. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Ornamental trees Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Roses Catalogs. Shaffer's Colossal Raspberry. that must not be overlooked, and insures it against damage from late frosts. It stood the drought of '94 much better than any other variety on our grounds, and was about the only variety that bore a full crop. The plants make a vigorous growth through the entire season, holding their foliage uninjured till frost. They make plenty of strong tips, which are hardy enough to stand our seasons. For
. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, Nurseries (Horticulture) Iowa Catalogs; Fruit trees Catalogs; Ornamental trees Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Roses Catalogs. Shaffer's Colossal Raspberry. that must not be overlooked, and insures it against damage from late frosts. It stood the drought of '94 much better than any other variety on our grounds, and was about the only variety that bore a full crop. The plants make a vigorous growth through the entire season, holding their foliage uninjured till frost. They make plenty of strong tips, which are hardy enough to stand our seasons. For an all- round berry no one need hesitate to plant liberally of this grand variety. Shaffer's Colossal. Large, purplish black; soft; of excellent quality for family use; an abundant bearer; does not stand drought well; should be mulched during the fruiting season, but is well worth the trouble. "j Tyler. Of good size ; black, firm, sweet and pleasant. Valuable for early market; ripens its entire crop in a short time. Canes vigorous, with healthy foliage. We grow a great many other varieties, but the best are good enough. JUNEBERRY. Improved Dwarf. A good substitute for the large swamp Huckleberry or Whortleberry, which it resembles. The reddish purple fruit is about the shape and size of the currant, borne in clusters, is a mild subacid, and excellent for des- sert or canning. The bushes are ex- tremely hardy, enduring the cold of the far north and the heat of summer with- out injury. The berries are much larger and better flavored than the wild June- berries, and the bush is quite Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Central Nurseries; J. Wragg & Son's Company; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Waukee, Iowa : J. Wragg & Sons Co.
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