good
assortment at 25 cents each.

DAHLIAS. Well known autumn flowering plants, growing from two to five
, a feet high and producing a profusion of flowers of the most perfect and beauti-
- ful forms, varying from pure white to the darkest Maroon. ‘They are fine for
2 cut flowers, keeping for days after being cut. A fine assortment, from pure

_ white to very dark red, also yellow and variegated. 20 cents each, $1.50 per
m. dozen, 25 for $2.50. : ,
GLADIOLI. The Gladioli is the most beautiful of the Summer or Tender
oe Bulbs, with tall spikes of flowers, some two feet or more in height, often several]
from the same bulb. The flowers are of almost every desirable color; brilliant
scarlet, crimson, creamy white, striped, blotched and spotted in the most

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curious manner. As cut flowers they are the most lasting of anything we know.
By cutting the spikes when two or three of the lower flowers are open and
placing them in water, the entire spike will open in the most beautiful manner.

Plant six to ten inches apart and four inches deep. Shades of red, 5 cents.

each, 35 cents per dozen, $2.00 per 100; shades of light colors, 6 cents each,
50 cents per dozen, $3.00 per I00.

TUBEROSE. The most fragrant of all flowers. Dwarf Pearl, the best,
10 cents each, 50 cents per dozen.

BULBS FOR FALL DELIVERY.

HYACINTHS. Splendid for house culture. Large bulbs, any color, 10
cents each, $1.00 per dozen.
TULIPS. Single or double, all colors mixed, 50 cents per dozen, $2.00 per

TOO.
CHINESE NARCISSUS OR SACRED LILY. A very popular flower for
house culture. Is of the easiest culture. Simply put the bulb in a dish and
fill with pebbles to keep in place; fill the dish with water and place in a sunny
window. 25 cents each for extra large bulbs.
NARCISSUS. Single or double; fine for pot culture or open ground plant-
ing. 5 cents each, 50 cents per dozen.

SEED POTATOES.

In the line of early potatoes we have not found anything that, all things
considered, suits us quite as well as June Eating. We have a quantity of them,
pure and genuine, and will quote prices on application.

WHY NOT START YOUR BOY OR GIRL
IN BUSINESS ?

You cannot find a better means of instilling business instincts in their minds
than by renting, or giving them the use of one-quarter of an acre, or an acre,
for a term of years, and help them in getting a start.

The interest they will take, and the independence they will feel, in having
a business of their own, with the profits to their own credit in the bank, will
more than repay the father for his help, and at the same time give his children
an idea of business that will prove to be a life annuity for them.

To those who wish to do this, we will make a special price on the plants.
Let us know how much ground you will let them plant and we will make a list
and give prices. This would be the best investment you ever made.

OUR $3.00 COLLECTION.

roo Strawberries. 25 Red Raspberries.
6 Red Currants. 25 Black Raspberries.
6 Gooseberries. 10 Purple Raspberries.

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OUR $5.00 COLLECTION.

200 Strawberries, early and late. 25 Red Raspberries.
25 Blackberries. 25 Black Raspberries.
6 Red Currants. 25 Purple Raspberries.
6 White Currants. 6 Gooseberries.

OUR $10.00 COLLECTION.

300 Strawberries, early and late. 50 Red Raspberries.
12 Red Currants. 50 Black Raspberries.
12 White Currants. 25 Purple oe |
12 Gooseberries. 50 Blackberries. y
12 Grape Vines. t Columbian Raspberry:

OUR ONE ACRE BERRY FARII FOR $30.00.

2,000 Strawberries, early, medium and late. 75 Red Currants.

600 Black Raspberries, early, medium and late. 25 White Currants.
200 Red Raspberries, early and late. 25 Gooseberries.
200 Shaffer’s Colossal Raspberries. 6 Columbian Raspberries.

300 Blackberries.

“SPRAY PUMPS.
THE NEW WONDER.

That it pays to spray is an estab-
lished fact. The next thing is to de-
cide what machine is the best for this
purpose that does not cost too much
for the amount of work we wish to do.
We give, herewith, two illustrations
of the Lewis Spray Pump, one show-
ing the pump in use with their patent
spray nozzle, which can be changed
from solid stream to coarse or fine
spray instantly while pumping. It is
impossible to clog this nozzle. The
other shows the outfit which makes
three complete machines in one. This
pump, which is called the NEw Wown-
DER, is made of brass and all parts
screw together, so that it can be read-
ily taken apart at any time and will
last a lifetime. Full directions come
with each pump, also a copy of the il-
lustrated book, ‘‘Our Insect Foes,”
which tells you the kind of poison best
adapted to rid your trees and vines

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illustrations of
the different in-
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can be used for
washing wagons,
windows, white-
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Order early, and send all orders to CoE & CONVERSE, Fort Atkinson, Wis. .
Pumps will be shipped from here.

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potatoes, etc., a Knapsack
Sprayer is just the thing. We
illustrate the Myers, which is a
first-class outfit at a reasonable
price. The tank holds five gal-
lons; is fitted with lid and strain-
er, which can be removed. The
pump is-a brass bucket spray
pump, with large air chamber,
ball valves, solid plunger and an
agitator, which keeps liquid ,
. stirred up all the time. It is so A ea

arranged that no water can drip nog
on the operator. The pump can
be removed easily and is fitted
with a handle sq that it can be
used in a tank or bucket. Price
complete, $10.00. Pump alone,
= for use in a bucket, $5.50.

NORTHERN SEEDS
HOME GROWN

Large Packets from 2c to 5c. 35 Packets for 51.00.
Presents with every order. B@ °F REE CATALOGUE.

A. R. AMES, Madison, Wis.

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