. Catalogue of small fruits, &c. for spring of 1866. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Small fruit Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. 20 BLACKBERRIES. By the aid of this fine fruit we are able to make the berry season last at least, without intermis- sion, three months with us, from the 1st of June to the 1st of September, when Peaches and Grapes become abundant, the latter of which we claim as belonging to the "small fruits," with which we extend the season to the 1st of March, makingr the market season of &
. Catalogue of small fruits, &c. for spring of 1866. Nurseries (Horticulture) Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Nursery stock Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs; Small fruit Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Catalogs. 20 BLACKBERRIES. By the aid of this fine fruit we are able to make the berry season last at least, without intermis- sion, three months with us, from the 1st of June to the 1st of September, when Peaches and Grapes become abundant, the latter of which we claim as belonging to the "small fruits," with which we extend the season to the 1st of March, makingr the market season of " small fruits " nine months. One great advantage of having this succession of fruits is, that tho same boxes will do to market the different kinds. We use our pint and quart boxes for all our berries, and the cases in which these boxes of berries are carried answer an ex- cellent purpose for carrying to our home market Peaches, Grapes and otner fruits. If the same attention were given to the cul- tivation of the Blackberry as is bestowed on the Strawberry, Grape and other fruits, it would doubtless prove very profitable. Our own expe- rience has satisfied us that it will well repay any labor or care it may require. The demand for the fruit is increasing rapidly, and it commands very remunerative New Roche He, in size, yield, lusciousness and beauty, unequaled. It continues in bearing a long time. $1 per dozen, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. The Dorchester has not the dewberry shape of the Rochelle, but is a very long, beautiful, sweet berry, and abundant bearer. It is the earliest of all Blackberries, and is perfectly ripe as soon as it turns black. $1 per dozen, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. Newman's Thornless is prized on account of its comparative freedom from thorns, and its abundant yield of excellent fruit, though not so large as the first two varieties. §1 per dozen, $5 per 100, $40 per 1000. Wilson's Early and Kittatinny. These two new varieties are now attra
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