. Late in fall is a good time to plant hardy Grapes, Blackberries, Raspberries and Currants; the plants being at that time dormant, are less liable to injury in trans- planting than when planted in spring. After planting, cover the roots with 2 or 3 inches of litter or manure. BLACKBERRIES. Blackberries respond generously to good treatment. They prefer a deep soil inclining to sand, but will grow and fruit almost everywhere. Wilson Junior. The present market favorite near Philadelphia. 50 cts. per doz., $2 50 per 100. Erie. 60 cts. per doz., $ per 100. Early Harvest. 50 cts. per doz., §
. Late in fall is a good time to plant hardy Grapes, Blackberries, Raspberries and Currants; the plants being at that time dormant, are less liable to injury in trans- planting than when planted in spring. After planting, cover the roots with 2 or 3 inches of litter or manure. BLACKBERRIES. Blackberries respond generously to good treatment. They prefer a deep soil inclining to sand, but will grow and fruit almost everywhere. Wilson Junior. The present market favorite near Philadelphia. 50 cts. per doz., $2 50 per 100. Erie. 60 cts. per doz., $ per 100. Early Harvest. 50 cts. per doz., § per 100. Kittatinny. 50 cts. per doz., § per 100. Snyder. 50 cts. per doz., $ per 100. CURRANTS. One Currants do well in partial shade, but require rich soil and good culture. of our patrons grows 18 to 20 tons of Currants every year among fruit trees. Fay's Prolific. Color rich red ; the leading variety for home use or market. 2 years, 15 cts. each, § per doz., § per 100. Cherry. Deep red. 2 years, § per doz., § per 100. Versailles. Bright crimson. 2 years, § per doz., § per 100. White Grape. Best white variety. 2 years, § per doz., § per 100. Black Naples. 2 years, § per doz., $ per 100. GOOSEBERRIES. Gooseberries demand rich soil and good culture. One of the most successful American growers uses a heavy manure mulch around his Gooseberry bushes during the heat of mid-summev. He thus escapes mildew. Downing". Large; pale green; a popular market berry. $ per doz., § per 100. Houghton's Seedling. Medium in size; pale red in color; recommended for pies. § per doz., §6 00 per 100. Smith's Improved. Large; pale green. 2 years, $ per doz., § per 100. Industry. This variety, of English origin, succeeds admirably in the United States, bearing immense crops. 25 cts. each, §2 00 per doz., § per 100- Columbus. Anew seedling, of the English type; fruit large, oval, greenish- yellow ; smooth ;
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