. Annual catalogue for 1897. Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit; Vegetables Seeds; Fruit Seeds; Agricultural implements. Jfiriiit Culture. 1 J? TJhornloas Soosoberri/. The American Horticulturist devotes a large space to the description of the Spineless Goose- berry, and having- a dozen plants in bloom as a test, predict a grand future for that specie of gooseberry. Last year the leading fruit growers of America purchased large q^-jiti- ties of the plants at a high price, and are fully convinced of its great nu jrit; and farther mDre, there will bj no tearing of hands, and it will be a p
. Annual catalogue for 1897. Seed industry and trade Michigan Detroit; Vegetables Seeds; Fruit Seeds; Agricultural implements. Jfiriiit Culture. 1 J? TJhornloas Soosoberri/. The American Horticulturist devotes a large space to the description of the Spineless Goose- berry, and having- a dozen plants in bloom as a test, predict a grand future for that specie of gooseberry. Last year the leading fruit growers of America purchased large q^-jiti- ties of the plants at a high price, and are fully convinced of its great nu jrit; and farther mDre, there will bj no tearing of hands, and it will be a pleasure to gather them. SPINELESS GOOSEBERRY. -This berry came from the result of sowing gooseberry seeds, but just how nature brought the result of no thorns will possibly never be known, but such is the result of the experi- ment made in France some years ago, and it certainly is a great pleasure to think of gathering such large size single berries, measuring 2 inches long and 1>2 inches in diamater, without thorns, making the use of gloves un- necessary. The cut fully represents natural size of berries. In offering this new variety we feel confident it will please you. and we get the stock direct from the introducer. You need not be alarmed that you will not get it true to name, for we have great confidence in the parties we get our stock from. We have made the prices in reach of all, enabling everybody to try a few plants. By mail, single plant 70c, 2 for $, 6 for $, 12 for $t>. See following pages for cuts of fruit. Gooseberry Growing—There never was a gooseberry offered before to the public that has as many good points as the NEW SPINELESS GOOSE- BERRY. It is a pleasure to know that in gathering them you have no thorns to contend with, and therefore, in no danger of tearing your hands. They are very hardy and free from mildew. Gooseberry Worm can be fought very easihT and warded off by the use of a little helebore. As soon as the worm makes its appearance
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