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Cherries. Plant Hearts and Bigarreaus (which are starred) twenty feet apart each way; 108 trees to the acre. Plant Dukes and Morellos ten to twelve feet apart; 363 trees to the acre. One year from bud, cut back for convenience in mailing to about one foot. Price 40 cents each; $1 for three. Leading Sorts. *Black Eagle, English Morello, Belle Magnifique, *Gov. Wood, *Black Tartarian, May Duke, Carnation, *Napoleon, Early Richmond, *Ohio Beauty, Earty Purple Guigne, *Rockport, *Elton, Reine Hortense, *Yellow Spanish.

Newer Cherries. Empress Eugenie-A new variety from France, of great excellence; a profuse bearer. 50 cents.

Montmorency Ordinaire-A sort of quite recent introduction of the Early Richmond class, but larger and later, and a prodigious bearer. 50 cents.

Olivet-Large, globular; a shiny, deep red sort, tender, rich and vinous; one of the largest of its class. 50 cents.

Louis Phillippe-Large; dark red, almost black; sprightly, mild acid; stone small; tree vigorous and very productive; ripens middle to last of July. 50c.

Dyehouse-This variety partakes of both the Morello and Duke in wood and fruit; a very early sure bearer; ripens a week before Early Richmond; of better quality and quite as productive. 50 cents.

Leib-A newly introduced Morello; one week later than Early Richmond and claimed to be very superior. 50 cents.

*Lady of the Lake- Medium to large; light yellow, shaded and marbled with rich, dark crimson; flesh half tender, juicy, sweet. Middle to last of June. 50c.

*Nancy-Large, heart-shape; pale yellow, shaded and mottled with crimson; tender, juicy, rich and sweet. Last of June. 50 cents.

PLUMS. One year buds cut back for convenience in mailing. Unless noted, 40 cents each; $1 for three. German Prune, Magnum Bonum Yellow, General Hand, Pond's Seedling, Italian Prune, Prince's Imperial Gage, Lombard, Reagle's Union Purple, Shropshire Damson, Reine Claude, Smith's Orleans.

Geuii-Very large, dark purple, hardy, strong grower; an early and abundant bearer; ripens last of September. 50 cents.

Moore's Arctic-A new hardy plum, which originated in the Highlands of Aristook county, Maine, where, unprotected and exposed to Arctic colds, it has borne enormous crops. Skin purplish black, with a thin blue bloom; flesh greenish yellow, juicy, sweet. pleasant. September. 50 cents.

Improved Varieties of American Plums on Peach Stocks. 30 cents each; $1 for four.

Bassett-A new American seedling said to be almost Curculio proof.

De Soto-A very hardy native variety, originating in Wisconsin; extremely productive and very profitable.

De Caradeuc-Medium, round, slightly flattened; skin yellow, nearly covered with red; flesh melting, sweet and vinous. End of June and first of July.

Newman-Medium oblong; skin a beautiful glossy red with a delicate purple bloom; flesh somewhat coarse, but juicy. August and September.

Wild Goose-Well adapted to peach stocks, an improved variety of the Chickasaw, large deep red, with purplish bloom; flesh melting and good.

Weaver-Fruit large, purple, very prolific; regular bearer. This tree is very hardy and will thrive in the very northern limits of the United States. Ripens in August.

Apricots. There is no fruit that is more beautiful or desirable than the Apricot. Price, 30 cents each; $1 for four. Breda, Moerpark, Early Golden, Purple or Black, Royal.

Russian-An extremely hardy Apricot introduced from Russia by the Nebraska Mennonites, and said to flourish as far north as the forty-ninth degree of latitude. They claim great superiority for it in early fruiting, hardiness of tree and quality of fruit. 40 cents each; $1.00 for three.

One customer writes under date of August 10, 1883: "I set out the Russian Apricot trees in a place high and dry for a test. Last Winter was terrible here - 40 degrees below zero. The Apricots are all right.["]

Peach Trees. One year buds cut back for mailing. 15 cents each; $1 for 8; four sorts, our choice. Allen's Early, Heath Cling, Amsden's June, Large Early York, Alexander Early, Marshall's Late, Bernard's Yellow Rare-ripe, Mountain Rose, Old Mixon Cling, Beers' Smock, Old Mixon Free, Bilyeau's Late October, Red Cheek Melocoton, Boss Queen, Richmond, Bowers' Early, Smock's Free, Conklin, Smock's Cling, Crawford's Early, Steadley, Crawford's Late, Salway, Cooledge Favorite, Scott's Nonpareil, Chinese Cling, Stump the World, Early Beatrice, Susquehanna, Early Louise, Saunders, Early Rivers, Snow, Foster, Ward's Late, George the Fourth, Wheatland, Hale's Early, Wager, Hill's Chili, Waterloo, Jacques' Rareripe, Yellow Rareripe, Lemon Cling.

Peach Trees-Newer Varieties. Price, except noted, 25 cents each; $1 for five sorts, our choice.

Beauty of Painesville-A fine large yellow peach of excellent quality, ripening in September.

Early Canada-Very early; a month before Crawford's Early, and unusually hardy, as its origin would indicate.

Gudgeon's Seedling-Large; white flesh with red cheek; fine quality; good shipper; highly prized by those who grow it; resembles Old Mixon Free, ripens early in October.

Lord Palmerston-Very large, creamy white, with a pink cheek; flesh firm, yet melting; very juicy and rich. Last of September.

Mrs. Brett-A white peach shaded with dark rich red when fully exposed; flesh white, red at the pit; juicy, melting, rich and sweet.

Prince of Wales-Large and beautiful, cream-colored with a rosy cheek; melting and rich; ripens with Late Crawford.

Stevens Rareripe-In appearance it somewhat resembles an enlarged and remarkably high-colored Old Mixon Free, far surpassing in beauty any painted picture. In flavor, as well as appearance, it is superb. Free stone, white fleshed, juicy and high flavored. Follows Late Crawford in ripening.

William's Favorite-A seedling of Lemon Cling, but larger, sure bearer and very desirable for market. Parties who have it in bearing claim it as the most profitable variety in the list

Mulberries. Downing's Everbearing-Very large, handsome sweet, rich and excellent. 50 cents.

New American-This we consider equal to Downing's in all respects, continuing in bearing full as long, and a hardier tree. 50 cents.

Russian-See special description under heading of "Silk Culture."

White, Morus Alba-The common variety. Valued more for feeding silk worms than for its fruit. 12 to 15 cents each; $1 for twenty; $2 for 100; 6 to 8 inches, $1 for 100.

Black or English-Fruit incomparably larger and finer than that of the red or white Mulberries; one and a half inches long, black and of good flavor. 12 to 15 inches, 10 cents each; $1 for twenty; $2 for 100; 6 to 8 inches, $1 for 100.

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[Left Column.] Nectarines. These are in appearance the most wax-like and exquisite of all fruits for the dessert. Price, 35 cents each. Boston, Pitmaston's Orange.

Quinces. Angers-A free bearer of good-sized fruit, which keeps well, but not equal in quality to the following sorts. 25 cents each; $1 for five.

Champion-A new variety originated in Connecticut. The tree is a prolific and constant bearer; fruit averaging larger than the Orange; more oval in shape; quality equally fine, and a longer keeper; bears extremely young, producing fine fruit on two-year trees in nursery rows. We anticipate that this will supersede all other kinds. 50 cents each; $2 for five.

Orange-Fruit large; bright yellow; of excellent flavor. 25 cents each; $1 for five.

Rea's Mammoth-A seedling of the Orange. Superior in size and equally as good in quality. 30 cents each; $1 for four.

Nuts Trees suitable size for mailing.

American Sweet Chestnut-10 cents each; 40 cents per ten; $2 per 100.

Spanish Chestnuts-25 cents each.

Butternut-20 cents each; 6 for $1

Black Walnut-20 cents each; 6 for $1.

English Walnuts-25 cents each.

Almonds-Hard and soft shell. 50 cents each.

Pecans-50 cents each.

Japanese Sweet Chestnut-Of the novelties recently from Japan, nothing is more deserving of cultivation than the Japanese Sweet Chestnut. It is quite distinct from the European varieties, being more hardy and the fruit of superior flavor and sweetness; the leaf is long and narrow, like a peach leaf, deeply serrated at the edge; comes in bearing very young, the first in this country bearing at four years from seed, fruit larger than the largest of European sorts; shape, flavor and color like our best native. The enormous size and good quality of the fruit will undoubtedly make it a valuable article of commerce, while tbe ornamental character of the tree will recommend it for lawn planting. Apparently perfectly hardy. 50 cents.

Grapes-Newer Varieties. 50 cents each; $5 per 12, unless noted. Alma-This variety is a fine healthy grower; foliage large, lobed with slight tomentose on the under side; perfectly hardy, as it has stood the test of 15 [degrees] below zero, without injury. It resists the phylloxera splendidly, and has never shown the least trace of disease. Vine vigorous and healthy; bunch medium, compact, seldom shouldered; berry medium, black, with blue bloom, spicy and very sweet. Promising for light red wine, and a good table grape. Ripens with the Hartford Prolific, or soon after, and hangs well on the bunch, continues a long time in use. 75 cents.

Bacchus-Bunch medium, compact, shouldered; berry below medium, black with blue bloom; half tender, sprightly, juicy; an excellent wine grape. 25 cents each; $1 for five.

Eldorado-Clear golden yellow; of the highest flavor with a decided aroma resembling pineapple. One of the very handsomest grapes grown.

Early Victor-This vigorous, hardy, healthy variety had its origin at Leavenworth, Kansas. It is a black grape of medium size, free from foxiness, abundantly juicy, and of good quality. It ripens with Moore's Early and Hartford and is better flavored than either, and will perfect its fruit where the Concord is a failure. Prof. J. Mathews, of Knoxville, Iowa, writes that "It proves much hardier than Concord; bears well and is of excellent quality. It is also reported as doing splendidly in Connecticut, and we have reports from Canada that it matured its fruit perfectly while the Concord was a failure. 75 cents.

Duchess-Bunch medium to large, shouldered, compact; berries medium, pale greenish yellow, with a whitish bloom; flesh tender, juicy, sweet; spicy, rich and of excellent quality, lasting a long time after being gathered. Ripens soon after Concord. 35c.

Golden Pocklington-Is a seedling from Concord. Originated and raised from seed by John Pocklington, Washington County, N. Y., an elevated cold, late locality. The vine is thoroughly hardy, both in wood

[Right Column.] and foliage. Strong grower; never mildew in vines or foilage. Called a white grape, but the fruit is light golden yellow, clear, juicy and sweet to the center, with little or no pulp; bunches very large sometimes shouldered; berries round and very large and thickly set; quality when fully ripe, much superior to Concord. It will prove the white grape for the million, both for market and home use; ripens with the Concord. 25 cts. each; $1 for 5.

Highland-Bunch large, long, compact. Berry large, round, black; flesh soft, juicy, sweet; somewhat vinous; ripens between Concord and Catawba. 35c.

Jefferson-A pure native. A cross between Concord and Iona; resembling Concord in growth, vigor and hardiness; with fruit much like Iona in color, texture and quality; ripening about with Concord. 75c.

Lady Washington-A showy and beautiful white grape, bunch and berry large; skin pale yellow, with a tinge of delicate pink; flesh soft, tender, juicy, sweet, very slightly vinous; of good quality. Ripens about with Concord, and continues a long time in use. A very promising variety for the table or market. 35 cents.

Jessica-One of the earliest to ripen, very hardy, and of high quality, equaling the Delaware, with larger bunch and berry and ironclad vine, enduring the cold of Canada where Concord perished, and it and Champion only resisting the trying ordeal unharmed. Fruit yellowish green in color, mellowing to clear amber, free of foxiness, pure, refined, sweet, melting sprightly and aromatic, with scarcely a trace of pulp; 75 cents.

Monroe-Bunch medium to large; berry large, black; flesh juicy, sweet, vinous and sprightly. Ripens with Hartford.

Naomi-New. One of J. H. Rickett's seedlings, and described by him as one of the very best table grapes in his collection. Vine very vigorous and productive; flesh tender, juicy, melting, rather crisp, sweet and sprightly, with a trace of Muscat flavor. Ripens with the Concord.

Prentiss-Bunch large, not often shouldered, compact; berry medium to large, yellowish green, sometimes with a rosy tint on side next to sun; skin thin but very firm; flesh tender, sweet, melting, juicy, with a very pleasant and musky aroma; free from foxiness; little if any pulp. Ripens with Concord. 35 cents.

Rochester-Bunch large, berry medium to large; dark purple; flesh very sweet and aromatic. Ripens first of September.

Vergennes-The Vergennes Grape originated in Vergennes, Vt., and is, without doubt, the Grape for the million. First. It is a hardy vine and good grower. Second. It is wonderfully productive, and has a broad, thick, hardy leaf. Third. It ripens with the Hartford Prolific, and is the best shipping grape we know of. Fourth. It keeps all winter in any ordinary cool room or cellar, and then can be dried into a perfect raisin. Fifth. The bunch and berries are large, in color like the Catawba, only a shade lighter and very handsome. Sixth. The flavor is delicious, and so like the Iona, that everyone familiar with that variety notices the same rich, vinous, sprightly, refreshing taste that makes one wish for just one more bunch. The pulp entirely dissolves in the mouth. The seeds are few and small. For the family or for vineyardists, it will prove of the greatest value, and he who plants early of this variety plants wisely.

GRAPES-General Collection. Black. Plant rows 8 feet apart and 6 to 10 feet in rows. The following prices are for first class one year vines, two year vines being too heavy to forward by mail. Price 15 cents each; $1 for 10, unless noted.

Clinton-Bunches small and compact; berries round, black, pulpy, juicy, of medium quality; valuable for wine and culinary purposes.

Concord-A large, purplish black grape, ripening about the middle of September; vine remarkably vigorous; and free from disease. It is now being planted over a greater extent of country than any other one variety[.] 10 cents each; $1 for 12.

Hartford Prolific -Bunches large, berries large, round and dark, of medium quality. Ripens some three weeks earlier than the Isabella. Hardy aud prolific.

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[Left Column.] lves' Seedling-Bunches medium to large, compact, often shouldered; berries medium, slightly oblong, of a dark purple color.

Isabella-Bunch large, long and loose, berry large, oval, dark purple or black, pulp tender, juicy, sweet and rich when fully ripe. Ripens first of October.

Merrimac--(Rogers' No. 19.) Black, bunches large; berries very large, round; one of the most reliable varieties, ripening from the l0th to 15th of September. 20 cents each; $1 for $6.

Moore's Early-Bunch large; berry large, round; color black, with heavy blue bloom; vine exceedingly hardy, entirely exempt from mildew or disease. Its earliness makes it desirable for an early crop, and its hardiness particularly adapts it to Canada and northern portions of the United States. 35 cents each; $1 for 5.

Senasqua-Bunch large, often shouldered, compact; berry large, round; flesh firm but tender; juicy, sweet, rich; ripens about with the Concord. 35 cents each; $1 for 3.

Wilder-(Rogers' No. 4.) Bunch and berry very large, black, round; flesh tolerably tender; sprightly, sweet and agreeable; one of the best of Mr. Rogers' Hybrids, ripening quite early. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Worden-A splendid large black Grape, of the Concord type but earlier; large in bunch and berry, and of decidedly better quality; vine hardier than that old standby and every way as healthy. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Grapes-Red or Amber. Agawam-(Rogers' No. 15.) Bunches large, compact, berries very large, with thick skin, pulp soft, sweet and sprightly; vine very vigorous; ripens early. 20 cents each; $l for 6.

Brighton-An excellent Grape; bunch large; well formed; berries above medium to large, round, Catawba color; excellent flavor and quality; one of the earliest in ripening. 25 cents each; $1 for 5.

Catawba-Bunches of good size, rather loose; berries large, round; when fully ripe of a dark copper color, with a sweet, rich, musky flavor. Requires a long season to arrive at full maturity. Excellent both for table and wine.

Delaware-This is undoubtedly the best table Grape, ranking pre-eminently above all others in its pure, rich, sugary, wine-like juice. Bunches small, compact, shouldered; berries medium size, fine wine color, translucent; vine hardy, moderately vigorous and very productive; ripens 15th of September. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Goethe-(Rogers' Hybrid No. 1.) A strong, healthy vine, producing large crops of beautiful bunches; berries very large, pale red; flesh tender and melting; ripens late; very valuable in the South. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Lindley-(Rogers' No. 9.) Vine vigorous; berries medium to large, reddish in color; flesh tender, sweet and aromatic; ripens early. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Massasoit-( Rogers' No. 3.) A vigorous vine; berries medium in size, brownish red; flesh tender and sweet; ripens early. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Salem-(Rogers' No. 53.) A strong, vigorous vine. A hybrid between the native and Black Hamburg; berries large, Catawba color, thin skin, free from hard pulp, very sweet and sprightly; ripens as early as Hartford. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Grapes-White. Croton-Vine moderately strong; berries medium size, yellowish green; flesh melting and sweet, ripens early. 35 cents each; $1 for 3.

Elvira-Very vigorous, strong, healthy grower; white, bunch and berries medium size, very compact and productive, often growing four or five clusters on a single cane. Ripens about with Catawba, very hardy. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Lady-A white grape, seedling of the Concord, possessing all the vigor of the parent vine; berries large, light greenish yellow, skin thin, pulp tender, sweet and rich; ripens earlier than Hartford; worthy of trial in all sections. 25 cents each; $1 for 5.

Martha-Bunches and berries of medium size, greenish white, with a thin bloom, flesh tender, with very little pulp, juicy, sweet and rich; hardy and productive; ripens with Concord. 10 cents each; $1 for 12. [Right Column.]

Strawberries. For field culture, plant one by four feet apart, 10,000 to the acre. For garden culture plant one by two feet apart. Any rich soil that will produce good corn or potatoes is suitable for the strawberry. Early in the winter cover the entire surface with litter of some kind to keep the plants from being injured by freezing. There is no danger of putting on too much between the rows, but the plants themselves must not be covered too deep; from two to three inches of coarse straw is probably the best covering. When growth commences remove the covering from directly over the plants and leave it between them for a mulch. The blossoms of those marked with a letter (p) are destitute of stamens and are termed pistillates; and unless a row of a perfect flowered variety is planted at intervals not excceding a rod, they will produce imperfect fruit, and but little of it; but when properly fertilized, as a rule, they are more prolific than those with perfect flowers.

Strawberries-Newer Varieties. Price, unless noted, 10 cents each; 25 cents per 10; $2 per 100.

Early Canada-Originated with A. M. Smith, of St. Catharines, Ont., ripens four to five days before Wilson, and is said to be equal to it in all respects; its earliness giving it great advantage in market.

Early Dawn-A remarkable early berry, ripening a week before Wilson.

Atlantic-Of very regular, conical shape; medium to large in size. Flesh, solid, juicy, dark glossy crimson, with little or no acidity when ripe; of good quality, unusually firm; valuable for home use or market, 10 cents each; $1 for 15.

Neigh's Superb-Plant a very good grower, resembling Crescent Seedling in habit; fruit quite large, color light scarlet; of superb quality; ripens with the Wilson but remains longer in bearing and maintains its good size to the last.

Oliver Goldsmith-A very desirable variety, originating in Delaware, Ohio.

Prince of Berries-The originator, Mr. Durand, says of this variety: "Superior to any berry known in flavor or quality. Brilliant and beautiful in color, abundant in bearing, large size, texture exceedingly fine and melting; no hard or unripe spots on tips coloring evenly and perfectly, unsurpassed as a carrier and keeper, desirable in form, perfect in blossom, never scalds either in foliage or fruit; a vigorous and luxuriant grower." 10 cents each; $1 per fifteen.

Woodruff's Seedling-A fine productive variety of large size, ripening late.

James Vick-This promising new variety we find a very vigorous grower, with large dark green foliage. Fruit bright scarlet, uniformly large, and very productive; it will stand after ripe a long time on the vine without becoming soft. It is very firm, of good form and quality.

Old Iron Clad-Fruit resembles the Sharpless greatly in size and shape; color bright scarlet; ripening four or five days before the Wilson. Plant very vigorous and hardy.

Big Bob (p)-Originated in Miami county, Ohio, and is highly esteemed in that locality for its size, productiveness and quality. Foliage large and healthy; fruit stalks long and stout; berries very large, nearly round, regular in shape; dark crimson; quite firm, of excellent quality; making big berries to the very end of the season.

Strawberries-General Collection. Price, unless noted, 10 cents each; 25 cents per 10; $1 for 75: $1.25 per 100. Not less than 25 of a sort sold at hundred rates.

Bidwell-Bright glossy crimson, averaging as large as the Sharpless and more productive than the Wilson or Crescent; very firm and meaty in texture, and delicious in flavor.

Crystal City-The earliest variety in cultivation. Fruit of medium size; conical; color deep red; flesh moderately firm; good quality; very desirable for early home use.

Ceteweyo (p)-Berries large, irregular in shape and wonderfully productive.

Crescent Seedling (p)-Medium size, bright light scarlet, not very firm; continues a long time in fruit; plant very vigorous and hardy, and will produce [continued next page]

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[Left Column, continued from previous page] good crops under greater neglect than any other Strawberry, and is a good paying variety for both family use and market.

Captain Jack-A most vigorous grower, healthy and productive, Berries large, handsome and solid.

Cumberland Triumph-A magnificent variety; berries immense, fine perfect form, and of fine flavor; plant very vigorous and productive

Charles Downing-Fruit medium to large, conical; deep scarlet; fine flavor; productive.

Colonel Cheney (p)-Large, roundish ovate, bright scarlet; flesh rather firm; fine quality.

Cinderella-Large, conical, regularly formed; bright glossy scarlet; mild, rich, aromatic, vigorous and productive; very fine for home use.

Finch's Prolific-Supposed to be a cross between Russell's Prolific and Wilson and has great merit claimed for it as a market berry; said to be larger than the Wilson, of better quality; bright scarlet in color; fully as firm and equally as prolific. Plant a strong grower, with long, strong fruit stalks that hold the fruit well up from the ground.

Glendale-So far the best late market berry that has been tested; plant very thrifty, with tall, rank foliage, and very productive, succeeds well on both light and heavy soils; fruit of large size, regular, uniform, conical, bright scarlet color, fair quality; very firm, being fully equal to Wilson in shipping and keeping qualities.

Golden Defiance-Large, beautiful, bright scarlet; of good quality, very productive; late to very late.

Huddleston's Favorite-Large size, beautiful shape; bright, glossy crimson; firm, with a rich, spicy flavor. An excellent shipping berry.

Hervey Davis-Fruit very large, holding its size well to the last. Deep, glossy red, ripening perfectly and of the highest flavor.

Jucunda-A Strawberry of the largest size, high color, holding its fruit well upon the vines, bringing the highest price in market, 10 cents each; 30 cents per ten; $2 per 100.

Jersey Queen (p)-This is one of the very best late Strawberries and is claimed by many to be the nearest approach to the ideal Strawberry yet introduced. It is very productive, the fruit being large, broadly conical and of a fine shade of scarlet; the flesh is firm and melting, and is full of a rich, vinous juice, with a delicious aroma.

Kentucky-A strong, vigorous, productive variety, bearing its berries well up from the ground. Fruit large, bright scarlet, firm, juicy, rich and sweet.

Longfellow-A variety from Kentucky, producing large, late firm berries.

Manchester (p) - This variety has received many favorable encomiums from leading fruit growers; it has many desirable qualities; for family use as well as for market it stands pre-eminent.

Monarch of the West-This is a well-tested and truly worthy variety; will grow on almost any good soil; stands drouth [drought] and wet; berry large, firm, and of most delicious quality.

Mt. Vernon-A large, late, very productive variety; a strong, healthy grower, with strong fruit stalks; fruit conical, bright red, uniformly huge and of excellent quality.

Pioneer-Very early, of large size, bright red; flesh firm and of excellent quality.

Satin Gloss-Medium to large, bright, glossy vermillion; very regular in size and form, firm, plant large and vigorous; exceedingly prolific; holding its size well to the end of the season.

Seneca Chief-Very large, conical, dark crimson, firm, very good, late, productive and vigorous.

Sharpless-The largest berry of the entire collection, and has mainlained its high reputation for vigor of plant, size of berry, flavor and productiveness; flesh firm, sweet with a delicate aroma; of first quality; color clear light red, with a smooth shining surface.

Sucker State-Fruit medium to large, regular shape, conical but not pointed; color somewhat like Cumberland Triumph, but darker.

Springdale-Very dark crimson; of excellent quality; exceedingly productive and vigorous.

Windsor Chief (p)-A vigorous grower, with healthy foliage, and immensely productive; fruit of large size to the end of the season.

Wilson's Seedling-One of the most productive and profitable varieties for market culture.

[Right Column.] Raspberries. The raspberry should be planted in good rich soil, in rows five feet apart, and three feet apart in the rows, with three to five canes to the hill. As soon as they have done bearing, cut out the old wood to give more vigor to the young canes. Newer sorts, price, except noted, 10 cents each; $1.00 per 15; $6.00 per 100.

Hansell-The earliest of all Raspberries; medium to large; color of the brightest crimson; quality best, rich and refreshing, possessing a powerful aroma, imparting a delightful perfume and flavor; canes vigorous, productive and entirely hardy, having thus far withstood the Summer heat and Winter cold equal to the old iron-clad Turner.

Superb-A magnificent large berry; rich, dark scarlet; flavor remarkably spicy, with a refreshing tartness unequalled in any other Raspberry; vine vigorous and hardy; commences to ripen about the middle of June and continuing four to six weeks.

Shaffer's Colossal-"Plant very vigorous and as hardy as the Turner. Propagates from the tip; very prolific, fruit the largest of any berry in the world; ripens with Mammoth Cluster. It is not a black Raspberry, nor a red Raspberry, nor a purple Raspberry, but a reddish brown, growing brighter red on specimens not fully matured; quality inviting and refreshing but not equal to the best." We think this may prove very valuable for the family garden and local market. We have no hesitation in claiming that as it appears here, this is the largest Raspberry in the world, as it averages, gathered by the bushel from the field. We claim also that it is of the most vigorous in growth of cane, and that it is exceedingly productive. 10 cents each; $1.00 for 20; $4.00 per 100.

Souhegan-A week earlier than Doolittle; nearly as large as the Gregg, perfectly hardy and enormously productive. Mr. Manning, of Massachusetts, says of it: "That it justifies our claim of its superiority over all others of its class. It is again the very earliest - coming in just as the late strawberries are going out. With good culture it will grow three-quarters of an inch in diameter, often bearing twenty or thirty berries on a cluster, and carries well to market. It is of superior quality to eat, and makes a rich sauce, pie or pudding. A first-class certificate of merit was awarded for a display of the Souhegan Raspberry by the Fruit Committee of the Massachnsetts [Massachussetts] Horticultural Society, where it was shown for the first time in 1882." There is no higher authority than the approval of the above society, where testimonials of fruit are desired. 10 cents each $1 for 20; $4 for 100.

Marlboro-This new red raspberry appears to combine the most valuable characteristics, canes very strong, healthy and vigorous, holding its foliage even on sandy soil until frost, and uninjured by the winter. Berries ripen very early[.] Among the earliest, large, bright, red color, good quality and good shipper[.] This new varietv has not yet fruited on our grounds, but the plants are very vigorous and healthy, and wherever tested has done admirably, and is spoken of in the most glowing terms. Something of its value may be inferred from the fact that the originator was repeatedly offered $4,000 for the whole stock, which he refused. The stock was finally divided into thirty shares at a high price, except a portion which the originator insisted upon reserving, refusing to part with the entire stock of so good a thing[.] 50 cents each; $5 per 12; $15.00 per 50.

Raspberries -General Collection. Price, unless noted, 10 cents each; 50 cents per 10; $2.50 per 100.

Amazon-A very large and fine flavored berry, and one of the most vigorous growers.

Brandywine-A large and bright red berry of very beautiful appearance, which makes it a favorite market variety, although not of the highest quality. It does well on nearly all soils and endures the drouth [drought] and heat of tbe South better than most varieties.

Cuthbert, or Queen of the Market-A remarkably strong hardy variety, said to stand the northern winters and southern summers better than any other. Berries very large, measuring three inches around; conical; rich crimson; very handsome, and so firm they can be shipped hundreds of miles by rail in good condition; flavor is sweet, rich and luscious.

Clark- Large, conical, bright crimson, juicy, sweet and excellent, but rather soft for long shipment.

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[Left Column.] Caroline-A seedling from Brinckle's Orange that needs no winter protection; this fruit somewhat resembles its parent in appearance, and as the plant is vigorous and hardy it bids fair to supplant that old favorite variety. 10 cents each; $1.00 for 15; $4.00 per 100.

Davidson's Thornless-One of the earliest and best of the Black Caps, and nearly exempt from spines.

Doolittle's Improved Black Cap-Although one of the first introduced, it still holds its place as one of the most valuable.

Gregg-This is decidedly the largest and most prolific Black Cap that we have ever seen, far surpassing in size the famous Mammoth Cluster averaging when grown side by side, with the same treatment, one-third to one-half larger.

Mammoth Cluster-One of the largest, latest and best of the Black Caps; juicy and sweet.

Ohio Black Cap-A very hardy, and productive variety, ripening between the earliest and latest; it is a good shipper, and the most profitable of all for drying, taking but two and a half quarts to make a pound of dried fruit.

Philadelphia-Dark red; good size; flesh moderately firm; plants hardy aad 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.

New Rochelle-Large, brownish red, flesh quite firm, juicy, with a rich, sub-acid flavor; valuable for table, culinary purposes or canning; continues a long time in use.

Sweet Home-A Black Cap of superior quality, nearly as large as the Gregg and more uniform, and so hardy as to have withstood 30 degrees below zero uninjured. Ripens 10 days later than Doolittle.

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, unless noted, 10 cents each; $1 for 12; $5 for 100. Black Naples-Very large. Fine for wine or jellies. Cherry-One of 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. 15 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 Gondoin-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 Currants. Originated with Lincoln Fay, of Portland, N. Y., thirteen years ago, from a seedling of Cherry and Victoria Currants 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 much more prolific, and from its peculiar stem, less expensive to pick," 50 cents each; $5 for 12.

Boston, July 10, 1880. Dear Sir - The Currants arrived in good order. I infer from your note that the variety was raised from the Cherry Currant. If so, the bunches are longer, and its bearing qualities seem to be great, and its flavor in advance of its parent. With many thanks, Yours truly, Marshall P. Wilder, Pres't Am. Pomological Society.

[Right Column.] Gooseberries-American Sorts.

Downing-Very large, handsome, pale green, and of splendid quality for both cooking and table use; bush a vigorous grower, and usually free from mildew. 15 cents each: $1 for 8.

Houghton Seedling-Small to medium, roundish oval; pale red; sweet, tender, very good; plants spreading, shoots slender; enormously productive. 10 cents each; $1 for 12.

Mountain Seedling-Large, roundish oval, pale red skin, thick; medium quality; plant a free grower and very productive. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

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. 20 cents each; $1 for 6.

Gooseberries-English Varieties. Fifteen leading sorts, strong, two-year plants. 30 cents each, $1 for 4.

Blackberries. Plant three to eight feet apart. Early Harvest-This is the earliest Blackberry in cultivation; a compact, dwarf grower; fruit medium size, and fine quality. An enormous bearer. 15 cents each; $1 for 12. "It is so early, and it bears so well, and eats so well, and ships so well, and ships so well and sells so well, it is of very notable value for a large portion of our country."-Parker Earle, President Mississippi Valley Horticultural Society.

Lawton, Kittatinny, Snyder and Early Wilson- 10 cents each; 3 for 25 cents; $1 for 15[.]

Missouri Mammoth-15 cents each; $1 for 10.

Newman's Thornless-This old variety still maintains its reputation as one of the best of the spineless. 10 cents each; $1 for 15.

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: $1 for 10.

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; $1 for 10.

Wilson, Jr. -This is claimed to be a pedigree blackberry raised in 1875, from selected seed of the old Wilson Early, and is the largest and most productive early blackberry known. Measures three and a quarter inches around crosswise, and three and three-fourths inches around lengthwise; produces its fruit in immense clusters; ripens evenly; becomes sweet as soon as black, holds its color well after being picked, and brings the highest price in the market. Ripens early in July. 30 cents each; $3.00 per twelve.

Stone's Hardy- It is an upright and vigorous grower; the wood is stocky, short jointed, ripens early, turns dark red and is very hardy. The berry is black and glossy when ripe and has a delicious flavor. It commences to ripen its fruit about five days later than the Snyder and continues bearing ten days longer; the fruit is well protected by the thick, healthy folliage. J. S. Stickney says Stone's Hardy by the side of Snyder appears more productive and the quality better than Snyder. President J. M. Smith says: "If the bushes sent are a fair sample, they must indeed be a show worth seeing. All agree that the quality of Stone's Hardy is excellent." 15 cents each; $1 for ten.

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Hardy Ornamental Shrubs. No garden should be without a good selection or these permanent ornaments. Once carefully planted in suitable positions they increase in size and beauty from year to year, and require but little further care.

The season of bloom of the different sorts extends over nearly the whole season, though the greatest show is to be expected in Spring and early Summer.