Crates ai? cl Baskets. Our Excelsior crate, which has proved such a great success in past years, has been improved in many ways, yet we have still maintained the same low rates. It is the best crate ever put on the market for growers, as it is roomy, and still a neat package JFruit growers know the advantage of placing their berries in good packages— some- thing that will allow them to fill the baskets well, so that when they are offered on the market, the baskets are still full, and the berries are not mashed. This is the great objection to most crates, as the racks are so light that they will not allow the baskets to be filled, unless by mashing the top fruit, and when placed on the market, the bruised will not bring the top price. The crates hold 32 baskets, or one bushel. They Jare slatted up the sides, with solid ends, and have [hand-holes, so that they are easily managed. In fact, | they are the most complete crate on the market. They are made of the best wood, well dried be- fore being nailed together. PRICES °®“ ts ® acl1 : per 20 45 oents ea <* ; per 50, 40 cents each. PRICES, PILLED with BASKETS : 75 cts. each ; per 20, 70 cts. each ; per 50, 65 cts. each. Acrn* Gift Crate. We have had many' calls for a Gift crate, so we have gotten up one for our trade. It is made strong, and of the best wood, being slatted on sides and ends, and will last for a number of seasons for near-by markets, but they are especially useful to shippers who do not wish them returned, as they are cheap, and will place the fruit in good con- dition on distant markets. These crates hold one bushel, so do not con- fuse it in price with the western gift crate, that holds but 16 quarts, and has not a lid. This crate is in every way the best, and when the fruit is to be shown, the lid can be raised without the drawing of nails. These crates are all filled with boxes, and the boxes are offered or.ly with the crates. PRICES, filled with boxes : 45 cents each j per 20, 40 cents each. BasKets. Our baskets are made of good, dry poplar, and are the best on the market. They can be shipped in bales of 500, or when crates are being ordered, 100 can be nested to each crate. They are made on a form that will close the corners so that the smallest berry cannot drop. In fact, they are in every way first-class. All crates and baskets are loaded free on cars at this place. PRICES : 65 cents per 100, $5.50 per 1,000 ; *5.00 per 1,000 in 5,000 lots, and £4 50 oer 1,000 in 10,000 lots. Address REID'5 NURSERIES, Bridgeport, Ohio. Special Collections of Small Fruits ONE DOLLAR EACH, BY MAIL, POSTPAID. 4®-0rder Collections by Number and Class only, not by variety, and do not ask for any change. We have made these collections for the benefit of our customers. If they are carefully studied, almost any selection may be made from them at small cost. STRAWBERRIES FOR Si. No. 1. — 12 Greenville, 12 Timbrell, 12 Princess, 6 Brandywine, 3 Enormous. No. 2. — 12 Parker Earle, 12 Greenville, 12 Eureka. 6 Splen- did, 3 Enormous. No. 3.-12 Dayton 12 Bisel, 12 Gandy, 12 Marshall. No. 4. — 12 Timbrell, 12 Brandywine, 12 Bisel. No. 5, — 12 Timbrell, 12 Beverly, 12 Lovett, 12 Muskingum. 6. — 12 Muskingum, 12 Greenville, 12 Timbrell, 12 Mrs. Cleveland. 7. — 12 Timbrell, 12 Greenville, 6 Marshall, 6 Champion of England. [wine. No. 8. — 12 Mrs. Cleveland, 12 Beverly, 12 Bubach, 12 Brandy- No. 9.—12 Farnsworth, 12 Haverlana, 12 Timbrell, 12 Bubacn No. 10.— 12 Wolverton, 12 Stayman, 12 Princess, 12 Musk- ingum, 12 Crawford. No. No. RASPBERRIES FOR $1. No. 11.— 6 Kansas, 1 Loudon, 12 Palmer, 1 Japan Mayberry. No. 12.— 12 Royal Church, 6 Eureka, 12 Thompson’s Early. No. 13.— 12 Golden Queen, 12 Shaffer Colossal, 12 Mus- kingum. No. 14.— 6 Kansas, 12 Palmer, 6 Conrath, 1 Japan Mayberry. No. 15. — 6 Lovett, T2 Palmer, 6 Kansas, 2 Miller. No. 16.— 2 Loudon, 2 Miller, 12 Thompson’s Early. No. 17.— 12 Shaffer, 12 Older. 12 Palmer, 1 Japan Mayberry. No. 18. — 6 Eureka, 12 Royal Church, 12 Palmer. No. 19. — 3 Loudon, 6 Golden Queen, 6 Kansas 2 Miller. No. 20.— 3 Miller, 6 Eureka, 2 Loudon, 6 Royal Church. BLACKBERRIES FOR $1. No. 2l. — 6 Erie, 6 Early King, 6 Eldorado. No. 22. — 12 Minnewaski, 3 Erie, 3 Eldorado. No. 23.— 4 Eldorado, 4 Ohmer, 6 Wilson Jr. No. 24. — 12 Lucretia,6 Erie, 6 Minnewaski, 6 Wilson Early. No. 25.— 3 Ohmer, 3 Eldorado, 6 Early King, 6 Lucretia. CURRANTS AND GOOSEBERRIES FOR Si. H«. 26.— 6 Fay, 6 Cherry, 6 Victoria, 6 White Grape. | Ho. 29.— 3 North Star, 1 Keepsalce, 6 Industry. Ho. 27.— 6 Fay, 3 Industry, 2 Keepsake. [Jacket. Ho. 30.— 2 Golden Prolific, 6 Fay, 3 Industry. Ho. 28.— 2 Lancashire Lad, t Keepsake, 3 Industry,! Red | Collections by Mail, Postpaid, for $2. No. 31.— 1 Colerain, i Idaho, i Wilder Early, i Meech Pro- lific, 1 Abundance, i Wonderful. No. 32. — 1 Idaho, 2 Loudon, 6 Fay, 3 Abundance. No. 33.— 1 Wilder Early, 1 Saratoga Plum, 1 Colerain. 6 In- dustry, 1 Moore Diamond, 1 Wonderful. No. 34. — 1 Green Mountain, 1 Moore Diamond, 1 Eaton, 1 Early Ohio, 1 Moore Early. No. 35. — 1 Colerain, 1 Moore Diamond, 1 Idaho, 1 Meech Quince, 12 Japan Wineberry. No. 36. — 1 Early Ohio, 6 Fay, 6 Industry, 3 Abundance Plum. No. 37. — 6 Miller, 6 Industry, 1 Eaton, 1 Moyer. No. 38.— 6 Kansas Raspberry, 6 Lovett Early, 1 Moore Dia- mond, 1 Chautauqua. No. 39. — 1 Champion Peach, 1 Idaho, 1 Meech Prolific, 3 Abundance, 2 Wilder Early, 3 Industry. No. 40.— 2 Delaware Grape, r Colerain, 2 Niagara, 2 Wor- den, 2 Eaton, 1 Early Ohio. No. 41. — 6 Fay, 6 Industry, 6 Lovett Early, 3 North Star, 1 Red Jacket. No. 42.— 2.Idaho, 6 Fay, 6 Industry, 1 Meech Prolific, 2 Wonderful. No. 43.— 6 Assorted Roses, 6 Hydrangeas, 6 Industry. No. 44. — 6 Roses, 3 Hydrangeas, i Saratoga Plum, 2 Idaho. No. 45.-12 Palmnr, 12 Erie, 6 Minnewaski, 6 Early King, 6 Roses. NOTE.— Our $2 collections are not included in any special offers, unless noted. Special Offers. We make the following offers, which you will find very low. The stock named is first-class, mailing size. We make a specialty of mail orders, hence we are in a position to give you good service. $ 2 collections only when noted : For $ 3 we will send any three of the above $1 collections and 1 Japan Mayberry. For $ 3 we will send any three of the above $1 collections and 1 Colerain. For $ 3 we wili send any four of the above $1 collections. For $ 3 we will send any two of the above $1 collections and allow you to 6elect $1.50 worth of stock from Cata- logue at rates named. Por $ 3 we will send you any three of the above $1 collections and 6 Fay Currants, or 6 Industry Gooseberries. For $ 3 we will send you any three of the above |i collec- tions, 1 Wilder Pear and 1 Abundance Plum. For $ 3 we will send you one each, $1 and $2 collections, your selection, and one of any of the grapes named: .. Eaton, Moore Diamond, Moyer, Woodruff Red. For $ 5 wc will send you any three of the above $2 collections. 1 For $ 5 we will send you any two of the above $2 collections and any two of the $1 collections. For $ 5 we will send you any six of the |i collections and 1 Idaho Pear. For $ 5 we will send you any five of the |i collections, and allow you to select $1.50 in stock from Catalogue, at single or dozen rates, mailing size. For $ 5 we will allow you to select $5 worth of stock from Catalogue, at single or dozen rates, mailing size, and will send you any $1 collection. For $10 we will send you any six of the $2 collections and any $1 collection, and 1 Japan Mayberry. For $10 we will allow you to select from Catalogue, at single or dozen rates, $10 worth of stock and any $2 collection. NOTE. — The above offers apply to mail orders and mailing size trees. '’and.y Wii> e ' J . SA , URSE 1 //jh Z . s . V In ordering, please use this Sheet ; also use Return Envelope enclosed REID’S NURSERIES, Bridgeport, Ohio. Cable Address, 44 REID:’ Name _ Post-Office County State _ Express or Freight Office Name of Railroad To be shipped by Express (give name). Freight or Mail. AMOUNT ENCLOSED: P.-O. Order $ Express Order $ Draft $ Cash $.... Regist’d Letter . . . . $ Postage Stamps . $ (»c. stamps preferred) Total $ Date 189 VEIXY IMPORTANT, — Write your name very plainly ; give post-office and express or freight office. When writing us at anytime, please give date of our letter if we have written vou ; and each and every time do not fail to write your name and post-office plainly. SPECI AJL, NOTICE.-We pay postage on all Plants, Vines, Shrubs, and Trees at single and dozen rates (Trees only of mail size). Please bear this in mind, as they are thus delivered FREE at your post-office. SCRF»E,CS STOCK..— We always have some surplus stock left, and if patrons will enclose money for this they will receive the best at much reduced rate. Make note of what yoAvould like to have, and we will try to accom- modate you. ™ 4^Tn Plants, Vines, Shrubs and Trees, 6, 50 and 500 are supplied at 12, 100 and 1,000 rate, but no less number. Quantity. Name of Stock, etc., Wanted. Grade. Price, Quantity. * Name of Stock, etc., Wanted. Grade. Price. t i * Please insert here the names of parties whom yon know are interested in fruit-culture, and buyers of Trees and Plants. We always have some surplus stock left, and if patrons will enclose money for this they will receive the best at much reduced rate. Make note of what you would like to have, and we will try to accommodate you. ALFRED JERVIS. E. W. REID. G REETING. — At the beginning of another season, we have again much pleasure in introducing ourselves to our many esteemed patrons and friends in the shape of a new Catalogue, which we trust will meet with the same approbation as in the past. The system, atic arrangement, combined with complete index, we trust ■will be of great assistance to our patrons in making out their orders. We wish to thank all our friends for their kind words of encouragement and testimonials received the past year, and can assure them that it will be our •endeavor to serve them better in the future than in the past, as we believe there is no more important fact to be borne in mind, than that a good reputation for serving all our customers well, with good stock at a fair price and true to name, is the surest foundation for business success. We take especial pains to make this, 11 Our Agent, ” a true and reliable guide for all fruit planters, discarding all varieties which we know are worthless, retaining only the best of the new and the good old varieties which experience has taught us are worth planting. All new varieties we subject to test before placing them before our customers, thus giving them the benefit of years of Spring, 1896. ■experience and preventing many losses by planting some old and often useless stock under a new name. This •costly experimenting has saved hundreds of dollars to our customers. We have no desire to see our patrons test a long list of different varieties of fruits, nurse, prune and care for them, only to find disappointment in the •end. Our desire is to place before our readers only good and reliable varieties of stock, suited for commercial purposes, that can be raised with profit. To this fact only can we ascribe our enormous increase in business the ■past few years, which has compelled us to enlarge all our buildings, and adopt all the modern appliances tfor filling orders. We have spared neither time nor expense in making this one of the foremost Nurseries in the country, and one deserving the confidence of all fruit growers. We employ none but skilled assistants, who have had a life-long experience in handling, packing and shipping trees. It is our aim to supply nothing but the best stock at the lowest prices, and intending customers with large orders will find it to their advan- tage to send us a list of all stock wanted; we will then give our very lowest prices on the lot. By this means we often make a reduction in price to help us from carrying over any stock which we might have in surplus. To many of our readers who have not yet favored us with an order, all we ask is for a trial. We feel sure then we shall have your acquaintance in future years, for we know by experience that “ Once a customer, always a customer, ” has had more to do with our success than all the writing we could put in a Catalogue. Our stock this season is as fine as was ever grown by any Nursery, and we will guarantee it true to name, perfectly healthy, free from root-knot or any insect pests, well rooted and stocky. We state these facts to assure our patrons that in dealing with us they are sure of getting stock that will grow and prove a blessing to many in after years. Farmers, we wish to urge you to give more attention to fruit-growing. Choice fruits will always sell well, at a good profit. Plant an orchard this year, and lay the foundation of a good income later. You will also find it both a pleasant and profitable occupation. You will reap the advantage of better health, as there is nothing more conducive to health or happiness than a good supply of fresh fruit, which you can have, with a proper ■selection, all the year round. If you want advice on anything, we are always willing to lend you a helping band in making a selection suitable for your locality. We have many new and choice fruits to offer this season, which you will find fully described in the Cata- logue, and which we can recommend to all, as worthy of a place in their collections. We also beg to draw the attention of our customers to our many advantages. Our soil is peculiarly adapted for the Nursery business, stock making a rapid and clean growth, and our small fruits are unsurpassed, which is evident from the fact that we are entirely sold out every season. Our packing department is under the personal supervision of our Mr. E. W. Reid and assistants, who are all old and experienced hands, who have grown up with the business, and who spare no pains in seeing that the stock is fully up to our high •standard of grading. More than that, you get stock true to name. Our facilities for shipping are unsurpassed, as we have all the leading trunk lines represented, and six express companies. This competition insures us the verv lowest rates as well as prompt attention. Our location, just opposite Wheeling, W. Va., gives us many advantages over our own town, as it is just as handy to ship from this point, as from Bridgeport. Further, we have the Ohio river, by which we can reach many points at very low freight rates from Pittsburg to New Orleans, St. Louis, and other points along the great rivers. CHEAP BUT FRESH STOCK. — We do not want you to think that we sell cheap stock because our rates are much lower than those of many Nurseries ; we deal directly with yon, and not through agents, who, in many cases, add fifty per cent, to the cost. We are not a “ Cheap John. " We sell our stock at a small profit to increase our trade. We look at the matter in this way: If we can sell to five men at the same profit we would make from one, we increase our trade, and our stockis our best advertisement. 2 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. We take our stock, just as ordered, from the ground, hence it all grows. Our Strawberries have been shipped to Texas, California and Florida by the thousand, yes, by tens of thousands, reaching their destination as fresh as when taken from the ground. OUR SHIPPING SEASON usually begins about March 15, and continues until December 1. Wecam get stock out in good time for our southern customers, as we fill orders from this section first. LOCATION. — We are on the high hills back of the Ohio River, hence our stock always matures, and is not injured by winters. ESTIMATES. — If you want large orders, write us for estimates, and in many cases we can quote you rates below catalogue prices, as oftentimes we have a surplus of stock. Many times, if customers when ordering would add an extra dollar or so to order, and request us to send its value in surplus slock, we could send almost twice the regular amount of the best fruits and ornamentals. NOTICE. — We will be pleased to have our customers look after our interests in their locality. While we do not employ agents, we are pleased to have clubs, or any parties wanting stock tr club together, and send theit orders as one. In this way you can save quite a per cent. ; you can get stock at a less fat®, and save in freight. Not only this, you save fifty per cent, in price over the cost if bought from an agent. You also get what you order when you deal direct. WHEN TO ORDER. — Early, in all cases ; then you are sure of stock named, and we have time to ad- vise you in regard to anything you may want to know. We also give early orders on trees, etc., a discount. Our stock in many cases will be exhausted before the season is over, as is the case with every Nurs. ry ; so you see the importance of early orders. We will hold stock if one-fourth of the value is paid, but in no case will we book orders unless that amount is paid as a guaranty. MAIL ORDERS. — This we make as one of our specialties — sending plants, vines and trees by mail ; in many cases it is much cheaper than by express. We send plants by the thousand by mail at a much less rate to California and other distant points. This part of the business is looked after by E. W. Reid himself, and every package goes through his hands before going to the mail-pouch. You may be sure that after a life experience he is an expert at the business. HOW FAR CAN WE SHIP? — A question we cannot answer. Never have we tried to send stock to a customer, no matter how far, but that word has come to us that stock has arrived in good condition. It has been packed forty-five days, and received in good condition. SHIPPING FACILITIES. — We have represented at this point, and at Wheeling, W. Va., the best ship- ping point of any Nursery in the United States. There are but few points that we cannot reach direct, both by freight and express. We have two lines of the Pennsylvania Company — Cleveland & Pittsburg and P. C. C. & St. L., or " Pan-Handle Route.” By the C. & P. we reach and bill direct with cars east and west via Pittsburg, Fort Wayne & Chicago, or Pennsylvania Railroads, or over any of the lines operated by the Penna. Company. We have also the B. & 0 ., including all its lines east, west, north and south ; the Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling, which represents the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern; and the “Big Four,” the Wheeling and Lake Erie, which represents the great Erie system. Also the Ohio River R. R., which reaches all points along the river be- tween Pittsburg and Cincinnati, and gives us connections with the C. & O. Besides this, to all points that can be reached by the Ohio river we have the Pittsburg and Cincinnati packets every day. We have represented here in express companies the Adams, Southern, American, National, United States, Pacific, Wells, Fargo & Co. (which also operate Missouri Pacific). With such a number of transportation com- panies, we can insure you lower rates than from any other point. This, with the reduction of 20 per cent, on express charges, and being on a direct line, is quite a point in our favor. TERMS AND ADVICE.— -Cash with order. All mail addressed to Reid’s Nurseries, Bridgeport, Ohio, is safe; we have a special pouch between the Bridgeport office and our own, and with the return envelopes we send everything is safe. REMIT by Post Officeor Express Money-order, Registered Letter, or Draft on Chicago or New York, or if by private check, add 25 cents for collection. Make all remittances payable to the order of Reid’s Nurseries. C. O. D. We will send goods in this way, provided one-fourth the amount is sent with order, but this is an expensive way to ship, as you have the return charge to pay on remittance. Goods will be sent in this way by freight, il requested. No orders from entire strangers will be booked unless one-fourth of the amount is paid on them as a guarantee. ^ When making out your order, do so on the order sheet mailed in the catalogue, and do not mix it with your letter. If you have any special directions, place them on the order sheet, naming the road or express company you wish us to use. Otherwise we will use the best route laid down in Shippers’* Guide. 1 F y NO ORDFiR RECEIVED FOR LESS THAN $ 1 . — Please bear this in mind. We have made quite a list of collections, so that you can get stock low, and we cannot enter orders for a less amount. , ^ NAD LIN ORDERS will be filled at io per cent, less than catalogue rates, owing to the duty, on all or- ders fiom this catalogue, but in no case send us Canadian bills or coins ; such cannot be used except at discount. FORMER I RICES are set aside by this catalogue, and prices affixed to dozen, ioo and 1,000 are for quantities named ; but half-dozen, 50 and 500 will be supplied at dozen, 100 and 1,000 rates. , ^ U i r stock V" u ? to name an d carefully labeled ; yet, while we use the greatest care to than as represented ^ ie ^ responsible for any sum greater than the cost of stock, should any prove otherwise PACKING. — We make no charge for boxing or delivered free on board of trains at rates named. packing above’ rates in this catalogue. Everything is CLAIMS or errors must be reported immediately on receipt of stock, and will be rectified promptly i, just; no claims entertained after 14 days, as we do not guarantee stock to live after arriving in good condition. TESTING FRUITS. We aie always glad to receive new fruits for testing, so that we can see how they do on our soil. They are as safe with us as with the originator, and at any time he wants any information in regard to them, it will be given. SEE OUR TESTIMONIALS. — They prove the value of our stock, and the full address of each party is given. Address RuID’S NURSERIES, Bridgeport, Ohio. STRAWBERRIES. CULTURE.— Many points are to be learned in this line of horticulture in one’s life ; hence, with a life-long experience, one must profit by it. It would be useless for us to rehearse all the points we have brought out in the past through the journals of the country, setting forth the methods of culture and marketing the crop. In this brief space we can only allude to this point, but in a brief way we will try and cover the ground. With the standard berries of the day, it is no trick to grow from 150 to 250 bushels of this fruit per acre, if the proper care is given and the best varieties planted. One would think it useless to work a bed once a week ; but here is one point not to be overlooked ; cultivation checks evaporation, and admits air to the soil, which the plant roots delight to have. Thus, by frequent culture you add both to the root-growth and the crop of the future. Different methods of planting prevail in different sections of the country; hence, we perfect FLOWER, can but give you the one practiced by us. This is a compromise between the matted row and hill systems. With the matted row you get much small fruit— with the hill quite large berries, but not in paying quantities ; so we adopt a compromise between the two. When a bed is set in spring, we allow no runners to set until July is to August 1 ; we then see that they are not huddled together, but kept separate so they will form a good root-growth, and be prepared to produce a good crop. The method many practice in the matted-row system is pushing the runners to the plant all through the fall. This is not right , you form a nest of vines without being well-rooted, and that will produce inferior fruit. When one wants some fine specimens of fruit, he will not go to the largest cluster of vines, but where the set is more scattered and where the sun shines in around the plants. The rows on this system should be z'A feet wide, and plants 15 to 18 inches apart in row. In preparing the soil, we would not advise planting sod to this fruit, but if that is done, it should be plowed the fall before and replowed in the spring, with a light coat of manure plowed under, and the same worked in from top. The soil cannot be too well prepared ; the more work put on it, the less it will require in the future. As a fertilizer, we recommend barn-yard manure above all others. Commercial fertilizers with us have never proved a profitable investment ; hence, we pay more in proportion for the former than the latter. The manure has the lasting qualities, where with the phosphate you know not the hour its strength will be exhausted, and many times the result will be loss of ciops. We advise working the manure into the soil from the top by plow or harrow ; it is then placed in reach of the plant roots ; when plowed under it is seldom reached, and the plant proper receives but little from it. The soil does not need to be rich to produce the crop , any soil that will produce good potatoes or wheat, with a supply of manure added, will yield you good returns. The one main point in view should be cultivation, and the best tool to do this work at the least expense is the Planet Jr. PLANTING.— The planting of a bed is the most important part. It costs you the same to cultivate a poor stand of plants as it does good ones ; hence, the importance of well-rooted strong plants. We cannot produce such with the care and high culture we give them at the cost they can be grown on New Jersey sand-banks and at some other points, but we can send you plants that are worth ten times their value, and which will all grow ; not only grow, but produce you a good growth instead of one of the dwarf nature ! The plant should not be planted deeper than it stood in the bed ; when planted too deep it will not grow, and if planted too shallow, the same. We use a spade and line for setting ; have our plants all dug, and when we are ready, it is but a small job to set. Two men and a boy can set one acre per day Care should be taken not to expose the roots to sun or wind at any time. Should plants be received before you are ready to plant, or should anything interfere, heel in ; cut the string about the bunch and spread them out, dampening the roots, but not the leaf. Our plants are all stripped of surplus leaves and runners, and put in bunches of twenty-five, packed in light baskets, which keep down express charges, and cause no danger of heating. All our plants are true to name. PERFECT AND IMPERFECT RLOSSOMS. — Strawberries are all perfect or im- perfect, or in other words, male and female. Those marked (P) are imperfect and destitute of stamens, and must be planted so that they can be fertilized with perfect-flowering varie- ties, every three, four or five rows. The best way to make the fertilization perfect is to set two varieties between— one early and one late ; this will add to crop and size of fruit. Some people are prejudiced against pistillate varieties. This should not be. We have found them the most productive , hence, better paying and less injured by late frost. For family use, we prefer a perfect variety, as they are somewhat easier handled ; but for profit, the one that produces the most salable fruit is what we want. imperfect flower. 4 E. W. Reid’s Catalogue ok Small Fruits, Eic. QUART BASKET OF TIMBRELL, PHOTOGRAPHED FROM NATURE. TIMBRELL. (P.) This is undoubtedly a queen in the Strawberry family, and fully bears out all the claims we made for it on its introduction. The many flattering testimonials in its favor which we have received the past season make us feel proud as being the introducers of so valuable a berry. It has a combination of qualities making it a peer of any six varieties inexistence. In quality it has no equal. Itis a healthy and vigorous grower, productive, with berries averaging large size. Being a late bloomer, we have never known it to fail a full crop. Even in the past dry season Timbrell produced more berries than any other two varieties combined. It is the latest of all to ripen, which is a decided point in its favor. The bloom being imperfect adds to its value, as imperfect varieties will stand more frost than perfect ones. For fine flavor it stands alone as a table berry, and with its excellent qualities, extreme lateness in ripening (good late berries are rare), you have a berry when all others have gone. This alone is a merit which is worthy of making any berry popular. For a fancy berry we do not know its equal. The vine is a vigorous, rank grower, with dark, thick foliage ; berry large and symmetrical, dark crimson color, extending through the flesh when fully ripe. Bears abundantly, and being very solid, stands shipment well. We commend this berry to all our patrons as the best late variety in existence, and as sure to become one of the leading standard varieties when its sterling values are known. Be sure and get the genuine plants. The following testimonials from our foremost fruit judges, fully bear out all we claim for Timbrell : E. G. Fowler, in an extract read before the Farmers’ Club of New York, says : “ The Timbrell, a new variety, comes nearer to the ideal standard than any other I have seen in the direction of quality.” E. S. Carman, editor of The Rural New-Yorker , who is one of the best judges of new fruits, and who has had more experience than any other man in the country, says : “Timbrell is the best Strawberry in existence. ” Again he says : “ AVere I confined to one berry, it would be Timbrell.” Olyphant, Pa., July 19, 1S95. Timbrell is giving much more satisfaction with me this year. This is one of the most productive varieties I have out of 116 kinds. E. J. HULL. E. S. Carman, editor of The Rural New-Yorker , answers G. A. P., of Pennsylvania, as follows : “ i. Is Timbrell as valuable as Brandywine Strawberry? 2 . How will the two sorts compare with Parker Earle in yie! ? The latter yielded for me at the rate of over 300 bushels per acre. ” Answer. — “ 1 . Timbrell is better in quality than Brandywine, though Brandywine is very good — superior, indeed, but it is not Ibest. This can be truly said only' of Timbrell. 2 . Either will compare in yield with Parker Earle.” Price, 50 cents per dozen, SI. 25 per 100, 87 per 1,000. BRANDYWINE. This new candidate for public favor originated with Edward T. Ingram, Pennsylvania. It is of immense size and fine quality ; quite firm and shapely for so large a berry. Foliage of the largest and thriftiest, entirely free of scald or blemish. Heavy peduncles. In average size is as large as any ever raised, and the shape is more uniformly good than that of any other of the largest varieties. Medium red, flesh red, firm and solid for so large a berry ; none more so. Vines exceedingly prolific. The best berry in our collection of this season up to date. Brandywine continues a long time in fruit, and is of superior shape, quality and size for so large a berry. Foliage perfect. Price, 25 cents per dozen, SI per 100, S8 per 1,000. ENORMOUS. This is rightly named so far as we have seen, being the best we saw fruiting in a field of all the standard varieties. Plants are simply immense, and their tremendous root growth makes them independent of a dry season. Berries are large to very large, and were hanging in clusters in matted rows. We confidently believe this to be about the best berry offered for some time, and can fully recommend it to all our progressive berry growers as a bonanza. If you want one of the best new berries, get this. Plants are somewhat limited, so we request our patrons who want to try this berry to send in their orders early. Price, 75 cents per dozen, $3 per 100. CHAMPION OF ENGLAND. This berry was brought from England by an English gardener some years ago, and has been kept and grown by him exclusivelyfor market. He has been able to lead all other growers in sale and price, whatever varieties they might have, getting nearly double the price. The plant is one of the strongest grown, very large and healthy. It has also a perfect blossom, and is medium early. The fruit is immense in size ; some have been exhibited that measure 6 inches in circumference, and 14 berries have been picked from it that filled a quart basket. The berry has a bright, polished surface, and is unusually firm for so large a fruit. The vigor of the plant seems as- tonishing, ana some, growing on clay did not suffer at all from the dry, hot weather, but made fully as strong rows as on sand or loam. So we offer it with great confidence for market or home use, for it seems to be all that can be desired in a berry. Important!’ 7 4 giiarts of Champion oj England Strawberries were picked from one square rod of ground! These sold for 10 cents per quart, while our other berries brought only from 4 to 5 cents. Price, 75 cents per dozen, $4 per 100, ENORMOUS. 6 Reid’s Nurseries — -Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. LADY THOMPSON. This is the new North Carolina va- riety which created such a stir among fruit growers by the astonishing prices the berries brought on the northern mar- kets. Owing to its large size and strong points as a shipping berry, it brought from 30 to 40 cents a quart, while other kinds were selling at less than half that price. Mr. J. S. Westbrook, one of the larg- est Strawberry growers in North Caro- lina, says: “I have shipped the Lady Thompson another season, and my ex- perience has not only confirmed but in- creased my good opinion of its merits. It has proved its adaptability to adverse as well as favorable surroundings. We have had an unusually dry season, and while the other varieties of berries suc- cumbed to the drought and many plants died, the Lady Thompson held up and yielded a full crop of fine, large berries. I began shipping them April 6, and at this writing, May 18, there are many ber- ries on the plants, in every stage from the bloom to well-matured, ripe ones, and I am still shipping at remunerative prices, although the market is broken and small berries are worthless. I con- sider the Lady Thompson invaluableand very superior to any berry I have ever seen.” The berry is beautiful in appearance, with a perfect blossom, and the plant im- mensely productive. We believe it will rank with the best for a field berry. It is quite a favorite where planted, espe- cially amongst shippers ; being so solid, it invariably arrives in good condition and commands the highest market price. It has also a long season of ripening, and brings all the berries to perfection. Price, 25 cents per dozen, 76 cents per 100, 84 per 1,000. BANQUET. ‘‘This variety promises to be one of the coming Strawberries for home gardens and fancy markets. The plant is very thrifty and the flowers are perfect. Size of fruit medium, 1 by inches, and very uni- form; shape conical, rather elongated; never cox- combed; color a rich, dark crimson, without tendency to lose color when over ripe; flesh firm, coloring to the center and ripening equally in all parts; quality very good; FLAVOR PECULIARLY RICH AND PLEASING; pOS sessing in a marked degree the aroma of the wild berry. The stems hold the fruit well up from the ground, resembling Crescent in this regard. In sea- son it is about medium.” — U. S. Pomologist. 60 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100. TENNESSEE PROLIFIC. This is a seedling of Crescent and Sharpless, in- heriting great productiveness from Crescent and very large size from the Sharpless. No variety has ever before become so widely and quickly popular. The sight of it in fruiting time is all that is needed to con- vince one of its value. A perfect bloomer, that has had nothing but praise on all sides. Large and productive as Bubacli, several days earlier, and a staminate, are the claims of its many friends in Virginia. On spring- set plants it gave us large, smooth, round, bright red berries, firm enough to carry well, and good enough to eat out of hand. The plant is clean, dark and vig- orous in foliage, producing an abundance of strong plants. Price reduced to 25 centi per dozen, 75 centB per 100, $5 per 1,000. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 7 GREENVILLE. Comparing this variety, as we do, with Bubach No. 5, which is known to growers as a most superb berry, would say it resembles it in growth. The leaf is a lighter green, but has not the robust growth, yet it is a better grower and more free to run. The fruit is not quite so large as the Bubach, but is of better quality and much more solid, making a good shipping variety. Compared with Bubach, Warfield, Haverland, Gandy, Crescent and Cumberland, on a scale of ten points, Greenville obtained the highest average. We cannot say too much for this berry, as it is one of the very best, and it will, when known, be planted extensively, as fruit growers have, found that they cannot grow anything for commercial purposes that will give them more satisfaction. The plant and foli- age are entirely hardy with us, and Greenville will be one of the berries for the masses. Our stock of this variety is large, and we have made rates very low. The following is the official report of the, Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station of 1891 : The Greenville is a strong competitor of the Bubach, and indeed bears some resemblance to that variety. The plants are a shade lighter in color than the Bubach, make a stronger growth, and are quite as productive. The berries average a little smaller than Bubach, but are more uniform in size and regular in outline, and of finer texture. It seems probable that the Greenville will have the important advantage over the Bubach of being a better shipper. ” 1 ' Have nothing to take back of what we have said in the former reports regarding Greenville Tt is a first-class market berry, and is good enough for home use The plants are healthy and productive ; the berries of fair size and attractive. I rank Greenville as among the best.”- IK J. Green, Horticulturist of Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station, Colum- bus, Ohio, August ], 1892. 25 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5 per 1,000. C.RKKNVILLK. MARSHALL. The following is what the originator says of this berry : Three thousand baskets of berries picked on one-third acre last year. The berries are very large size, fourteen filling a basket. Color very dark crimson throughout ; fine flavor and fine grain, and good keeper, which commends it for garden or market purposes; plant very vigorous; stands 20 to 22 inches high; blossom perfect; foliage sufficient to protect blossoms from frost. I will sell a limited amount ol plants at $10 per dozen.” The plant is a vigorous, strong, healthy grower , a good plant maker; berries dark crimson, when ripe ; large and attractive, of excellent quality and flavor. Won the first premium at the Boston Show of 1893. 50 cents per dozen, $2 per 100. PRINCETON CHIEF. A tall very luxuriant grower, with broad, dark ween foliage. Perfect blossoms ; very productive of nedium to large, rich, glossy dark red berries, which ire produced on tall, stout fruit-stalks that always lold them well up from the ground, so that there are ieldom any dirty or mussy berries, even after heavy >howers, when there is no mulch under them. The originator says : "They are so beautiful in appear mce that the moment they are put on the ™ ar }5 et ell like hot-cakes for the highest price. The flavor of lie Chief is delicious and very sweet ; being one of the weetest of Strawberries, it can be called the Honey Strawberry, while its fine, aromatic flavor, re s e F” iling that of the wild Strawberry, makes it one of the daliAiAiic of hprrip? ” 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100. 8 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. PARKER EARLE. Without doubt the best berry on the market, speaking in a general way, and taking into considera- tion its general good qualities. There are others of larger type, and others more productive, but there are not any that will rank with it in general quality. In speaking of Parker Earle in the spring of ’92, we recommended all our trade to plant it in a gen- eral way, and for market, and few failed to try it. We had faith in it from its very first appearance on our grounds; so much so that we planted it heavily, and the more we see of -it the more we esteem it. On our grounds, after we had dug every plant from a bed in the spring of ’91, the parent plant, in the spring of ’92, produced an average of over one quart per hill, or 10,000 quarts per acre. The crop was har- vested under the most unfavorable circumstances, as there was not a working day from March 25 to May 15 that we were not among them, taking up plants, and loosening the soil about the roots. Had the above named plantation not been disturbed, I have no doubt it would have yielded at the rate of at least 500 bushels to the acre. Every commercial grower should plant it, and we will say that it will be years before it will be reduced to the regular rate of standard sorts. It makes but few runners, and the increased demand that must be for a berry of its quality will keep it high for some years. We have reduced our rates to about one-half those of last spring, so that they will be in reach of the I commercial grower, and think we are safe in saying that our stock is the largest outside of Texas, “its home. 0 25 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5 per 1,000. PRINCESS. (P.) I know of nothing that will give better returns to the grower than this variety. It is hardy and robust, a seedling of Minrlesota, standing its cold winters in perfect condition. In size it will average about with Bubach, but is far superior to this variety in every particular. Bubach will have some berries that are larger , but the average crop of Princess is the best. 1 1 is an all-purpose berry, and will stand more drought than anv other. Plants are very hardy, vigorous nncl l productive, root deep, stand drought' well, and hold up well to the end of the season. Quality good. 25. cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $5 per 1.000. BI5EL. (P.) It is pronounced by the let ding horticulturists ant* all others that have seen the fruit to be a fine berry, well suited for marketing. Tlie Bisel matures all of its fruit of good size, and continues to fruit very late, although it matures the bulk of its fruit as early as the Crescent variety, the last berries being nearly as large as the first. Its being an enormous producer and covering a long season in maturing all of its fruit, gives it a chance to mature its full crop of good size, which alone makes it ex- tremely valuable.. Its beautiful color and large, uni- form sized fruit gives it a ready sale in any market. Fancy Bisel berries were quoted in Chicago circulars 50 cents per case above all other Illinois berries, on- the 15th of June, 1893. It is a seedling of the Wilson, propagated in 1887. Blossoms are pistillate. Plants healthy, vigorous- growers and abundant plant-makers. They have long finely-matted roots, which enable them to stand severe droughts. The fruit is very large, luscious, and firm; color, a deep glossy red, with a double calyx. Very productive. Season same as the Crescent, but continues to fruit later, and very uniform in shape andi size The fruit is held from the ground by large fruit trusses, and is protected from frosts by its large foliage. 50 cents per dozen, SI. 50 per 100. SPLENDID. This is a new we . stern berry, and from the reports of the different.experiment stations, is a very promising variety. The introducer has so much faith in it that he openly offers $5 for 5 plants that excel it in the following points: Yield, firmness, flavor, size, color, shape, run- mng, resisting frost and drouth, and health of plant, and it is doubtful if there is a pistillate that surpasses it in all these points. It is also claimed that it can be shipped 1,000 miles in good condition. From the fol- lowing testimonials from two of our leading horticul- turists, we feel sure we are offering a berry which has merit, and is well worthy of a trial by all who are in- terested in good fruits. Two Telling Descriptions. Splendid. (S.) Strong, healthy plant, tall fruit stalks, berry large, firm, fine color, ripens all over; regular, globular, very productive, medium earlv; makes runners freely, few if anv blanks ; produced a good crop; valuable. DR. J. STAYMAN. The plant is a healthy, luxuriant grower, senda . out many runners, and bears abundantly. The fruit is large, and far above the average in quality and ap- pearance. It is desirable for home use or market M. CRAWFORD. 100 . Campbei.i.stown, Pa., November 20. 1805. Please find check in full. SAMUEL JOHNSTON. Thomas, Pa., December 4, ever saw come from anv nursery. JOHN J. MANES. 50 cents per drzen, S2 per 100. Dear Sirs— I received the trees to-day, and am well pleased with them. Dear Sirs— l received trees all right, and have set them ; they are as nice a lot as I Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 9 Special Varieties. Beverly. Plant very vigorous, upright grower ; foli- age healthy, no trace of rust or blight, and leafage sufficient to protect blossoms from frost. Blossoms perfect, strong, staminate. Berry large, conical, perfect form, bl ight, glossy crimson, and colors all over; flesh pink, texture firm, and very superior flavor, resembling the wild berry. In size is re- markably large to the last ; season is medium to late; last season picked the first berries June 14, and the last July 20. For productiveness , I have never seen its equal. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $5 per 1,000. Crawford. Large, bright red, covered with gloss, making a beautiful fruit; plant robust and produc- tive under good culture; if grown on heavy soil requires good care and plenty of fertilizer. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Dayton. This is a strong, healthy, vigorous and up- right grower, entirely free from rust, and its large fo- liage protects the blossoms from frost. In color it is somewhat darker than the Crescent ; solid, a good shipper, of fine form and excellent flavor. It is an immense yielder of very large fruit, and holds out well in size to the end of the season— a quality lack- ing in many of the newer sorts. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $4 per i,oco. DAYTON . Enhance. This was one of the perfect-flowered varieties that gave a good crop in spite of the frost. It seems to be nearly equal to the pistillate varieties 1 in this respect. The plants are very vigorous and almost perfectly healthy, and but little inferior to the best pistillate sorts in productiveness. It is strictly a market sort, however, as it is too acid and ill shaped to suit amateurs. 25 cts. per dozen, 50 cts. per 100, ?4 per 1,000. Farnsworth. This early berry is well-known to growers by its superior flavor, by reason of which ii heads the list of the Strawberry family. It is superb for the home garden, being highly recommended by the Ohio Experiment Station for every garden. The berries are larger than those of the Crescent. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Governor Hoard. We have no hesitation in offering this to our customers as a variety of great promise. It has been tested ten years, and during that time has been as free from rust as any ever grown, and has shown no weakness of any kind Seedling of the Sharpless, and like its parent in healthy growth. 50 cts. per dozen, $1 per 100, $4 per 1,000. Meek's Early. (P.) This we regard as the acme of sweetness and high, rich flavor. A berry also of most beautiful appearance ; plant as fine a grower as we have ; size uniform, though not extra large; color rich, dark crimson ; very early. 25 cts. per dozen, 50 cts. per 100, £4 per 1,000. Mrs. Cleveland. (P.) Resembles the Cumberland in foliage ; is excellent in quality ; large, scarlet ; very attractive. Valuable for home garden ; fruit being of best quality, free from disease, and endures neglect. 25 cts. per dozen, Si per 100, $5 per 1,000. Muskingum. We have been cultivating and testing this variety for about eight years. It makes a large, perfect blossom on good, stout fruit stems, and is very prolific in bearing, and in vigor and growth of plant is not surpassed by any. The berries are of large size, and continue large to the end of the sea- son. Color glossy red. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Saunders. A Canadian berry of great value for the market-grower. The plant is large and vigorous, free from rust, and is as healthy and hardy as any ever sent out. The fruit is very large, conical, slightly flattened, and often has a depression on one or both sides. It is deep red and remarkably glossy. The flesh is of the same color, with a sprightly, agreeable flavor. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. Shuster’s Gem. (P.) A cross between Crescent and Sharpless. The plant is unusually strong and vigorous, with bright, healthy foliage and a pistillate blossom. The fruit is large to very large, of globular shape, exceedingly regular and uniform in both size and shape, maintaining a good size to the end of the season ; beautiful bright scarlet in color, and of excellent quality. It ripens from early to midseason, continuing in bearing until late. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per too, *4 per 1,000. Shuckless. The distinguishing characteristic is in- dicated by its name. In picking it parts readily from the stem, the shucks remaining on the stem instead of the berry. This is notonly a novel feature but one of the greatest practical value, inasmuch as the ber- ries are ready for the table as soon as picked, thus obviating the tedious task of shucking necessary with other sorts. 50 cts. per dozen, $2 per 100. Swindle. (P.) The plant in habit of growth some- what resembles the Glendale, although with rather broader leaves. It is a more vigorous grower than any of its parents, and makes runners freely; leaf and fruit stalks are long and stout ; fruit ripens late to very late ; always large to very large ; rich, dark, glossy scarlet color; sprightly, high flavor, some- what acid but of excellent quality ; firm and solid. 25 cts. per dozen, 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000. Van Deman. (P.) This gave the most promise as an early market berry of any variety yet introduced. Plant is vigorous. Berry, beautiful bright scarlet and so firm as to make it an extra good shipper. It is also a good sized berry when grown to full size and very productive. Its fault seems to be that too many berries are set for ordinary culture. We are yet firm in the belief that this will prove a valuable berry to many good growers. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. AVoolvcrton. This is one of theseedlings introduced by Friend John Little, of Canada ; is a vigorous, healthy plant ; large and attractive berries ; medium to late ; continues long in fruit ; immense bloom and fruit ; good to pollenize other kinds ; highly rec- ommended. 25 lets, per doz., 75 cts. per 100. $ 5 per 1,000. IO Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. General List of Strawberries. Beder Wood. A stocky, robust plant, that makes runners freely ; healthy and entirely free from rust or blight ; has perfect bloom, and is an enormous bearer of large, round, perfectly formed berries; light scarlet color, moderately firm ; good quality ; very valuable for home use or near by markets. 25 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4 per 1,000. Bubach No. 5 . (P.) One of the best. Quite large! plants very robust ; color, dark green ; has never shown signs of rust or blight. We fruited it this season on four different soils, and see no difference ; it did well on all. We can recommend it for field culture, as well as for the garden ; it is one of the best paying varieties. The fruit commands highest prices. 25 cts. perdozen, 75 cts. per 100, $3.50 per 1,000. Burt Seedling. We value this very highly for grow- ing on deep, moist soil ; it has been a good producer with us; of good size, very firm and productive. We do not hesitate to recommend it for fruiting for profit. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Chas. Downing. An old, well-tried variety; succeeds well almost everywhere, but we can see no improve- ment over many other varieties. A good shipper; size medium. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Crescent. (P.) Like the Concord grape, it seems to be in the lead with fruit growers. Any one can grow the Crescent, for it will almost take care of itself after it is once put in the ground. It is very hardy and prolific, and should not be allowed to run the entire season to matted rows. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per xoo, $2.50 per 1,000. Cumberland Triumph. We cultivate this variety extensively for fruit, as it is one of the most salable berries we have in our market, and sells for the high- est price. It is very large, not as bright in color as we would desire, but in past years it seemed to pro- duce more fruit each season. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Eureka. (P.) This season we were taken by sur- prise by this berry. It was the best fruiter on our grounds ; the bloom comes through the frost in much better condition than any other variety, and pro- duces a good crop of beautiful fruit. It is very large; after the nature of Bubach, ripening late with Gandy’s Prize, and commanding a good price. We find that it is going to be a valuable variety for market growers. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Candy’s Prize. Large and very late ; holds its fruit well from the ground. This is the best late berry we have growing, all points considered. Very firm, and when put on the market brings the highest market price ; it is also valuable as a fertilizer to use with early varieties, making the latter end of the crop more perfect. We have received five cents per quart more for Gandy than any other varieties, owing to its size, beauty and firmness at this late date of ripening. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Haverland. (P.) A native of Ohio, but does not lose its reputation by going into other states. This is the most productive berry on the market to-day. Size large; color light; will not stand long ship- ments, but for near markets is one of the best. We cannot recommend the Haverland too highly, as it has good foliage, is a strong grower, and fruits abun- dantly. Some growers claim 1,000 bushels per acre Dozen mailed free ; add 20 cts. per loo If to be sent prices on for it ; we do not make any such claims, but will say that it will come as near to it as any other variety. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Jessie. This has been before the people long enough to be known, and much has been claimed for it ; in fact, too much. While it is a good berry, there are others as good and better on our soil, but soil makes all the difference in the berry. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Lovett's Early. A berry that can be highly recom- mended for loam or clay but not for sandy soil, and its name misrepresents it, as it is not an early va- riety, but mid-season ; very sour, but is a good ship- per and very productive. Is a good staminate for fertilizing pistillate varieties; a good all-purpose berry ; color a bright crimson and firm, better for marketthan family use. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $4 per 1 ,000. Michel’s Early. (P.) The introducer speaks of it as follows: “This is an accidental seedling, and the earliest and most profitable in cultivation ; of the finest flavor; a perfect blossom ; as large and firm as the Crescent, from ten to twelve days earlier, and as productive. .Plant the hardiest of all known and free from rust or blight. Growing side by side with twenty other varieties, nothing approaches it in plant- growth except Bubach No. 5. ’’ 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Pearl. A vigorous grower ; fruit very firm and attrac- tive. It is claimed by many to be of great value, but we see no point over some given above ; yet it is worth trial. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Sharpless. Size large to very large, irregular in shape, and dark-red when "fully ripe ; succeeds well on any heavy soil, with good culture. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. Stayman’s No. 1 . (P.) We have this Strawberry growing by the side of Jessie, Bubach No. 5, Jewell, Parry and many others, and have found none equal to it in growth, productiveness or quality. Is not only the most productive of all we have seen, but it is the most vigorous and prolific. We think more of the Stayman each season, and it deserves our good opinion. Try it, and you will find it a No. 1 berry. 25 cents per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4 per 1,000. Warfield No. 2 . (P.) After fruiting the past season with us, we were more pleased with it than ever, so we cannot but give its former place on the list. All things considered, it is of the very best. Similar in color and some other respects to Wilson — being very firm — it can be shipped a long distance. In going through our beds this season while in bloom, we failed to find one plant that did not set ; this cannot be said of many sorts. Size large ; plant very pro- ductive. 25 cts. per doz., 50 cts. per 100, $3 per 1,000. Wilson Albany. Still in the lead of all standard varieties at Sunny Hill Fruit Farm. We shipped the plants to dealers all over the United States last season, and they unite in saying that they were the finest ever seen. We can recommend them to any ; there are places where they will notsucceed, but not in this part of Belmont county. Can be shipped a long distance, and where it flourishes is a fine berry. 25 cents per dozen, 50 cents per 100, $3 per 1,000. iy mail ; lots of 5,000 at reduced rates. Write for arge lots. SPECIAL NOTICE. We are heavy growers of small fruits, and can supply large lots of plants at low rates ; you also get fresh stock that will grow, not dried-up plants, that have been packed away. Write us for terms on large amounts. Estimates cost you nothing. Wo do not wish our Strawberry plants to be placed on the same plane with those grown in New Jersey, Delaware and some parts of Maryland. We do not grow such stock, hence we do not wish you to compare our rates with such. Our plants are large, vigorous and healthy, and when set, you get a good growth. Plants grown on strong soil cannot be dug, bunched and packed as low as some dealers offer them. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. i r Raspberries. CULTURE. — After preparing the soil the same as for strawberries, make straight rows seven feet apart, and plant three feet in the row. Mark only one row at a time, and plant when ground is moist. After settingi press the soil firmly about the roots with your feet ; this is very essential ; work as you would corn and potatoes, and do not let any ridge work about the row. I cultivate with the Planet Jr. horse hoe, and practice level cul- ture. You can plant anything that will not shade them between the rows the first year. If manure is plenty and you can get it, spread on the ground before plowing the first year, as it adds greatly to the crop. The ends should be pinched out of the young canes when one foot high the first year, and the second when one and one- half feet; do not let them get too high. By doing this you will dispense with stakes and wire. The pruning should be done in spring, when the leaves begin to show themselves. Cut the laterals on an average from six to twelve inches in length. When the fruit is all gathered, cut out and burn all old wood and young canes but the three best. This destroys all insects and rust that may occur, and the canes make a much better growth. LOUDON. This new candidate for popular favor was originated in Wisconsin, by F. W. Loudon, and hence it bears his name. He is well known in his state as one of iis most prominent fruit growers. He claims this as the best Red Rasp- berry in exis- tence, being su- perior in every re- spect to the old stand-by Cuth- bert, beinglarger, stands keepsfresh than any berry. The don has sold in his market at an average of 15 cents per quart. It is a seedling ot Turner crossed with Cuthbcrt, beinglargeandof a beautiful bright color, a good ship- per, and will yield 200 bushels per acre ; very hardy, as the canes have not been known to suffer in the severest winters ; has few thorns ; berries cling to the stem, and do not crumble when f ucked. Season ate. Mr. E. S. Car- man, of The Ru- ral New- Yorker , •one of the best judges of new fruits we have, in that journal gives his opinion of this new Raspberry as follows : • 1 1 1 x 4* “Loudon is the finest hardy red we know of. Some of the berries are nearly round, some are decidedly conical, more so than those of Cuthbert. When ready to pick the color is a bright red, the berry firm. When dead ripe the color is a darker red, but not at all purple. ” ‘‘ August 1 . — Now that Cuthberts are gone, Loudon is still bearing.” “ The only further comment we have to make is that canes are vigorous and virtually thornless, the foliage luxuriant and healthy. It is not safe to pass any emphatic judgment upon a new Raspberry from the way it •conducts itself during the first fruitingseason, and the same may be said of almost any fruit. As judged by this first season, the Loudon is a hardier variety than Cuthbert. It is more prolific. The berries average larger, and they are decidedly firmer. They hold to the peduncle better. The color is a trifle brighter, and the quality fully as good. Neither the plants nor berries resemble the Turner (its alleged male parent) in any way. ” We have said that the Loudon — as judged by its fruit during a single season— will prove more valuable than the Cuthbert, and that is saying a great deal, since up to this timethe Cuthbert, by general consent, stands at the head of the late reds. The plants seem perfectly hardy, and more vigorous than Cuthbert — the canes virtually thornless. It begins to ripen with Cuthbert, continuing during a longer season. The berries will average larger, the drupes larger and firmer. The berries cling to the stem well, and never crumble. The typical shape seems to be broadly conical, . though some are nearly round, and others more conical than those of Cuthbert. When ready to pick the color is a bright red. When dead ripe the color is a darker red, but not at all purple. It will be seen that— if we may rely upon the above comoarison— the Loudon has marked vantage characteristics over the old favorite Cuthbert. ” ft 25 cents each, 23 per dozen, 215 per 100. 12 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. RASPBERRIES, continued. MILLER. This new Red Rasp- berry originated in Sussex county, Delaware, and is- very popular with a few fruit growers in that sec- tion, who have preferred to market the fruit rather than sell the plants. Berry is as large as Cuthbert, holding its size to the end of the season ; round in shape; color bright red, does not fade, but will hold its color after shipment longer than any other red variety ; core very small ; does not crumble, mak- ing it the firmest and best shipping berry in exist- ence ; has not the flat taste of some varieties, but a rich, fruity flavor entirely its own. The timeof ripen- ing is with the very earliest, the first picking being with Thompson’s Early, June nth, the Miller producing double the quantity of berries at each picking that Til mipson’s did, in the same field under the same conditions, continuing until' August 3— Thompson having been gone three weeks ; fully as prolific as Cuthbert. It does not seem particular as to soil, having been fruited on light sandy, gravelly and heavy clay soils with equal success. To sum up, it possesses the fol- lowing points of superiority as compared with other varieties: 1st. Ripens with the very earliest. 2d. Productiveness equal toany. 3d. Has no equal as a shipper. 4 th. Perfectly hardy. 5th. Quality unsurpassed. 6th. Attractive color. I SI per dozen, S 3. 50 per 100 , S 25 per 1 , 000 . COLUMBIAN. This is anew berry, believed to be a cross between the Cuthbert and Gregg, and is claimed to be superior and larger than the Schaffer’s Colossal, of which it is about the same type and cslor. From the comments of the press and many growers, we believe this berry has some de- cided merits, and can recommend it as worthy of a trial. We append the originator’s description, as follows: 1. It is a most vigorous grower, its canes from 10 to 16 feet in length, and are often an inch in diameter near their base, very woody and with little pith. 2. Its roots are very large and run very deep and spreading, enabling it to successfully resist drouth. 3. It has a very handsome and healthful foliage, light green in color, which retains its vigor until killed by the autumn frosts. 4. It propagates readily from the tips, and never suck - ers from the roots. 5. It is perfectly hardy. It has gone through winters when the temperature reached 28 degrees below zero, coming out unharmed in the spring. 6. The fruit is very large, often an inch in diameter and three-fourths of an inch in length. In color it is a dark red, bordering on purple. It adheres firmly to the stem, and will not drop off, drying up if not picked. It is not seedy, but is juicy and sweet, making it a delightful table fruit. The berries grow on separate stems, making picking easy, and they never crumble in picking. 7. The fruit is in season from about July 12 to the mid- dle of August, and it is remarkably uniform in size and quality, holding out well to the last. 8. Toillustrate its productiveness, the following facts aresubmitted: The first plants produced from the origi- nal plant made a row no feet in length. Estimating the rows to be 7 feet apart, the following figures show die pro- duction per acre: The first season ( 1889) there were picked 48 quarts, at the rate of 2,72oquarts to theacre. The sec- ond picking in 1890 was 130 quarts, or at the rate of .7,350, quarts to the acre, and in 1891 it was 100 quarts, or 5,660 quarts to the acre. The lighter crop in 18131 was due to a severe drought, which nearly ruined other fields of berries. The Rural New- Yorker sent a representative to visit the berry in the season of 1892, who spoke of it highly in his report in that careful and conscientious journal, sum- ming up as follows: "‘In all, it is most promising, and The Rural predicts for it a great future if it shall succeed abroad as it does at home.” — Rural ]Veiv- Yorker. For canning purposes, it is undoubtedly the very best Raspberry in cultivation. Unlike the Shaffer, it does not go to pieces in the process, and it does not shrink. 25 cont3 each, $2 50 per dozen. COLUMBIAN. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. i3 JAPANESE GOLDEN HAYBERRY. A Raspberry which ripens i/s fruit before strawberries. This is a decided and valuable novelty, originated by the celebrated Luther Burbank, of California. We give his description of this wonderful berry as follows : “ The earliest Raspberry ever known. The berries are of a golden straw color, as large as Cuthbert, and ripens here in April, a month before Han sell, before strawberries, and before the earliest of the standard Raspberries of the past have hardly awakened from their winter rest. The bushes are distinct from all others, growing like trees, 6 to 8 feet high, with spreading tops, ana all along the branches large, white, bell-shaped blossoms are pendent, which are soon followed by the great, sweet, glossy, golden, semi- translucent berries. “ The plants, when well established, will surprise one with their abundance of fruit. “ The history of this variety is as follows : Some ten years ago I requested my collector in Japan to hunt up the best wild Raspberries, blackberries and strawberries that could be found. Several curious species were received the next season, among them a red and also a dingy yellow, unproductive variety of Rubus palmalus. One of these plants, though bearing only a few of the most worthless, tasteless, dingy yellow berries I have ever seen, was selected solely on account of its unusual earliness, to cross with Cuthbert and other well-known Raspberries. Among the seedlings raised from this plant was this one, and, though no signs of the Cuthbert appear, yet it can hardly be doubted that Cuthbert pollen has effected some of the wonderful improvements to be seen in this new variety.” 35 cents each, §3 per dozen, S20 per 100. JAPANESE GOLDEN MAYBERRY. ( Burbank'S .) GAULT. This is what fruit-growers have for many years been look- ing for — an everbearing blackcap of large size, hardy, good grower and productive. On the originator’s grounds and elsewhere, so far as tested, the Gault meets all these re- quirements. Having carefully watched it now several sea- sons, and knowing it to be a good thing, we have no hesi- tancy in recommending it to all small-fruit growers. The following are the introducer’s history and description of this ^This berry was a stray seedling I found by the road- side. The vines are extremely hardy, and the berries of deli- cious flavor. As to size, they are immense, some crown berries having measured three inches in circumference. When I found the plant it was quite small, and had but three clusters of berries on it. The size of the fruit was that which attracted my attention. It was a year later be- fore I discovered that it was a perpet- ual ; and during the seven years since I discovered it I have frequently been surprised by new points of merit. ‘ ‘ The first crop commences ripening about the time of Gregg, is more abun- dant, and continues in bearing for three •or four weeks, by which time the new canes begin to fruit, and continue until checked by frost. This latter crop does not consist of a few scattering berries at the axils of the leaves, but immense clusters, often numbering 100 berries ■oil a single cane. While many of these clusters seem immense, yet they do not exhaust the vitality of the wood, for the same cane will bear a full crop next year. The young sets, when planted in the spring, will bear fruit in the fall of the same season. Many persons have visited my grounds and examined the vines and fruit, and unite in testifying that the reality exceeded their expectations. They must be seen to be appreciated.” These plants last season retailed readily at $i each, or $10 per doz., until the stock was exhausted. This season, having grown a large and fine stock, we can afford to place them within the reach of every one, and will fill all orders, while the stock lasts, at the following rates. 40 cents each, $3,50 per dozen. GAULT. x 4 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. KANSAS. KANSAS. There are few if any of the blackcap Raspberries that impress us more favorably than this. It succeeds wherever tried, and will fast supersede such varieties as the Gregg. For a market berry we believe it has no equal. Its handsome appearance will always command a ready sale ; in quality it is as good as the best. Plant is a strong, vigorous grower, with healthy clean foliage. Can highly recommend it for general planting or a home garden. One feature of the Kansas I never saw in any other— the early tips will grow from the bud (that in other kinds remain dormant), and grow 2 to 4 feet the same fall and stand uninjured the next winter. The later tips will grow above ground and make a bunch of leaves like a strawberry plant, and then force a surprising growth the next season, while some buds remain dormant ; they have done so for three years. The Kansas produces more canes and branches, covered with a thick blue bloom, and is of much larger size than the Gregg; makes a vigorous growth through the entire season, holds its foliage uninjured till frost, makes plenty of strong tips that are absolutely hardy to stand the changing cli- mate, and produces a fruitingspur from every bud, and aberry as much larger than the Gregg as those of the Gregg are larger than the Souhegan. It is of a iet-black color, firm texture, and delicious quality. It nearly equals the Shaffer in growth of cane and size of fruit, while it is hardy and much more productive. 60 cents per dozen, $2 per 100, $12 per 1,000. OLDER. This is a new berry we offer for the first time. It has done very well in Ohio, and we think will do well in most any soil; in fact, it is es- pecially adapted for the north. It is very hardy, will stand the coldest weather, and is abundantlv productive. The fruit adheres well to the bush; can not easily be plucked by birds or washed off by rain or wind. It is not as early as some other sorts, but ripens before Gregg; has not the white bloom that t akes much from the appearance of the Gregg, but is a jet black and very sweet. 50 cents per dozen, $1.25 per 100, $S per 1,000. EUREKA. Ripens a few days later than Sou- hegan, and earlier than Ohio, coming midway between the two. Fruit large and firm, almost equaling Gregg in size. Quality is of the best. Berry free from bloom, and very attractive in the measure, making it a splen- did seller. The canes make a strong, upriglitgrowth, with a bright, healthy color resembling the Ohio, and quite as hardy. One peculiarity of Eureka is that it seldom throws more than four new canes each season to the hill, and never less than two; thus it is not neces- sary to thin the canes to the proper number, as nature performs this task. Its ability to bear fruit is truly wonderful. Price 75 cents per dozen, $3.50 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Ohio Experiment Station, January 1 /, jSqj. The Eureka is a day or two later than Souhegan, and is large as the Gregg, but is destitute of bloom, beingalinost black. The plants are equal to the Gregg in vigor, and apparently more productive. It is one of the most promising early varieties that I have seen. W. J. GREEN. IjOVETT. On our grounds the Lovett has done remarkably well, but we have not had any fruit from our vines, hence we quote from the introducer. We have been on the lookout for reports on this berry, and because of the favorable judgments we have heard we now assure our customers that it is a very vigorous grower. “Unlike the Gregg, which it nearly equals in size ofberries, is of ironclad hardiness; and is the strong- est in growth of cane of any, unless possibly the Ohio be excepted. In enormous yield, it is without an equal. Add to these properties superior quality, jet- black color, firmness and long life after gathering, ad- hering to the bush when ripe, and above all, its earli- ness (ripening with Souhegan and the other very early sorts), and we have in it what has so long been wanted, and a most valuable fruit.” 50 cents per dozen, jSi.50 per 100, tio per 1,000. PIONEER. Comes from New Jersey, where it is highly recommended by the originator, who is a reli- able Friend or Quaker. He says the Pioneer is large, good color, fine flavor, solid form, thick-fleshed, very hardy, and one of the best growers we have. It can be recommended as a valuable variety to dry or evap- orate. It is a most reliable variety, and has come to stay. Try it. 50 cents per dozen $1.25 per 100, $8 per 1,000. EUKEKA. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 15 A DISH OH KASFBERRI1-S. ROYAL CHURCH RASPBERRY. This promis- ing new Raspberry originated in Ohio. The intro- ducer describes it as follows: “ Berry large, dark crimson, hardy, firm and of good quality. Flavor exceedingly delicious, aromatic and sprightly, and outsells other varieties in the market. It is excellent for canning, or jellies, jams, etc. The canes are large, making a fine bush ; the thorns are few and small ; the berries do not crumble in picking, and have very few seeds ; and the canes are perfectly hardy wher- ever it has been tested.” 50 cents per dozen, $2 per 100, $10 per 1,000. NEMAHA. Chas. A. Green says : "We have had the Nemaha growing near the Gregg and other varie- ties, and it has proved much earlier than Gregg, Souhegan and Tyler, bearing a full crop of fruit where the Gregg was almost a total failure. We have claimed for Nemaha that it was hardier than Gregg, and three years’ trial proves our claim to be well founded. ” 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. CROMWELL. Named for the town in Connecticut where it was originated ; equal to Tyler and Souhe- gan in size and quality of fruit ; also hardiness of cane ; vigorous and productive as the above named, and five to ten days earlier. The originator of the Cromwell is an extensive fruit-grower, and prefers it to the varieties named. We are the only firm in the state of Ohio who have the right to sell this stock, hence all plants from us are from the original stock. 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per 100, $8 per 1,000. GOLDEN QUEEN. Is evidently a close relation to Cuthbert ; it has stood the winter very well, and fruited for six weeks. The canes made a fine growth, much better than any other on the farm. In size it exceeds the Cuthbert, and is wonderfully produc- tive, it being the first Raspberry of its kind we could ever do anything with in our market ; but it exceeds the blacks. Its beautiful, translucent color attracts the eye of those who want the best in the market, and will pav a good price for a particularly luscious and beautiful berry. 50 cents per dozen, $1.50 per too, $10 per 1,000. MUSKINGUM. A new variety, coming from the same man that originated 1’almer, and is said to be as far ahead of Shaffer’s Colossal as the Palmer is ahead of Souhegan and Gregg. We quote from W. J. Green, of the experiment station, as follows : “ This variety was first sent here under the name of Melon’s Favorite, and later as Muskingum, which is no doubt the prior name. Its resemblance to Shatter's is very close, the plants being more compact in growth, and fully as prolific, if not more so. The berries are rather smaller, but. more firm than the Shaffer’s.” socents perdozen, $1.50 per 100, Sio per CONRATH. This is a new blackcap, claiming a combination of merits which makeup an ideal Rasp- berry. Its earliness, hardiness, size and immense productiveness form qualities which place it high in this class of fruits. It is possibly a seedling of Gregg, which resembles it in many respects. It is two weeks earlier than Gregg. Canes strojig ; an up- right and vigorous grower. Unlike all the other early sorts, it bears' very large fruit throughout the season, the last picking nearly equaling the first in size. The berries al- ways leave the stem very easily, and can be gathered without crushing or breaking. The following testi- monials belo are from those who are experts who knowwhere- of they speak, in fruit growing, and judging from them we should advise ourfriends to give this berrv a trial. We offer fine plants of genuine stock. 75 cts. per doz., $4 per 100. I have seen the Conrath Raspberry, and have observed its success in the hands of its present owners, and am highlypleased with it. It is the largest and finest Blackcap that I know of A. A. CRUAltK * y Ex-Secretary American Pomological Society. Replying to yours of November 27, the Conrath Raspberry has done exceedingly well with us, and I regard SAMUEL B. GREEN, Horticulturist, Minnesota Ex. Station. it as one of the best early black Raspberries. Yours truly 1 6 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. IMLMER RASPBERRY. Tile Palmer has been tested from the Atlantic to the Pacific, receiving the highest commendation from all sources, and is fully established as the best and most productive early blackcap yet introduced. We had the honor of introducing this valuable new berry, and it made quite a record the past year. W. J. Green, horticulturist at the Ohio Experiment Station, says the following of the new varieties recommended for general planting — Palmer, Muskingum and Hilborn : 11 You will see by the report below how the Palmer suc- ceeded alongside of the standard varieties, and you can form an opinion as to its value. ” It is supposed to be a cross of Souhegan and Gregg. The vigor and healthy appearance of the bush, with its wonderful produc- tiveness and its early ripening, have attracted much attention, and since it ma!de its appearance it has been fruited with the popular varieties known as Doolittle, Souhegan, Gregg and Ohio, and he says it surpasses them by far. Mr. Palmer says that planted beside Souhegan, the Palmer yielded 120 bushels per acre from four-year- old vines, and one bed two years old did as well. 35 cents per dozen, $1 per 100, $7 per 1,000. THOMPSON'S EARLY PROLIFIC RED RASPBERRY. This is a seedling found among a num- ber of others from selected seed gathered from the earliest red berries on our grounds. Its early ripening, fine, large, bright berries and productiveness attracted the attention of M. T. Thompson, the originator. It ripened very early, being the earliest red Raspberry in the neighborhood, even ripening before the blackcaps. This year the season being late, the first were picked the igthofjune, and as we have no early ground, we know that anything that will ripen early on our own grounds will be sure to ripen early almost anywhere. Every fruit-grower knows the necessity of having a red Raspberry that will come on, with good picking, just as the strawberry season is over. There is more money in an early red Raspberry with us than any small fruit we grow. While the late varieties are sold at half the price, or even less than that, we say to one and all, don’t miss planting a dozen at least of these berries. We don’t want any one to plant more until as well satisfied as we are ; and then you will plant all you can. 35 cents per dozen, 75 cents per too, £6 per 1,000. HILRORN. Of superior quality ; very hardy, coming from Canada. Fruit not as large as Gregg, but will stand cold weather much better. It is highly recommended by state horticultural societies, and is becoming very popular with commercial growers. It will stand drought better than any other variety. 50 cents per dozen, f 1 per too, $7 per 1,000. THE JAPANESE WINEBERRY, This ornamental bush has been on the market for some years, but we have refrained from cataloguing it for several reasons, though as it has been ad vertised so extensively, and we have so many inquiries for it we have concluded to let it go, and will say that as a novelty it is all that has been claimed for it. There have been few novelties introduced to this country that are more interesting or beautiful m their way than the Japanese Rasp- berry, brought out recently under the name of Wineberry. It origi- nated from seed sent home by Prof. Georgeson, late of the Imperial College of Agriculture, Tokio, Japan, and gathered by him from a plant growing in a wild state on the mountains of that country. The canes of this interesting plant are large, robust and entirely hardy here ; they are thickly covered with purplish red hairs, which extend along the stem to the extremity. The leaves are large, tough, dark-green above and sil- very grey beneath. Each berry is at firsttightly enveloped by the large calyx, forming a sort of bur, which is also covered with purplish red hairs so thickly as to present the appearance of a moss rosebud. These gradually open and turn back, exposing the fruit in all its beauty. The berriesare of medium size as compared with our Rasp- berries, but of a beautiful, translu- cent appearance, running through all the shades of amber to crimson astheyripen. There is a freshness and brilliancy about them impos- sible to describe, and we know nothing in the way of Raspberries soattractive. A bu c h in full fruiting is a sight not readily to be forgot- ten, and a decided ornament to the garden. In quality it is good, with a rich and sprightly flavor, but decidedly brisk subacid. When cooked it issimply grand, surpass- ing by far, when canned, the huckleberry and all other small fruits now in cultivation. Season of ripening, early in July. 50 cents the Japanese wineberry. per dozen, $1.50 per 100. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. i7 GENERAL LIST OF RASPBERRIES. Stouhegan. This variety is noted for vigor and hardi- ness as an early berry. I have fruited it for years, and it has proved beyond a doubt an excellent berry. It ripens very early, and is gone when the Gregg comes. I can heartily recommend it to my custom- ers and the general public. It is larger in size than the Doolittle, and not inclined to rust. 35 cts. per doz.,75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. Ohio. This berry is one of the most profitable for evaporating on the list at the present day. The fruit is of medium size, but very sweet ; one of the best for table use ; I think it ahead of the Gregg for family, as it is not so seedy. I recommend it as one of the very best, it being very hardy, of vigorous growth, more so than Gregg, and ripening earlier. 50 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. Greg g. This variety, like the Wilson strawberry, is too well known to need description. Canes very large, hardy and productive ; the largest raspberry that is grown. I have known four thousand quarts to be picked from one acre. It sells more readily than other varieties that come at the same time, and its size will sell it every where. 35 cts. per doz., 75 cts. 100, $6 per 1,000. Doolittle. This is an old variety, and some think it' has seen its day, but I can make more clear profit from an acre of it than from any other. It seems that everybody has of late years been planting Gregg, the late variety, and paid no attention to earliness. In view of its great productiveness, we would advise a more general planting for market purposes. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $7 per 1,000. CUTHBERT RASPBERRY. Red Raspberries. Marlboro. The largest of the early red raspberries, ripening a few days later than Hansell. One of the best red raspberries for the north. The canes are hardy and fairly productive. Fruit large, luscious, bright crimson, and of good quality. It may be con- sidered the finest and best early hardy raspberry. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Shaffer’s Colossal. A red or purple variety, which is very valuable for canning or home use, but useless for market purposes. It has neither quality nor color to self it, and on the market it is a drug. As it is so very productive, in many localities it would be of value ; here, it sells for less than the black. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, S8 per 1,000. Cuthbert. There is no finer berry grown than the Cuthbert. I have grown them one inch in diameter; they would look like strawberries on the vjne. The bushes were red all over. There is no red raspberry that will pay me as well as this, to my knowledge. The canes are large and straight, holding up the fruit from the ground. If I were to begin berry- growing again, I would have the Cuthbert for my first red variety. 35 c. per doz., 75 c. per 100, J6per 1,000. Brandywine. The fruit of this variety is very hand- some and produces well, but winter-kills with us. 1 have fruited it in past years very largely, but of late only enough for fancy trade. 35 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. Herstine. A very good berry ; stands the winter well ; canes hardy ; very early and productive. Often sells for five cents per quart more than late varieties, on account of its peculiar and handsome appearance. Crimson color ; very firm, making it a good shipper. 35 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per too, , 1,000. Rancocas. As a very early berry this variety hplds a high position. It ripens its fruit in a brief space of time, a desirable feature in an early berry, as it gen- erally brings about double the price of a medium. Fruit rather large, roundish, bright crimson, juicy and very good quality ; canes with us are hardy ana productive; a good early berry. 35 cts. per doz., 75 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. Turner. Berries of large size ; very hardy; extra- earlv, bright crimson color and very sweet ; one of the best for family garden. 35 cts. per doz. , 75 cts. per 100, $6 per 1,000. NOTE. — By mail, add 50 cts. extra on 100; one dozen mailed post-paid. 18 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. BLACKBERRIES. CULTURE. The culture of these is about the same as that of the raspberry, but if the soil is not very rich, they may be set 5 by 2 feet in the row; on rich soil, 6 % by 3 feet. It requires about 3,000 plants per acre. They should be topped 2 feet from the ground for laterals ; do not let more than 3 canes grow to the hill. The past seasons have proved to us that there is as much profit in Blackberry culture as in any otherbranch of fruit-growing. We gathered enough fruit from vines this season to almost pay for the ground they grew on— getting $4 per bushel for fruit at a home market. The culture of Black- berries is not so general as the profits would justify, the demand being always good in the larger cities. ELDORADO. We are more than ever impressed with the con- viction, after fruiting this berry another year, that we have in this va- riety the best Blackberry ever intro- duced. Wherever it has had a trial, its merits appear at once, and hence its quick popularity where tested, so much so that we have already had to decline orders in large quanti- ties, as it is our intention to have this worthy berry distributed as far as possible amongst our patrons. The past winter was the hardest on Black- berries in all our experiences, but this variety came through all alive to the tips, when most other hardy varieties, such as Snyder, were winter-killed. If you want something superior to anything before seen in a Blackberry, get some of this variety. Description. Like many ofour best fruits, Eldorado is an accidental seed- ling, and takes its name from the town close by where it was found in Preble Co., Ohio. It has been cultivated 12 years, and under careful test at different experiment stations for 4 years, has never winter-killed or failed to produce a full crop of the finest fruit. The vines are very vigorous and hardy, enduring the winters of the far northwest without in- jury, and their yield is enormous. The ber- ries are very large, jet-black, borne in large clusters, and ripen well together; they are very sweet, melting, and pleasing to the taste, have no hard core, and keep for 8 or 10 days after picking with quality unimpaired. We quote words of commendation from the fol- lowing high authorities : From Dept, of Agriculture, 'Washington, D. C. This berry was noted last year, and is of much promise so much so thata special colored plate has been made. It is an oblo n g, irregular berry, oflarge size, fruiting in pendulous, slen- der hairy spikes, with few thorns. Color black; flesh deep crimson, with tender core ; flavor sweet, rich quality and very good. H. E. Van Deman. LETTER NO. 1 . Dear Sir: I find the Eldorado to be a large, ohlong, conical berry, composed of large drops containing small seed, and adherent to a very small core. The berry is juicy, and the flavor sweet and rich. II it is hardy it is worthy of introduction, H. E. Van Deman. LETTER NO, 2 . Dear Sir: Samples of Eldorado at hand, and have received a photo, of the cluster. It is certainly far superior to the Snyder in size and quality, and if as hardy will be a valuable acquisition. H. E. Van Deman. LETTER NO. 3 . Dear Sir: Specimens of Eldorado came all right. This is just what we want, and lam delighted with the variety. The berries have no core, and are as sweet and delicious as any Blackberry I ever tasted grown under the most favor- able circumstanes. Since my boyhoo 1 I have gathered wild berries in many states, but never have I tasted anything to equal those specimens of Elodradoyou have sent. From the Ohio Experiment Station. Eldorado is the most promising Blackberry. It appears to be as hardy as Snyder, is larger and of better quality. Snyder, Ancient Briton and Eldorado are the only perfectly hardy sorts in Central Ohio. W. J. Green, Horticulturist. From the Minnesota Experiment Station, Eldorado will bear a smallamount of fruit thisyear, which is just ripening. Fruit large and plants healthy: they came through the winter in good shape. Sam’l. B. Green. H. E. Van Dkman. Rural New-Yorker, June 15, 1895. Reports on Eldorado for hardiness : “Nearly every variety of our collection of Blackberries was more or less cut back, except the El- dorado." From the Pennsylvania Experiment Station. Eldorado is an immense producer. The berries ripen evenly, are very sweet and of good size: the yield was greater than of any others on our grounds. Geo. C. Butz. $1 .50 per dozen, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000, Reid's Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 19 ANCIENT BRITON. Agawam Blackberry. Fruit of fair size, jet black, sweet, tender and melting to the very core ; for home use it has no superior, being sweet as soon as black ; it is extremely hardy and healthy and very produc- tive. As an eminent small-fruit grower says : “It stands at the head for hardiness, fruitfulness and sweetness. ” No fruit garden should be without this excellent variety. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Ancient Briton. One of the best of hardy varieties ; in Wisconsin and other northern states, is super- seding all other kinds. Very vigorous, healthy and hardy, producing large fruit stems, loaded with good-sized berries of fine quality, that carry well and fetch highest price in market. For general planting for home or market in all sections subject to severe winters, this is recommended as a first-class variety. 50 cts. per dozen, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Early Harvest. The earliest Blackberry, con- sequently one of the most valuable, were it hardy. Here it has not proved hardy. Ripening in July, with its productiveness, it is eminently profitable for market ; whilst its ear- liness and good quality make it a special favorite in the home garden, where it succeeds. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $7 per 1,000. Early King. An extra-early and exceedingly hardy variety of great merit. Canes of strong growth, as hardy as Snyder , and very prolific. It is larger and earlier than Early Hai-vest , and its delicious sweetness renders it of special value for the home garden. It is also free of double blossoms, rust or other disease. It has been thoroughly tested at the north. 75 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Erie. We have fruited the Erie for a number of years, and we find it one of the best Blackberries on the market. It is very large in size, quality of the best, and in hardiness all that was ever claimed for it. It is one of the strongest growers, and will produce large crops on what would be called poor soil ; its fruit is of the largest type, being very uniform in size, and perfect. 50 cts. per doz., $2 per 100, $14 per 1,000. Klttntinny. Once the most popular of all Blackber- ries for general planting, and still unexcelled for main crop in the home garden, or for market in some locations. Berries large ; canes of strong, erect growth and productive. It is not safe from winter- killing north of the latitude of New York city, and is badly affected with “rust” or Blackberry fungus in many sections. Medium to late. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Lawton. An old favorite, esteemed for its product- iveness and large size ; delicious when fully ripe, but turns black in advance of ripening. Medium to late. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Maxwell’s Early. It would be difficult to overesti- mate the value of a Blackberry as large as or larger than Wilson’s Early and ripening as early as Early Harvest, yet this is claimed for Maxwell’s Early. Very large, sweet, rich, luscious, melting in your mouth ; no core whatever ; very productive ; ripens same time as Lucretia Dewberry and Early Harvest Blackberry, and is three times as large as the latter. Bush a low, strong, stocky grower, free from rust, double blossom or other disease. 75 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, S25 per 1,000. Miunewaski. This is a new variety, and it comes very highly recommended. “ Upon the grounds of the origina- tor in New York, it has exhibited many excellent traits, which, if continued in other sections and under general culture, will make 1 this variety very valuable. It is claimed to be of superior merit by reason of its great hardiness, I large size and enormous produc- tiveness.” 75 cts. per doz., $2.50 j per 100, $20 per 1,000. Olimer. This new variety, which ] was disseminated by Mr. Ohmer, ( from whom it took its name, is one of the best on the market. It is hardy, healthful, ripens first after raspberries are gone, and lasts until late in August. There snyder. are five points which recommend Ohmer— hardiness, lateness, large size, productive- ness, and fine flavor. $1 per doz., $6 per 100. Snyder. This variety is old and well known. It will stand severest cold without injury; it is of excellent quality for market purposes. I can heartily recom- mend it to the public as a very profitable berry. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $8 per 1,000. Stone’s Hardy. This superior Blackberry origi- nated in Wisconsin, and can be relied upon as being the hardiest ; also sweet and productive, weighing its strong canes low with its burden of fruit, and larger than Snyder. For a cold climate do not omit Stone’s Hardy. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Taylor’s Prolific. A suitable companion for Sny- der ; a variety of great hardiness and productive- ness, but ripens somewhat later. Berries much larger and of fine flavor ; canes of strong growth and ironclad hardiness ; of value at the north, and de- sirable for its fine flavor. Its size, great hardiness and productiveness render it of greatest value for the north. Its merits are not fully appreciated. Season, medium. 50 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Wilsrfy ’s Early. Once the leading, and still a popu- lar qprtket sort in many sections. Very large size ; earl *,'50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, ?6 per 1,000. Wilson Jr. This variety in some parts of the coun- try does not stand the winter, but with me (100 miles south of Lake Erie) has not been affected. It is noted for its productiveness. There is no other Blackberry that can compare with it in size or quality, ts a profitable berry where it will stand, and with a little trouble It can be covered with straw, as it is close to the ground. 50 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100, $7 per 1,000. , LUCRETIA DEWBERRY. This is the finest of its class ; one of several that have proved successful. The fruit is handsome, and has succeeded wherever it has been tried. A strong grower and exceed- ingly productive. We happened upon the bushes at their fullest ripening. The Wilson Jr. and Early Harvest had not begun to turn, and the Lucretia had been ripe several days before we visited the patch, and this was on the 8th of July. I will say at a ven- ture that the Lucretia ripens at least ten days before any other Blackberry. This is surely a good record for Lucretia. 50 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $7 per i.ooo. ■dS-Dozen mailed free at rates named. 20 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue ok Small Fruits, Etc. CURRANTS. CULTURE. — They should be planted in good, deep soil, in a cool location, and manured very heavily. Plant four by five feet, work like raspberries, keep the soil moist and free from weeds, and mulch with manure, if the best quality of fruit is desired. They should be pruned every year, and all old wood cut from them ; keep them thinned out, so that air can freely pass through them. Currant-worms can be destroyed by using helle- bore ; dissolve I ounce in 3 gallons of water, and apply with a syringe or small sprinkling-can. This can be done with very little expense, if per- formed at the right time. Cherry. This is a popular market variety, and needs no description, as everybody knows it. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per too, $25 per 1,000; 2 year, No. 1, 75 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. FAY’S PROLIFIC. This variety has been praised very highly of late, and I do not think has in any way been misrepresented ; it is healthy, vigorous and very productive. Its bunches are from 3 to 5 'A inches in length, so they can be easily picked, ana the berry com- mands a high price. It is somewhat larger than the Cherry, and holds its size to the end of the bunch, and is fully twice as productive. 1 year, No. 1, 60 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $28 per 1,000; 2 year, No. r, $1 per doz., *5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. NOTE.— Our stock of Fay’s is quite large and of extra-fine plants. Guaranteed to be true to name ; those who have bought heretofore from victoria. agents, getting the common varieties, know the expense and time lost ; be sure you get the genuine stock, and thereby avoid all risk of disappointment. We have some light Fay’s we can make low rates on ; they are good plants, well rooted, but too light to grade with No. 1 stock. $20 per 1,000. Versailles. Similar to the Cherry ; the best and most popular variety; the largest of all except Fay’s; ber- ries large, of bright red crimson. Bushes very hardy and productive. Maintains its reputation well wherever grown. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 2 year, No. 1, 75 cts. per doz., S3. 50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Black Naples. The best black Currant for all purposes of its class. Valued by some for jellies ; it is very productive; hardy, and will stand in most any climate. All who desire a black Currant should plant Naples. I year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, 825 per 1,000 ; 2 year, No. 1, 75 cts. per doz., *3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Victoria. Very late red variety ; fruit large, long, very productive and of excellent quality. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., S3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 2 year, No. 1, 75 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Lee's Prolific. Of European origin, and one of the best ; earlier than Black Naples, more productive, larger and of a better quality; a good variety for preserving, etc. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 2 year, No. I, 75 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, S30 per 1,000. North Star. A promising new variety. The average length of the bunches is four inches ; the berries from a single bunch, thirty in number, placed side by side, touching, covered a line twelve (ifiVhes long. The fruit is very sweet and rich in quality, firm, a gqld. market berry, desirable as a dessert fruit in the natural sNte, and unequaled for jelly. The length and abundance of the clusters make it possible to pick 25 per cent, more fruit in the same length of time from this than from other sorts. Recom- mended as a valuable new berry. 1 year, 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. ; 2 year, 3 o cts. each, $2.50 per doz. AVhite Grape. The only white Currant that is really of any account ; very large and productive, valuable for home and market use ; of excellent quality. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., *3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 2 year, No. 1, 75 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Red Dutch. An old well-known variety. Very productive. 1 year, No. 1, 50 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 2 year, 75 cts. per doz., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. NOTE. large. -Add 20 cents per dozen if to be sent by mail, as bushes are very Remember, we will not be undersold by any firm, if you will plainly state what you want, and you are will- ing to ask for prices from reliable nurserymen. Bjgr’SPBCIAL NOTICE.— We have a large stock of the finest Currants ever put on the market, and you should note our low prices. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Ere. KEEPSAKE. gooseberries. This fruit, so popular, large, handsome and delicious in Europe, is beginning to re- ceive a little of the attention in America that it well deserves. Like the currant (to which it is closely allied), the gooseberry is a gross feeder, and delights in a deep, rich soil. Its greatest enemy is “mildew,” which, however, is generally avoided by plant- ing in partial shade, as recommended for currants, and by thorough mulching. KEEPSAKE. This is one of the latest and most improved English varieties. Fruit very large, green, and of the best mense cropper, strong grower, and one week earlier Than Industry It is a sure bearer owing to its dense foliage, which protects the bloom from early spring frosts. We can strongly recommend this as being the best of its class on the market, and all our, patrons should try it. 2 year, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen. Small plants by mail, 20 cts. each. Red Jacket. As large as the largest Berry smooth ; very pro- lific and hardy; quality and foliage the best, Por 7 |> as stood close to Triumph, Crown Bob. White Smith, Smith s Im- proved, Downing, and a dozen other (English) sorts ; and whi e all these have mildewed more or less m leaf and fruit, mildew has never yet appeared on Red Jacket. We need this Gooseberrj, which can be grown in our own country, to take the P lal L e which mildew so much that neither plants nor fruit can be grown, except in a very few localities in America. 1 year, No. 1, 20 cts. each^$2 per doz. , $12 per too; 2 year, No. 1, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Industry. A new variety of foreign origin, which has created a sensation everywhere ; productive of exceedingly large fruitofdark red color and delicious quality. Highly recommended, both in this country andEurope. Wehave fruited the Industry foryears It is certainly the largest Gooseberry on the market and also one of the very best, x year, No. 1, 10 cts. each, ji per dozen, $7 per 100; 2 year, No. x, x 5 cts. each, *.*> P- doz., 88 Pe-- ^ ^ ^ fa another variety f the English type and is claimed to be superior to Industry, being of a brighter and clearer red, almost smooth and very lar»e. The bushes are productive, not inclined to mil- dew and strong growing. One of the best dessertber- ries,’ first-class in quality. 1 year, 20 cts. each, 82 per doz. ; 2 year, 30 cts. each, S3 per doz. Chautauqua. A supposed cross between the American and English varieties. Is not so subject to mildew as the English type. Bush stout and vigorous, having the usual complement of thorns; foliage large, glossy, : dark green. Berries large, often 1 to i!4 inches long; : color pale yellow ; sweet, but rather thin skinned. 1 Very productive, 1 year, No. 1, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per - doz.; 2 year, No. i, $i each, $10 per doz. Golden Prolific. One of our largest and best native va- rieties. It originated in New York state, and is sup- posed to be a seedling of an English variety. It is re- markably free from mildew, and a good, vigorous grower and a heavy bearer ; foliage dark green, berries large, golden yellow, very attractive. 1 year, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.; 2 year, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. industry. Columbus. A new yellow variety, very prolific, free from mildew, and said to have larger fruit than Industry. Promises to be a valuable variety. Strong pla t£ Z V" -mgf sss» *3': sst $12 per 100. Crown Hob. Very large, red, hairy, quality high; also from England, and of the best quality. 2 year, No. i,$2 per doz.. $12 per 100. CHAUTAUQUA. Remember that neighbors can club to- gether, and so secure reduced rates on large orders. This is a very economical plan to obtain trees or plants. 22 Reid’s Nurseries— Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. Hardy Grapes. !“:• «r »“ “'«?»? » "W • SjfS-c wfi r*AS‘.sr cas b “ t - ^-VPcir.olrlc A-aw Avii ^ ^ £ * a a. tom, _. „„ „ SSS® swstesssrtsrts* & s. jsrjx M^SSSi NOTE.-Price for Grapes given in table on page 25. For large lots, write us for special prices. NEW VARIETIES. EARLY OHIO. This is the most valuable black Grape now on the market ; it ripens ten days before Moore’s Early; not quite so large, but bunches are much larger, and packed very closely. Berries are jet black, with heavy bloom. The originator speaks of it as follows: " Inthesummerof’82 I found, between a row of Dela- ware and Concord, a small Grape vine which had just started the third leaf. I took it up, reset it and gave it ordinary care. The third year from the seed it set thirty (30) clusters ; I removed ten allowing the rest to ripen, and to my surprise they were ripethetwentieth day of August, ten (10) days earlier than Moore’s Early. It has borne large crops every year since, ripening in ’89 the 15th of Au- gust, and always as early as the 20th of that month, a week to ten days earlier than Moore's Early under the same conditions and on the same soil. The Early Ohio never d rops from t he stem ; a mer it highly appreciated by shippers. I never saw a vine on the trellis that could equal it for hardiness. In quality, it takes the lead of all black Grapes up to the ripening of the Worden. . “ I believe this Grape is des- tined to become one ofthe most profitable market varieties ever introduced, and especially val- uable for northern localities vvliere later varieties will not ripen.” It should be in every V ^^TtmM?s^armit for\e?ng°hardy'mfd ^ A ^‘S’the Concord, it takes exceedingly handsome^ Berry medium to larire^mffl^S strong grower, with large clusters which are double; skin firm, with a sweet vinous duId ?n’d If1f™d y < ; 0 , mpa , c ; t ’ w,th large shoulders, sometimes might call it a white Concord 1 as it possesses afl ^ *ee from mildew a "d rot. We Colerain. Experience does not make us . e vigor and hardihood of this old popular variety. notice. So far the verdfct is ‘‘none bitter - 5 cXXen " Th'd' V"‘ aCk , ° f space wi » allow but a short remarkably sweet, fairly vinous one small seed h.' ^ delicate white bloom ; flesh very juicy and Moore’s Early and hangs mi the vine until frost without d^nnint h? 1 *-- R ‘r PenS ', vith or a »“> before C t ; Sted lthas P™ved free from rot and mildew; a vigorous growe^and'pfrfe^l^^rdy ’' Wherever it in qimliw thai thSt^m^T ‘^ht V" '«*<*** -perior to strong I as 1 ^e n Concord/ami^ilf^ourish e in^^y^^^^I^^^ rl ^^^^ y ^ ka ^ ^f^^ d ^ ear ^ 1 ^tdne grows^as to be grown in northern localities, where many valuable varieties fail ” ’ r ° WS ' eSpeC,a " y wel1 adapted ^Urte dh "lMch°v^ d I^,‘SjS^? f Blr 7 ie V s vt r rv U l S a?^ Wth ’ Tk, as Productive, with larger and bloom. The stem pulls out white like the Concord ^trnnirhr ^l’ c r ° U Ki C ’ c °vered with a thick blue some though tender pulp.” Early. Strongly resembles Moore s Early. Very juicy, with ^°paren^^*o^'whUet!n^u^t^y 0 iSe’frui?h r equa\' t^manvof Uie tfe< ^T' “ P ?« ak *, S ° fthe "«*«, of its weeks earlier than Concord. The color is a deUrn^r^L^r, l, 1 te, .' der s ?rts, and ripens two or three ripe; very few seeds, juicy and almost entire! v fr»o t ?m^f eni i S * 1 "’b. lt ®’ WI Jb a rich yellow tinge when fully size of Concord ; adheres firmly. ' ee from pulp, which makes it almost transparent. Berry Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 23 Alice. This is a seedling of unknown parentage, and was discovered in Ulster county, New \ ork. It attracted attention by its fine quality and appearance, and — '*■- has been tested now 10 years, and pronounced as one of the coming Grapes. This variety is especially valuable for its long keeping qualities; it has kept in an ordinary cellar, without cold storage, or special care, all winter. It is a pale red Grape, the size of Catawba, fruit of fine flavor high quality, pulp meaty and tender, with seeds, and small; skin tough, and a good shipper. Vine vigorous and strong, many branches grow- ing 12 feet; foliage healthy, large, thick, dark green; free from mildew, and does not rot. Clusters medium size, compact and shouldered; ripens with Concord. Mills. This valuable new Grape is a cross between Muscat Hamburg and Creveling, originated by Mr. William H. Mills, of Hamilton, Ontario. Berry large, round, jet black, covered with a thick bloom ; flesh firm, meaty, juicy, breaking with a rich, sprightly flavor; skin thick, bunch large, compact, shouldered. Vine vigorous and productive, with large, healthy foliage. Ripens about with Concord, or a little later. Jewell. “ Bunch medium, often shouldered, com- pact; berry medium, black, with a heavy fine bloom, handsome ; skin thin, tough ; pulp tender, rich, spicy, sprightly and sweet to the center; seeds few, very small ; quality best, pure, equal to the Delaware, and earlier. Vine vigorous, hardy and very productive ; never known to rot or mildew. Moyer. This new Grape originated in Canada, and is a cross between the Delaware and some purely native variety. In habit of growth, hardiness, quality and size of cluster it resembles the Delaware very much, but it ripens with the very earliest, has larger berries ; has been free from rot and mildew, even where everything around is mildewed. It has stood, unprotected, 35 degrees below zero without injury. It is very sweet as soon as colored ; skin, tough but thin ; pulp tender, juicy, of delicious flavor and entirely free from foxiness ; altogether it is very desirable for general plantin GENERAL LIST OF GRAPES. NOTE.— This season we have an immense stock of vines, as fine as are in the country. Those wanting large quantities will do well to get our best rates on this list. Samples will be mailed to those wanting large quanti- ties at a cost to cover postage. Agawam. (Rogers’ No. 15.) Berries very large, with thick skin ; pulp soft, sweet and sprightly; very vig- orous ; ripens early. Brighton. Bunch large, well formed ; berries above medium to large, round ; excellent flavor and qual- ity ; one of the earliest in ripening. Catawba. Berries large, round ; when fully ripe of a dark copper color, with sweet, rich, musky flavor. Requires a long season to arrive at full maturity. 'Champion. {Taiwan.) The earliest of all. black Grapes, and although of very poor quality, it is ex- ceedingly profitable. Bunch medium, compact, shouldered ; berries medium, black, with thick skin; firm. 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 ; vines remarkably vigorous and free from disease. Delaware. One of the best American Grapes for har- diness, productiveness, flavor and quality. Bunch and berry full medium size, usually shouldered, compact and heavy; skin thin, but tenacious ; pulp tender and melting ; juice abundant, rich, vinous, sugary, sprightly and refreshing. Duchess. Berries medium ; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, spicy, rich and of excellent quality. Ripens soon after Concord. Etta. Seedling of Elvira ; resembles it, but has larger berries with firmer skin and is superior in quality. Vine very vigorous ; strong, healthy foliage ; hardy and productive. Empire State. It maintains a good character, is- healthy and productive ; vigorous and of the finest quality. In health of foliage and habit of growth it resembles our hardiest native Grapes ; flavor like the best of foreign Grapes. Elvira. Very vigorous, strong, healthy grower; white, bunch and berries medium size, compact and productive, often growing four or five clusters on a single cane. Ripens about with Catawba, and is a very hardy variety. Early Victor. Very early, pure flavor, sweet, sprightly and vinous; size beiow medium; extra hardy. Isabella. An old, well-known sort ; large size ; dark- purple ; sweet and rich, with a slight musky aroma. Beginning of September. Ives’ Seedling'. Bunches medium to large compact, often shouldered ; berries medium, slightly oblong, of a dark purple color. 1 Jefferson. Resembles Concord in growth and hardi- i ness, with fruit much like Iona. ! I,ady. The best extra early white Grape. As healthy and as hardy as Concord, or any other of our har- diest kinds. In favorable seasons, ripens here the middle to the last of August, Jn quality, regarded by many as best, and it certainly is the best I have i seen in its season. 24 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. MOORE’S EARLY. Daily Washington. A large, white grape of good appearance. The vine is strong and vigorous, and the foliage large and healthy. The clusters are of large size, shouldered and moderately compact ; am- ber, with delicate ! rosy tint next the sun ; flesh ten- der and sweet, without foxiness. Requires a favor- able soil and location to produce best rest results. Martha. This is one of the most reliable white grapes yet known ; bunch medium, compact, shoul- dered ; berry white or greenish, turning to pale yellow when fully ripe ; skin thin ; flesh very sweet and juicy. Moore’s Early. A handsome grape, very early; resembling Concord, with smaller clusters, but well packed and larger berries, ripening about ten days earlier ; it is no better than Concord ex- cept in this respect. Has been largely planted, and seems to give good satisfaction as an early market grape. Niagara. This grape has been in the market for the last four or five years, and is well enough known now to need no help. I have no reason to change my opinion of it. It is a vigorous grower and very productive, when not exposed to the severe cold of the extreme north. It is not af- fected by mildew, and cannot fail to make a profitable grape. When well grown and fully ripened, it is a better flavored grape than the Con- cord, but is somewhat foxy, and ripens about the same time as Concord. Pocklington. Or “ Golden Pocklington retains its popularity, and will probably take its place as a valuable standard grape, being one ofthe largest and most snowy white grapes ol the Concord type yet introduced. It is a pure native, hardy in vine and healthy in foliage, rather better flavored and richer than Concord, though somewhat foxy, and of the same general character as the Con- cord and its seedlings. Prentiss. A moderate grower, bunch medium size, compact ; berry medium ; color yellowish green ; flesh tender, juicy, swpet and pleasant, with a slight musky aroma. Ripens with or a little later than Concord. Vergennes. Very productive ; clusters large ; ber- ries large, holding firmly to the stem ; color, light- amber ; flavor, rich and delicious, flesh meaty and tender. Ripens as early as Hartford Prolific, and is an excellent late keeper. Wyoming Red. Vine very hardy, healthy and robust, with thick, leathery foliage; color of berry similar to Delaware, but brighter, being one of the most beautiful of the amber or red grapes, and in size nearly double that of Delaware ; flesh tender, juicy, sweet, with a strong, native aroma ; ripens be- fore Delaware, and is a valuable market grape. Woodruff Red. A large, handsome grape from Michigan, said to be a seedling of Concord, but of much stronger native aroma. Its large size of bunch and berry makes it remarkably showy, and it is therefore a profitable market sort. The vine is a strong grower, with healthy foliage, and entirely hardy ; ripens early. . Wilder. (Rogers’ No. 4.) Bunch and berry very large ; round, flesh tolerably tender, sprightly, sweet and agreeable. Worden. An improved Concord, being larger in both bunch and berry, handsomer, nearly two weeks ear- lier and of better quality. As it is difficult to grow, many vines of Concord are sold for it. Poughkeepsie Red. A seedling grape, raised by A. J. Caywood; claimed to be a cross of Iona with Delaware and Walter ; somewhat larger than the Delaware, but resembling it in general appearance. It is fully equal to the Delaware in quality, ripens early, and keeps well. So far as tested, much like the Delaware vine in habit of growth. Ulster Prolific. Vigorous; good foliage; very pro- ductive; clusters medium to small, compact ; berries good size, dull copper color, a good shipper and keeper; quality excellent ; ripens early. Hayes. A seedling of the Concord, originating in Massachusetts, and pronounced by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society the best eating white grape ever shown ; ripens early in September. Bunch large, skin thin, berry juicy and very sweet. Vine a strong, rampant grower, and partakes of the rugged- ness of its parent; altogether a very desirable variety and well worth the attention of grape growers. ’ Jessica. A very early white grape, hardy, very pro- ductive, good quality. Berries and cluster medium. One of the best very early white grapes, and should be in every collection. NIAGARA. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 25 PRICE=LIST OF GRAPE VINES. ONE YEAR, NO. I. TWO YEARS, NO. I. Each Doz. 100 Each Doz. 100 Agawam |0 50 $2 50 $ 0 15 $0 75 $3 5 ° Alice 10 00 Brighton 75 3 00 15 1 00 4 5 ° Catawba 50 2 00 15 75 3 00 Champion . . . . 50 2 00 15 75 3 00 Clinton 50 2 00 15 75 3 00 Concord 50 1 50 15 75 2 00 Col era in 50 5 00 40 00 75 7 50 60 00 Delaware 75 3 50 20 1 00 5 00 Duchess 1 00 4 00 15 1 50 6 00 Earlv Ohio . . . . 50 5 00 75 7 00 Early Victor . . . . 10 75 3 50 15 1 25 5 50 Eaton 15 1 50 10 00 25 2 50 12 00 Etta 75 4 00 15 1 25 6 00 Empire State. . . 10 75 3 50 15 1 00 5 00 Green Mountain . 40 4 00 25 00 5 ° 5 00 40 00 Hayes 15 1 25 8 00 20 2 00 10 00 Ives Seedling. . . . 10 50 2 00 1 2 75 3 00 Isabella . 10 50 2 00 12 75 3 00 ONE YEAR, NO. I. TWO YEARS, NO. I. Each Doz. too Each Doz. 100 Jefferson , $0 20 $2 00 $10 00 to 25 $2 50 |I 5 00 Jessica . 20 2 00 10 00 25 2 50 15 00 Jewell 30 3 00 20 00 40 4 00 30 00 Lady 10 75 3 50 15 I 00 5 00 Lady Washington , 20 2 00 15 00 30 3 50 25 00 Martha 10 75 2 50 *5 1 00 3 50 Mills 50 5 00 30 00 75 7 50 40 00 Moore’s Early . . 10 75 3 00 15 1 00 5 00 Moore’s Diamond . 10 1 00 4 00 *5 1 50 7 00 Moyer . 10 1 00 5 00 15 1 50 7 00 Niagara 10 50 2 00 l 5 75 3 00 Pocklington . . . . 10 50 2 00 15 1 CO 3 00 Ulster Prolific . . 15 1 50 7 00 20 2 00 10 00 Verge nnes .... 10 75 3 00 10 1 50 4 50 Victoria 50 4 00 75 7 50 Wyoming Red . . , 10 1 00 4 00 >5 1 50 5 00 Woodruff Red . . 20 2 00 9 00 25 2 50 13 00 Wilder 10 1 00 3 50 15 1 50 6 00 Worden 10 50 2 00 15 75 3 00 NOTE. — Thousand rates and mixed-lot prices will be given on application. C®”Six or more Grape-vines of a variety at dozen rates, by mail, postpaid ; fifty or more of a kind at one hundred rate ; one hundred Grape-vines of different kinds, if order amounts to *5 or over, at one hundred rate. NOTE. — We have an immense stock of leading varieties, and will be pleased to have a list of your wants before you buy. Our vines are carefully graded, and nothing but strictly first-class ones shipped. Garden Plants. The purchase of Vegetable Plants and Roots is a great economy in time and labor, enabling their owner to enjoy the benefit of them at least one year earlier than if grown from seed. We supply strong, fresh roots and plants, carefully packed, at prices that will compare well with those of any house. ASPARAGUS. Donald’s Elmira. This is a new variety which is attracting much attention from all lovers of Asparagus. It originated at Elmira, New York state, hence its name. It always ••ealizes the best prices in the market, and the supply has never half equaled the demand. The deli- cate green color is noticeably different from either the famous Barr’s Philadelphia Mammoth, or Palmetto, while the stalks are more tender and succulent. Its mammoth size can be realized from the fact that* in whole crops a bunch of twelve stalks will average four pounds in weight. It requires much less labor in cutting and bunching, thus lessening the expense of marketing. Strong roots, 1 year old, 75 cts. per too (by mail postpaid $1 per 100), $4 per 1,000; 2 year old, $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000. Palmetto. Of southern origin ; a variety of excellent quality ; early, and much larger than any other; very prolific. 1 year, strong, 50 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100, $5 per 1,000 ; 2 years, strong, 60 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000. Conover’s Colossal. Very large, and makes rapid growth ; planted mostly by market-gardeners. 1 year, 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100 $4 pet" 1,000 ; 2 year, 50 cts. per doz., $1 per too, $5 per 1,000. Barr’s Mammoth. This is the finest Asparagus ever offered for sale, being much larger and earlier than any other. The stalks are very large, tender and of light color. 1 year, 25 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per too ?4 per 1,000 ; 2 years, 40 cts. per doz., $1 per 100, $6 per 1,000. JZSS'Dozen prepaid by Mail, OTHER USEFUL ROOTS AND PLANTS. RHUBARB. HOP-VINES Golden Cluster. Large, productive, the blossoms growing in clusters ; the best variety. 15c. each, Si per doz. SAGE. Holt’s Mammoth. Plants large, with immense leaves ; never seeds. The best sort. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz., $3 per 100. CONOVER’S COLOSSAL ASPARAGUS. Myatt’s Linnaeus. Early, tender and very large ; known as the sweetest of pie-plant. Rapid-grow- ing, very juicy and rich-flavored. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $4 per 100. HORSE-RADISH. Roots, 20 cts. per dozen, 75 cents per 100, $4 per 1,000. 26 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. BUFFALO BERRY. The fruit resembles small currants, but is of richer taste, and literally covers the twigs and branches. If not gathered it will remain on the plants through the winter. Esteemed for pies, tarts, preserves, jellies, etc. The plants are very hardy and easily cultivated, and bear abundant crops of fruit every year. As the male and female blossoms are borne on different plants, they should be planted in clus- ters of three or more, for best results,, io cents each, $i per doz. , $5 per 100. CYDONIA JAPONICA (Columbia). (. Edible Japan Quince.) This new edible fruit, which has been evolved from the common Japan Quince, the introducer describes as follows: lt Japan Quince is widely known and extensively grown throughout the country as a very showy and popular shrub, producing in profusion handsome bloom upon the first approach of spring and before the foliage appears, making a very striking effect. “The fruit from this shrub has been so small as to be of little value. By years of careful selection and propagation, with the view of improving the fruit, we have produced the Columbia , a variety rivaling in size and shape thefamous Belle Flower Apple, measuring 9 to 12 inches around, greenish yellow, with handsome blush, surface ribbed like a citron and covered with small white dots. This fruit is so very fragrant that one specimen will soon fill a room with a delightful perfume. It cooks as tender as an apple, and makes a jelly equaled only by the highly prized Guava. * ‘ The valuable culinary properties of the J Quince are not generally known, though the prising proprietor of a large and fashionable sea- side hotel, whose guests are enthusiastic in their praise of this delicious, unknown jelly, has for years engaged the entire crop in advance of its ripening. “ The tree is entirely hardy, healthy, free from blight, mildew and insect pests, enormously pro. ductive, and comes to bearing very young. So that in this beautiful fruit bearing shrub we have the rare combination of a very handsome ornamental plantand most valuable fruit.” A fruit which justifies words so laudatory as these fromone w h o knows of its merits promises t o be an acquisi- tion. 35c. ea., $3-5° per doz. IMPROVED DWARF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHERRY. This is a shrub, which originally grew wild in the mountains. The fruit has been greatly improved by cultivation, and is claimed to be, when fully ripe, the best fruit of its season. The fruit is jet black when ripe, and in size averages somewhat larger than the English Morello. Its flavor is similar to the sweet Cherries. The introducer says : “I could loads of these Cherries at 10 cents per quart. I have kept two of these trees which I intend to sell to reliable parties who desire fortesting. The young trees I have are one year from seed. I have had them loaded down at two years of age from seed. They never failed to bear fruit every year ; late frosts never affect them ; the tree is entirely hardy; it has endured 40 degrees below zero with- cut injury ; ripens when all others are gone ; the shrub would grace any lawn when in blossom ; the fruit is more easily pitted than other Cherries.” “ It is a very enjoyable fruit, either eaten fresh or for preserving.” “Those who know it do not hesitate to commend it in highest terms to gardeners and fruit growers.” “For preserves, or to eat out of hand, it has no ecual in the line of pitted fruits, and is free from every known insect and tree disease.” “It will endure longer drouth and more severe cold than any other variety of the Cherry.” The merits of this fruit leave little dwarf rocky mountain cherry. to be desired. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $12 per ioo. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 2 7 ELEAGNUS LONGIPES. DWARF JUNEBERRY. ELEAGNUS LONGIPES. This new and valuable acquisition, a native ofjapan, is one of our most promising new fruits, and we highly recommend it for more general planting. It is worthy a place in both fruit and ornamental collections, as its beautiful shape as a shrub, with its dark green foliage, makes it a very conspicuous sight, especially when loaded with its fruit ; it is also very attractive when in bloom in May, the flowers being a beautiful lemon- yellow color. The bush begins to bear at two years old, and the fruit is very highly prized by those who have fruited it, for its peculiar piquancy, mak- ing a very delicious sauce, and considered much superior to the cranberry. It is about the size of an ordinary cherry, but more oval, and is borne in large clusters in great profusion. The bush is very hardy and free from insects and disease, and grows to the height of about six feet. It is seldom we have to offer a plant which combines valuable fruiting qualifications with so ornamental a character. The plant will be prized as among the many good things which have come from Japan. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. A NEW HARDY ORANGE. (Citrus Trifoliata.) This is the most hardy of the orange family, and will stand our northern climate with little or no protection, and is also desirable for pot culture. In the parks of both New York and Philadelphia it is growing luxuriantly, and blooming and fruiting profusely. You can have an orange tree growing, blooming and fruiting on your lawn or yard. It is a dwarf, of low, symmetrical growth, with beautiful trifoliate, glossy green leaves, and abundance of large, white, sweet-scented blossoms, larger and finer than any other variety of orange blossoms, and borne almost continually. The fruit is small, bright orange-red in color, having a peculiar flavor; of no value for eating, though it may prove useful in making a lemonade, as the fruit is as acid as a lime. Thefine appearance oftlie plant, with its constant habit of blooming and showy fruit, combine to make a plant of peculiar value and beauty. It is a conspicuous and at- tractive object in any shrubbery or pleasure ground, pot or tub, and is best suited for open ground culture, as it is deciduous and drops its leaves in the fall, though it will not do so if kept from frost. 15 cents each, $ 1 .50 per dozen. Improved Dwarf Juneberry. A good substitute for the large or swamp huckleberry or whortleberry, which it resembles in appearance and quality. The fruit is borne in clusters, and is reddish purple in color, changing to a bluish black. In flavor it is a mild, rich subacid; excellent as a dessert fruit or canned. The bushes are extremely hardy, enduring the cold of the far north and the heat of summer with- out injury. When this fruit becomes better known to the public it will be very popular. They are much larger and better-flavored than the wild Juneberries. , 10 cts., 75- cts. per dozen., $5 per 100. HARDV ORANGE. 28 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. Fruit Trees. SPECIAL NOTICE.— We call your special attention to our line of nursery stock. Many of you, no doubt, know how often the people are robbed and humbugged by agents, who call upon you, saying they represent a certain firm, when they do not ; they buy their stock wherever they can buy the lowest, and charge you double rates for stock which is nothing but culls and common varieties. We have placed our rates as low as any firm which has a reputation at stake, and we will protect the grower and give him just what he buys. PREPARATIONS FOR PLANTING. Plow and subsoil repeatedly, so as to pulverize thoroughly to a depth of 12 to 18 inches. When planting on the lawn or grass plots, remove the sod for a diameter of four to five feet, and keep this space well worked and free from weeds. Dig the hole deeper and larger than is necessary to admit all the roots 111 their natural posi- tion keeping the surface and subsoil separate. Cut off broken and bruised roots and shorten the tops to half a dozen good buds, except for fall planting, when it is better to defer top-pruning until the following spring. If not prepared to plant when your stock arrives, “heel-in,” by digging a trench deep enough to admit all the roots and setting the trees therein as they can stand, carefully packing the earth about the roots, taking up when required. Never leave the roots exposed to the sun and air, and puddle before planting. PLANTING. Fill up the hole with surface soil, so that the tree will stand about as it did in the nursery after the earth was settled except Dwarf Pears, which should be planted deep enough to cover the Quince stock upon which they are budded two or three inches. Work the soil thoroughly among the roots, and when well covered tramp firmly Set the tree firm as a post, but leave the surface filling (of poorer soil) light and loose. No staking will be required except for very tall trees. Never let manure come in contact with the roots. DISTANCES FOR PLANTING. Standard Apples Standard Pears and strong-growing Cherries . . Duke and Morello Cherries Standard Plums, Apricots, Peaches, Nectarines Dwarf Pears ' • • • Dwarf Apples Grapes . Currants and Gooseberries Raspberries and Blackberries Strawberries, for field-culture Strawberries, for garden-culture rows 10 to 16 feet apart, 30 feet apart each way. 20 “ 18 “ “ 16 to 18 10 to 12 “ “ 10 to 12 “ 7 to 16 feet in rows. 3 to 4 feet apart. 3 to 4 by 5 to 7 feet apart. 1 to 1 'A by 3 to 3% ft. apart. 1 to 2 feet apart. NOTE. — A most excellent way in planting an apple-orchard 30 feet apart is to plant peaches in between. By the time the apples require the ground the peaches will have passed their prime, and can be removed. NUMBER OF TREES TO AN ACRE. 30 feet apart each away 25 “ 20 18 15 12 5° 70 no 135 205 300 10 feet apart each way 8 '• 6 5 4 3 1,210 i,742 2,723 4,840 RULE. — Multiply the distance in feet between the rows by the distance the plants are apart in the rows, and the product will be the number of square feet for each plant or hill ; which, divided into the number of feet in an acre (43,560), will give the number of trees to an acre. WEIGHT OF TREES AND PLANTS, PACKED. Fruit trees It f ( Grape vines Currants Gooseberries Blackberries Red Raspberries. . . Black Raspberry tips Strawberries 5 to 7 feet, weight about too pounds to 100 trees. 3 t° 5 “ t ( “ 25 to 50 1 1 “ 100 trees. << “ 10 to 25 a “ 100 plants. 44 “ 10 to 25 i ( “ 100 “ tl “ 10 to 25 44 “ 100 “ it “ 10 to 25 1 1 44 100 41 1 1 “ 5 to 10 it 44 100 44 it ;; 5 to e it {t 100 44 i ( “ 25 tt 1,000 “ SEEDLINGS. In order to meet the demand from many of our patrons for seedlings for propagation, we offer the following list of the best imported stocks : Apple seedlings 5 to 7 millimetres, $1.00 per 100 Pear “ 5 to 7 “ 1.50 " “ Plum “ 5 to 7 “ 1.25 “ “ Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 29 Apples. The first fruit, both in importance and general culture, is the Apple. Its period, unlike that of other fruits, extends nearly or quite through the year. By planting judicious selections of summer, autumn and winter sorts, a constant succession of this indispensable fruit can be easily obtained for family use. There is no farm crop which on the average will produce one-fourth as much income per acre as will a good Apple orchard. STARR APPLE. STARR. This valuable Apple, although never formally introduced to the public, has been fruiting sev- eral years. It is an accidental seedling. It has proved a very desirable, reliable and valuable market Apple, and is now offered, after several years of thorough testing in comparison with other best early market Apples, and it always brings 25 to 50 per cent, more in market, and sells readily at $T per half bushel basket. The tree is a good, healthy grower, comes to fruiting young, and is an abundant and annual bearer, though heavier on the alternate year. The fruit is very large, 11 to 12 inches around. Showy, being a pale green color, frequently with, a handsome blush on sunny side ; very early, being marketable first week in July, and will continue in good condition until September, being an excellent shipper for so early an Apple ; has carried to California in excel- lent condition ; pleasant subacid, a very superior cooking and a good eating Apple. First class, $1 each, $10 per doz. ; medium, 75 cents each, $7.50 per doz. ; mail size, 60 cents, postpaid. WALTER PEASE. This is one of the best Apples we know of. It much resembles the Baldwin in color and productiveness. Size very large. The fruit is very showy and attractive, and as a table Apple, we think, has no superior. Fruit nearly round ; color a beautiful deep red on sunny side, with splashes and stripes of led 1 on yellow ground on other side ; where fully exposed to sun, nearly all red. Ripens in September, October and November ; has been kept until past midwinter. Core very small ; flesh white, very fine-grained ; quality best, mild, juicy, slightly subacid, with a rich, sweet, aromatic flavor. Tree very productive, fruiting and loading heavily; strong and vigorous grower. A delicious table Apple for either market or home use. First class, 50 cents each, $5 per doz. DOWNING’S WINTER MAIDEN BLUSH. This fine Apple was produced from seed of the Fall Maiden Blush, by Jason Downing, in Darke county, Ohio, in the spring of 1874. It made a vigorous growth, and at the age of seven years it bore some excellent fruit, from which time it has produced fruit annually. The originator states that in 1888, at the age of 14 years from seed, it yielded 15 bushels of picked Apples. We have been noticing the behavior of this Apple for the past ten years, growing it in both nursery and orchard, and from the weight of testimony in its favor, we have decided to grow it in quantities to supply the increased demand. Fruit large, irregular, sometimes flattened, and at other times slightly elongated, inclining to conic ; generally angular, skin light waxen yellow, with a bright red cheek in the sun ; stock short, usually projecting half as high as cavity, though in a few specimens it projects to its surface and beyond, inserted in a deep cavity, often surrounded with russet ; calyx small, basin of moderate depth ; flesh yellowish, crisp, tender, juicy, with a very pleasant, mild, subacid flavor. It has a very fragrant odor ; quality very good. Season December to April. Tree a good grower and bearer. 30 cents each, $3 per doz. ; medium, 20 cents each, »2 per doz. See page 31. 30 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. WALTER pease. Halfsize. (See page 29.) APPLES, VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. Each Dozen Per 100 - $0 25 $2 S° $10 00 20 2 00 9 00 IS 1 75 8 00 30 3 00 12 00 Heavy first-class, 5 to 7 feet, K in. and up So 25 Light Medium-class, 5 to 7 feet, H in. to £ in 20 Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, }i in. to y a in jc Extra, 6 to 8 feet, 1 in ' ARKANSAS BLACK. Tree a very strong "rower ; hardy; very productive ; fruit medium size; color dark red ; a fine variety for market ; quality one of the best. It keeps in condition a long time, and its hand- some appearance causes a ready sale in market. One of the best all-purpose varieties known. DELAWARE WINTER. Fruit medium to large, bright red, highly colored ; flesh fine-grained, crisp juicy, subacid, excellent. Tree a vigorous grower, early bearer, and very productive. GANO. Large, perfect form, conical, very smooth ; red, shaded on sunny side ; extremely attractive -flesh pale yellow, tender, mild, subacid. Good shipper and keeper. Tree healthy, vigorous and hardy ■ an'earlv annual and prolific bearer. February to May. 3 LONGFIELD. One of the imported Russian varieties, a free, upright grower, early and abundant bearer • fruit medium to large, yellowish green, thickly covered with red stripes, a decided blush on the sunny side • rich, sprightly, subacid. December to March. ’ NORTHWESTERN GREENING. This is a variety becoming very popular where its merits are known. Tree a good grower and very productive. Fruit medium to large; yellow in color; quality good, and a very long keeper. 3 SALOME. The tree comes into bearing early-. It may be described in brief thus : Tree is round- headed, making short annual growths after coming into bearing; has tough wood, large, thick, leathery leaf, and is as hardy as a wild crab. it; medium, roundish, conical ; pale yel- low, slightly shaded with pale red, splashed and striped with dark red and sprinkled with small yel- low dots ; flesh tender, juicy, mild, subacid. Janu- ary to June. WOLF RIVER. Tree a strong, vigorous grower ; hardy. Fruit large to very large, greenish yellow, shaded with light and dark red or crimson. Flesh white, rather coarse, half tender, juicy, pleasant, mild, subacid, with a pecu- liar spicy, quince-like flavor. October and No- vember. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 3i General List of Apples. Heavy first-class, y t in. and up, 5 to 7 feet Light Medium, y t in. to % in., s to 7 feet Second-class, in. to H in., 4 to 6 feet Extra, 7 to 8 feet Thousand rates on application. Boxed and baled free. Each Dozen Per 100 $1 50 $8 00 1 25 7 00 I 00 6 00 2 OO IO OO Alexander. Large, red, beautiful ; iron-clad ; early summer. Duchess of Oldenburg. Russian origin ; size large, somewhat blushed ; productive. September. Early Harvest. Medium size, straw color ; tender and subacid. July and August. Early Strawberry. Medium size ; nearly covered with red ; flesh tender, with a mild, fine flavor ; tree a moderate grower and a good bearer. July and August. Fall Pippin. Very large ; yellow, tender, juicy and rich ; does well in all localities. October. Fameuse. Medium size ; flesh snow-white ; finest dessert fruit ; suceeds well in the north. November to January. Gravenstein. Very large ; striped ; finest quality ; growth erect ; very productive. A very popular variety. September and October. Golden Sweet. Large, pale yellow ; sweet and good bearer. Maiden Blush. Large ; smooth, with a fine evenly shaded red cheek ; flesh white, tender ; bearing large crops. September and October. Rainbo. Medium ; yellowish with red, and somewhat dotted ; mild, tender and productive. A very pop- ular variety. October to December. Red Astrachan. Large ; nearly covered with deep red, overspread with a thick bloom ; juicy ; a good bearer, and beautiful ; well known and valued. August. Yellow Transparent. The tree so far has proved very hardy, moder- ately vigorous, upright, an early and good bearer annually. Fruit medium, roundish, oblate, slightly conical ; skin pale yellow when fully mature ; flesh white, half fine, ten- der, juicy, sprightly subacid ; qual- ity good to very good. Golden Russet. Medium, ish ; dul- russet, with reddish cheek; flesh fine and juicy. December. Grimes’ Golden. A n Apple of highest quality ; medium to large size, yellow ; productive ; grown everywhere. J anuary to April . Hubbardston Nonesuch. Large,' striped yellow and red ; tender, juicy andfine ; strong ; good bearer- November to May. Jonathan. Fruit medium or small roundish; skin yellow, nearly cov- ered with a lively red ; fine-grained, very tender, and of fine flavor. November to April. Bentley’s Sweet. Supposed origin, Virginia ; fruit medium, roundish, flattened at ends, sometimes slightly oblique ; hardy, good bearer ana keeper ; very good. Newtown Pippin. One of the most celebrated of American Apples, on account of its long keeping and ex- cellent qualities, and the high price it commands abroad. It attains its greatest perfection on Long Island and the Hudson. It requires rich and high culture, and it makes such a slow, feeble growth that to do as well it has to be top-grafted upon a strong-growing variety. No- vember to June. Peck’s Pleasant. Large ; pale yellow, with brown cheek; very smooth and fair; flesh firm and rich, approaching the flavor of a Newtown Pippin. Keeps well. November to April. Sweet Bough. Large ; pale greenish yellow ; tender and sweet ; good bearer. August. Tetofsky. Russian origin ; profitable for market ; bears early ; hardy as a crab ; beautifully striped with red. July and August. Baldwin. Large; deep, bright red; juicy, good flavor ; very productive and handsome fruit ; one of the best and most popular Apples in cultivation. January to April. Ben Davis. Large, handsome, striped ; productive; a late keeper. December to March. Dominie (Red-Streak or Wells). Large striped Apple, resembling the Rambo ; vigorous grower and profuse bearer ; succeeds everywhere. December to April. Fallawater. Very large; dull red; of good quality ; productive ; good bearer. Tree very vigorous, bear- ing fruit when quite young. November to February. Pewaukee. A seedling from Duchess of Oldenburg. Fruit medium to large, obovate, waved; surface bright yellow, partially covered with dull red; striped arid splashed, covered with a gray bloom, and overspread with whitish dots ; flesh yellowish white. January to June. (See also page 29.) DOWNING’S WINTER MAIDEN BLUSH. 32 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. APPLES, continued. Bailey’s Sweet. Fruit large, round, mottled and striped deep red ; flesh yellow and tender, with a mild, rich, sweet, flavor. Slow, poor grower. October. Rawle’s Janet. (Neverfail.) Medium, roundish, ovate ; greenish yellow, striped with red ; crisp, rich and juicy ; one of the best and longest keepers in the south and southwest. February to April. Jersey Sweet. Medium, striped red and green ; very rich, sweet and pleasant ; good bearer. September and October. King. Large, handsome ; striped red and yellow ; productive. November to May. Jjawver. Large ; dark red, covered with small dots ; flesh white ; a beautiful and desirable fruit. January to May. McIntosh Red. Tree very hardy, long-lived, annual bearer ; handsome fruit of excellent quality for home or market use, nearly covered with dark rich red or crimson ; flesh white, fine, very tender and juicy. November to February. Missouri Pippin. Medium to large ; pale whitish yellow ; flesh white and juicy. January to April. Mann. New ; an upright grower, forming a round head ; fruit large; deep yellow when fully ripe ; good to very good ; will keep as long as Roxbury Russet. February to May. Northern Spy. Large ; slightly conical ; flesh white and tender ; tree a good grower. January to March. Pearmain. Medium, red ; good keeper. February to May. Paradise Sweet. Medium ; yellow ; excellent bearer. December to February. Red Bietigheimer. A rare and very valuable German variety ; fruit large to very large ; roundish, inclining to conical ; skin pale cream colored ; ground mostly covered with purplish-crimson ; flesh white, firm, subacid, with a brisk, pleasant flavor. Tree a free grower and abundant bearer. This is one of the largest and handsomest Apples and worthy of extensive cultivation. September. Rhode Island Greening. Large ; greenish yellow ; tender, juicy and rich ; an abundant bearer. November to March. Rome Beauty. Large ; yellow, shaded with bright red ; a very profitable and satisfactory variety. November to February. Roxbury Russet. Medium to large ; greenish russet; productive ; valuable for its long keeping. January to June. Smith’s Cider. Large ; somewhat flattened ; flesh tender ; a handsome and desirable fruit. December to March. Seek-no-Further. Medium to large, with dull red stripes ; tender, rich and spicy ; good bearer. No- vember to February. Stark. Grown in Ohio ; valuable as to long keeping qualities ; fruit large , skin greenish yellow, striped with red. Talman’s Sweet. Medium size ; pale yellow ; very firm, rich and very sweet. November to April. AVinesap. Dark red ; excellent bearer. December to May. AValbridge. Fruit medium size ; handsome ; striped with red ; quality good ; productive. November to June. AVealthy. A new variety from Minnesota ; healthy, hardy and very productive ; skin smooth, shaded with red in the sun ; flesh white, fine, tender and juicy. December to February. AVillow Twig. Medium, roundish ; light yellow, shaded with red ; first quality ; a good keeper and very productive. AVagener. Large ; deep red in sun ; flesh firm ; very productive. December to May. Yellow Bellflower. Large ; yellow, with pale blush; very tender and juicy; in use all winter; an old favor- ite, which is and always has been popular. Novem- 'ber to April. York Imperial (Johnson’s Fine Winter). Medium to large, white, heavily shaded with dark crimson ; firm, crisp, juicy, subacid, good quality ; very desir- able. November to March. CRAB=APPLES. GUN. GRANT CRAB-APPLE. beretl by you as Order No. 4577, came to hand in splendid condition, please to accept the thanks of Gen. Grant. Fruit large, round, very dark red ; flesh white and tender ; excel- lent for dessert. October. Hyslop. Large, deep crimson ; popular on account of being large and beautiful. Oc- tober to January. Orange. An annual and abundant bearer; fruit large and delicious. Uctober to De- cember. AVhitney. Large ; averaging two inches in diameter ; tree a great bearer, and very hardy. August. Quaker Beauty. Bears a large crop of fruit, and very hardy. December to May. Transcendent. Immensely productive, bearing a good crop in fourth year ; one of the best. September and October. Siberian. Nearly as large as the above ; fine golden and amber color. September and October. Hewes’s Virginia. Esteemed for cider. October. Price same as in general list. Chicago, III., Nov. 9, /S95. Reid's Nurseries, Bridgeport, Ohio : My Dear Sirs — I take pleasure in advising you that the trees, shrubs etc. ordered by me, and num- I found even more tiian I had ordered, for all of which Yours very truly, GEO. R. DAVIS. Onarga, III., Nov. 18, 1895. E. \V. Reid’s Nurseries : Sirs — I received my order, No. 4603, all O. K. The trees far surpassed my expectations ; in fact, were the best I ever received from any nurseryman. You may expect another order from me in the spring. Yours, PAUL J. PALMER. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 33 Peaches. r ® < iy ires a well-drained, moderately rich soil; a warm, sandy loam is probably best To h continued healthy growth of the trees and the fine quality of the fruit, the trees should have the tnd the fn ch m s sh °^ tene'f early Pear is a chance seedling, found on an old farm in the State of Illinois. The original tree was very old, and had borne many abundant crops. In the community where it originated it is known as the leading early Pear. In fact, the only early Pear that has been a success". Tree is a'verv" ‘tdgorous K| r ,?'| el A flee f rom blight, hardy and productive; fruit medium to large; skin yellow, with a very handsome, blush , does not rot at the core, like many of the other early sorts. Ripens two weeks earlier than Harvest Belle. — uMvuiu [/iviA, vci^ vuiuauic, blooming, hardiness in bud, will insure for it abundant crops, despite the Is. It is so : before the — — ..vww, — «.«iv> Hellcat |ai i i him class, 7S cents each. $ 7 . so per dozen ; medium, 50 cents each, $5 per dozen ; small size by mail, postpaid, 30 cents, $3.00 per dozen. Reid's Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Ere. 37 WILDER EARLY PEAR. Another year has this noble variety yielded a fine crop of fruit, while other varieties have proved an entire failure. For many years the Wilder Early Pear has borne abundantly every year, never missing a single season. Each year we have sent the fruit hundreds and thousands of miles by mail and express, and all have remarked that its quality was of a very superior grade. _ A specimen of the Wilder Early was received on the ist of August, and on the 7th, a week later, it was found to be in good eating condition. It is really a good Pear. For very early use it will be held in high esteem. ”— American Garden. Another point made plainer than ever this year is the great vigor of the Wilder. A block of 10,000 trees here is a wonder to behold, all stocky, straight and well- shaped. This Pear is worthy of the high testimonials given it by notable pomologists. We recommend it as the best early Pear, having no competitor as the earliest for market, and thus com- ing in when the largest prices can be secured. First-class, 40 cts. each, $4. per doz., $25 per 100; second-class, 30 cts. each, S3 per doz., $18 per 100; third-class, 20 cts. each, by mail, postpaid. Dwarfs same price as standards VERMONT BEAUTY. WILDER EARLY. This beautiful and valuable Pear originated on Grand Isle. I-ake Champlain. It is very hardy , <: having endured extremely cold weather, and has never lost a bud from either cold or blight. The growth is vigorous, the leaves free from blight ; an annual and abundant bearer. In quality the fruit approaches nearer that most delicious of Pears, the Seckel, than any other Pear on the market ; it is full medium size yel- low, covered on the sunny side with bright carmine red, making it exceedingly attractive and handsome ; ’flesh melting, rich, juicy, aromatic. Ripening with and after Seckel, though much larger in size and more attractive in appearance, it cannot fail to prove a general favorite and be very valuable. First-class, 40 cts each per doz. ; second-class, 30 cts. each, S3 per doz. Mailing size, postpaid, 20 cts LINCOLN CORELESS. This wonderful and remarkable late winter Pear, so far as we are able to ascertain, is a chance seedling It originated in Lincoln county, Tennessee, near the Alabama line, and the original tree can be traced back for sixty years, during which time it has seldom failed to bear. The original tree, though scarcely more than a shell, has remained free from blight and annually borne fruit until last summer, when, overloaded with fruit during the extreme dry weather, it died from sheer exhaustion. The young trees are good growers ; wood dark, foliage large, healthy, and entirely free from blight, leaf-rust or mildew. First-class, 75 cts. each, *7 50 per doz. Second-class, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. Mailing size, postpaid, 40 cts. SENECA PEAR. (Seedling of Bartlett.) A strong, vigorous, upright, hardy grower, retaining its foliage green and healthy very late in the season • never has shown any blight, mildew or other disease ; makes a very handsome tree. Bears young and abun- dantly. Fruit a beautiful bright yellow, with brilliant red cheek ; large, rich, juicy, buttery, melting, sprightly vinous— of high flavor— very attractive in appearance, and of excellent quality. Much admired and highly praised by all who see it. Ripens immediately after Bartlett, and commands the highest prices. Realizing the high prices at which Bartletts sell a little after their season, and the advantage of a large, handsome Pear of good quality ripening at that favorable time, we take pleasure in introducing the Seneca Pear to lovers of rare and choice fruits, with every confidence of its cordial reception and general satisfaction and profit to the planter. First-class, 75 cts. each, $7.50 per doz.; second-class, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. Mail- ing size, postpaid, 50 cts. IDAHO PEAR. This Pear has attracted much attention, and is of real value. It is much like Atigouleme. Size of fruit, from 4 to 4^ inches in diameter ■ depressed at the stem : surface rough and uneven, yellow or straw color, with a faint blush or brownish red on the sunny side; basin deep, flaring; very irregular or ribbed, and thickly covered with fine brown dots ; core very small, seeds few ; flesh almost white, fine grained, buttery, lacking the grit so often found in Pears ; flavor sweet to mild subacid, rich, aromatic, juicy ; quality- very good. Season, Sept., in Idaho. Prices same as standard varieties. JAPAN GOLDEN RUSSET. This variety bears enormously every year, having no off years ; its fruit hangs in great masses and clus- ters, and should be thinned out ; foliage thick and leathery, which enables the tree to endure drouth well, and it bears where other varieties cannot exist ; has never been affected by blight or insect enemies. Fruit hand- some, flat or apple shape. Ripens in October. Price, 2 years, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz.; second-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. Small trees by mail, 25 cts. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 38 General List of Pears. PRICES. Standards, Heavy, first-class, 5 to 7 feet, Min. and up Light, first-class, 5 to 7 feet, Min. to Min. . Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, Min. to Min. . . Extra, 6 to 8 feet Dwarfs, first-class, Min., 4 to 5 feet Second-class, Min., 3 to 4 feet Extra Each Dozen Per 100 $0 30 $3 00 §18 00 25 2 50 16 00 20 2 00 13 00 40 4 00 20 00 20 2 00 10 00 15 1 50 9 CO 25 2 50 12 00 ROTE.— Varieties followed by (D) can be supplied in Dwarfs as well as Standards. Prices are as above, except where noted. We call onr customers’ attention to the fact that many nurserymen and dealers, in offering Pears, give prices for first-class trees and supply M to Min. grade. These are first-class trees, but you should not be misled. We give grade and rate, and can supply as fine stock as was ever grown, at lowest rates. We have a large stock of fine trees of a light grade (those marked with a star), that we will offer in lots of loo trees at $10 per 100, 4 to 5 feet ; good selections. Those wanting trees should write us, giving varieties, and we will give special rates. ‘Bartlett. (D.) Large size, with often a beautiful blush next the sun ; very juicy and high flavored; bears early and abundantly ; very popular. August and Sep- tember. ♦Beurre d’ Anjou. (D.) Large; greenish, sprinkled with russet, shaded with dull crimson ; excellent flavor; very productive, and should be in every orchard. October and January. Buffum. Medium size, yellow ; sweet and excellent- September and October. ‘Clapp’s Favorite. (D.) Very large ; excellent ; yellow- ish green to full yellow when ripe, marbled with dull red in the sun ; melting and rich. August. Doyenne Boussock. Large; lemon-yellow, a little rus- seted ; a little melting and juicy ; good. October. ♦Duchesse d’Angouleme. (D.) Very large; greenish yellow, streaked and spotted with russet; flesh white, buttery and very juicy, with a rich and very excellent flavor. Octo- ber and November. Doyenne d’Ete. Yellowish, with a fine blush- juicy, sugary and rich ; very early. August’ ‘Flemish Beauty. Large, beautiful, juicy, rich and fine ; good bearer. September and October. Frederick Clapp. Above medium ; lemon color; rich, and one of the best. October and November. Garber Hybrid. A seedling of Chinese Sand Pear ; vigorous, free from blight, productive ; fruit large, round, handsome, smooth, waxy yellow. Osband’s Summer. Medium ; yellow, with red cheek; mild and pleasant ; fine flavored and excel- lent ; productive. August. ‘Sheldon. Medium size; yellow on greenish russet, richly shaded cheek ; flesh a little coarse, melt- ing, juicy; very productive. Oct. ♦Seckel. (D.) Small; skin rich yellowish brown ; flesh very fine- grained; BEURRE D’ANJOU. ‘Howell. (DO Large; light waxen yellow, with a fine red cheek ; handsome; rich, sweet, melting ; an early and profuse bearer ; very hardy and valu- able. September and October. ‘Kiefler’s Hybrid. (D.) Well known for its won- derful vigor and early bearing qualities ; fine for canning. Lawson. (D.) A vigorous, upright grower, with clean, healthy foliage; very productive, and bears young; flesh crisp, juicy and pleasant, though not best in quality. July to August. ^ je 5 OI1 l e ' . Of remarkable vigor and beauty of growth, L ie fruit is bell-shaped, of a rich, creamy yellow when ripe; smooth and fine-looking ; a good shipper August. *Liawreiice. (D.) Rather large; yellow, covered with brown dots; flesh white, slightly granular somewhat buttery, with a rich flavor ; tree healthy, hardy and productive. November and December. ♦Louise Boone de Jersey. (D.) Rather large ; greenish yellow, with a bright red cheek ; juicy September and October. Madeline. Medium, yellowish green; very juicy and sweet ; a fair grower and producer. August. Manning’s Elizabeth. Below medium size ; bright yellow, with a livelv red cheek, dotted with brown and red dots; flesh juicy and melting. A beautiful dessert fruit. Tree a moderate grower. sweet, juicy ; best. Sept, and Oct. ♦Souvenir d u Congres. Large to very large ; skin smooth, bright yellow when fully matured, cheek brilliant red or carmine. ♦Tyson. Medium size; bright yellow, cheek shaded with with reddish brown ; but- tery. Sept. Reid's Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 39 Plums. The Plum, like the pear and other finer fruits, attain its greatest perfection on our heavy soil, being entirely free from disease. The curculio, a small, dark brown beetle, often stings the fruit, causing it to drop off ; but the following directions, faithfully observed, will secure a good crop of this splendid fruit everywhere : As soon as the blossoms are fallen, spread two sheets under the tree, and give the tree a sudden jar by striking a smart blow with a hammer upon the stub of a limb sawed from the tree for the purpose ; the insects will drop on the sheet, and can be killed. Collect all the fallen fruit and burn or feed to swine. Repeat the operation every day for two or three weeks. It should be done before sunrise. JAPAN PLUMS. VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. Heavy first-class, 5 to 7 ft. ; Kin. and up Light first-clasB, 5 to 6 ft. ; K to K in Second-class, 4 to 5 ft. ; K to K in Extra, 6 to 8 ft • • Mailing size, postpaid . . . 5 trees for *1 . Each Doz. Per 100 1 0 40 $4 00 $25 00 3 ° 3 00 20 00 25 2 50 15 00 5 ° 5 00 30 00 25 “ABUNDANCE. “BURBANK. Of the many varieties introduced from Japan, the Burbank is the most promising, its flavor being the best. The tree is universally vigorous, and has strong branches, and begins to bear usually when two years old. The skin of the root is thick and is almost cur- culio-proof. An admirable shipping variety ; ripens from June 20 till the last of.the month. CHABOT. This is a very valuable Japanese variety, and by many claimed as one of the best intro- duced. Fruit large, yellow ground, nearly cov- ered with carmine red. Flesh orange yellow, very solid; quality extra good, and very de- sirable for shipping ; season of ripening about two weeks after Abundance ; very reliable and heavy bearer. SATSUMA. A purple-fleshed Plum from Japan, of very vigorous growth, with rank, dark-green foliage ; enormously productive ; fruit larger, handsomer, very much richer and better flavored than Kel- • hardier, and ripens five or six weeks ; the pits are but little larger than cherry stones. WILLARD. This is another of the Japanese varieties, that are becoming very popular. It is highly praised by our leading horticulturists as being one of the best of this class. Tree is a good grower, immensely productive ; much earlier than Abundance, and of good quality. A de- cided acquisition, and worthy of a place in all orchards. Price, first-class 50 cents, $5 per dozen; medium 40 cents, $4 per dozen ; mail size 40 cts. This is a remarkable fruit, and unlike any other Plum. In growth it is so strong and handsome as to deserve being planted as an ornamental tree — equal- ing in thrift and beauty Kieffer pear, which it even ex- cels in early and profuse bearing. The fruit is very large, showy and beautiful, amber-colored, turning to a rich, bright cherry, with a decided white bloom, and highly perfumed ; flesh light yellow, exceedingly juicy and tender, and of delicious sweetness. 4° Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Ere. SPAULDING PLUM. The first of a new race ol curcnlio-prool Plums. chabot. (See page 39.) Has never failed to produce a full crop in 20 years. Fruit large, yellowish green, with marblings of a deeper green and a delicate white bloom ; flesh pale yellow, exceedingly firm.ofsugarysweetness, though sprightly and of great richness. Ripens early ; from middle to last of August here. GRAND DUKE. A valuable addition to late Plums ; as large as the Bradshaw, of same color, and ripening latter part of September. Entirely free from rot. One of the best Plums for market. “SARATOGA PLUM. / A few years ago our attention was called to the j Saratoga Plum, originating near Saratoga Springs, the most fashionable resort in America. We saw the trees growing. They were exceedingly vigorous, with large handsome leaves, glossy and deep, bright green. It is evidently a tree that will endure much rough treatment (though such should never be given any tree), and yet succeed nobly where others possessing less vigor would utterly fail. The fruit is of immense size, the largest Plum we have seen, of a bright red- dish purple, covered with a rich bloom. It shape is peculiar, not elongated, but roundish, and almost pear-shaped. It will prove a good shipper beyond doubt. Its large size, great beauty, fine quality and productiveness have attracted great attention. Color reddish purple, overspread with a handsome bloom. In shape a cross between Lombard and Bradshaw. Tree very vigorous. A decided acquisition to the list of Plums. August. GENERAL LIST OF PLUMS. PRICES. Heavy first-class, 5 to 7 feet, % in. and up Light first-class, 5 to 7 feet, y s to y t in. . . Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, 'A in. to % in. . Extra size, 6 to 7 feet NOTE. — Our Plum stock is very fine this season, with reduced rates ; our trees are all on Plum roots, and of the finest type. We have a few thousand trees, 4 to 5 feet, very nice stock for setting. These in orders of too to 200 trees we will supply at $10 per List of trees marked with a *. 'Bradshaw. Fruit very large, dark violet- red ; flesh yellowish green. August. " 1 1 a v ay's Green Gage. ( Rcine Claude de Bayay.) Fruit large, roundish, oval; skin greenish, marked with red in the sun ; flesh yellow, juicy, rich and excel- lent ; tree vigorous and productive. Last of September. *Bea lit y of Naples. A new variety of the highest promise ; large, greenish yellow ; flesh firm, juicy and remarkably fine fla- vored ; tree very hardy and prolific. Mid- dle of September. Coe’s Golden Drop. Large and hand- some, light yellow ; firm, rich, sweet. September. De Soto. Medium ; bright red ; sweet, rich, of good quality ; extremely hardy and productive. *Gen. Hand. Very large, oval ; golden yellow ; juicy, sweet and good. Sep- tember. *Gnii. Very large ; deep purple, covered with thick bloom ; flesh yellow, sweet and pleasant. Sep- tember. Fellenberg. A fine late Plum ; oval, purple; flesh juicy and sweet ; parts from the stone ; fine for drying ; tree a free grower and very productive. September. Hach Dozen Per ifto $0 35 $3 5° *20 00 30 3 00 18 00 25 2 50 15 00 40 4 00 25 00 grand DUKK. (Reduced.) ‘German Prune. A large, long, oval variety, much esteemed for drying; color dark purple. Sep- tember. “Imperial Gage. Fruit large, oval ; skin pale green; flesh juicy, sweet, rich and excellent; vig- orous and productive. August. Italian Prune. Large, juicy; abundant bearer ; tree very hardy ; profitable. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 4i Kelsey's Japan. Fruit large to delicate bloom August. ■“Lombard. Medium, vio- let red ; juicy, sweet and good ; adheres to the stone; productive, and a valuable market vari- ety. August. Marianna. An acciden- tal seedling. Originated in Texas. An unusually strong, rapid grower ; fruit larger than Wild Goose; its productive- ness is marvelous. Aug. McLaughlin. Large, yjfij yellow ; firm, juicy, lus- ;. cious, and productive. August. “Moore’s Arctic. Re- markable for hardiness and freedom from cur- c u I i o ; a great bearer ; dark purple ; flavor very fine. ♦Niagara. Very large, reddish purple, entirely covered with a green bloom ; resembles Brad- shaw. August. Ogon. Fruit large, round, bright golden yellow, with faint bloom ; flesh firm, sweet and rich ; vigorous and hardy. August. Pottawottamie. Strong and vigorous grower ; hardy and very productive ; fruit yellow ; said to be curculio-proof. ♦Pond’s Seedling. Light red, changing to violet ; abundant bearer; one of the most attractive in cultivation. September. Prince Englebert. Large ; oblong, oval ; skin very deep purple, sprinkled with brown dots, and covered with a deep blue bloom ; flesh yellowish green, juicy, sugary ; separates from the stone, j August. Shropshire Damson. A Plum of fine quality ; larger than the common Damson. September. ♦Shipper’s Pride. A large blue Plum ; very hardy and productive ; esteemed for market. September. Smith’s Orleans. A large and excellent variety ; reddish purple, flesh firm, juicy and rich ; very pro- ductive. August and September. Wild Goose. Fruit large, clear, bright vinous red ; firm, juicy and sweet. July. “Washington. Very large, yellow-red ; flesh firm, very juicy and excellent. August. Weaver. Fruit large, purple; prolific; regular bearer, of good quality ; stands severest winters. August. Wolf. Nearly as large as Lombard ; superior for cooking and serving with sugar ; tree a good grower; very hardy, and becoming quite popular. August. QUINCES. The Quince is attracting attention as a market fruit. The tree is hardy and compact in growth, requires little space, is productive, gives regular crops, and comes early into bearing. The fruit is much sought after for canning for winter use. It flourishes in any good garden soil, which should be kept mellow and well enriched. Prune off all the dead and surplus branches, and thin out the fruit if bearing too freely. Do not neglect your Quince trees ; it pays well to give them your attention. MEECH’S PROLIFIC QUINCE. This valuable new Quince has awakened great interest throughout the country. It often attains a growth of four feet or more the first year from the cuttings, continuing to make a like vigorous growth as the trees attain age. It is remarkable for its early and regular bearing, and for productiveness, sometimes bearing when only two years old, and afterwards abundantly ; the quality is extra good. It is shaped like a handsome pear, with a smooth, fine skin of a bright orange-yellow, and very large, averaging, under good ordinary culture, 12 to 15 ounces each. It is undoubtedly at the head of all the varieties to-dav. First-class, 3 to 4 feet, 2 years, 35 cts. each, ¥3.50 per doz. , $20 per 100; 2 to 3 feet, 2 years, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $16 per 100. GENERAL LIST OF QUINCES. Each Dozen Per 100 First-class, 2 years, 3 to 4 feet $0 25 $2 50 §16 00 Second-class, 2 years, 2 to 3 feet 20 2 00 14 00 Originated in Connecticut. A prolific and constant bearer ; fruit larger than the Orange, more oval, as good and a longer keeper. October and November. Orange. Large, roundish, bright golden yellow ; cooks tender, and is of excel- lent flavor. Very productive ; the most popular and extensively cultivated variety. October. Rea’s Mammoth. A seedling of the Orange Quince, one-third larger, of the meech’s prolific quince. same form and color. October. 42 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. Cherries. The Cherry tree everywhere requires a dry soil, ami is naturally a hardy tree, succeeding in the lightest soil or dryest situations. The Heart and Bigarreau varieties are of rapid growth, with large glossy leaves, forming fine, pyrainidal-shaped heads, and producing large crops of luscious fruit ; they are well adapted for planting along the streets, or in yards as shade trees. VARIETIES OF SPECIAL MERIT. THE MERCER CHERRY. 2 Mercer and J* a Murdoch’s $ Bigarreau # are t>vo of the finest Cherries a t grow doz. This is a new variety, recently introduced from New Jersey ; the originators claim that it is the finest Heart Cherry that they have ever seen, and decidedly different from anything before known. It is very dark red and early ; a profuse bearer, and second to none for growth and hardiness; it is larger than Black Tartarian, and is finer flavored; a sure cropper, and for canning it has no equal; foliage dark green, and the tree continues to grow very late in the season. It has proved its supe- riority over all other varieties by producing a full crop, free from worms or rot, while all other varieties were totally destroyed. Later reports of this variety still main- tain its claims to freedom from rot and worms, even in a wet season, owing probably to its be- ing a direct descendent of the Maz- zard or Black Heart. It is a splendid shipper, and always brings the highest price in the market. Another point in its favor, is its extreme hardiness'; it has stood a temperature of 20 de- grees belowzerounharmed. Itisun- surpassed in healthy and luxuriant growth, and has never yet shown any sign of disease. 75 cts. each, S6 per doz. Medium, 60 cts. each, $5 per doz. Small, by mail, 60 cts., postpaid. MURDOCH’S BIGARREAU. Fruit of the largest size, from y t to 1% inches in diameter, roundish, heart-shaped ; flesh juicy, sweet, ex- ceedingly firm, bearing carriage best of any Cherry we know, and less sub- ject to rot than most varieties, hang- ing on the tree in favorable weather, frequently, until they become dry ; skin yellowish, overspread with crimson, and becoming almost fully black when ripe ; season about ten days later than Napoleon Bigarreau ; wonderfully productive. Prices, first- , , , class, 5 to 7 feet, 50 cts. each, *5 per second-class, 4 to 5 feet, 40 cts. each, $4 per doz. ; extra, 7 to 8 feet 75 cts. each. THE MERCER CHERRY. GENERAL LIST Heavy, first-claSB, 5 to 7 feet, X in. and u] Light, first-class, 5 to 7 feet, H in. to X ii Second-class, 4 to 5 feet, 'A in. to K in . . Black Tartarian. Standard black sort. Belle Magnifique. Large, bright red ; flesh ten- der, juicy. July. Black Eagle. Large, black, juicy. July. Black Heart. Sour, dark. July. Coe’s Transparent, Amber, juicy. June. *Dyehouse. Resembles both the Duke and Morello in wood and fruit ; early and sure bearer ; ripens before Early Richmond ; better and more pro- ductive. *EarIy Richmond. Dark red, melting, juicy ; one of the most valuable. June. ^Empress Eugenie. Dark red, rich, tender, sub- acid. ^English Morello. Blackish red, rich, juicy, acid August. Gov. Wood. Light red, juicy. June. /Fft'Small trees at $9 per 1 OF CHERRIES. Each Dozen Per 100 $0 25 ¥2 50 $13 00 20 2 00 1 1 00 20 I 75 10 00 *Liouis Philippe. Large, dark red, almost black; sprightly, mild acid ; stone small. July. *May Duke. Dark red, rich. June. *Montmorency. Large, red, acid. June. Napoleon. Pale yellow or red, very firm ; juicy and sweet. June. *01ivet. Deep red, tender, subacid. June. *Os(heim. Hardy, large, dark red, juicy and pleasant. Windsor. Equal to Black Tartarian in all respects, and is far more hardy ; flesh is remarkably firm and of the finest quality ; very large, nearly black, and sells at the highest prices in market ; late, ripening after the Black Heart ; originated in Canada. Profitable for market. Do not fail to plant the Windsor. Yellow Spanish. Pale yellow and red, firm, juicy, productive. June. 0, marked with a star (*). Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue oe Small Fruits, Etc. 43 MULBERRIES. Teas’ Weeping. A very thrifty, vigorous grower, perfectly hardy, forming a natural umbrella-shaped top or head ; foliage handsome ; a fine ornamental for the lawn ; new and valuable. 75 cts., $1 and $1.25 each. New American. This we consider equal to Downing's in all respects, continuing in bearing fully as long, and a hardier tree. Fruit jet black. 50 cts. each, $5 per doz. •Russian. First-class. 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. Downing. Everbearing; a handsome lawn tree, with deli- cious berries ; fruits at four and five years of age ; continues in bearing three to four months of the year, making it very desirable. Price, by mail or express, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $30 per 100. * CUSTARD APPLE, or NORTHERN BANANA. PAW-PAW TREE ( Asimina Triloba). This is a small tree, indigenous to the middle and southern states from vvestern New York to southern Michigan, and south- ward to middle Florida and eastern Texas, but rare near the Atlantic coast. It attains its greatest development in the Missis- sippi Valley, and especially along the tributaries of the lower Ohio River. Although it is hardy around New York, it is only precari- ously hardy north of there. The Paw-paw tree belongs to the custard apple family of plants, and is the only arborescent species of the genus belonging to this country ; two or three other species, only low shrubs, also occur in the southern states, but are not hardy in the north. As a lawn tree the Paw-paw is well worth growing for its shapely form and ample, abundant and fine foliage, as well as for its fruit. First-class, 35 cts. each, $3 per doz. ; second-class, 30 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. NEW AMERICAN MULBERRY. First-class, 4 to 5 feet Second-class, 3 to 4 feet Moorpark. Orange, red cheek ; August. Alexander. Very hard}', an immense bearer ; yel- low, flecked red. July. Alexis. Very hardy, yellow, red cheek ; rich and luscious. July. Catherine. Hardy, vigorous and productive. July. Breda. Orange and red ; juicy, rich. August. Early Golden (Dubois). Small; pale orange, juicy and sweet, hardy and good. July. Each Doz. Per 100 $0 25 $2 00 $15 00 20 1 25 13 00 Gil)b. Tree hardy ; yellowish, subacid, juicy and rich. June. Hemskirke. Orange, red cheek ; one of the best. July. J. Li. Budd. Strong grower and profuse bearer ; white, red cheek. August. Large Early. Medium, orange, red cheek. July. Peach. Orange, dark cheek, high flavored. August- Roman. Remarkably hardy and prolific. July. Royal. Yellow, orange cheek ; good. July. APRICOTS. firm, juicy, rich. J. L. BUDD APRICOT. NECTARINES. In asking for rates, please state the grade you wish ; five- eighths to three-fourths of an inch and up are called first- class stock, but there is much difference in the rate, and many nurserymen do not sell three-fourths and up, but call their first- class stock five-eighths to three-fourths. This we call medium gi;ade, and not first- class. A most delicious smooth-skinned fruit, which thrives wherever peaches will grow, but is liable to be stung by the curculio, and requires the same treatment as plums. Boston. Large, deep yellow, with a bright blush and mottlings of red ; sweet and of a peculiar, pleasant flavor ; freestone ; the largest and most beautiful variety known ; hardy and productive. September. Pitmaston’s Orange. Fruit large, skin rich orange-yellow, with a brownish red cheek ; flesh deep yellow, but red at the stone, melting, juicy, rich, sweet and of excellent flavor; free. September. Prices : First-class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 44 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. JAPAN EARLY RELIANCE CHESTNUT. (See page 45. ) Nuts and Nut Trees. Plant Nut Trees instead of the Nuts. Until recently Nut Trees have been but little grown in nurseries, and in consequence all transplanted trees have come from the forest or where they have come up and grown naturally. Having but few or no fibrous roots, their transplanting has been attended with much uncertainty, and the impression has been formed that they could not be transplanted, but that to insure success the seed must be planted where the tree is intended to stand. This is erroneous, and has deterred many from engaging in this profitable industry. Many of the nut-bearing trees, when grown in nurseries, are well supplied with fibrous roots, and can be transplanted as safely as an apple tree. Thus the planter has the benefit of the three or four years’ growth in the nursery over the method of planting the seed, with the uncertainty of their coming up regularly, to say nothing of the time, care and attention required to get them properly started. We therefore advise our customers always to plant the trees, if they can be had, and save three or four years’ time. • Nut culture is an industry that until recently has received but little attention. The large returns of $25 to $5° from individual trees, and the immense profits from established orchards, have stimulated the interest, and our foremost enterprising fruit-growers are planting nut trees largely for market purposes; and others who enjoy the nuts during winter are realizing that in order to have an abundant supply it is only necessary to plant the trees, as hardy varieties are now grown that succeed in all sections of the United States. ALMONDS. Hard Shell. A fine, hardy 'variety, with a large, plump kernel, and with large, showy, ornamental blossoms. First-class, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen. Soft, or Paper Shell. This is what is known as the “ Ladies’ Almond, or Lady Finger of the Shops,” and, although preferable to the hard shell, it is not so hardy ; kernels sweet and rich. First-class, 25 cts. each, *>2.50 per dozen. FILBERTS, or HAZELNUTS. These ate °f the easiest culture, and among the most profitable and satisfactory nuts to grow ; of dwarf habit, entirely hardy, abundant yielding, succeeding almost everywhere, and coming into bearing young. Tliose who are interested in nut culture may well plant their bushes largely. Kentish Cob. Thisisoneof the finest and largest of Filberts ; oblong and of excellent quality. First-class, 30 cts. each, $3 per dozen. Cosford Thin Shell. An English variety; valuable for thinness of shell and sweetness of kernel. First-class, 30 cts. ea., S3 per doz. English. The sort usually sold at the fruit stands. First-class, . 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen. KENTISH COB. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 45 CHESTNUTS. JAPAN CHESTNUT. Early Reliance. Japan (grafted). The second to ripen. Tree of low dwarf spreading habit, and be- ginning to bear immed lately — one-year grafts are frequently loaded ; nut large, measuring 4 inches in circumference, and having the valuable charac- teristic of running 3 to 5 nuts to the bur. Tree enormously productive— a io-foot tree yielding3 to 6 quarts ; nuts smooth, bright, uniform, attrac- tive. Ripens September 18 to 20. Price, 1 year, mail or express, $2.50 each. Giant Japan Chestnut. Distinct in growth from American varieties ; bears quite young ; nuts of immense size, very sweet. First-class, 40 cts. each, $4 per dozen. Advance. Japan (grafted). The earliest known Chestnut. An upright, vigorous grower. Comes to bearing at 2 to 3 years of age, and very produc- tive, about 2 quarts to a io-foot tree. The nut is large in size, running 2 to 3 to the bur ; dark in color, smooth and handsome. Ripens Septem- ber 15th. Price, 1 year, mail or express, $2.50. Japan Mammoth. Is among the most valuable re- cent introductions from Japan. It will adapt itself to almost any conditions, and has proved hardy. It is quite distinct from the European varieties, being hardier, and the nuts are of a superior flavor and sweetness. The leaf is long and narrow, like a peach leaf, of dark green color, majc.jng a very ornamental lawn tree ; comes to bearing at 2 to 3 years of age ; while yet in the nursery rows, 3 to 4 feet high, they are heavily laden with nuts of enor- mous size, measuring 4' to 6 inches around and running 3 to 7 in a bur. Their early bearing and great productiveness of enormous nuts are the wonder and admiration of all who see them. 75 cents each, $7.50 per dozen. American Sweet. A valuable native tree, both useful and or- namental; timber is very durable, and possesses a fine grain for oil finish. Nuts sweet, of delicate flavor, and are a valu- able article of commerce. No farm Spanish chestnut. should be without its grove of nut-bearing trees. First-class, 25 cents each, $2.50 per doz. Spanish. A handsome, round-headed tree, produc- ing abundantly very large nuts, that find a ready market at good prices. $25 has been realized at one fruiting from the nuts of a single tree. First- class, 50 cts. each, $4 per dozen. Paragon. This is one of the finest Chestnuts ever offered. Nuts large, fine in quality and very sweet. An early bearer and very productive. First-class, $1 each, $10 per dozen. WALNUTS. English or Madeira. A fine, lofty growing tree, with a hand- some spreading head. It is scarcely hardy enough here, but further south it is a profitable tree to plant, as it pro- duces largecropsof excellent nuts. The fruit in a green state is very highly es- teemed for pickling, and the large quan- tities of ripe nuts that are annually imported and sold here prove the estimation in which it is held for the table. First-class, 35 cents each, $3.50 per dozen. Japanese. (Sieboldi.) This species is found grow- ing wild in the mountains of northern Japan, and is without doubt as hardy as an oak. The leaves are of immense size, ana of a charming shade of green. The nuts, which are produced in extreme abundance, grow in clusters of 15 or 20; have a shell thicker than the English walnut, but not so thick as the black walnut. The meat is sweet ; of the very best quality; flavor like butternut, but less oily, and much superior. The trees grow with great vigor, assuming a very handsome form, and need no pruning ; mature early ; bear young, add are more regular and productive than the English walnut ; having an abundance of fibrous roots, it transplants as safely as an apple tree. No tree on my grounds has attracted more attention than the J apan Walnut. First-class, 40 cents each, $4 per dozen. PECANS. Paper Shell. A beautiful, symmetrical and rapid- growing tree of luxuriant foliage, which it retains late in the fall ; producing valuable timber and heavy crops of sweet, oblong, smooth nuts of very good quality. Can be grown wherever the hickory thrives, and is a very profitable and hardy tree. First-class, 40 cents each, $4 per dozen. BUTTERNUTS. Tree of rapid growth, with large, luxuriant, tropi- cal-looking foliage; very ornamental ; very product- ive ; bears young ; nuts differ from American black walnut in being longer, with kernels of sweeter and more delicate flavor. 30 cents each, $3 per dozen. BUTTERNUT. HICKORY SHELLBARKS. To our taste, no other nut that grows, either for- eign or native, is superior tothis ; in quality it posesses a peculiar rich, nutty flavor, excelled by none. The tree is of sturdy, lofty growth. The wood, on account of its great strength and elasticity, is highly prized for making agricultural implements, 40 cents each, $4 per dozen. ORNAMENTAL TREES AND PLANTS. Ornamental Department. DECIDUOUS TREES. NOTE. — The rates given for shade trees include boxing and packing. These rates are very low, and the different rates are for the different grades. It is best for customers who wish stock shipped to buy light trees, not over 15 feet, as they are not so hard to handle as the large ones. Our stock in this department is very choice, and we will be pleased to quote rates to those who wish large assortments. Prices : Trees quoted at 50 cts. each, $4 per doz. ; 75 cts. each. $7.50 per doz. ; $1 each, $10 per doz. ; $1.50 each, $15 per doz. ; $2 each. $20 per doz. Rates per 100 on application. Trees are all first-class ; different rates are for different grades and ages. AliDEH. A tree of rapid growth, suitable for damp, moist soil, but thriving well everywhere. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. ASH, AVliite. A rapid- growing native tree, for planting on streets or in parks. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. European Mountain. A fine, hardy tree ; head dense and regular. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Oak-Leaved. A variety with very large leaves ; distinct and fine. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Weeping. A beautiful tree, with straggling, weeping branches; makes a fine ornament for lawns. 2-year head, 75 cts. each, $7 per doz. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1. BEECH, Purple-Leaved. ( Riversii .) This is the handsomest of all purple-leaved trees, and very ornamental for grouping on a lawn. It is inclined to be pyramidal in form, with crimson foliage in early spring, changing to rich, dark purple later in the season. A hand- some specimen of this tree is considered almost invaluable on a well-kept lawn. 75 cts., $1 and $1.50 each. BIRCH, Cut-Leaved Weeping. Beyond question one of the most elegant of all weeping or pendulous trees. Its tall, slender, yet vig- orous growth, graceful, drooping habit, silvery white bark and deli- cately cut foliage present a combination of attractive character- istics rarely met with in a single tree. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Scotch. A handsome tree, with white bark ; very desirable for street cut-leaved webping birch. or lawn. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $i each. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue oe Small Fruits, Etc. 47 TEAS’ JAPANESE HYBRID CATALPA. CATALPA Bungeii. One of the most attractive of trees. It forms a perfect half-globular or umbrella head, with foliage of a deep green color, laid with great precision, making a beautiful roof of leaves ; a most striking and ornamental tree upon the lawn. 75 cts., $i and $1.50 each. Speciosa. A variety originating in the west ; more symmetrical in growth than the common Catalpa. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. Teas’ Japanese Hybrid. Of vigorous, upright growth ; has large, luxuriant foliage, large, hand- some white flowers and a pleasant, delicate fra grance when the tree is in bloom. A magnificent tree, filling the air for quite a distance with its agreeable odor. 75 cts. and $1 each. CORNUS florida (White-Flowering Dog- woodj. Flowers white, three to three and one-half inches in diameter, pro- duced in spring before the leaves ap- pear; very abundant, showy and dur- able. Foliage grayish green, glossy and handsome. Spreading, irregular form, growing 20 to 25 feet high. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Rubra (Red-Flowering Dogwood). This is simply a great and grand im- provement upon the otherwise unri- valled white-flowering variety. 1 1 pos- sesses the same freedom of flowering, producing what might be termed a drift of bloom of a bright, fresh and cheer- ful rosy red. The fruits or berries are the same as those of the species. 75 cts. and $1 each. ELM, American 'White. A noble droop- ing, spreading tree of our own woods ; one of the grandest of park and street trees. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Scotch. A fine, spreading tree, of rapid growth; foliage large. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Camperdown Weeping. Grafted six to eight feet high, this forms one of the most picturesque drooping trees. It is of rank growth, the shoots often making a zigzag growth of several feet outward and downward in a single season. The leaves are large, dark green and glossy, and cover the tree with a luxuriant mass of verdure. $1, $1.50 and .$2 each. HORSE-CHESTNUT, Double White Flowering" A superb variety, with large, double flowers. 60 cts. , 75 cts. and $1 each. Red-Flowering. Not so rapid a grower as While, and blooms later ; foliage a deep green ; very showy tree. $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. JUDAS TREE, American. A small-growingtree, covered with delicate purple flowers before the leaves appear. 75 cts. andfi each. LINDEN, European. A pyramidal tree, with large leaves and fragrant flowers. 75 cts. and $1 each, American. A rapid-growing, beautiful native treee with very large leaves and fragrant flowers; fin. for street planting, giving quick shade in spring 50 cts., 75 cts. and Si each. LI(,>UIDAMBAR (Sweet- Gum). Leavesstar-shaped, dark green in summer ; very glossy, changing to crimson in autumn ; pyramidal in form, with a singular bark ; a native tree. 50 cts. and 75 cts. MAGNOLIA, Hypoleuca Japan. A new tree of great beauty and medium height. Flowers large and fine, creamy white, very fragrant ; blooms in June, after foliage has developed. $1.50 and $2 ea. Acuminata. A noble and very beautiful tree, with a very large leaf and fragrant flower tinted with purple ; rapid grower. 75 cts. and $1 each. Soulangeana. A conspicuous and charming tree for the lawn ; its numerous, large, showy flowers, appearing in early spring in advance of the foliage, give it a very unique appearance. Flowers are large white, with a purple base, and produced in great abundance. Hardy, and one of the best of this class. Price, $1, Si. 25 and #1.50 each. MAIDEN-HAIR TREE. (Salisburia adianti- folia. ) A native of Japan. Remarkable for the peculiarity of its leaves, which resemble the maiden hair fern. It is a very desirable and orna- mental tree for the lawn, a rapid grower and en- tirely free from insect pests. The foliage is pe- culiarly notched or cut, without midrib, smooth and pliant. Tree hardy, of a regular conical form, with a straight, erect trunk. Makes an elegant tree, and should have a place on every lawn. 50 cts. , 75 cts. and $t each. CAMPERDOWN WEEPING ELM. 4 8 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. MAPLE, Ash-Leaved. A fine, rapid-growing va- riety ; very hardy, and excellent for avenues. 50 cents, 75 cents and $1 each. Norway. A distinct foreign variety, with large, broad leaves of the deepest green. It retains its leaves long after all other trees are bare. 75 cts. $i, $1.50 and $2 each. Scarlet. Of the Norway type, in both growth and habit ; its leaves, when they appear, are blood-red, and they hold this color some time before chang- ing to a beautiful green. 75 cts., St, $1.50 and $2 ea. Silver-Leaved. An excellent shade tree of rapid growth : desirable for quick effects. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Sugar. A very popular tree, both for lawns and avenues; symmetrical. First-class, 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. Wier’s Cut-Leaved Silver. A variety of the silver- leaved, with cut or dissected foliage. Its growth is rapid, shoots slender and drooping, giving it a habit almost as graceful as the cut-leaved birch. The foliage is abundant, silvery underneath, and on the young wood especially deeply and deli- cately cut. The leaf-stalks are long, and tinted with red on the upper surface. 75 cts. and $1 each. SILVER-LEAVED maple. SchAverdlerii ( Schwerdler' s Maple). A beautiful variety, with young shoots and leaves of a bright purplish and crimson color, which changes to pur- plish green in the older leaves. It is a great im- provement on the well-known A. colchicum rubrnm , the foliage being much brighter and the growth more vigorous. 75 cts., $1 and $1.50 each. Japan. Slow-growing trees of much beauty. In the spring they are a beautiful red, changing later to green, and in autumn to crimson. Si and Si. 50 each. Cut-Leaved Purple. Form, dwarf and weeping. The leaves are of a beautiful rose-color when young, and change to a deep and constant purple as they become older. They are also deeply and delicately cut, giving them an elegant fern-like appearance. The young growth has also a deep crimson hue. $1.50 and $2 each. Blood-Leaved. Of dwarf habit, with rounded form and serrated, rich crimson foliage. One of the most desirable dwarfs for lawn-planting, owing to its odd shape and color. When grouped it is au especially beautiful sight. It is hardy, and its beautiful foliage is suitable for any lawn. Si. 50 and S2 each. POPLAR, Van Geert’s Golden. This tree has fine golden yellow foliage, which retains its brilliancy throughout the season, and is fine for con- trasts with green or pur- ple-leaved trees. One of the most effect- ive species for street and lawn planting, sure to be grown largely when its mer- its become known. 50 cts., 60 cts. and 75 cts. each. Lombardy. Of rapid growth, with distinct, tall, narrow, tapering form. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. Carolina. This is perhaps the largest of all the native Pop- lars ; suitable for street and park-planting. It is free from at- tacks of insects, is not affected by gas, is a won- derful grower, and makes a fine ornamental tree, as well as a superior street tree. 50 cts., 75 cts., and $1 each. CAROLINA POPLAR PLANE, Oriental. This is a very fine ornamental tree, a rapid grower, and very desirable for street- planting. It bears somewhat of a resemblance to our well-known Sycamore or Buttonwood, but is far superior in every respect ; it is largely used in European cities for avenue and park-planting, as one of the best for that purpose. Price 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1 each. LARCH. A pyramidal tree, of beautiful shape, with branches spreading out straight from the trunk. Fine for the lawn, and being a rapid grower, de- sirable where immediate effects are wanted. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. WILLOW, American Weeping. Something like Kilmarnock, but with branches more varied. When branched it looks like a large green ball on a pole. Its branches are very slender, and the tree is perfectly hardy. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. Kilmarnock Weeping. An exceedingly graceful tree, with large, glossy leaves; one of tile finest trees of its class; very hardy. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. Laurel- Leaved. One of the trees that has been over- looked by planters ; should be used more freely, Hardy, adapted to a great variety of soils and easily transplanted. It is a handsome orna- mental tree, with very large, shining. laurel-1 i k e leaves ; t h e bright green bark shows to ad- vantage in winter. 50 cents and 75 cents each. KILMARNOCK WEEPING WILLOW. Rf.id’s Nurseries —Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 49 E VERQ REEN5.===trees. ARBOR-VITA?, American. ( Thuja occidcnlalis.) This is the finest of all evergreens ; valuable for hedges; hard)', and easily trans- planted ; nursery specimens rarely fail. It soon forms a beautiful, dense hedge. i}S to 2 feet, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each, §2.50 per doz., $20 per 100; 3 t0 3^ feet, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $25 per 100. Douglas’ New Golden. The most desirable Golden variety, es- pecially for the northern states. sib k rian arbor-vit./e. Hardy, and a free grower, with fine golden yellow foliage. A bright contrast for darker varieties. Stand $1.25. pyramidalis. The most beautiful of all the Arbor- vittes, having dark green, compact foliage and re- markably erect form ; perfectly hardy. 2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 per doz. , $40 per 100. Siberian. The best species native to that country ; exceedingly hardy, keeping its color well in win- ter ; growth compact and pyramidal, a to 3 feet, 40 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., ¥30 per too. Tom Thumb. A very small, compact little ever- green, with very fine foliage. It makes a beautiful ornament for a small yard or cemetery lot, and is fine for low hedges. 40 cts. and 50 cts. Cypress (Lawson’s) . A rare evergreen from Califor- nia. One of the most graceful ; elegant, drooping branches ; half hardy here. 40 cts. and 50 cts. JUNIPER, Irish. 1 'A to 2 feet, 25 cts. each, 82.50 per doz., $20 per 100 ; 2 to 3 feet, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz. , $25 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz., $30 per 100. PINE, Scotch. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz., $18 per 100. White. The well' known forest tree- 2 to 3 feet, 25c. ea., $ 2 per doz., 8i8per too- RETINOSPORA plu- mosa. An exceed- ingly handsome, Norway spruce. small evergreen from Japan, with feathery, light green foliage. 50 cts. and 75 cts. plumosa aiu-ca. Like the preceding, a plant of great beauty, with soft, plume-like foliage of a golden color; compact habit. 75 cts. and $1. SPRUCE, Hemlock. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., $20 per 100 ; 3 to 3 'A feet, 30 cts. each, $3 per doz., $25 per 100. Norway. 2 to 3 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz., $18 per 100; 3 to 4 feet, 30 cts. each, $2.50 per doz., I20 per 100. Colorado Blue. Beautiful and hardy ; foliage a rich blue ; very handsome. $1 ; selected trees, $3. EVERGREEN SHRUBS. These are handsome the whole year through, supplying color at a dreary time when it is most needed. The — rich flowers of many sorts contrast beautifully with the somber foliage of others. RHODODENDRONS. These, wherever known, are universally acknowledged to bg the most showy, magnificently hardy ever- green shrubs that grow. They thrive in any good soil, and in the full blaze of the sun, but more luxuriantly in a good, well-prepared soil of leaf-mold or leaf-mold and muck and peat mixed, and in partial shade. Their broad, thick, evergreen foliage, with its glossy richness, would alone entitle Rhododendrons to a foremost place in the rank of evergreen shrubs, but when in June this mass of luxuriant foliage is almost hid- den by a magnificent array of beautiful flower-clusters, each one large enough for a bouquet, the shrubs are simply grand. A protection of leaves and brush during the first winter will be beneficial. The plants we offer are strong and bushy, 15 to 24 inches high. Most of them will set with flower-buds, and are too large to be sent by mail ; must be ordered by express. Seedling Hybrids, 75 cts., Si and 81. 50 each. Hybrids, Named Sorts, $1, $1.50, 82 and $3 each. NOTE.— Rates on Rhododendrons vary, owing to size of plants, color and number of buds. Our stock is grown by a specialist in England. EUONYMUS radicaus variegata. A small and valuable shrub, with myrtle-like leaves, margined with white; makes a very neat and handsome border for a bed of shrubs. It is also very desirable, and looks well planted in rock work. 25 cts. each, $2 50 RHODODENDRONS. P er dozen. 5 ° Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue ok Small Fruits, Ere. '889 Our shrubs are all strong, well-rooted, transplanted stock from open ground. Once carefully planted in suitable positions, they increase in size and beauty from year to year, and require but little further care. The time 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. We will be glad to select varieties for you which will give the longest possible season of bloom. Prices.— The first-named rate is for small plants by mail, post-paid. If large plants are wanted, add five cents each to the prices named, to pay postage, except where otherwise noted. When goods are to go by express or freight, we can send larger plants. Those quoted at 15 cents each will be sold at $1.50 per dozen ; at 20 cents each, $2 per dozen ; at 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. Rates per 100 on application. ALMOND. Dwarf Double Koso Flowering. A beautiful shrub, with double rosy blossoms. 25 cts. ; large plants, 35 cts. Dwarf Double White Flowering. Similar to the preceding, except in the color of the flowers, which are white. 25 cts.; larger plants, 35 cts. ALTHEA. Double. Shrubs of very easy culture, which bear a profusion of large, showy flowers in autumn. They are bright for a long time when there are few other flowers. Desirable for single specimens, or for clumps, and fine for hedges. 15 cts.; large, 25 cts. Variegated Double. Pink and white. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. AZALEA. Poutica. A fine hardy shrub, producing an abun- dance of bright yellow flowers in early spring. 25 cts. ; large 30 cts. Mollis. A beautiful species from Japan, perfectly hardy, with flowers larger and more varied in color than those of Azalea Ponlica. The colors run through all shades of orange, yellow and carmine. 50 cts.; large, 60 cts. CALYCANTHUS. (Sweet-Scented Shrub.) Very desirable ; the wood is fragrant, foliage rich; flowers of a rare chocolate color, and having a peculiar, agreeable odor ; blossoms in June, and at intervals afterward. 20 cts.; large, 25 cts.; extra, 35 cts. CORNUS SANQUINEA. (Red Twigged Dogwood.) A strong-growing shrub, with clusters of fine white flowers. The stems and branches turn blood-red in winter. 20 cts.; large, 25 cts. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. Nearly evergreen; a fine hedge plant ; grows anywhere ; very hardy, and bears shearing well ; also makes a desirable shrub when grown in pyramidal form ; flowers white. 15 cts.; large, 20 cts.; per 100, $8 ; large, $12. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 51 DEUTZIA. GOLDEN "LEAVED ELDER. Crenata fl. pi. Flowers double white, tinged with pink. Oreiiate-L e a v e tl (Crenata.) Strong grower, profuse bloomer ; flowers pure white. Crenata flore albo plena. A very valuable variety of strong growth pro- ducing its pure white double flow- ers in abundance. Gracilis (Slender- branched). Avery desirable dwarf- growing variety. F l owe i s pure white. A valuable plant for winter blooming, as it may be very read- ily forced. Prices: 15 , 25 deutzia. and 35 cts. each. EUONYMUS. (Strawberry-Tree.) A very ornamental and showy shrub, whose chief beauty consists in its brilliant rose-colored berries, which hang in clusters from the branches until mid- winter ; planted with a background of evergreens, the effect of contrast is very fine. 20, 30 and 50 cts. each. EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. A hardy flowering shrub from northern China, en- during from 20 to 30 degrees below zero without the slightest injury. It grows vigorously, forming a neat, compact bush 10 or 12 feet high ; can be trimmed into any desired shape. Flowers borne in slender racemes of "8 to 10 florets each, on light, wiry branches, that bend gracefully. 35 cts ; large, 50 cts. HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. This is a shrub which attains large size, blossoming in June, and is very ornamental, not only in flower but also in fruit and foliage, enlivening the shrubbery. This, as well as many other shrubs, should be kept in good shape by annual pruning. 25 and 35 cts. PURPLE FRINGE. (Rhus cotinus.) A beautiful, distinct, large shrub, much admired for its long, feathery flower-stalks, which give the tree the appearance of being covered with a cloud of smoke. 20 cts. ; large, 25 cts. WHITE FRINGE. (Chionanthus.) A tall-growing shrub, with large, deep green foliage, and pure white, drooping, fringe-like flowers ; ex- tremely desirable. 20 cts. ; large, 25 cts. iotm'icHT; CP EI»ax fiT (JW-L.SCAAIOOK PHftA, EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA. hydrangeas. Paniculata grantliflora. A variety of great value, perfectly hardy ; with large and abundant foliage, and immense pyramidal panicles of white flowers, changing to pink. They are a foot or more in length, appear in August, and continue until frost. Most effective when planted either singly 1 . (Double Sneezewort.) Eighteen ^dU™^ ters. June until September. Fine for cutting. 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. ANEMONE Japonica. Japanese anemones begin to bloom in August, and increase in beauty until the end of autumn. They thrive best in light, rich, somewhat moist soil, and should not be transplanted except when necessary to divide them, as they become too thick. A covering of leaves, straw or long manure is sufficient to keep them through our most severe winters. A. alba. Pure white, with yellow center ; very showy. 15 cts.; large, 25 cts. A. rubra. Deep rose, with yellow center. 15 cts.; large, 25 cts. ANTHEMIS tinctoria. Two to three feet. June to August Flowers deep lemon-yellow, borne in great profusion. Very effective, and fine for cutting. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. ARUNDO Oonax. Twelve feet. Flowers pink. 5 ° cts - A. Donax variegata. A beautiful variegated form of magnificent effect, its beautiful golden and green foli- age being most admirably shown by the habit ol the plant. 50 cts. ASTER Novae Angliae. (New England Aster.) Six feet. September to frost. By far one ofthe finest asters grown. Of vigorous, robust habit, making it an excellent subject for the wild garden or the rear of borders ; immense, broad clusters of large, deep-purple flowers with orange centers. Very effective. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. \STILBE Japonica. (Spiro- a Japonica.) One of the finest hardy garden-plants ; when in flower the plants are from 12 to 18 inches high. The flowers are white, borne astii.be japonica. on feather-like spikes. Much used for winter forcing by + c on rtQ • lurtre. CtS. 'HKI.ONP Iivonii (Turtle-Head.) A most desirable first-class perennial of great ^eau^fwhrbmadly ova" e dark, glossy green foliage, an upright hab, Ingrowth and amost profuse habit of flowering. The terminal spikes 01 ted op urplu sh red (lowers arc set off most advantageously by the foliage. Rare and \eij c .35 COREOPSIS tlelpliinifolia. Six feet. July. A tall form, with deeply cut foliage, and clear yellow flowers with dark centers. 25 cts. „ f t(l . } ~ r , -ii cummer The finest of the class, and one ol the mos t' be au tf ful hard? pUnts gJown, wfdfdark lance-iike foliage, a close, compact habit of growth, and a con- tinuous succession of brilliant golden-yellow flow- ers. Each flower is borne on a leafless stem, 8 to 12 inches in length, adapting it admirably for cutting. DICENTRA spectabilis. (Bleeding Heart.) Fout- feet. May. A well-known, desirable form of tall growth, with rosy crimson and white, peculiar-shaped flowers. Fine for borders and margins. 25 cts. GERANIUM sanguineum. Two feet. All summer. Handsome, large, clear, crimson flowers, borne in profusion. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. GYPSOPHIIjA paniculata. ( Infant’s Breath. ) Three feet. July to August. Handsome, fine white flowers, in immense open panicles. Much used for cut-flower work. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. HEMEROCAhhlS Hava. Two and a half feet. June. Clear yellow flowers in clusters. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. H. fnlva var. variegata. A handsome silver-varie- gated form. 50 cts. H. Thunbergii. Two and one-half feet. August. A handsome species, with clear lemon yellow, flow ers. 25 cts. HOIjIjYHOCK, Double. This is one of the best per- ennials, being a free bloomer, and too far ahead of the old’ hollyhock to be compared with it. Assorted in colors, if desired 15, 20 and 25 cts. 56 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. HYACINTHUS candicans. A magnificent yucca-like plant, producing NEW HIBISCUS, ‘CRIMSON EYE.' in July and August flower stems 3 to 4 feet high, covered with from 20 to 30 pure white pen- dent, bell-shaped flowers. It is hardy in most sections of the country, but in the north it should be protected during winter with leaves or strawy manure. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. IRIS. As there are a number of va- rieties of this plant, so popular at present, we offer them in assort- ment: .Japan, German, Sibe- rian and Dwarf Iris. 15, 20 and 25 cts. each. These can be given in any color desired. HIBISCUS, Crimson Eye. This elegant strain of hibiscus is ro- bust in growth, with dark red stems and foliage. The flowers are im- mense in size, frequently measur- ing 20 inches in circumference. The color is pure white, with a long spot of deep velvety crim- son in the center of each flower. It is a striking combination of color, and one that must be seen to be fully appreciated. A well developed plant will produce sev- eral hundreds of these flowers in a season. It will succeed anywhere, and is perfectly hardy, and are not unfavorably affected by warm weather. 20 cents each, $2 per dozen. LILIUM auratum. (Golden-banded Japanese Lily.) This superb lily has flowers 10 to 12 inches in diamster composed of six white petals, thickly studded with rich chocolate-crimson spots ; a bl ight golden band runs through the center of each petal ; the perfume is exquisite and vanilla-like. As the bulbs acquire age and strength the flowers attain their maximum size, and increase in numbers ; more than 12 flowers have been produced on a single stem. This lily is perfectly hardy in dry soil, and also admirably adapted for not-cul- ture. 25 cts. ; large, 30 cts. ' 1 Batemaimi. A Japanese lily, growing 3 to 4 feet high, and producing bright apricot-tinted flowers • blooms in July. 25 cts. ; large, 35 cts. L. tigri 11 n 111 fl. pi. (Double Tiger Lily). Bright orange-scarlet, with dark spots ; a strong-growing, showy variety ; entirely hardy. Succeeds well everywhere. 15 cts. ; large, 25 cts. LILA -OF-THE-VA LIjl'IY. ( Convallaria majalis .) A charming spring flowering plant, producing large quantities of beautiful, deli- cate, bell-shaped fragrant white flowers. It thrives in any common soil, and does well in shady situations where few other plants suc- ceed. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen. UILY, Blackberry. ( Pardanthus sinensis.) This is a very satis- factory hardy plant ; very showy both in flower and fruit, the latter remaining on the plant until the advent of cold weather. Strong tubers, 15 cts. each, 51.50 per dozen. LIATRIS grain ini- folia. (Blazing Star.) Few flowers will be found moreeffectivefor hardy planting than this Liatris. The color is a fine shade of purple, and when planted in masse s gives gorgeous effects. The plant in its wild state makes but one slender spike of bloom but as it grows in cul- tivation single bulbs often produce plants 18 inches across, lined with flowers. 20 cts. each, $2 per dozen. LOBELIA cardi- nalis. This beautiful hardy Lobelia has never been praised enough. We have no other hardy plant that equals it in brilliancy of color. 20 cts. each, LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY. $2 per dozen. Rf.id’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 57 PJEONIES, Herbaceous. Herbaceous pasonies are all hardy, and admirably adapted to the climate of the most northern states ; growing well in almost any situation or soil, although the flowers will be finer and the colors brighter if planted in a deep, rich, well- manured loam. We offer a splendid assortment in nine distinct varieties. August Van Geert. Deep crimson, slightly tipped with blush. One of the finest paeonies. , Delicatissinia. Double ; color bright, delicate rose ; a fragrant and fine flower. Duchesse de Nemours. Rose color ; center blush, tipped with white and shaded with lilac. Francois Artogat. Bright purple. Officinalis amabilis. White, with car- mine center. Queen Victoria. Very large ; outside petals rose, inside flesh color, nearly white ; superb and sweet. Kosea f ragrans. Deep rose ; flowers double, large and fragrant. Striata spe- ciosa. Pale rose flow- ers, with whitishcen- | ter; very large and sweet. Victoria tri c o 1 o r. Outside petals pale HERBACEOUS I’/l-'-UNY. rose, mottled with pink ; center canary white ; red edged petals ; a superb flower. Price, 25 cents each. TREE PAHONIES. These plants, instead of dying down to the ground every win- ter, like the herbaceous variety, are small, hard-wooded shrubs. Flower is same in form as that of the common variety, light pink or blush color. 75 cts. and $1. PHLOX, Perennial. No hardy plants are more desirable than perennial phlox. Thrive in any position, and can be used to advantage in the border, in groups on the lawn, or in front of belts of shrubbery. Named varieties, 15 c. ea. ; ?i.5operdoz. YUCCA fllamentosa. Perfectly hardy and easily grown ; very odd and beauti- ful. The stem on which the flowers are borne is sent up in July, and forms a oyramid of creamy white, bell-shaped flowers. 50 cts. each; by express only. YUCCA I ILAMBNTOSA. (Adam's Needle.) Surnmer=Bloorning Bulbs and Plants. GLADIOLUS. The gladiolus stands at the head of all our summer-flower- ing bulbs. It grows well in any good, well-drained soil, if given full sunlight, and needs little care beyond keeping down weeds about it and supporting its rich spikes of flowers. At the north bulbs must be dug, dried and stored in some warm, dry place after frost, for wintering over; at the south they are simply covered with a heavy mulch of leaves or fertilizer. By planting at intervals from May 1 to June 15 a succession of flowers can be had from July to October. Our unnamed seedlings are unusually fine, and comprise every shade of color, from creamy white through different shades of pink and scarlet to bright crimson. Assorted, 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen. TUBEROSES. Double Italian. Delightfully fragrant and beautiful sum- mer-flowering bulbs, sending up tall spikes of double white flowers 3 feet high, which remain in bloom a long time. For early flowers they can be started in February or March in the greenhouse or hotbed ; and for succession they can be planted at intervals as late as August. For flowering in the open border, plant about May 1. 5c. each, 50c. perdoz. Pearl. Flowers nearly twice as large as those of the common variety, and imbricated like a rose ; of dwarf habit, grow- ing only 18 inches to 2 feet high ; fragrance and color like common sort. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. Variegated-Leaved, or Orange- Flowered. The leaves of this variety are bordered with creamy white ; flowers single, but very large and of the most exquisite fragrance. The bulbs continue to grow and bloom year after year; several weeks earlier than other sorts. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per dozen. TUBEROSES. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 58 CARNATIONS. IS cents each, $1.50 per dozen. American Flag:. A strong, vigorous grower and profuse bloomer. Very fragrant. The color is dis- tinct from any other variety, being distinctly and regularly striped vivid scarlet and pure white. Daybreak. Flowers large, very full and high ceir ters, petals thick; of heavy texture, lasting a long time when cut. Color a delicate pure bright flesh with no salmon shadings. A free-blooming, long- stemmed variety. Fred. Doruer. Bright, deep scarlet, a most perfect color, soft yet brilliant ; the flower is of the largest size, perfectly double, nicely fringed and sweet. Golden Gate. A beautiful new golden yellow Car- nation, with not a particle of stripe or foreign color ; full and double as Buttercup, but a richer, more golden yellow ; a free, vigorous and healthy grower land continuous bloomer. FRENCH CANNAS. CH RYSANTH EMUMS. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. Ada Spaulding - . Globe shaped, lower part of petals pink, with upper portion pearl white ; petals very large, broad and solid, of good, sturdy habit ; early flowering. George W. Childs. Deep, rich velvety crimson, with no shade of brown or chestnut ; a grand red sort. Golden Wedding. Flowers of very large size on stiff, erect stems ; petals both long and broad, and channeled lengthwise. Color, deep, bright gold, of shining texture. A perfect incurved Japanese of most beautiful form. Kioto. Very large, incurved, yellow ; strong, free grower ; extra fine. L. Canning. A most exquisite, pure white variety, witli very large, flat flowers, resembling large satin rosettes. G. It. Gause. Flowers of immense size with full, high center ; petals straight or slightly incurved ; a half globe in form. Color a beautiful shade of bright bronzy red or terra cotta. i Louis Boehmer. (The Pink Ostrich Plume Chrys- anthemum.) The color is a beautiful shade of silvery pink ; petals finely incurved and covered with fine glandular hairs from Which it takes its name, Ostrich Plume. NEW CANNAS. Alphonse Bouvier. This is the finest Canna for outdoor bedding ever introduced. Blooms early, and is one continuous mass of crimson the entire season. Awarded the bronze medal at the World’s Fair. 20 cts. each, §2 per doz. Florence Vaughan. We consider this the finest yellow spotted Canna ever seen. Flowers large; ro- bust grower and flowers very freely. One of the best. 25 cts. each, $2.50 per dozen. Madame Crozy. A grand variety of dwarf habit I flowers very large and showy ; color crimson scarlet* bordered with yellow; fine bloomer. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. ■Star of ’ 91 . One of the fine st for pot culture, about 2' feet in height ; one of th e best bloomers ; colors rich glowing orange-scarlet, banded with golden yellow. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Assorted French. These are distinct from the old varieties, are constant bloomers, and produce flowers all through the season. The large spikes of flowers somewhat resemble the gladioli, but are much more brilliant in color, ranging from the deepest crimson, orange, scarlet and salmon to bright yellow. 15c. each, §1.50 per doz. $13 per 100. CALADIUM. Esculentum. One of the most striking foliage plants, either for pot or lawn planting. It will grow in any good garden soil, and is of easy culture. Full sized plants are 4 or 5 feet high, with im- mense leaves. The roots should be pre- served in dry sand in the cellar during win- ter. Fine bulbs, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. Fane y-Ii e a ved. Highly ornamental foliage plants. Suit- able for window cul- ture ; will also succeed outside if planted in a rich soil and shaded. Price 20 cents each, $ 2 per dozen. caladium esculentum. 59 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. CULTURE. — Inselectingaspot for a Rose- bed, do not choose one that is shaded by trees or buildings, as the Rose delights in an open, airy situation, and plenty of sunshine. Roses are partial to clay-loam, but do well in any ordinary soil if well enriched with well-rotted barnyard manure. Dig the bed up thoroughly to the depth of 12 to 15 inches, as Rose-roots penetrate deep when they have a chance. ROSES OF SPECIAL MERIT. Dozen rates are ten times the price of single rates. CRIMSON RAMBLER. This Rose is unquestionably an acquisition, a novelty of high order, and most distinct in its characteristics. It is a running or climbing Rose of vigorous habit, strong and rapid growth, with hand- some shining foliage, and produces, in marvelous abundance, clusters of the brightest crimson semi-double Roses. Its clustered form, its brilliancy, the abundance of its bloom, and the great length ol time the flowers remain on the plant without falling or losing their brilliancy, are qualities which will make this new claimant for admiration an assured favorite. For verandas, walls, pillars, and fences, it is a most suitable plant. If grown in beds and pegged down, it produces marvelous heads of bloom, or it can be grown in bush form and thus become a most striking object. We planted this Rose outdoors last fall, along with Hybrid Perpetuals and other hardy Roses, and the plants have come through the unusually severe winter even better than many of the hardy varieties, remaining fresh and green to the very tips. But it is not only for outdoor use that it is valuable; it can also be employed most satisfactorily for decorating indoors when grown in pots. We have had plants in flower in our houses, and have exhibited them in bloom ; wherever shown they have not failed to excite admiration. We are satisfied that this is the greatest Rose nov- elty of recent years, and no one who has a garden should fail to get one. We offer fine, well-rooted plants of true stock. 75 cts. each, strong plants, 2 years ; 50 cts. each, three i-year plants for $r. COMMENTS FROM NOTED SOURCES UPON CRIMSON RAMBLER. The most beautiful hardy Rose of its kind intro- duced for many years. It was inevitable that a gold medal would be given to the beautiful Rose, “ Crimson Rambler.” — Gardener' s Chronicle , London, England. This fine Rose will make its mark as a garden variety. — The Garden , London, England. Of the many fine garden Roses introduced dur- ing the past ten years, there is not one of greater im- portance or likely to prove more valuable than “ Crim - son Rambler.” . . . The great pyramidal trusses of glowing crimson flowers produced an effect almost startling in its brilliancy. Awarded a gold medal at the International Horticultural Exhibition, Earl's Court, a certificate being regarded by the judges as wholly inadequate to indicate the merits of the va- riety. — Gardener' s Magazine , London, England. One of the best Roses ofils kind produced for many a long dav. No more successful novelty has been introduced this year, and it was deservedly given .a gold medal. — Daily Telegraph , London. One of the most striking things in the show.— Fall Mall Gazette , London. CRIMSON rambler. 6o Reid’s Nursekies — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. AMERICAN BEAUTY. IT l.T! SMAID. ROSE S OF SPECIAL HERIT. Dozen rates are ten times the price ot single rates. American Beauty. The leading Rose in the cut- flower market ; color, deep rose. In foliage and size of flower it resembles the Hybrid Perpetual class. It is as fragrant as any of the hardy Roses, and this, together with its vigor, large size, beautiful color, long stems and continuous bloom, places it at the head of winter-blooming Roses. The half-blown buds are magnificent. 25 cts. Bridesmaid. New ; a sport from that old standby, Catherine Mermet. The variety retains all the good qualities of the parent, besides adding charms not possessed by it. All know that Catherine Mermet takes precedence as a pink Rose. More plants of it MOSS ROSK. are cultivated by the amateur, and more cut blooms sold by the flower dealer, than from any other pink Rose. 25 cts. Clothilde Soupert. This novelty introduces a new and remarkable class of bedding and pot Roses, combining the Tea and Polyantha blood. It is of very strong, vigorous growth, forming a nice-shaped plant, and attaining about 15 inches in height. The flowers are pearl-white, witli a vivid carmine- rose center, whicli fades after a little, leaving the Rose almost white. It resembles the Hybrid Noisette Boule de Neige in form. 25 cts. The Bride. A sport from Catherine Mermet, with which it is identical in growth and shape of flowers. One of the best varieties for corsage wear or bouquets. Beautiful pure white. 25 cts. Tia France. Delicatesilvery Rose, shaded with cerise- pink, often silvery pink with peach shading. Very large, double and of superb form. It flowers con- tinuously throughout the season ; in fragrance, in- comparable ; in form, perfect. The sweetest and most useful of all Roses. 1 year, 25 cts. ; 2 years, 40c. Mrs. John H. Iming. This Rose begins to bloom early in the season, and continues to bloom profusely until late autumn. Color, soft delicate pink, with a satin sheen ; very fragrant. 1 year, 25c. ; 2years,4oc. SELECT H OSS ROSES. Price, 25 cents each, $2.50 per dozen. Comtesse de Murinais. Pure white. Crested Moss. Pale pink buds ; beautiful. (Ilory of Mosses. Pale rose, very heavily mossed ; one of the best. Henry Martin. Rich, glossy pink, tinged with crim- son ; large globular flowers; full and sweet, and finely mossed . Perpetual White. Pure white ; blooms in clusters. Raphael. Pinkish white. Salet. Light rose color ; large and full ; very pretty in bud. White Bath. Paper-white; the best white Moss Rose Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 6 r General List of Roses. HYBRID PERPETUALS. Price for i-year plants, 15 cts. each, *1.50 per doz.; 2-year plants, 25 els. each, $2.50 per doz. Six varieties in one dozen at dozen rates. Hybrids are all on 2-year roots, and very fine ; m quantities, $15 to $20 per 100; 50 at too rates. A. K. Williams. One of the finest Roses on the list ; a profuse bloomer ; flowers of large size, and very attractive. Alfred Colomb. Carmine-crimson ; very large, full and sweet. Anna do Diesbaeli. Bright rose color; very large and showy ; particularly fine in bud ; (lower slightly cupped. A vigorous grower ; one of the best. Ball of Snow. {Bottle de Neige.) A finely-formed, pure white Rose, occasionally light flesh when first opening. Beautiful shell-shaped petals, evenly ar- ranged. Flowers of good size. Baroness Rothschild. Light pink ; cupped form ; very distinct and beautiful ; one of the finest varie- ties ; very hardy ; a late bloomer. Coquette des Blanches. A finely formed, pure white Rose, with beautiful shell-shaped petals, evenly arranged. The flowers are of good size, perfect, and of fine form and finish; sometimes they are tinted with flesh-color in the bud. One of the finest, freest and most beautiful of the white hybrids. Caroline de Sansal. Pale flesh color, deepening toward the center ; a lovely Rose. Duke of Edinburgh. Large, deep, velvety crimson flowers; much darker than General Jacqueminot; a free bloomer. Fisher Holmes. Deep crimson ; large, very full ; one of the very best in form. A superior Rose. General Jacqueminot. This might be called the Rose for the million, for it is still a universal favorite. Bright crimson scarlet, exceedingly rich and velvety. Grown more extensively than any other Rose, es- pecially for winter. General Washington. An old-time favorite of twenty years’ standing. It is beautiful in form, and the color is soft scarlet, sometimes glowing crimson. Her Majesty. An English Rose of the best type ; a rank grower and free bloomer ; very fragrant. John Hopper. Bright red, with carmine center ; large and full ; a good bloomer. Jules Margottin. Deep brilliant rose ; very large, full and fine. Lady Mary Fitzwllllam. Another English Rose; large and of finest form ; delicate flesh-pink. Mad. Gabriel Luizet. Pink; very large and fra- grant ; as an exhibition Rose it stands at the head of the list. It has led all other Roses in England for five years, and when better known will be a leading variety in this country. Merveille de Lyon. Pure white ; flowers very large, double and of a beautiful cup shape ; a seedling of Baroness Rothschild, and much like it, but larger. Mabel Morrison. White, sometimes tinged with blush ; a free bloomer. Mons. E. Y. Teas. Carmine-crimson; highly scented. Mrs. Jowitt. Another English Rose of high standing ; crimson, tinged with lake. Marshall P. Wilder. Bright cherry carmine; fra- grant ; very free bloomer. Magna Charta. A splendid sort; bright clear pink, flushed with violet-crimson ; very sweet; flower extra- large ; fine form ; very double and full ; free bloomer. Mad. Charles Wood. Flowers large, dazzling crimson ; a constant bloomer. Paul Neyron. Flowers of immense size, often 5 inches in diameter. Color deep clear rose, very fresh and pretty. The plant is a strong, healthy grower, with clean glossy foliage, and one of the most pro- lific bloomers in the Hybrid class; young plants in the nursery rows bloom almost without intermission from June to late October. Queen of Queens. Pink flower, with blush edge; large, full and of perfect form. White Baroness. A sport from Baroness Rothscluld. Pure white flowers of the same shape as in the parent. 62 Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. SELECT TEA ROSES. Price, 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen, $10 per 100. Catherine Merinet. Buds large and globular, the petals recurving to show the bright pink of the cen- ter. A strong grower and fine bloomer. Dinsmore. (Everblootning.) Flowers large, per- fectly double ; dazzling scarlet-crimson ; they have the rich, spicy fragrance peculiar to the best Hybrid Roses. Dinsmore is entirely hardy, and a fine gar- den Rose. It blooms incessantly, and is verv satis- factory. 25 cts. Duchess of Albany. (Hybrid Tea). Flowers deeper colored than in La France, more expanded, larger, full and highly perfumed. 25 cts. Mme. Hoste. (Tea.) A strong, vigorous grower, with handsome foliage. 30 cts. Mad. Plantier. The finest white Rose for bedding in masses, or for cemetery planting ; a perfect snow- storm when in bloom ; forms a large, compact bush. Large, blooming plants, 50 cts. ; 2-year, 60 cts. Mareclial Neil. The golden yellow buds of this Rose are worn the wide world over. The blooms are the perfection of the globular form, and are borne in great quantities ; as a climber, it is unequaled. It is rapid in growth, graceful, and has fine foliage. 1 j'ear, 25 cts. ; 2 years, 40 cts. Meteor. A rich, dark, velvety, crimson everbloomer ; flowers large, very double, and perfect in buds or whenfullyopened ; remarkably free-flowering. Fine for pot-culture ; best of Hybrid Teas for summer JAPAN Itugosa rubra. Flowers single, of a most beautiful bright rosy crimson, succeeded by large berries of a rich rosy red color, and are a great addition to the ornamental character of the plant. 25 cts. each, $2 per dozen. THE QUEEN. cut-flowers, as it retains its color in the hottest weather, with no shade of purple to mar its beauty. 1 year, 25 cts. ; 2 year, 40 cts. Niplietos. Snow-white, long-pointed buds; of no use for outdoor planting, but for winter forcing one of the best, as no Rose blooms more freely or finely than this one under glass. Remains in the bud state a long time. Papa Guiltier. Large, long, finely-formed buds; flowers full and fragrant ; color bright, cherry red, passing to a rich, glowing crimson rose ; very hand- some and striking. The Queen. A globular white Rose of queenly rounded form, borne on long stems ; a sport from Souvenir d’un Ami. 20 and 40 cents. Waban. A sport from Catherine Mermet, the most popular winter-flowering rose. The flowers are car- mine-pink, intenser towards the tips of petals, and borne on long strong stems. The reflexed petals are more delicate, but darker toward the edge. 25c. ROSES. Rugosa alba. Single, pure white flowers of five petals , highly scented ; they are of thick, glossy substance, and quite suggestive of magnolia blos- soms. A splendid shrub. 25 cents each, $2 per dozen. CLIMBING ROSES. Price 15 cents each, $1.50 Anna Maria. Blush ; clusters large ; has few thorns. Beauty, or Queen of the Prairie. Bright rose-red, large and cupped ; splendid grower. per dozen, $10 per 100. Baltimore Belle. Pale blush, nearly white ; one of the best white climbers. Gem of the Prairies. Flowers large and double ; light crimson, sometimes blotched with white. 20cts. MISCELLANEOUS HARDY ROSES. Persian Yellow. Perfectly hardy ; flowers double I Sweetbrier. Rosy pink, single flowers, followed and full, deep golden; blooms very freely in June. I in autumn by bright-colored seed-pods ; foliage very The finest hardy yellow Rose grown, and not sup- j fragrant; 2 year plants, 25 cts. planted as yet by any of the modern introductions. ; Tree Roses. Budded on 3 to 4 foot stems, in assorted Strong plants, 25 cts. | colors. 75 cts. and $1. NOTE. — It is useless to speak of our stock of fine Roses to those who visited us from surrounding towns last season. Many came from miles to see these beds, and to admire their beauty, and if all our customers could have visited our nurseries at that time we would not need to speak of fine Roses, to be had at small cost. The beauty of the plantation throughout the summer was marvelous, and wagon loads of Roses were cut and given away to admiring crowds. 6j Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue oe Small Fruits, Etc. Select Hedge=Plants. For ornamental hedges, we can recommend almost any of the hardy, compact growing shrubs as being de- sirable For screens, we have found nothing so useful as the American Arbor- vita;, Norway or Hemlock Spruces. With careful pruning, these can be kept low and in good shape; but in planting evergreens care must be used not to let the roots become exposed. For the division of lawns, the Japan Quince is very desir- able • flowers are large and showy, scarlet-crimson ; foliage a glossy green until late in the season. Should be pruned well every fall. For a defensive hedge, for farm purposes and turning stock, we have seen nothing equal the Osage Orange. It is a very vigorous grower, but requires the shears often to keep it in a desirable form For a division or outer fence for small lots, undoubtedly the California Privet is the best. It is almost an evergreen, and grows freely in all soils; compact and regular in form, and bears shearing to any extent; being without thorns, it is very easily pruned. , , Osage Orange should be planted about 6 inches apart. Privet, or other shrubs about 12 inches ; ever- greens, about 12 or 18 inches, according to size. ARBOR-VHVE. American. A rapid grower, and very desirable for an evergreen hedge, or ornamental screen. It adapted for turning stock, and should be used only for dividing a lawn, or hiding unsightly places. 12 to 18 inches, S3 per 100. CALIFORNIA PRIVET. A vigorous, hardyshrub, of fine habit and foliage, nearly evergreen. Grows in almost any soil, and is very patient of pruning ; makes adesirable ornamental shrub, as well as hedge. 18 in., 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., » 5 per 100 ; 2 ft., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz., $7 per 100; 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., Shoper 100. is not Price. OSAGE ORANGE. The popular hedge-plant. Good stock. 1 year, so cts. per 100, *3 per 1,000 ; 2 years, 75 cts. per 100, *4 per I.OOO. SPRUCE. Hemlock. An elegant pyramidal tree, with drooping branches and delicate dark foliage, very much like a yew. It makes a very handsome lawn tree, as well as a highly ornamental hedge. Distinct from all other trees. Price, 12 to 18 in., $3 per 100. Norway. A native of Europe. A11 elegant tree, extremely hardy, of lofty, rapid growth ; habit drooping when tree attains a few years’ growth. One of the most popular evergreens for planting, either as single speci- mens or for shelter. One of the nest evergreen hedge-plants. Price, 12 to 18 in., *3 per 100. Horticultural Books. Postpaid at prices named. A B C of Strawberry Culture. A valuable little manual. Very useful to the strawberry grower. Price, 40 cts. Fruits and Fruit Trees of America. On their Culture* Propagation and Management. With descriptions of all the finest varieties, native and foreign, cultivated in this country. By A. J. Downing. It contains the names and synonyms ot over 10,000 varieties by Charles Downing. Over 1,000 pages, with several hundred outline engravings, including Supple- ments. Price, $5. Fuller's Small Fruit Culturist. By Andrew S. Fuller- Rewritten, enlarged, and brought fully unto the present time- The book covers the whole ground of propagating Small Fruits, their culture, varieties, packing for market, etc. $1.50. Fuller's Grape Culturist. By A. S. Fuller. This is one of the very best of works on the Culture of the Hardy Grape, with full directions for all departments of propagation, cul- ture, etc., with 150 excellent engravings, illustrating planting, training, grafting, etc. Cloth, i2ino., $1.50. Strawberry Culturist. By Andrew S. Fuller. Containing the History, Sexuality, Field and Garden Culture of Strawber- ries, forcing or pot culture, how to grow from seed, hybrid- izing, and all information necessary to enable everybody to raise’their own strawberries, together with a description of new varieties and a list of the best of the old sorts. Fully il- lustrated. Flexible cloth, 121110, 25 cts. Husman's American Grape Growing and Wine Making. By George Husman.of Talcoa Vineyards, Napa, California. New and enlarged edition. With contributions from well- known grape growers, giving a wide range of experience. The author of this book is a recognized authority on the subject. Cloth, i2mo, $1.50. White's Cranberry Culture. Contents:— Natural His- tory-History of Cultivation.— Choice of Location-Preparing the Ground.— Planting the Vines.— Management of Meadows. —Flooding.— Enemies and Difficulties Overcome. — Picking.— Keeping.— Profit and Loss.— Letters from Practical Growers.— Insects Injurious to the Cranberry. By Joseph J. White. A practical grower. Illustrated. Cloth, i2mo. New and re- vised edition. $1.25. How to Make the Garden Pay. By T. Greiner, one of the most experienced and skillful horticulturists in the country. About one-half ot the volume is devoted to cultural directions of the various garden crops, how to grow them most easily and profitably, and descriptions of the leading varieties, accom- panied by many illustrations. $2. American Fruit Culturist. Containing practical direc- tions for the Propagation and Culture of all Fruits adapted to the United States. In the present (nineteenth) edition of the American Fruit Culturist, a general revision of the work is made throughout, and among the added portions are descrip- tions of the newer strawberries, raspberries, peaches and grapes. By John J. Thomas. Cloth, 121110, $ 2 . Barry's Fruit Garden. By P. Barry. A standard work on Fruit and Fruit Trees, the author having h^d over thirty years’ practical experience at the head* of one of the largest nurseries in this country. New edition, revised up to date. Invaluable to all fruit growers. Illustrated. Cloth, izmo, $ 2 . Fulton's Peach Culture. Is the best work upon the sub- ject ofpeaeh growing for those who would besuccessful in that culture in any part of the country. It has been thoroughly revised, and a large portion ofit rewritten. Cloth, i2mo, $1.50. Handbook for Fruit Growers. By F. R. Elliot. Contain- ing instructions as to soil and location, how to grow from seed, bud and graft, the making of cuttings, pruning, best age for transplanting, etc., etc., with a condensed list of varieties suited to climate. $1. Quince Culture. ByW.W. Meech. An illustrated hand- book for the Propagation and Cultivation of the Quince, with description of varieties, insect enemies, diseases and their remedies. Cloth, i2mo, $1. Bailey's Field Notes on Apple Culture. By Prof. L. H. Bailey, Jr. A most useful and thoroughly practical book, written by one who understands the subject of which it treats. Cloth, i2mo, 75 cts. The Practical Fruit Grower. By S. T. Maynard. Just what the beginner needs and the successful fruit man prac- tices. Illustrated. Cloth. 50 cts. Henderson's Handbook of Plants. This new edition com- prises about fifty per cent, more genera than the former one, and embraces the botanical name, derivation, natural order, etc., together with a short history of the different genera, con- cise instructions for their propagation and culture, and all the leading local or common English names, together with a com- prehensive glossary of botanical and technical terms. Plain instructions are also given for the cultivation of the principal vegetables, fiuits and flowers. Cloth, large 8vo, $4. Reid’s Nurseries — Catalogue of Small Fruits, Etc. 64 INDEX. Page Achillea 55 Alice Grape 23 Asparagus 25 Apples 29-32 “ New Varieties 29,30 " General List 31,32 “ Crab 32 Abundance Plum 39 Apncots 43 Almonds 44 “ Flowering 50 American Chestnut 45 Anthemis 55 Alder 46 Ash 46 Arbor-vita;, American 63.49 “ “ Golden 49 “ “ Siberian 49 “ “ Pyramidal 49 Althaea 50 Azalea 50 Ampelopsis 54 Aristolochia Sipho 54 Arundo Donax 55 “ “ Variegata. . . . . . 55 Anemone Japonica 55 Aster 55 Astilbe Japonica 55 Brandywine Strawberry 5 Banquet Strawberry 6 Blackberries, Culture . 18 General List 19 Buffalo Berry 26 Burbank Plum 39 Butternut 45 Beech 46 Birch 46 Bignonia radieans 54 Blackberry Lily 56 Bulbs and Plants 57, 58 Bridal Wreath 52 Champion of England Strawberry. . . 5 Columbian Raspberry 12 Cotirath Raspberry 15 Currants, Culture 20 u Genei al List 20 Chautauqua Gooseberry . 21 Columbus Gooseberry 21 Crown Bob Gooseberry 21 Colerain Grape 22 Columbia Quince 26 Champion Peach 34 Crosby Peach 34 Chabot Plum 39 Cherries 42 *' Culture 42 “ General List 42 Chestnuts • 45 Cornus Florida 47 Campcrdown Weeping Elm 47 Carolina Poplar 48 Colorado Blue Spruce 49 Calycanthus 5° Cornus sanguinea 50 California Privet 50, 63 Cydonia Japonica 52 Clematis 54 Cinnamon Vine 54 Cannas 58 Carnations 58 Caladiums. . 58 Chrysanthemums 58 Chelone 55 Coreopsis 55 Chionanthus. . . 5 1 Cypress Lawsoniana 49 Cut-leaved Weeping Birch 46 Catalpas . • 47 Dwarf Rocky Mountain Cherry .... 26 Dwarf Juneberry 27 Downing’s W. M. Blush Apple . . . . 29 Downing Mulberry 43 Deciduous Trees 46-48 Dogwood 47 Deutzia ‘ . 5 r Dicentra spectabilis 55 Dutchman's Pipe 54 Enormous Strawberry 5 Eureka Raspberry 14 Eldorado Blackberry 18 Early Ohio Grape 22 Eleagnus longipes 27 Page Elm 47 Evergreen Shrubs 49 Trees 49 Euonymus 5 1 “ radieans variegata. . . . 49 Exochorda grandiflora 51 Fay’s Prolific Currant 20 Fruit Trees, Preparations for planting 28 “ “ Planting. . . 28 “ “ Distances for planting . .28 “ “ Number per acre .... 28 Fringe, Purple 51 “ White 51 Filberts 44 Greenville Strawberry 7 Gault Raspberry . . 13 Gooseberries, Culture 21 General List 21 Grapes, Culture 22 " New Varieties 22,23 “ General List 23,24 “ Price-list ... 25 Golden Prolific Gooseberry 21 Green Mountain Grape 22 Grand Duke Plum 40 Golden-leaved Elder 51 Gladiolus 57 Gypsophila 55 Hop Vines 25 Horse-Radish 25 Hardy Orange 27 Horse Chestnut 47 Hemlock Spruce 63, 49 Hardy Shrubs 50-53 Hydrangeas 5 1 Honeysuckles 54 “ Upright 51 High Bush Cranberry 53 Hardy Grasses 53 Hibiscus, Crimson Eye 56 Hedge Plants 63 Horticultural Books 63 Hollyhocks 55 Hemerocallis 55 Introduction 1 Instructions 2 Industry Gooseberry 21 Idaho Pear 37 Irish Juniper 49 Japanese Golden Mayberry 13 “ Wmeberry 16 Japan Go’den Russet Pear 37 Chestnuts 45 “ Magnolias 47 “ Walnuts 4^ “ Quince 52 “ Maples 48 Judas Tree 47 Kansas Raspberry 14- Keepsake Gooseberry 21 Koonce Pear 3 6 Kilmarnock Weeping Willow .... 48 Lady Thompson Strawberry . ... 6 Loudon Raspberry if Lucreti a Dewberry 19 Lancashire Lad Gooseberry 21 Lemon Free Peach .'4 Lorentz Peach 33 Lilium 56 Lincoln Coreless Pear 37 Linden 47 Liquidambar 47 Larch 48 Lilac 5 2 Lily-of-the-Valley . • 56 Lombardy Poplar 48 Marshall Strawberry 7 Miller Raspberry 12 Maxwell’s Early Blackberry 19 Meech’s Prolific Quince 4 1 Mercer Cherry 42 Mulberries 4* Murdoch’s Bigarreau Cherry 42 Maples 48 Magnolias 47 Mountain Ash 46 North Star Currant 20 New American Mulberry 43 Nectarines 43 Nut Trees 44.45 Norway Spruce 49. 63 Page Norway Maple 48 Orange, Hardy 27 Oriental Plane 48 Osage Orange 63 Princeton Chief Strawberry 7 Peach, Culture 33 Peach, New Varieties 33. 34 “ General List .35 Pears 36-38 “ Culture 36 “ New Varieties 36, 37 “ General List 38 “ Dwarf 38 Plums 39-41 “ Culture 39 “ New Varieties 39. 40 “ General List 40,41 Paw- Paw 43 Paragon Chestnut 45 Pecans. 45 Poplar 48 Pine 49 Prunus Pissardii 52 Perennial Plants, Hardy 55 Paeonies, Herbaceous 57 Phlox. Perennial 57 Philadelphus grandifiorus 53 Persian Lilac 52 Purple-leaved Beech 46 Quinces 41 “ Culture 41 Raspberries, Culture 11 New Varieties .... 11-16 “ General List 17 Red Jacket Gooseberry 21 Rhubarb 25 Russian Mulberry .43 Retinosposa plumosa 49 “ “ aurea 49 Rhododendrons 49 Roses .... 59-62 “ Climbing. . . 62 “ Crimson Rambler 59 “ Hybrid Perpetuals 61 “ Japan 62 " Miscellaneous 62 “ Moss 60 “ Tea 62 Rhus cotinus 51 Red-twigged Dogwood 50 Strawberries, Culture 3 New Varieties 4-9 General List 10 Sage 25 Starr Apple 29 Seneca Pear 37 Satsuma Plum 39 Spaulding Plum 40 Saratoga Plum 40 Spanish Chestnut 45 Scotch Pine 49 Seedlings 28 Spruce 49. 63 Snowball 52 Spiraea • . . . 52 Syringa 53 Sweet-Scented Shrub .5° Scarlet Maple 48 Silver-leaved Maple 48 Salisburia (Maidenhair) 47 Timbrel! Strawberry 4 Tennessee Prolific Strawberry .... 6 Triumph Peach ... 34 Teas’ Japanese Catalpa 47 Tuberoses 57 Tree Pseonies 57 Trumpet Flower 54 'Peas’ Weeping Mulberry 4.3 Victoria Grape 22 Vermont Beauty Pear 37 Vines and Creepers 54 White Smith Gooseberry 21 Weight of Trees and Plants packed . . 28 Walter Pease Apple 29 Wilder Early Pear 37 Willard Plum 39 Walnuts 45 Weir’s Cut-leavedMaple 48 Willows 48 Weigel a 53 Wistaria 54 Yucca filamentosa 57 J. Horace McFarlsnd Co , Horticultural Printers, Harrisburg, Fa. Excelsior Outfits. In accordance with a desire from our many patrons, who want a good Spraying Outfit, we have made arrangements to offer the following machines, which we think are best adapted for general purposes. We guarantee them just as represented, or they can be returned and money refunded. Having used them our- selves, we have no hesitation in saying that they have proved entirely successful with us. They are simple in construction, and any one can operate them. Spraying has become a necessity for all fruit growers who want perfect fruit. Full instructions for spraying all varieties of trees, vines or plants will accompany each outfit. KnapsacK Sprayer. Especially adapted to prevent rot, mildew and other diseases in vineyards ; potato leaf blight and rot leaf blight and rust in strawberries, raspberries and blackberries ; for the extermination of insects affecting tobacco, cabbage, melons, cucumber vines, currants, gooseberries, etc. ; also, should be used as a preventive of leaf blight in nurseries. This machine consists of a copper reservoir holding about five gallons. The pump is made entirely of brass and copper and can neither rust nor corrode. There is a large air chamber inside the reservoir, which keeps up the pressure, and continues to discharge the spray for nearly one minute after the operator stops pumping. A brass pipe 1 5 inches irr length, with a stop-cock, is furnished with each machine, including the cele- brated Vermoral Nozzle, so highly rec- ommended by the Department of Agri- culture and leading entomologists in all parts of the United States. This nozzle brings the liquid out in shape of a fine, mist-like spray. This machine is carried on the back of a man, knapsack fashion. From five to six acres a day can be sprayed with it. This sprayer is guaranteed to do satis- factory work, or money will be refunded. PRICE COMPLETE, Siz. Hand Sprayer. or a good, cheap outfit, this For a good, cheap outfit, this is un- questionably the best on the market, both as regards the material used in the construction as well as the price at which it is sold. The cylinder, and in fact all the working parts are brass, being thus constructed of material that will resist the action of fungicides. The nozzle furnished with this outfit can be regulated to throw any desired spray as wanted. For spraying it is arranged so it discharges a fine jet at bottom of the bucket to keep the solution thoroughly mixed and agitated, a feature peculiar to this pump. It is provided with a large air chamber, and has a valve at the bottom, between the cylinder and the air cham- ber, whereby the pressure is held uniformly in the air chamber and on the hose, so that the nozzle throws a constant, continuous, even spray all the time, and is not affected by the movements of the plunger, and the operator is enabled to keep a constant pres- sure of from 50 to 100 pounds on the nozzle, with very ordinary exertion. This pump will throw a solid stream 50 feet, and is with- out doubt the best cheap spraying outfit on the market. It is also very convenient for spraying flowers, roses, etc. PRICE COMPLETE, 84-50. Barrel Sprayer. It supplies the spraying nozzle, and keeps ‘he fluid stirred up in the bar- rel. One hundred trees per hour can be sprayed with this outfit. This pump is fitted with eight feet of hose and the Improved Excelsior Orchard Nozzle. Three feet of return hose is attached, with which is con- nected a discharge pipe, so that at every stroke of ‘the pump a small part of the liquid is re-discharged into the barrel near the bottom of the suction pipe, which keeps the poison and water well mixed, which is very essential, so as not to burn the foilage. This outfit is also furnished with a fine strainer at the bottom of the suction pipe, which effectually prevents leaves or dirt from getting into pump or nozzles. I recommend the above outfit as especially adapted for orchard use. PRICE COMPLETE, WITHOUT DARREL, «IO. STLCMEH LITH.CO ROCH