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[continued from previous page] grown side by side, with the same treatment, from one-third to one-half larger. 10 cents each; 20 for $1,00; $4.00 per 100.
Mammoth Cluster - One of the largest, latest and best of the Black Caps; juicy and sweet.
Miami - Large, juicy, sweet; very productive.
Philadelphia - Dark red, good size, flesh moderately firm; plants hardy and enormously productive. Valuable for market.
Turner - A beautiful red berry of fine size and excellent quality; said to be the hardiest and most productive throughout the entire west.
Thwack - This new variety appears to be gaining favor. The canes are short, 3 1/2 to 4 feet, are as hardy as the hardiest, producing large crops of beautiful fruit; very firm, rendering it one of the best for shipping. Price, 10 cents; 20 for $1.00; 100 for $4.00.

BLACKBERRIES.
Plant 3 by 8 feet apart.
Lawton, Kittatinny, Snyder and Early Wilson- 10 cents each; 3 sorts for 25 cents.
Missouri Mammoth- 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00.
Wachusett Thornless-Medium size, oblong oval, sweet and good. A good keeper, rendering it valuable for market. Succeeds well on both light and heavy soils, bearing large crops. A hardy variety, free from thorns. 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00.
Taylor's Prolific-A new variety said to be perfectly hardy. A very vigorous grower and exceedingly productive. Fruit large and of good quality. 15 cents each; 8 for $1.00.

CURRANTS.
The currant has not hitherto received the attention its merit demands. It presents to us its annual offering of grateful refreshing fruit, just at the time it is most needed. Price, 15 cents each, unless noted.
Black Naples-Very large. Fine for Wine and jellies.
Cherry-The largest of all the red currants.
La Versaillaise-Very large, long bunches, deep red; productive.
Lee's Prolific (Black)-Larger than Black Naples in berry and bunch, better in quality, and vastly more productive. Price, 30 cents.
Red Dutch- An old, well known, thrifty, upright sort; very productive.

Victoria--Large bright red, with very long bunches; late; a good bearer.
White Grape-An early and immense bearer. Very valuable.
White Goindoin-A large, light colored sort; sweet, vigorous and productive.
White Dutch-Milder flavor than the common red, and preferable for the dessert.
Fay's Prolific-Originated with Lincoln Fay, of Portland, N. Y., thirteen years ago, from a seedling of Cherry and Victoria Currants and now offered for tha [the] first time. 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 its peculiar stem less expensive to pick." One year old, $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen.

GOOSEBERRIES.
Downing Gooseberry-Very large, handsome, pale green, and of splendid quality for both cooking and table use; bush a vigorous grower, very productive, and usually free from mildew. 25 cents.
Houghton Seedling-Small to medium, roundish oval; pale red, sweet, tender, very good; plants spreading; shoots slender; enormously productive. 15 cents.
Mountain Seedling-Large, roundish oval; pale red; skin thick, medium quality; plant a free grower and very productive. 25 cents.
Smith's Improved-Large , pale greenish yellow; skin thin of excellent quality, being unsurpassed by any other variety for table use or cooking; bush moderately vigorous, and excessively productive. 25 cents.
Transparent-Origin, Ohio. New, large and handsome; almost transparent; flesh tender and inviting; plant moderately vigorous; growth varying, very productlve. 25 cents.

GOOSEBERRIES. English Varieties.
Strong two year plants. Price, 40 cents each.
Crown Bob.
Golden Lion.
Hedge Hog.
Golden Ball.
Ironmonger.
Plough Boy.

Early Sulphur.
Warrenton.
White Smith.
General.
Jam.
Red Astor.

DECIDUOUS TREES.
Catalpa Speciosa- (Hardy or Western Catalpa)- This early blooming, upright growing variety appears to be much hardier than the common Syringafolia, having proved itself capable of enduring the severe Winters of Wisconsin and Iowa, making when planted in groves, straight, symmetrical trees, suitable for posts or railway ties, for which purposes it is one of the most durable timbers known, lasting, in many well authenticated instances, nearly or quite a century. It appears to thrive as far north as Dakota. Mr. W. H. Hubbard, of Fairview, Dakota, writes under date of October 26, 1881; "The Catalpa Speciosa that I bought of you two years ago (nearly) are doing finely." 6 to 8 inches, 10 cents each; 30 cents per 10; 75 for $1.00. Hardy Catalpa seed, by mail pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $3.00.
Ash Leaved Maple-A distinct variety making a handsome lawn tree. 6 to 10 inches, 25 cents.
Norway Maple -A native of Europe. A large, handsome tree, with broad, deep green, shining foliage; very desirable for street, park or lawn. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents.
Sycamore Maple-A handsome tree from Europe, of rapid, upright growth and large foliage. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents.
Silver-Leaved Maple-A, hardy, rapid growing native tree, of large size. Valuable for producing a quick shade. Excellent for street planting. 25 cents.
Salisburia Adiantifolia (Maiden Hair Tree)-An elegant tree from Japan, with remarkable foliage curiously lobed. 75 cents.
American Linden or Basswood-A rapid growing, beautiful tree, with very large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents.
European Linden-A very fine pyramidal tree, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents.
Mountain Ash, European-A fine, hardy tree; head dense and regular, covered from July till Winter with great clusters of bright red berries. 8 to 12 inches, 25 cents.
Magnolia Acuminata (Cucumber Magnolia)-A beautiful pyramidal tree, attaining a height of from 50 to 80 feet; has bluish green leaves 6 to 9 inches long. 4 to 6 inches, 25 cents.
White Flowering Horse Chestnut - The well-known European species; very handsome; has magnificent spikes of white flowers. As a lawn tree, or for the street, it has no superior. One year trees, 25 cents.
Tulip Tree (Whitewood)-One of our largest native trees, with broad, glossy, fiddle shaped leaves and beautiful, tulip-like flowers. 25 cents.