. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. S2 THE JEWELL NURSERY COMPANY'S Earlieart.—Originated in Illinois thirteen years ago. The plant is an extremely strong, stocky grower. Hardy, withstands heat and drought in a remarkable manner. Fruit of large size, jet black, of good quality. The first or main crop ripens early in July. At the same time the first of the new canes begin to bloom, ripening their first fruit soon after the main crop is gone, and con- tinuing to bloom and produce fruit
. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. S2 THE JEWELL NURSERY COMPANY'S Earlieart.—Originated in Illinois thirteen years ago. The plant is an extremely strong, stocky grower. Hardy, withstands heat and drought in a remarkable manner. Fruit of large size, jet black, of good quality. The first or main crop ripens early in July. At the same time the first of the new canes begin to bloom, ripening their first fruit soon after the main crop is gone, and con- tinuing to bloom and produce fruit until stopped by freezing in the fall. , NyJohnson'S Sweet.—Very highly recommended. Has been thoroughly tested on our exper- imental grounds. Perfectly hardy and a good, strong grower. Fruit medium to large, color black. Its most remarkable feattu'e is sweetness, requiring little or no sugar. For drying purposes it has no superior. ^ Palmer.—A new seedling, hardy, early, large «ize, good quality and very productive. Kansas.—A seedling originated at Lawrence, Kansas. Berries large as the Gregg, jet black, handsome and of excellent quality. N/Wineberry (Japan).—"This superb novelty lately introduced, originated from seeds sent home by Professor Georgeson while at the Imperial College of Agriculture of Japan. The seeds were obtained from plants in their wild state, growing in the mountains of that country. The canes of this interesting plant are large, robust, and entirely hardy here. They are thickly covered with purplish-red hairs. The leaves are large, tough, dark green above and silvery-gray beneath. Each berry is at first enveloped by the large calyx, forming a sort of burr, which is also covered with pur- plish-red hairs, so as to make it appear somewhat like a moss rose. This 'burr' soon opens and re- veals rich, wine-colored berries, of sprightly, acid flavor, that are sure to be highly prized. It is an interesting plant to have in any ; BL
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