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Seed Catalogue and Garden Guide.
CURRANTS.
One of the most prominent horticulturists in the country recently informed us that he made more money from his crop of currants. than from any other source. They are a most profitable crop if well cared for, for the market is never overstocked. Our plants are fine and large. If by mail add 10 cts. per 10; 50 cts. per 100.
Fay’s Prolific—Decidedly the best currant in cultivation. Has been widely planted and given general satisfaction. It is a strong grower, wonderfully prolific and bears early. Fruit large. bright red and and [sic] of good flavor and very uniform in size. It is the berry for market or home gardens and you cannot afford to omit it from your list. Each, 25c.; per 10, $2.00.
Crandall—A new black currant, and by many considered one of the most valuable novelties of recent introduction. Grows six to eight feet high, in a tree form; is perfectly and absolutely proof against currant worms and insects. Enormously productive and generally produces fruit same season planted. Fruit sometimes as large as the Concord Grape. Excellent flavor. Try it. Each, 25c; per 10, $2.00.
OTHER CURRANTS.
White Grape—Largest, best white sort; handsome, sweet and productive.
Cherry—Sometimes one-half inch in diameter. Productive if on good soil.
Red Dutch—An excellent and well-known old sort.
White Dutch—Same, except color. Each, 15c; per 10, $1.00; per 100, $5.00.
GOOSEBERRIES.
One of the most popular fruits in England, and is now beginning to receive more attention here. Plant three or four feet apart each way, manure well and remove old canes after fruit is gathered. Does well if grown in partial shade. Should have rich soil. If by mail add 15 cents per 10.
Industry—The best English sort yet introduced in this country. Berries are very large, one to one and one-half inches in diameter, of most excellent flavor, both pleasant and rich. Color dark red when fully ripe. Under favorable conditions it bears immense crops. A northern exposure and partial shade are desirable for it Each. 40c; per 10, $3.00.
Downing—Best of the American sorts, and a vast improvement on the Houghton, of which it is a seedling. Fruit large. pale green, and of excellent quality, both for cooking and table use. Bushes stocky, hardy, vigorous and very prolific. Strong two year plants. Each 20c; per 10, $1.50.
Houghton—Fruit of medium size; skin smooth; pale red; flesh tender and good. Each, 15c; per 10, $1.00.
HARDY FLOWERING SHRUBS.
There is nothing which so quickly and for so little cost, adds so much to the beauty, cheerfulness and homelike appearance of a place as an assortment of hardy shrubs. The following varieties are all hardy without protection, will bloom at once, and continue to grow more beautiful year after year. We have a very great variety of kinds, but offer here only those we think most desirable. Prices are for large, strong plants, to be sent by express or freight, at the expense of purchaser; but, if desired, we can furnish smaller plants of any of them at 25 cents each, postpaid.
EXOCHORDIA GRANDIFLORA—A magnificent hardy flowering shrub from Northern China (also called Pearl Bush). It is a vigorous growing shrub. Bears a great profusion of beautiful pure white flowers, and the buds, before opening greatly resemble clusters of rarely fine pearls. Each, 50c.
JAPAN QUINCE.—A popular, beautiful and valuable shrub, which very early in the spring is covered profusely with large red blossoms and beautiful glossy leaves, making a dazzling sight. Fine for hedges. Each. 40c.
SNOWBALL—A well-known, popular shrub, which grows to large size, covered with dense spherical clusters of white flowers, which give it its name. Each, 250.
LILAC, Purple—A well-known, strong growing shrub, bearing large, fragrant clusters of flowers early in spring. Each, 40c.
LILAC, White—Like above, but has white flowers which make it more desirable to some. Each, 40c.
TREE HONEY-SUCKLE.—A beautiful shrub, loaded with pink flowers in early spring. Each, 40c.
HYDRANGEA—Paniculta Grandiflora—Each, 40c.
DEUTZIA—A very desirable shrub of strong, hardy growth, bearing an abundance of beautiful racemes of double pure white flowers. The shape is well shown by our illustration, but it must be seen to be appreciated. Every one of our customers should have at least one of these choice shrubs in their yard, and we have made the price so low that all can purchase. Strong plants, each, 25c.
SPIREA.—Van Houtti—One of the most charming and beautiful of the Spiræas, having pure white flowers in clusters or panicles about an inch in diameter. Astonishingly profuse in bloom, and plants remarkably vigorous and hardy. But lately introduced from France. Each, 50c. Golden Leaved-Golden-yellow tinted foliage, and double white flowers in June. Each, 35c.
Lance Leaved—Narrow pointed leaves, and large round clusters of white flowers that cover the whole plant; a charming shrub. Blooms in May. Each. 40c.
Reevesii Fl. Pl.—Flowers white and double; blooms freely in clusters. One of the best. Each, 45c.
Callosa Alba—A white flowering variety, of dwarf habit; very fine. Each, 40c.
TAMARIX—This is one of the finest additions to our list of hardy shrubs. The foliage is light, feathery graceful, sage blue in color, and, very ornamental. Blooms early in June, and then all through the summer and autumn. Each, 50c.
SYRINGA or MOCK ORANGE.—One of the very best of the hardy white flowering shrubs. Has luxurant [luxuriant] foliage and masses of pure white, intensely fragrant flowers, in June. Deserves a prominent place in every yard. Each 40c.
SEE OTHER SHRUBS ON PAGE 58.
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[text in image: FAY’S NEW PROLIFIC RED CURRANT]
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[image caption: INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY.]
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