. Catalogue of small fruit plants. Nurseries (Horticulture) Michigan Bridgman Catalogs; Berries Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Bridg-man, Michigan "Strawberry Plants that Grow" PAGE 17 Gooseberries OOSEBERRIES require much the same soil and treatment as currants. If planted in a shade, they are much less likely to mildew, which is one draw- back to successful culture of the best English varieties in this country. DOWNING. Very large, handsome, pale green and of splendid quality for both cooking and table use. Bush a vigorous grower and usually free from mil- dew. One of the best for home
. Catalogue of small fruit plants. Nurseries (Horticulture) Michigan Bridgman Catalogs; Berries Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs. Bridg-man, Michigan "Strawberry Plants that Grow" PAGE 17 Gooseberries OOSEBERRIES require much the same soil and treatment as currants. If planted in a shade, they are much less likely to mildew, which is one draw- back to successful culture of the best English varieties in this country. DOWNING. Very large, handsome, pale green and of splendid quality for both cooking and table use. Bush a vigorous grower and usually free from mil- dew. One of the best for home use and market. Two years. Dozen 50c, hundred $4-00. HOUGHTON. The old, well known sort. Small, pale red, sweet and good. Bush vigorous, productive, and reliable. Two years. Dozen 60c, hundred $ Grapes The most popular market variety. Two years. Dozen 50c, CONCORD. hundred $ WORDEN. A splendid, large grape, of the concord type, but earlier, larg- er in bunch and berry, and of a decidedly better quality; vine hardier than that old stand-by and every way as healthy. A very popular sort, planted largely for market; next to Concord in number used. Two years. Dozen 75c, hundred $ NIAGARA. Vine hardy, an unusually strong grower; bunches very large and compact, sometimes shouldered; berries large or larger than the Concord; mostly round, light greenish white; semi-transparent, slightly ambered in the sun, skin thick, but tough and does not crack; quality good; very little pulp, melting and sweet to the center. Two years. Dozen 75c, hundred $ DELAWARE. Bunch and berry small, compact, light red, sweet, deli- cious; rather a moderate grower and mildews some; valuable for its fine quality. Early. Two years. Dozen 75c, hundred $ Advertisements. I wish to call the attention of my friends to the advertisements in this cata- logue. The Eclipse Spray Pump I know is all right for I have used it successfully. The ' Smith Grubber ; are responsible and fulfill all
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