. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. Mersereau—Half Size. MEBSEBEAU.—The cardinal properties of tlie Mersereau are large size, luscious flavor and great hardi- ness of cane. Berries jet black, large, luscious, melting and firm enough to ship well. Canes of strong growth and healthy. Unfortunately it is not pro
. Catalog of hardy perennials shrubs, vines, roses, hedge plants evergreen trees small fruits and garden roots with illustrations and comments : no. 1. Trees Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Plants Catalogs; Horticulture Catalogs; Perennials Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Commercial catalogs New Jersey Little Silver. Mersereau—Half Size. MEBSEBEAU.—The cardinal properties of tlie Mersereau are large size, luscious flavor and great hardi- ness of cane. Berries jet black, large, luscious, melting and firm enough to ship well. Canes of strong growth and healthy. Unfortunately it is not prolific except upon soil that exactly suits it, i. e., clayey loam. Season early to midseason; with the Ward, but not so early as Kenoyer. Canes grow vigorously upon all soils. Doz., 35c; 100, $, 1,000, $, ICEBERG.—The best white blackberry yet introduced. The berries are a snowy, translucent white, sweet and tender, borne in large clus- ters very profusely. A unique variety. The berries of this, mingled with black ones, present a beautiful and appetizing dish. Not entire- ly hardy at the far north. Midseason. The berries are reduced one half in the cut. Doz., 50c; 100, $ valuable by reason of. -An old variety. Its exceptional hardiness of cane, superior quality, late- ness and productiveness. Berries of good size and extra fine flavor; rich, sweet and luscious. It is one of the most reliable of all blackberries and never fails to mature a crop. Doz., 35c; 100, $ Dewberries // to go by nuiil, add 40c per 100; post free at doaen rates, if desired. They prefer a light sandy soil but will succeed upon any except wet land. As the vines trail upon the ground, it is necessary to stake them or to use a mulch to prevent the fruit from becoming sandy and unmarketable. If to be staked, plant in rows four feet apart each way; if to be mulched, plant in rows six feet apart and the plants three feet apart in the rows. The work of trimming, staking and mulchin
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