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Catalogue of Small Prats. and (rape Vines

FOR’ THe

The present season’s fruiting has again proved the
Bidwell to be by far the finest well tested
Strawberry before the public.

Journal Printing House and Book-Bindery, Newburgh, N. Y.

A CHAT WITH PATRONS.

Praise and notoriety do not give value to a new variety of fruit, but the test of years in
different climates. The Bidwell strawberry has sustained this extended test. From Maine
to Florida, from the Atlantic coast to the far West, we hear only commendation. All who
give it a fair trial speak in wonder of its productiveness, size and many good qualities.
The Hon. Marshall P. Wilder, who was a veteran in strawberry cuJture before most of us were
born, writes me as follows:

‘*T examine my strawberries every day and am astonished at the vigor and number of
trusses on the Bidwell. It is now, even in its green state, a wonder. If it can carry out to
maturity the fruit already set, I do not see why we should ask for anything more.”

It has carried out its fruit to perfection on my place for five successive years. For two sea-
sons I have seen it maturing its fruit perfectly on New Jersey sand, and wherever I saw it, it
far surpassed all other kinds, fruiting under the same conditions.

The testimonials of every impartial judge places it at the head of the standard varieties. It
has won its great eminence on the simple ground of merit. I put it out with scores of others
in a trial bed, and it surpassed everything three years successively. I called to it the attention
of eminent and impartial observers and the testimonials given on page 7 are the result. The
Manchester and Jersey Queen are not rivals of the Bidwell, since the last-named is one of the
earliest of strawberries. The Bidwell ripened with the Wilson and Duchess on my place,
whereas the two first named kinds are very late. The Manchester and Jersey Queen are
scarcely rivals of each other, so widely do they differ in character. The former is exceedingly
productive of berries that wil average medium in size. The Queen will give a moderate crop
of superb fruit that will delight the amateur, carry off the prizes and bring fancy prices on
Broadway. The Jersey Queen should not be contounded with Seneca Queen; the former is a
bright scarlet berry; the latter of a dark crimson color and enormously productive. I can
sell these superb varieties as cheaply as any one and can warrant every plant.

MY PRICES.

Some thought that my prices last spring were rather high, but the abundant satisfaction
that I was able to give in almost every instance more than compensated for the difference in
price. I now call special attention to my prices. I think I have made them so reasonable
that all who receive this catalogue and who wish to do business on the principle of ‘live and
let live,” may send their orders at once. Never before have I had so little complaint and so
much commendation for our manner of filling orders as during the past spring. I employ old
and experienced hands in the work of packing and shipping, give full cvunt and am very lib-
eral in making up losses, even when I am not to blame. I take my patron’s word and if any
are capable of deceit they injure themselves far more than they do me. I sincerely try to
make every transaction advantageous to my customers as well as to myself.

6° SUCCESS WITH SMALL FRUITS.”

I would call especial attention to my exceedingly liberal offers in connection with this work
on the final page of this catalogue, and also to its description and testimonials on page 19,
and in the accompanying circular. During the past spring I have sent out several hundred
volumes, and have received many assurances that it was worth many times its cost.

PRIZES.

There are two ways of taking prizes: In one instance a few highly stimulated plants of a
large number of varieties may be grown and only a few allowed to mature. Of course such
fruit will be far above the average. I have never adopted this course. My plan is to main-
tain a stock of healthy plants, give them good culture on good land, and then pick my e vhi-
bition fruit from all parts of my farm, as a guarantee to the character of my plants. This
course I have pursued for seven years, and each year in succession the New York Horticult-
ural Society has awarded me the

FIRST PREMIUM.

When I have exhibited in Newark, N. $., Mineola, L. I., Newburgh-on-Hudson, IN Yea
have invariably received the first prize atlé*many minor prizes. The judges who made these
awards were usually eminent horticulturists, and as impartial as they were competent. Could
I offer a better proof of the character of my plants than this continued exhibition of the
berries in the greatest fruit centres of the world. F

1 also invite the fullest inspection of my place during fruiting season.

‘‘T consider the Bidwell, as seen on your grounds, the most productive strawberry I ever saw.
The plant seems vigorous and healthy, with good leaf, and stands the sun well. The fruit is

large and holds its size well to the end.” CHARLES DOWNING.
Jnly 1, 1882. : :
The following is a voluntary testimonial from a party of horticulturists from Boston and
vicinity:

‘‘The Bidwell as grown on your grounds surpasses anything we have ever seen in productive-
ness, vigor, and general value. We find your descriptions in catalogue very accurate and
list of varieties exceeding all that we had anticipated.”

Levi Emery LAWRENCE, E. P. RicwarpDs,
W. D. PHImsrick, S. J. BARKER.

Linus DALLING,
(Editor and Proprietor New England Farmer,)

rnegie Museum Pittsburg Ba

A CHAT WITHEPATRONS. 3

Mr. Fowler, Editor Orange County Farmer, visited my place and saw the Bidwell in bearing.
After reading the above testimonial, he added—

‘* I cordially endorse the above statements.” E. G. Fow.er.

POTTED PLANTS.

I cannot too strongly commend the practice of setting out pot-grown plants. ,

Experience is a safe teacher, and experience proves the practice to be safe and in most in-
stances exceedingly profitable. Last year with its prolonged drought furnished the severest
of tests. We sent over 100,000 potted plants of the Bidwell variety alone, and with but few
exceptions they gave abundant satisfaction and multitudes enjoyed abundant fruit within
eight or ten months of planting. My Bidwell beds of potted plants were the surprise of all
who saw them and the fruit alone repaid the expense manifold. Moreover, a potted plant set
out in July or August will make sufficient runners, (if desired), before Winter to bring down
their cost much lower than the cheapest layers set in Spring. For instance, potted Bidwell,
at $2.25 per 100, set out this Summer, on rich ground, will make so many runners that it will
be the same as if they were bought at $5 per 1,090 late in the Autumn or next Spring. A bed
of potted Bidwell that I set out last August filled the ground with plants in spite of the dry
weather, and the narrow rows left after digging the intervening plants this Spring were
loaded with superb fruit. ,

Moreover, we do not fill our pots with common earth from the beds, but with a compost
carefully prepared a year before. This ball of richness around the roots gives the young
plants a fine send off and secures at once a vigorous growth.

Here is a practical proof of what I have said in regard to Potted Plants.

‘“‘T presume the Bidwell strawberry needs no further recommendation to insure its ultimate
success, however I desire to add a word. Although the plants (potted) I obtained from you
last August arrived late and in a very dry season, they have far exceeded my expectations.
Contrary to rule I let the runners grow and potted a few hundred plants and set them out in
September, and am now carrying some of the finest berries to market that it has been my
pleasure to see, both from the plants I obtained from you and those I potted. I shall plant
largely this season as I find they ‘ carry* splendid, while the flavor and color is all that can be
desired.” Respectfully, B. E. Curmps,

June 12, 1882. Windsor Heights, Balto Co., Md.

SUMMER AND FALL PLANTING.

I wish I could make my patrons appreciate the advantages of Summer and Fall! planting.
Of all the potted plants I set last summer I scarcely lost one.

I have always had complete success in setting layer Strawberry plants in October and No-
vember. I prepare and enrich the ground thoroughly and set asin Spring. Just before the
ground freezes I have men go along the rows with hoes or rakes and draw three inches of
clean earth right upon the plants, covering them as I would a tender raspberry. Put no ma-
nure on them at this time. In spring, as soon as the frost is out of the ground, rake the
earth off again so as to barely leave the crown of the plants visible, and top-dress the rows
with fine rotted compost. In this way I get almost doubie growth as compared with Spring-
set plants.

FALL-SET RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, GOOSEBERRIES, CURRANTS AND GRAPE
VINES have invariably done far better with me than those planted in Spring, and
I find this to be the experience of all successful fruit growers. Raspberries set
in the Fall will often produce enough fruit the first year to pay for themselves.
Wnder the proper heads I will give simple directions that will make Fall | plant-
ing successful almost to a certainty.

MY STOCK OF PLANTS.

I am raising this year more than double the number of plants that I have ever grown be-
fore. They are propagated on a deep, strong loam, and therefore have a vitality and consti-
tution that cannot be claimed for those raised on light poor land. I watch my propagating
beds with the utmost care and any that is doubtful or feeble is rooted out at once. The
reason why the Wilson and other kinds are running out in some localities is because they are
propagated from inferior stock on poor land.

FINAL WORDS.

In closing this chat with old and new friends, let me suggest the advantages of forming a
taste for rural pursuits and enjoyments. Most pleasures pall and we grow weary of them as
we advance in life; but the pleasures of the garden are as permanent as Nature herself. My
father, at the advanced age of eighty-eight, had lost none of his zest and but little of his
skill and success in the cultivation of his large and fruitful garden. In the midst of a wild
snow-storm I called on President Wilder at Boston. Instead of finding a feeble and com-
plaining invalid bowed down by the weight of over eighty years, my own interest was
deepened by the stronger enthusiasm of a vigorous, clear-minded, genial man who had
banished from the winter season and his wintry age all dreariness, because of his close, intel-
ligent and practical sympathy with Nature. Delicious pears of his own raising were upon
his table, and taking me into his greenhouse, he showed me vigorous young strawberry
plants. He had planted the seeds but a few months since, but had forced them with such
skill that they would fruit and give suggestion of their value within a year from the seed.

4 AY CHGASD NWal Deter Act: RSO MNES re cier

Mr. Charles Downing, although feeble and aged, continues a benefactor of the entire country
by giving to fruit-growers the benefit of his sound, honest judgment in regard to the many
horticultural questions that are continually arising. Growing old has no terrors for such
men; and all who emulate their spirit will find in co-working with Nature pleasures that will
never fail, and preparation also for the future Paradise of which Eden was the shadow and
prophecy.

The means of forming such tastes are now abundant. Even a good-sized library can be
formed out of the rural literature extant. In this section of the country we have such able
journals as the American Agriculturist, Gardener’s Monthly, Country Gentleman, Rural New
Yorker, and others which give the freshest news and the best and latest methods of culture.
In other sections there are also published live, practical periodicals that would repay their
slight cost a hundred times. Country residents who do without these essentials to success are
most assuredly ‘* penny wise and pound foolish.”

CORNWALL COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

For Young Ladies.

Permit me to call attention to the card of Rev. A. C. Roe on page 23 of this catalogue. The
scenery and healthfulness of Cornwall is almost unrivalled; and this school is located on one of
the most beautiful and commanding points in this favored region. The Fall term begins
in September. Parents can here place their daughters in a safe Christian home while pursu-
ing their studies or preparing for college. Young girls could also be placed in Mr.
and Mrs. Roe’s charge during the summer in case parents should desire to make such an
arrangement.

I would also ask attention to the card of Mr. James G. Roe.
My brother, Mr. John P. Roe, of Oshkosh, Wis., is largely engaged

in the propagation of grape vines, and I would advise those residing in
his vicinity to write to him for his list this Fall. :

$$$ >

(PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ORDERING.)

THRMS Payments Invariably in Advance.—This is the ordinary
e~™” rule of nurserymen, and it isareasonable one. I have been years in

building up a business and am known to the public. Moreover, my success depends on
fair and careful dealing. Ibelieve that it depends still more on liberal dealing, and I think
my old patrons will testify very generally that I have consulted their interests as truly as my
own. It is my wish and intention that no one shall suffer loss in their transactions with me.
I prefer taking a liberal course at the outset, to doing a credit business, assured that it is
the better course for both parties.

Money canbe sent in checks or drafts on New York City. Money Orders should be on Corn-
WALL-ON-THE-Hupson, in full, and not on Cornwall or some other town. :

Cash can be sent safely in Registered Letters. Small amounts usually come safely by mail,
put I cannot be responsible for money thus sent. [&¥~Laynr STRAWBERY Pants bought at
prices named per dozen, will be mailed, prepaid, and without further expense to the buyer, 77
so requested; otherwise they go by express. Six plants at doz. rate; 50 at 100 rate, and 500
at 1000 rate. i

If purchasers wish strawberry plants in quantities of 50, 100 and more, to be sent by mail,
let them add to the catalogue price 15 cents for 50, 25 cents per hundred, for postage. Thus
those at a distance from railroads can obtain plants promptly. Potted plants cannot be sent
by mail. ;

To parties living at long distances from express offices it may often be a great convenience
to receive raspberry, blackberry, currant and gooseberry plants by mail. If so, let them add
20 cents to the price per dozen, 40 cents to the price per 50, and 75 cents to the price per 100.
Of course larger and better plants can be sent by express than by mail.

Large and mixed orders, and all plants at thousand rates, go by express. I make no charge
Sor packing. y hes: ;

Plants for Canada must be sent by express, since the restrictions on mail matter are
such as to prevent any favorable forwarding to my customers by this method. In respect to
the duty I will share the burden with iy Pee paying one-half of it myself. They may,
therefore, deduct ten per cent. from catalogue rates. ;

Freight and Eapress Charges are in all Cases Paid by the Purchaser.—
In a few instances distant purchasers have found express charges so heavy on plants that they
have declined to take them, thus throwing the expense back on me. No plant grower has
any control over transportation, and we have to pay the same as our patrons. The buyer
should go to his nearest express office and learn the probable charges on his purchase, and
thus save himself unpleasant surprises. In some instances he may learn that it will be cheaper

LERMS; SHIPRING, &c. 9)

for him to avail himself of my mail rates. We pack as lightly as we can in view of the safety
of the plants.

Fast Freight.—Late in the season when the weather is cool, plants can often be sent
quite cheaply by fast freight; but I take no responsibility in such cases, as there is often
great delay.

My Shipping Facilities.

My farm is only a quarter of a mile from Cornwall Landing, at which several boats going
north and south land daily. I can thus send plants to all parts of the Atlantic coast by wa-
ter. I also am in daily communication with the Hudson River and Erie Railroads. My
shipping and transfer agent forwards freight from New York to all places in the United
States by the most direct lines, and at the lowest rates of transportation, thus securing
prompt torwarding and cheap rates. It is thus shown at once that, in cheap, prompt trans-
portation I can compete with any plant grower in the country. The American and United
States Express Companies have offices in our village, and unless otherwise directed I ship by
them; but a purchaser’s wishes are always followed as far as possible. My visit to the South,
and direct water communication with so many of its leading cities, gives me peculiar facilities
for filling orders from that section; while my observation and inquiries enable me to advise
concerning the varieties best adapted to the climate.

Substitution.—In cases where my stock of certain varieties is exhausted, as may happen
late in the season, it is the general custom to substitute a variety equally as good or better
and as near like it as possible, in time of ripening, quality, etc. It should be stated in the or-
der, therefore, if it is desired that this should not be done.

There are many who are unacquainted with the best varieties of Small Fruits for their pur-
pose. To such I would say, that if they will leave the selection to me, simply stating the
general character of the soil, whether light or heavy, and whether the fruit is wanted for
market or home use, I will make such a selection as will please them.

Mistakes Remedied on this Condition.—The package must be opened promptly on its
receipt and the plants counted. If then they are not in good order, or fall short, please notify
me at once, and I will make all right. I take my patron’s word, and make up to him all losses
for which I am to blame. But it is not fair to me to complain where mails and express
matter are not reguiarly obtained, or the plants not promptly opened, or counted until
days after being set out. Many complain of the smallness of plants of certain kinds, as for
instance, the Jecunda. Let me me here distinctly state that the young plants of some of our
best kinds are always small. The Crescent Seedling is another example, and the young plants
are scarcely more than half the size of Seth Boydeus and others. Some varieties of grape
vines, such as Lady, Delaware, etc., are also much smaller than others. I shall always try to
send the best plants of the kind.

[=$> Dip the plants, as soon as received, in water, and bury the roots in moist, shady
ground, till you are ready to set them out. If cold, hot or windy when received, place in’ a
cool cellar and cover the roots, not tops, with moss, or wet grass, but set out soon as possible,
since plants out of the ground soon lose their vitality. Water after setting out, if dry, and
shade till the plants do not wilt in the sun.

[33> I would esteem it a favor if My Patrons would SEND THEIR ORDERS AS HARLY IN
THE SEASON AS POSSIBLE,

IMPORT ANT In view of my purpose to furnish good plants true to
=o

e name, and the great pains I take to secure plants of
such a character, I know that my prices are very reasonable. In no other article of merchandise
should quality count for more than in plants, since their first cost, at highest price, is trifling com-
pared with the labor and expense that must be put upon them afterwards. Good plants
cannot be sold below a certain rate any more than good cloth at shoddy prices, with-
out loss to some one. I am not only anxious that my plants should please when received, but
also when coming into bearing. I give to them close personal supervision, and sell such as I
would set out myself. I give liberal count and remedy all errors. It is my sincere wish that
every transaction should be to the advantage of the buyer as truly as to myselt.

That my prices are more moderate than many in the trade is due to the fact that I do business in
small fruits on a large scale. 1am willing, moreover; to conform my prices to other honorable
dealers, and will not be undersold by any first-class nursery. I think I can do as well by those
desiring to purchase as any one, and therefore invite correspondence.

In ordering please remember to give Name, Post Office, County and State; and be sure
the name given is the name of the Post Office, Also, PLHASH REMEMBER that POST
OFFICE ORDERS should be on CORNWALL-ON-THE-HUDSON, N. Y., and not on
some other place.

Address, E. P. ROE,

Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, Orange County, N. Y.

In instances where parties expect to order largely, I would like an opportun-
ity to price their list.

Gh sii STRAWBERRY PLANTS, &c.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS.

LAYER PLANTS by the thousand and at thonsand rates will not be ready generally
before October 1st, except in some instances like the Bidwell and Sharpless, where great vigor
of plant gives runners early in the season. Everyone knows that in taking up one runner in
August we destroy five or six others. It is like digging potatoes when only quarter grown.
Moreover layers are so apt to fail when set in hot weather that they rarcly give satisfaction.

October and November is by far the best time to plant strawberries in the South, and my fine
shipping facilities give me the best opportunities for supplying my friends in the lower lati-

tudes. '
SOIL, SETTING OUT AND CULTURE.

Keep the roots from trost, wind and sun.

Moist but well drained soil is best adapted to the strawberry. Avoid the shade of trees.
Cultivate deeply and keep the ground mellow and light. The more the ground is enriched,
the larger and more abundant the fruit. Do not be liberal toward the potato and cabbage
patch, and starve ‘‘ the finest fruit God ever made.”

In garden culture let the rows be two feet apart, the plants standing one foot apart in the
row. With this simple direction in mind any one can tell how many plants he will need by
measuring his beds. If plants are to be set out by the acre—the rows three feet apart and
the plants one foot apart in the row—14,520 will be required.

Keep the ground clean and mellow by cultivation. If the white grub attacks the roots, let
the plants run to repair the ravages; otherwise a single row, plants standing from 4 to 6
inches apart, with all runners kept off, will give the greatest amount of fruit.

As the ground begins to freeze—from the middle of November ’till December, according to
latitude—cover the plants thoroughly but lightly, with any litter that will prevent the ground
from freezing and thawing.

I have had good success for several years by covering single plants or narrow rows with two
or three inches of earth just before freezing weather and then raking it off early in the Spring.

In the brief space afforded by a Catalogue, only a few hints as to culture can be given, but
in my book, ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits,” I have aimed to give directions so clear and explicit
as to insure success even to a novice. Mailed on receipt of $5.

PRICES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF VARIETIES.

Six at dozen rate, 50 at 100 rate, 500 at 1000 rate. If sent by mail, add 15 cents to price of
50, and 25 cents to the retail price for 100. No plants mailed at 1000 rates, except by special
arrangement. These terms apply to layer plants only. Potted plants cannot be sent by mail.

Parties desiring to restock their grounds with plants that they know to be pure can depend
on what is here offered.

I advise my patrons to be chary in giving up the old standard varieties that have stood the

test of years.
VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES.

Whether it is for the interest of the plant grower or not it is certainly for the interest of
the people to shorten the list of varieties. What is the use of raising third, fourth and fifth
rate varieties of the same general class or character. The Champion (Windsor Chief) is so
much better than the other two pistillate kinds, Green Prolific and Col Cheney. that I have
discarded the two last. The kinds that I offer are proving themselves the best of their class,
or else are very promising novelties and are worthy of a general trial. It was by testing scores
of novelties that I discovered the Bidwell, Triple Crown and others. Some kinds that did in-
differently last year have improved so much the present season that I recommend them for
further trial.

There are pistillate varieties that will not bear alone, but must be fertilized by staminate
kinds growing near them. There is no reason for the prejudice against pistillate varieties un-
less one intends to raise but one kind. It is a remarkable feature that the two leading novelties
of the day, Jersey Queen and Manchester, are both pistillates. Some of the pistillates are among
the most abundant bearers in existence, and all they need is some perfect-flowered variety grow-
ing in the same garden or field with them. It is my theory that all strawberries do better if
grown near each other. By near I do not mean in alternate rows, but in alternate beds, and
sufficiently far away to keep each kind distinct and free from mixture. All that are not
marked ‘‘ Pistillate ” in the following list, are perfect-flowered and will bear alone.

Careful observation and a proper regard for the opinions of others, has led me to modify
somewhat the descriptions I have given in previous Catalogues. and where my former words
remain unchanged, they are not old matter but old opinions confirmed by new and fuller ex-

perience.
STANDARD VARIETIES.

Pot grown plants of the following standard sorts, will be supplied for Suwm-
mer and Fall planting at 60 cents per dozen; $1.25 per 50; $2.25 per 100
$20 per 1000.

SiRAWBREBBRIES: . 7

I wish my patrons to understand that there is less profit at these rates than for layers in the
Spring, since the cost of boxing and wrapping in paper is so great. The plants are not on a
shelf but growing on all parts of my place, and it takes about as long to pack fifty plants as
ahundred. Jt is time that costs. We cannot make much discount from 100 rates since potted
plants cannot be packed in bulk and but few more than 100 can be packed in one box. At the
rates I have named the advantages of potted plants are chiefly on the side of the purchaser,
since, with proper care, they are about certain to grow and produce enough new plants before
Winter to bring their cost down to almost nothing. If procured when hot and dry they will
need watering and shading. The rule is never to let a plant wilt a leaf.

BID WELL.—Again this superb variety takes the lead of anything on my place, averag-
ing as large as the Sharpless, more productive than the Wilson or Crescent, of a bright glossy
crimson—the true strawberry color, very firm and meaty in texture and, best of all, excellent
in flavor. I therefore place it at the head of the standard varieties where I think it is des-
tined to remain.

It thrives well on light soils and on all soils. The foliage of the young plants is of a light-
green color and unmistakable to one familiar with it. Like the Jucunda and Crescent, the
young plants are rather small and slender-looking at first, but have great vitality. Even in
the matted row they tend to develop into enormous stools. On one plant, 63 fruit-stalks
were counted.

If runners are kept off I believe the Bidwell will form the largest, most fruitful and bushy
plants of any variety in existence. The berries, having once become known to the market
and amateur, will have few rivals. It is rather long, conical in shape, with now and
then a cockscombed berry developed by high culture, as is true of all large varieties. It is,
however, more uniform than any other variety with which I am acquainted.

This season on my place it excited the astonishment of all who saw it in bearing, and
wherever I have seen it it excelled all others. In New Jersey I found it surpassing Man-
chester and Jersey Queen on the same soil.

In introducing this berry to general attention my aim has been not to laud it extravagantly
myself but to induce as many eminent horticulturists as possible to come and see it, and, as
impartial judges, to give their opinions. The following testimonials are from sources that
must command the respect of all readers, and to them I invite careful attention:

‘*Tt certainly gives me p-easure to say a word for the Bidwell, for of all the varieties bought
of you and others, the Bidwell excelled all not only in bearing but the fruit was larger than
that of any other variety (excepting the Sharpless), and the carrying qualities of the Bidwell
are equal to that of any other variety on my place. I certainly believe that of all others the
Bidwell is the variety for Florida. My belief in this is so strong that I shall plow up most of
the other kinds and next fall set out entirely Bidwell. Hoping that our growers will give it
the trial it deserves, I am as ever, Very truly yours, J. W. KseLGEnARD,

May 31, 1882. New Berlin, Fla.

““P. S. Ialso want to say that the Bidwell seems to stand the hot sun and drouth better
than the other varieties.”

‘* Although our Bidwells were planted very late and had not a fair start with the others,
they now look the best of anything we have. It has wintered well, the plants are large and
strong, and give promise of heavy crop of fruit.”

June 26, 1882. Witu1amM Parry, Parry P. O., N. J.

‘*My Bidwells planted Aug. 1, 1881, are the wonder of the country side; some of the plants
have from 200 to 300 blossoms and berries, and but few have less than 150 berries and blos-
soms.” P. H. Scupper,

May 31, 1882. ten Head, L. I., N. Y.

‘*T have given careful attention to the Bidwell as grown on the well kept grounds of E. P.
Roe at Cornwall. Without hesitation I place it ahead in yield and health of plants of the
varieties found on the grounds, and I have seen nothing finer East or West. It is yet little
tried at the West, but has proven promising in fruit and foliage during the past year.”

J. L. Bupp, Prof. Hort. in the Iowa State College.

‘‘The Bidwell, thus far, promises to quite fulfill the expectations I had formed of it. At
this time it promises to yield a larger crop of fruit than any other variety I have in my col-
lection. It is of so good a quality that I hope it may prove to be adapted to general cultiva-
tion, which it now seems to promise, for my soil, compared with yours, is very light.”

June ist, 1881. PETER B. Mean.

‘The Bidwell Strawberry looks better than anything else on my place.”
PETER HENDERSON.
‘‘The coming farmer’s berry. I do not think I have seen any variety that promises to fill
the bill so well for general cultivation. Its flavor will suit even the most fastidious, and un-
der ordinary cultivation it is enormously productive. It will averageas large if not larger
than the Sharpless, and the plant is a very vigorous grower.”
D. A. A. Nicwots, one of the editors of the Country Gentleman.
‘The Bidwell Strawberry as grown at Cornwall seems to me fully as prolitic as the Cres-
cent and Wilson; is of much larger size and far superior in quality. If it succeeds elsewhere
as at Cornwall I believe it will be the best strawberry for general cultivation of any variety
now grown.” H. B. Evwaneer, of the firm of Elwanger & Barry.

8 STRAWBERRIES.

‘¢T am greatly obliged to you for giving me an opportunity to inspect your beds of the Bid-
well Strawberry. I am familiar with the various kinds of strawberries that have been intro-
duced within the past fifteen years and never have yet seen amore promising variety. The
delicious flavor of the fruit, its large size, rich color, firm flesh, earliness and productiveness,
combined with its hardiness and vigorous growth, cannot fail tomake it one of the most pop-
ular varieties for the market. No one will ever grow a Wilson after having
tested the Bidwell, and should it succeed as well in other localities asin your own, it will
take the place of many other varieties now grown by market gardeners, as well as by private
growers.” Truly yours, B. K. Briss.

I shall have a fine stock of layer plants at 50 cents per dozen; $1 per 100;
$5 per 1000.

SHARPLESS.—A superb variety both‘in fruit and plant. With me it has again proved
one of the largest and best late berries on my place, and has yielded a large crop of fine fruit.
If kept in a narrow row on rich soil with runners cut, it will yield very largely, and it makes
one of the most vigorous plants I ever saw. Nor does it appear to run out speedily, for my
oldest beds did the best. I hear good reports of this berry from all quarters, and its large
size excites astonishment in every one who sees it. Fifty cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5
pez 1000, for layer plants.

DUCHESS.—I regard this, next to the Bidwell, as the best standard early berry. With
me it is earlier than the Wilson, very productive, and the fruit finer and larger. The plant is
a vigorous and healthy grower, seems peculiarly adapted to hill culture, and tends to make
enormous stools. I have seen it thriving splendidly South, and I regard it as one of the best.
Fifty cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layer plants.

GOLDEN DEFIANCE.—For hardiness, vigor and productiveness I find that this
variety stands among the first. I have never known the foliage to burn in the slightest de-
gree, and it endures drought and neglect remarkably well. It is a pistillate and late like the
Sharpless, and therefore can be planted alternately with it to great advantage. It is delicious
in flavor, large, beautiful, moderately firm and exceedingly productive. I think this berry
now deserves a place in the very front rank. 50 cents per doz.; $1 per 100; $5 per 1,000
for layer plants.

CHAMPION or WINDSOR CHIEF .—I still continue to place these two kinds to-
gether as I cannot,see any difference between them. At the same time I propagate them sepa-
rately, the Windsor Chief from stock that originally came direct from the originator, and
Champion from my own plants of that variety, which I know to be pure. The Windsor
Chief is all that was claimed for it, since to all intents it is the Champion, which for six or
eight years has proved one of the most profitable strawberries in cultivation, and when ripe is
regarded as one of the best and richest in flavor by those who like an acid berry. It is rather
soft for long shipments, but not more so than the Charles Downing, and other fine varieties.
It is a pistillate and therefore should be grown with some perfect flowering kind. 30 cents
per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layer plants.

CHAS. DOWNING.—From being a favorite of the garden this splendid berry is win
ning its way to the front rank asa market berry; anda happy thing it will be for the con-
sumer when it takes the place of the Wilson. A bed of this kind, if given good care, will
last five years. 25 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1,000, for layer plants.

KENTUCKY .—Very similar in its habit of growth and character to the above, and on
my place quite as valuable. Fruit large, rather soft, fine flavored, very abundant. The best
late berry on dry, sandy soils. Both of these two varieties, of which superb portraits are given
on the title page of ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits” thrive admirably over the greater portion of
the continent. 30 cents per doz.; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layer plants.

MONARCH OF THE WEST.—This variety—so long a favorite—seems to be gener-
ally declining in vigor and productiveness. If given high culture on the soil that suits it, it
still furnishes a most delicious supply for the table. Its softness and pale color are against 1t
for market purposes. 30 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layer plants.

SETH BOYDEN.—Still maintains its high character. Hnormously large, a good bearer
on moist soils and with runners cut; but it is impatient of dry, poor land and neglect. It isone
of the sweetest of all the large berries; and from its beautiful color and extra fine carrying quali-
ties isa very great favolite in market. From many varied sources J] have heard good opin-
ions of it, and I know it has received the best prices in market during the past season. I
found it doing exceedingly well away down in Florida, 30 cents per doz.; $1 per 100; $9
per 1000, for layer plants.

JUCUNDA.-—1 doubt if this fine old standard has been much surpassed by any of the
new and highly praised varieties in localities where it succeeds. 50 cents per dozen; $1 per
100; $5 per 1000, for layer plants.

PIONEER.—This appears to me to be one of the best of Mr. Durand’s seedlings. Itis a
tall, vigorous grower, foliage light green, fruit very large, of a light scarlet color, delicious
in flavor, and possessing an exquisite aroma. Season early. It is a royal berry for the home
garden, and one of the very best. A superb portrait of trusses of this variety may be found
in my book ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits.” 40 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000 for
layer plants.

STRAWBERRIES—NOVELTIES. g

TRIOMPHE DE GAND.—An old, well established favorite. If I were compelled to
raise but one strawberry I would choose this variety, for the reason that it remains so long in
bearing; and has also the good qualities of being large, firm, and of asweet, rich flavor. But
it requires high culture and the runners well cut, otherwise it is not productive. A bed of
Triomphes, well cared for, will last longer than any other kind I have known except the Chas.
Downing. Season—both early and late. Few other varieties succeed so well in hill culture;
and none make a finer appearance in market, or sells for a better price after long transvorta-
tion. 50 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000 for layer plants.

HERVEY DAVIS.—A superb market berry. In beauty and appearance it resembles
the Jucunda, while its vigor will permit far more general cultivation. It is excellent in
flavor and its firmness and standing-up qualities will give it merited popularity. 50 cents per
dozen; $1 per 100; #6 per 1000 for layer plants.

CUMBERLAND TRIUMPH.—This is a berry to delight an amateur, It isa strong,
splendid grower, making enormous stools, and producing fruit of mammoth size, and as regular
as Pippin apples. For near market it will bring the highest price; 40 cents per dozen; $1
per 100; $5 per 1000 for layer plants.

The above named standard sorts will be furnished, pot grown, at 60 cents
per dozen; $1.25 per 50; $2.25 per 100; $20 per 1000.

Potted plants of the following varieties I do not keep in stock, but will grow them to order in pots
if ordered three weeks in advance of time they are to be shipped, at same price as the above named
sorts. ee

CRESCENT SEEDLING.—0One of the most productive varieties in existence, and very
profitable when grown for a near market. ~ It is second rate in flavor and but medium in size.
Its bright color makes it sell well. Good culture and rich soil increases its yield wonderfully.
Pistillate. 30 cents per doz.; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layers.

WILSON.—This old standby still maintains its supremacy, and will for many years to
come. It is among the earlicst, and the first berries are of good size, but under ordinary
culture they soon become small. If possible it should be grown on moist, deep soil, as it suf-
fers greatly from drought. I can furnish fine, strong plants, grown on heavy loam, with the old
Wilson vitality in them, and in large quantities. 25 cents per doz; 75 cents per 100; $4 per
1000, for layers.

LENIG’S WHITE.—A beautiful and delicious white berry with a pink blush, often
pink all over if grown in the sun The best-white berry. Its runners should be kept cut; it
is unproductive in matted beds and not very productive under any circumstances. 50 cents
per doz; $1.50 per 100, for layers.

PRESIDENT LINCOLN.—This berry closely approaches the Sharpless both in size
and irregularity of shape, although this irregularity is confined chiefly to first large specimens.
The bulk of the crop is quite uniform in shape and is necked like the Seth Boyden, but more
pointedly conical. It isthe sweetest berry I have ever tasted, and yet is far from being
insipid. There is evidently much foreign blood in this variety and therefore it is not adapted
to light soila and Southern skies; but for Northern gardens and high culture it is a superb
berry. It is also very firm and would endure long carriage. Those who like a sweet, rich,
high-colored berry need not look farther. 50 cents per dozen; $1.50, per 100; $6 per 1000,
for layers. 4

RED JACKET.—A brigit-colored, large and excee lingly produttive berry, with a very
fine aromatic flavor, but quite soft. One of the best for home use. Season early. 30 cents
per doz; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000, for layers.

BLACK DEFIANCE.-—A very large, dark colored, high flavored berry—one of the
very best for the amateur and worthy of general favor. It requires. good culture with run-
ners cut. Season early. 50 cents per dozen; $1.50 per 100 ; $6 per 1,000. .

NEW VARIETIES.

I place in this class not only novelties of very recent introduction but also those varieties
which, though not really new, do not seem to be generally known or sufficiently grown to be
placed among the standard sorts.

JERSEY QUEEN.— Originated by E. W. Durand, and sent out last Fall for the first
time. It is certainly one of the largest, most beautiful and delicious berries ever offered to
the public. The plant has thus far proved very vigorous on my grounds and wherever I have
seen it, but it has not seemed very productive. The plantsI have seen are young, and it is
claimed that its bearing qualities are developed the second year of bearing. It is hard to ex-
pect so superb a berry to produce like the Wilson. For the amateur and the fancy market it
promises to take the lead among the novelties,

‘« Jersey Queen presented a very fine appearance, as did likewise the Sharpless and the Bid-
well. - The Jersey Queen is a round, handsome berry, with high flavor and comes late; very
few of them being ripe enough, while the Bidwell was past its prime.”—Hd. New England
Farmer.

Potted plants, $2 per dozen; $8 per 100. Layers, $1.50 per dozen; $6 per 100. Thousand
rates upon application.

10 STRAWBERRIES—NOVELTIES.

TRIPLE CROWN.—One of the most solid and delicious strawberries that I ever tasted.
On my place it is a strong grower, productive of medium to large-sized and somewhat ridged
or irregular berries. In flavor think it fully equals the Prest. Wilder. Indeed in taste they
resemble each other, but the Triple Crown is not so dry.

Both for the home garden an@ for market, I think it will prove of very great value. I be-
lieve it is the best berry for canning in existence, as it preserves its rich aromatic character.
Many visitors after going over my place pronounced it the best flavored berry that they had
tasted. It isthe firmest strawberry I have ever seen. Potted plants, 75 cents per dozen; $£
per 100. Layers, 50 cents per dozen; $3 per 100.

MANCHESTER.

[See ]llustration. ]

I have seen this fruiting and have
fruited,it to some extent on my own
place and regard it as a variety of very
great promise and well worthy of wide
and general trial. The plant seems
very vigorous and where I have seen it
has been enormously productive. It
is of excellent flavor, but I cannot
vouch for its firmness and carrying
qualities. I do not think it is the
Hovey and I believe it is destined te
have a great run, at the same time it
must be remembered that it is not yet
generally tested. The blossom is pistil-
late and season late. Potted plants—
$1.25 per dozen; $6 per 100; $40 per
1000. Layers, $1 per dozen; $5 per
100; $30 per 1000.

These prices for Manchester are unt-
form with those of other dealers ac-
cording to agreement.

But I can make the following re-
markably liberal offer : 100 potted Manchester and ‘‘Success with Small Fruits,” for $7.
Thus a five dollar book is practically obtained for one dollar.

SENECA QUEEN.
[See®Illustration.]

One of the most productive and remarkable looking
berries I have ever seen. The plants literally covered
the ground with fruit that was of a very dark crimson
when fully ripe. It deserves a place inevery collection,
and is so wonderfully prolific that I think it will prove
profitable. In the opinion of nearly all my visitors dur-
ing the last two years it stood next to the Bidwell in
general promise. In flavor it 1s very good, and has
¥ but few equals for a home berry and near market.

mw ON SS Potted plants, 75 cents per dozen; $3 per 100: $25 per
1000. Layers, 50 cents per dozen;$2 per 100; $10 per 1000.

FINCH’S PROLIFIC.—Originated by Lewis Finch, of Plainville, O., in 1874, and
said to be a seedling of Russcll’s Prolific fertilized with Wilson’s Albany. Plant is a vigor-
ous grower and I think, under good culture, very productive. The berry is of good size,
bright scarlet color, of good quality and moderately firm. Season early, ripening with Wil-
son. Potted plants, 75 cents per dozen; $3 per 100. Layers, 50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100.

MT. VERNON (Kirkwood).—i regard this as a variety of very great promise. The
plant is large, exceedingly vigorous and, with me very productive. The fruit is large, late
and of unusually fine flavor. It is only moderately firm, about like the Downing. For near
market, I think it will prove a profitable variety, and for home use it is valuable for produc-
tiveness and its excellent quality. Potted plants, 6¥ cents per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $20 per
1000. Layers, 50 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $6 per 1000.

RASPBER'RIES—NOVELTIES. 11

LONGFELLOW.

(See Illustration.]

For the past two years this variety has done exceedingly
well with me, producing very large, late, firm berries that
would bring the highest price in market. It is well worth
a general trial. Potted plants, 75 cents per dozen: $3 per
100. Layers, 50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100.

MEMPHIS LATE.—A very distinct strawberry that
should not be absent from any amateur’s collection.
It is the latest of all the strawberries; very firm
and high flavored. With the Bidweil to begin
with and Memphis Late for the latest, any garden ought to
furnish six weeks of strawberries. Potted plants, 75 cents
per dozen; $3 per 100. Layers, 50 cents per dozen; $2
per 100.

PRIN O.— Originated by Daniel Smith, of Newburgh,
N Y. One of the most delicious in flavor of the new ber-
ries and well adapted to the home table Potted plants,
$1.25 per dozen; $5 per 100. Layers, $1 per dozen; $4
per 100.

Ican furnish many of the above novelties in
large quantities late in the season.

Fall is by far the best time to set plants in the
South.

IN INSTANCES WHERE PARTIES EXPECT TO ORDER LARGELY, | WOULD LIKE AN
OPPORTUNITY TO PRICE THEIR LIST.

RASPBERRIES.

Raspberries, Blackberries, Currants, Gooseberries, and Grape Vines ready for delivery on
and after October 1st.
Full directions as to culture, soil, etc., are found in ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits.”

I have invariably had far better success with Raspberries and all the follow-
ing named small fruits, set out in the Fall, than with those planted in the
Spring.

If sent by mail add twenty cents to the price per dozen; forty cents to the price per 50;
and seventy-five cents to the price per 100.

The reasons why Raspberries set in the Fall do better than those planted in the Spring are
obvious. There is time to deeply pulverize and prepare the soil. The plants are set in a
dormant condition, while in Spring the buds just above the roots which form the new canes
are often so far started in Spring that they are broken off and the growth delayed. If set in
the Fall the roots make some growth and take hold of the soil and are all ready to start the
moment the frost is out.

The following simple directions will secure almost uniform success. Set the plants so that
there is four inches on light soil and three inches on heavy soil above the branching of the
roots after the ground is leveled off. Give to each hill one or two shovelfuls of manure on
the surface around the plant after the ground is levelled. Just before freezing weather—say
in November in our latitude—mound up the earth against the plant. This prevents it from
ever being heaved out by the frost. Level these mounds as soon as the frost is out in the
Spring and maintain level culture. I have rarely lost a plant and have usually secured

double growth by this course.
VARIETIES.

HERSTIN E.—One of the largest and best half hardy kinds A strong grower and an
abundant bearer. Fruit very large, of a bright crimson, and fine flavored.
It is a little soft for long carriage; but if picked daily, or _ sent
to a near market, it is exceedingly protitable. It is one of the very best for
the home garden. It has done admirably with me for many successive years and for the last
three years I have found it very protitable as a market berry. It is the best and largest early
raspberry, and in conjunction with the Cuthbert gives five weeks of raspberries. 75 cents
per doz. ; $3 per 100; $15 per 1,000.

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This superb variety seems to be more than fulfilling the hopes of its most sanguine friends.
I have five plantations of the Cuthbert and they stood the last severe Winter without the
slightest injury. I have also been informed that they were uninjured in one locality where
the thermo ueter sank forty degrees below zero. Still I claim that there are no perfectly hardy
raspbeiries and that some Winters are fatal even to the Turner. The Cuthbert, however, has
‘proved itself one of the hardiest we have, and was loaded with fruit. There is no variety °
on my place that promises better. The fruit will average as large as the Antwerp, as the
berries do not so diminish in size after the first pickings. It should not be planted on too
rich or moist land, as it is a rampant grower and the wood does not sufficiently ripen if the
soil is wet, or too strong. Cutting the canes back in Spring one-third greatly increases the
size of the berries, but it also makes them later in ripening. 50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100;
$12 per 1000.

FRA NCONTA.—One of the very best of the foreign varieties, both for home use or mar-
ket. A strong grower. Does not sucker immoderately, and continues long in bearing. The
fruit, under good culture, is very large and firm; a little acid, but not too much so for a season
when acid fruits are both grateful and healthful. Needs protection. 75 cents per dozen; $3
per 100; $15 per 1,000 : ;

BRANDY WIN E.—Next to the Cuthbert I still regard this as the best well-known market
berry for the country at large. It is so firm that it can be shipped long distances by rail. It
does well on nearly all kinds of soil, and endures the drought and heat of the South better
than most varieties. The fruit is of a bright scarlet color, firm and beautiful, but only ordi-
nary in flavor. It produces an abundance of suckers, which (with the exception of 4 or 5
young canes in the hill) must be treated as weeds and cut out remorselessly, if large fruit is de-
sired. The young plants are not asstocky and large as other kinds. I give it no winter pro-
tection. Several inferior kinds resembling the Brandywine are sold for it. 50 cents per
doz; $2 per 100;. 10 per 1000.

LURNER.-A vigorous, hardy, productive Western variety. Probably the hardiest red
raspberry in existence, and one of the very best It is steadily gaining favor all ove: the
country, and is one of the most profitable: I cannot tell it from the Southern Thornless.
About the only trouble in raising it is to keep the suckers down. It did admirably last year
and pleased me more than ever. 50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100; $10 per 1000.

ITUDSON RIVER ANTWERP.—One of the very best where it can be raised. It
must be well covered in Winter. 50 cents per dozen; $3 per 100; $15 per 1000.

BRINKLEI’S ORANGE.—The finest berry for the amateur, and most delicious rasp-
Derry in existence; of a beautiful buff or amber color. I bave it pure and not mixed with the
common white varieties. It needs Winter protection. $1.50 per dozen: $8 per 100.

BELLE DE FONTENAY, or AMAZON, or HENRIETTA.—A very large and
fine flavored berry, and one of the strongest and most vigorous of growers. It bears the
second crop in Autumn, and if the canes are cut close to the ground in the Spring, there
will be an abundant Fall crop. I give it no protection. It is the best of the Fall bearing va-
nicties. 50 cents per dozen: $3 per 100; $15 per 1000.

RELIANCE.—A seedling of the Philadelphia, which it resembles, but is much superior
to its parent. I recommend it. 50 cents per doz.; $3 per 100; $15 per 1000.

CAROLINE.—A yellow cap, said to be a hybrid between Brinkle’s Orange and the old Yel-
low Cap. ‘The fruit is very fine in quality and approaches Brinkle’s Orange in value for the

RASPBERRIES. 13

home garden. The plant is a strong grower, hardy and a good bearer. 50 cents per doz; $3
per 100. i ‘
= variety, said to be the earliest red Raspberry and continuing long in

fe the a ale alates for it, ‘hardiness and great productiveness. large ph seh
fruit, rich and spicy flavor, bright crimson color, and canes of a strong vigorous growth.
$5 per dozen; $30 per 100. |

WELSH.—New. Originated by Mr. Welsh, of New Jersey. A very early red vapety,
It is said to be hardy, vigorous and very productive; fruit large, bright and very firm.
50 cents each; $5 per dozen; $30 per 100.

BLACK-CAP RASPBERRIES.

If set out in the Fall, cover the crown of the plant with 3 inches of earth, and do not let
become exposed during the Winter. Uncover as soon as the frost is out in the Spring. Fa
is the best time to plant in the South, and Spring in the North.

THE GREGG.

[See Ilustration.]

This superb variety has succeeded ad-
mirably throughout the country, yielding
immensely of fine, large berries. It is,
certainly, the best black-cap now before
the public, Surpassing Mammoth Clus-
ter in size, lateness, and general vigor
and fully equal to it in productiveness
and flavor. It is fruiting superbly on my place this year, beyond any variely I have ever seen.
It is later than Mammoth Cluster and thus prolongs the season. Both kinds should be

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grown. By taking a dozen of each of the above kinds the season can be greatly prolonged.
50 cents per doz.; $2 per 100; $20 per 1000.

DAVIDSON'S THORN LESS.—Early, sweet, and no thorns. 50 cents per dozen;
$2 per 100, $12 per 1000.

AMERICAN IMPROVED, or DOOLITTLE.—The most hardy and _ prolific,

An enormous bearer. The most largely grown for market. 50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100;
$12 per 1000.

MAMMOTH CLUSTER.—The largest, latest, and best of the old standard Blackcaps.
50 cents per dozen; $2 per 100; $12 per 1000.

SKOWHEGAN, or SOUHEGAN.—Known under both names. Originated with
John A. Carleton, Hillsborough, N. H., in 1871, from seed of the Doolittle. Cane is hardy
and productive. Fruit early—ripening one week earlier than the Doolittle—large, black and
of fine quality. Claimed to be one of the coming black-caps. $1.50 per dozen; $10 per 100.

Sat - 2 ae ___

BLACKBERRIES.

Fall is by far the best time to plant. Treat the same as Raspberries.
If to be sent by mail, add extra for postage, 20 cents per dozen; 40 cents per 50; and 75
cents per 100.

KITTATINNY.—A stout, erect, vigorous, growing kind. Fruit Jdarge, abundant,
delicious. It continues in bearing longer than any other. A great favorite
with me for home use or market. When growers find that it winter-kills, a very slight pro-
tection will save it. Its size and beauty make it the most profitable for market, and if grown
as described in my book it rarely fails of giving the largest crops. 50 cents per dozen; $2
per 100; $10 per 1000.

SN Y DER.—This new variety is deservedly winning a fine reputation. It is perfectly
hardy. and certainly is the most enormously productive blackberry that I have ever seen. The
bushes literally cover themselves with fruit, and if planted in rather damp ground this fruit
will be of good size, but on dry, hard ground it cannot mature to perfection the immense
crop. Rathersmall for market, but should be grown by all with whom quantity and fine fla-
vor count. A great many came to see my canes in bearing last summer. Dr. Thurber, editor
of the American Agriculturist, exclaimed at the sight, ‘‘ Well, this is worth coming from New
York to see.” He thought that there was nearly haif a bushel of berries on one hill. Mr. Nich-
ols, of the Country Gentleman, and Mr. Conant, of the Hzaminer and Chronicle, were equally de-
lighted with their flavor and enormous productiveness. This, and the Kittatinny should find a
place in every garden and fruit farm. 50 cents p2r dozen; $3 per 100; $15 per 1000.

WILSON’S EARL Y.—The earliest, and very large, but not so high flavored as the
Kittatinny. It has beenthe great market berry. It is very tender, and in our latitude always
needs protection in winter. This can readily be given, as it is of a slender, trailing habit, and
can be laid down in November, and covered with earth or leaves, or coarse litter. 50 cents per
dozen; $3 per 100; $15 per 1000.

TAYLORS PROLIFIC.—A new variety, said to be perfectly hardy. Has never Win-
ter-killed with me. A very vigorous grower, and exceedingly productive. Fruit large and
of good quality. 75 cents per dozen; $3 per 100.

Portraits of three of these varieties in my book ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits.”

ANCIENT BRITON.—A Blackberry closely resembling the Snyder and claimed by
some to be superior to it. It has never been injured with us by the Winter and the fruit was
about the same size as Snyder and of excellent quality. 75 cents per dozen; $38 per 100.

CURRANTS.

If sent by mail, add extra for postage, 20 cents per dozen; 40 cents per 50, and 75 cents
per 100.

FALL is by far the best time to plant currants. They are so hardy as never to be injured
by the Winter, and the fact that they start so early in Spring makes it very advantageous to
set them in the Fall while they are dormant. Treat them as directed for raspberries and they
start with great vigor as soon as the frost is out in Spring and make double growth.

CHERRY.—A strong growing variety, fruit of the very largest size, bunches short, berries
deep red and rather acid; the most valuable for market. Very fine, strong, two year old
plants, $1 per dozen; $4 per 100; $35 per 1000.

One year old plants 50 cents per dozen ; $3 per 100; $30 per 1000.

GOOSEBERRIES AND GRAPES. 15
VERSAILLAISE.—A variety from France. A vigorous grower, productive,
fruit of the largest size, dark red, berries resembling the Cherry Currant, but bunches
said to be longer; as a rule, however, it does not differ materially from the Cherry. The best,
strong two year old plants $1 per dozen; $4 per 100; $35 per 1000.

For one year old plants, 50 cents per dozen; $3 per 100; $30 per 1000.

WHITE GRAPE.—My White Grape Currants were awarded the first prize by the Massa-
chusetts Horticultural Society. This is the best white variety, very large, beautiful and deli-
cious, not as acid as the other kind, unsurpassed for productiveness. Two years, $1 per dozen;
$5 per 100.

For one year old plants, 75 cents per dozen; $4 per 100.

WHITE DUTCH.—The fruit is not quite so large, but the bushes are fully as produce
tive as the White Grape, and make a more vigorous upright growth. To my taste this is the
best flavored currant. They grow so easily and yield so abundantly that they should be giver
a place in every home garden. Two years—75 cents per dozen, $4 per 100.

VICTORIA.—The best very late variety; exceedingly productive. I like it better every
year. Two years—$1 per dozen; $6 per 100.

OLD RED DUTCH.—The most prolific and best flavored of the red varieties. Worth
a place in every garden for its productiveness and certainty of a crop. It greatly improves
under vigorous pruning and high culture. Some who treat it well sell the fruit for Cherry
currants. Two years—75 cents per dozen; $4 per 100.

BLACK NAPLES.—The largest and best of the black varieties. Two years—$1 per doz.
$4 per 100.

FAY’S PROLIFIC.—Originated with Lincoln Fay, of Portland, N. Y., thirteen years
ago, from a seedling of the Cherry and Victoria Currants and now offered for the first times
The following is claimed for it: ‘‘Color red. As compared with the Cherry Currant, ‘ Fay’s
Prolific’ is equal in size, better in flavor, much less acid and five times as prolific and from 1t.
peculiar stem !ess expensive to pick.” Two year old, $1.50 each; $15 per dozen.

One year old, $1 each; $10 per dozen.

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GOOSEBERRIES.

If sent by mail, add, for postage, twenty cents per dozen; forty cents per 50, and seventy-
five cents per 100.
Fall is by far the best time to plant. Treat the same as Currants and Raspberries.

STANDARD VARIETIES.

DOWNING.—Large, prolific and fine. I consider this decidedly the best, both for home
use and market. $1 per doz.; $8 per 100.,

HOUGHTON’S SEEDLING.—Small to medium; roundish oval; pale red; sweet,
tender. Plants spreading, slender; very productive; free from rust. 75c. per doz. ; $4 per 100.

SMITH’S IMPROV ED.—Large, pale greenish yellow ; skin thin ; excellent quality.
Bush the habit of Houghton’s seedling, being moderately vigorous, with slender branches,
and so excessively productive that it requires good soil and a frequent application of fertiliz-
ers. Price $1 per doz.; $7 per 100.

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SELECT LIST OF HARDY GRAPES.

The following list of Grapes consists of such varieties as have proved themselves worthy of cul-
tivation, either on the ground of fine quality, or hardiness and freedom from mildew. I have a
superb stock of vines, for it 1s my wish to supply as many country homes as possible with this
delicious and beautiful fruit. And I would here ask my patrons to note that it is much the same
with grape vines as with strawberry plants, some varieties make a quicker and stronger growth
than others. No experienced grower would expect a two-year old Lady or Delaware vine to be
as large and vigorous as a Concord.

Vines at single rates mailed postpaid. At dozen rates, if ordered by mail, 15 cents per
dozen must be added for postage.

Thousand rates of any variety will be furnished upon application.

CONCORD.—“ The grape for the million,” and, though it has had many rivals for popular
favor, stands yet without a peer. It is so well known, I deem a description unnecessary. Where
but one variety can be planted, I strongly recommend the Concord to be that one. One year
vines, 10 cents each; 75 cents per dozen; $3 per 100. Two year vines, 15 cents each; $1 per
dozen; $5 per 100.

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MOORE’S EARLY. Originated by Mr. John B. Moore, of Concord, Mass. A seedling of
the Concord said to combine the vigor, health and productiveness of its parent, and ripening a
week or ten days earlier than Hartford Prolific. Bunch large, berry round large (as large as the
Wilder or Rogers’ No. 4) color black, with a heavy blue bloom; quality better than the Con-
cord; vine exceedingly hardy. Its earliness makes it desirable for an early crop.” One year,
50 cents each; $4 per dozen; $30 per 100; two years, 75 cents each; $6 per dozen; $45 per 100.

LADY.—This variety as yet has not developed a weak point. It ripens in advance of the
Concord; is hardy, vigorous, productive, and has no superior in resisting mildew. In color it is
yellowish green; pulp tender, sweet, rich and sprightly. It isa seedling of the Concord and is
one of the best and most reliable white grapes for all localities and climates yet thoroughly tested.
One year vines, 35 cents each; $3 per dozen; $20 per 100. Two years, 50 cents each; $4 per doz-
en; $30 per 100.

AGAWAM, or Rogers’ No. 15.—A large, dark red grape with a thin skin, soft pulp and
sweet, sprightly aromaticflavor. Bunch large and shouldered, not very compact; vines hardy,
productive and quite free from mildew. A very fine variety. One year vines, 20 cents each;
$1.50 per dozen; $10 per 100. ‘Two year vines, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen; $15 per 100.

TELEGRAPH, or Christine.—One of the best grapes of the season for table use; but it
has such a thin skin, it is apt to crack during transportation. It is very early, ripening fully two
weeks before the Concord; it is of large size, and exceedingly sweet and sprightly. Bunch large
and so compact that the berries are literally wedged together—hence very handsome. The vines
are very hardy and very free from mildew. One year vines, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen;
$10 per 100. Two year vines, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $15 per 100.

BRIGHTON.—Of recent introduction and, truly, a superb grape. In color, form of bunch
and berry, it resembles the Catawba, combining the sprightliness of that variety with the richness
and sweetness of the Delaware. Season, about medium. Vines vigorous, hardy, productive and
quite free from mildew. One year vines, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen; $15 per100. Two year
vines, 40 cents each; $3 per dozen; $20 per 100.

WILDER, or Rogers’ No. 4.—This I esteem one of the very choicest grapes cultivated.
Black, exceedingly large in the bunch and berry; soft pulp and surpassingly rich and pleasant.
Vines hardy, very prolific and vigorous, and seldom mildews. Ripens a little after the Concord.
One year vines, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen; $10 per100. Two year vines, 25 cents each;
$2.50 per dozen; $15 per 100.

SALEM, or Rogers’ No. 22.—A large, red grape, ripening a little after the Concord and
of superior quality. Bunch large. Vine hardy and reliable. One of the best. One year vines,
20 cents each; $1.50 per dozen; $10 per100. Two year vines, 25 cents each; $2 per dozen;
$15 per 100.

WORDEN.—A seedling of the Concord, which it equals in freedom from mildew, surpasses
in hardiness, and of finer quality. Bunch large and very compact, berry exceedingly large. A
tew days earlier than Concord. One year vines, 25 cents; $2 per dozen; $12 per 100. Two-
year vines, 35 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $15 per 100.

CATAWBA .—I offer this old favorite, in this limited list, because it is so fine in quality. It
should be given a sunny location and trained on the south side of a building, if possible, to accel-
erate its ripening, as its greatest fault is its lateness. One year vines, 15 cents each; $1.50 per
‘dozen; $7 per 100. Two year vines, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen; $10 per 100.

DELAW ARE.—For those who prefer a very swect grape, this old sort is still unequalled.
Bunch, small and compact; berry, light red and small. The vines being of feeble growth it may
be planted as close as six feet apart, and should be given deep, rich soil. It mildews badly, ex-
cept in favorable locations. Two year vines, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $18 per 100. The
vines are too small for planting at one year old.

DIAN A.—Another old variety that has stood the test of time and retained its popularity.
Berry, medium, pale red, flesh tender, sweet, juicy with a musk flavor. Mildews in unfavorable
localities. One year vines, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen; $7 per 100. Two year vines, 20
cents each; $2 per dozen; $10 per 100.

ION A.—For tine, rich sweet flavor this has few equals. Bunch, usually large; berry, me-
dium to large, light red, changing to deep red; flesh tender and without pulp. Mildews, except in
favorable situations. One year vines, 15 cents each; $1.50 per dozen; $7 per 100. Two year
vines, 20 cents each; $2 per dozen; $10 per 100.

MARTHA, or White Concord.—Exceedingly sweet, but with considerable pulp and
quite foxy, yet inuch liked by many. Vine very hardy and reliable, and about the best white
grape, all things considered, until superseded by the Lady. One year vines, 20 cents each; $2
per dozen; $10 per100. Two year vines, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen; $12 per 100.

CHAMPION, or Tallman.—Bunch medium to large, compact, shouldered. Berries large
and black. Vine a strong, vigorous grower, healthy, hardy and very productive. Quality only
fair, but is very desirable for early market as it ripens a week earlier than the Hartford. One
year vines, 15 cents each; 75 cents per dozen; $5 per 100. Two year vines, 20 cents each; $1

per dozen; $7 per 100.
NEW VARIETIES OF GRAPES.

PREN1ISS.—Originated with J. W. Prentiss, of Pultney, Steuben county, N. Y., on Crook-
ed Lake, near Hammondsport, over fifteen years ago, from seed of Isabella, and is a Pure Native
Seedling with no taint of foreign blood. It 1s described as: ‘‘ Bunch large, not often shouldered,
compact. Berry medium tender, sweet, melting, juicy, with a very pleasant and musky aroma;
free from foxiness; little if any pulp; seeds few and small; very similar to Rebecca in quality, but
vine a vigorous grower, and foliage very distinct from Rebecca. Foliage healthy, thick, resemb-

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ling Diana or Isabella, showing its native origin. Vine a good grower, and very productive, in-
clined to overbear, and clusters should be thinned unless pruned close; vine hardy, and buds unin-
jured with thermometer fifteen to twenty degrees below zero. The grape is an excellent keeper,
and was exhibited at the Western New York Horticultural Society, at Rochester, January 22d,
1879, in perfect condition. Ripens about with Concord.” 3 years old vines, $1 50 each; 2 years,
$1; 1 year 75 cents.

LADY WASHINGTON.—Originated with Mr. J. H. Ricketts, by crossing Concord and
Allen’s Hybrid. Charles Downing describes it as follows: ‘‘ Vine very vigorous, hardy and pro-
ductive; leaves large, occasionally lobed, thick: bunch very large, compact, generally double
shouldered; very medium to large, round, color deep yellow, with a tinge of delicate pink where
exposed to the sun, and covered with athin, white bloom; flesh soft, tender, juicy, sweet and very
good; it ripens about with the Concord. This is the best white grape that I have seen.” Two
year old vines, $2 each; $20 per dozen. One year old vines, $1.25 each; $12 per dozen.

HIGHLAND.—This is another of the Ricketts’ Seedlings, and is a hybrid between the
“Concord” and ‘‘ Jura Muscat.” It is said to resemble the Concord in foliage and growth of vine
and to be equally productive. The following is Downing’s description of this fine grape: ‘‘ Vine
vigorous, short jointed, bunch large, long, compact, heavily shouldered; berry large, round, black,
with a thick, blue bloom; flesh soft, slight pulp, juicy, slightly vinous and very good; a promising
market grape ; ripens between Concord and Uatawba.’’ One year vines, $1 each; two year
vines, $1.50 each.

DUCHESS.— Originated with A. J. Caywood in Ulster County; N. Y., and is one of the most
promising of thenew grapes. Vine vigorous and productive, said to be perfectly hardy; bunch
medium to large (often 8 inches long) shouldered, compact; berries medium,round, greenish white,
skin thin, flesh tender, without pulp, sprightly, rich and delicious. Ripens with the Delaware.
Two year vines, $1.50 each. One year vines, $1 each.

JEFFERSON.—One of Mr. Ricketts’ celebrated Seedlings. It is purely a native, being a
cross of Concord with Iona. Chas. Downing describes it thus: ‘‘ Vine very vigorous, very hardy
and productive; leaves large, thick, downy; wood short jointed; bunch very large, often double
shouldered, very compact; berries large, roundish oval, light red with a thin lilac bloom; flesh
meaty or solid, tender, juicy, sweet, slightly vinous, spicy.” One year vines $1 each; two year
vines $1.50 each.

VERGENNES.—This is a chance seedling found in the garden of Mr. William E. Greene,
Vergennes, Vt. It is said to be ‘‘a very hardy, strong and rapid grower; leaf large, downy and
free from mildew; very productive; clusters large, berries large, holding firmly to the stems; color
light amber, flavor rich and delicious, flesh meaty and tender. Ripens as early as Hartford Pro-
lific and is an excellent late keeper.” I have not yet fruited it. One year vines $1 each; two year
vines $1.50 each.

POCKLINGTON.—Originated with John Pocklington at Sandy Hill, Washington
County, N. Y., and is a seedling of the Concord which it much resembles in leaf and vine. It
is said to be ‘‘ thoroughly hardy both in wood and foliage. Strong grower; never mildews in
vine or foliage; called a white grape, but the fruit is a light golden yellow, clear, juicy and
sweet to the centre, with little orno pulp; bunches very large, sometimes shouldered; berries
round and very large and thickly set; quality, when fully ripe, much superior to the Concord.
Ripens with the Concord. It will prove the white grape for the million, both for market
and for home use.” It has not yet fruited on my place. One year vines, $1.50 each; $15
per dozen; two year vines, $2 each; $20 per dozen.

EARLY VICTOR.—A new early black grape of great promise. Originated with John
Burr, of Leavenworth, Kansas, and is described by him as follows: ‘‘ After eight years of
fruiting it is found to possess those important qualities, perfect hardiness, healthfulness, great
vigor and enormous productiveness, without the least sign of mildew on leaf or fruit, or burst-
ing of the fruit (when ripe) after heavy rains; bunch and berry medium size, tender, sweet,
rich and fine flavored; berry round, black, covered with fine blue bloom, making a very hand-
some, compact and attractive bunch. It ripens very early, quite two weeks before the Con-
cord and one before Moore’s Early, the quality far superior to either.” Mr. Geo W. Campbell,
the well known grape authority, has fruited this grape for two years and considers it the
best and most valuable very early black grape he has yet seen. I havenot yet fruited it. One
year vines, $1 each; $10 per dozen. ‘Two year vines, $1.50 each; $15 per dozen

EARLY DAWN.—A cross of Muscat Hamburg and Israella, which originated with Dr.
W. A. M. Culbert. of Newburgh, N. Y., and first fruited in 1869. Charles Downing describes
it as follows: ‘‘ Vine healthy, vigorous and productive; wood moderately short jointed;
leaves large, thick and firm, roundish, broadly but nat deeply serrated, sometimes slightly
lobed. Bunch medium to large, long, shouldered, occasionally double shouldered; berry me-
dium, round, black, with a thick blue bloom; skin thin but firm; flesh tender, juicy, sweet,
slightly vinous, rich, and of very good quality; the fruit adheres well to the peduncle, keeps
well, and is a valuable addition to the early grapes, either for the table or market. Ripens a
week or more before the Hartford Prolific.” One year vines, 75 cents each; $7 per dozen.
Two year vines, $1 each; $10 per dozen.

ASPARAGUS.

CONOVER’S COLOSSAL,.—Large, productive, and of fine quality—the best. Two years
strong plants $1.50 per 100; $10 per 1000.

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CLEN RIDCE HOUSE, CORNWALL, N. Y.

The House accommodates two hundred and fifty guests, and has been under the same man-
agement for twenty years. It stands upon high ground, three-quarters of a mile from the
Hudson River, and midway between West Point and Newburgh; fifteen minutes from the
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A Series of Remarkable Offers,

These offers are already so greatly to the advantage of the purchaser that I am unable to
give any discount upon them, or to make changes in them, In order to secure them, each
offer must be taken just asit stands. The reasons for thisare obvious. The labor and time
required in filling reta:l orders often costs more than the plants themselves, but when a great
many lists like the following are taken they can be turned out almost with the rapidity of
machinery. Therefore, I am able to make concessions here that m promiscuous orders
would be ruinous. The lists are numbered, and a patron can say, Send me list 1 or 2 or 8,
&c. Or if any one list is especially pleasing, he can have it duplicated or repeated as often
ashe wishes. Foriustance, he may say I like such a list, and will take it repeated two or three
or more times. Neighbors can have these lists in any number they require and packed in
one box, thus saving expressage. These lists are so reasonable that they must go by
express unless the purchaser pre-pays them by mail. The book will be expressed directly
from the publishers.

I suggest that these offers be promptly taken and the money remitted, as my stock may
become exhausted, and I not be able to continue them.

Offer No. 1.—150 potted Bidwell and ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits,’ expressed on the
receipt of $5.

Offer No. 2.—One hundred Manchester potted and ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits ” for :
$7.

Offer No. 3.—One dozen Jersey Queen, one dozen Manchester, one dozen Seneca
Queen—all potted plants, and ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits” for $5.

Offer No. 4.—One hundred Jersey Queen, potgrown, and ‘‘ Success with fmall Fruits”
for $10. '

Offer No. 5.—One dozen Bidwell, one dozen Seneca Queen, one dozen Triple Crown,
one dozen Hervey Davis, one dozen Mount Vernon, all potted, and ‘‘ Success with Small
Fruits” for $5.

Offer No. 6.—200 Cuthbert Raspberries, with ‘‘ Success with Small Fruits” for $5.

DOLLAR OFFERS.

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Sharpless, strong layer plants, for $2.

Offer No. 8.—6 Cuthbert, 6 Turner, 6 Herstine, 6 Belle de Fontenay raspberries and
6 Kittatinny blackberries, for $2.

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Never before have I sent out a catalogue so full of varied attractions both to the ama-
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those who are most prompt in having their orders booked, will be the most certain to obtain
just what they want. If they prefer they need not remit the money till they are ready for
the plants. At the same time if they write to have an order booked it should justly be
regarded as a contract.

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stock. Address, BE. P. ROE,

Cornwall-on-the-Hudson, N. Y.
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