. Dreer's garden calendar for 1887. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. XXIV NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. Although a foreign sort, it has done admirably in this country, for four seasons. Being a vigorous grower and an immense yielder, and showing no signs of mildew, .we can confidently recommend it for the garden and market. It is unequalled in size, flavor, productiveness and vigorous growth. The color is a rich dark glossy red. rendering it very attractive to the eye. The best American varieties have failed to sati
. Dreer's garden calendar for 1887. Seeds Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs; Gardening Catalogs; Flowers Seeds Catalogs. XXIV NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. Although a foreign sort, it has done admirably in this country, for four seasons. Being a vigorous grower and an immense yielder, and showing no signs of mildew, .we can confidently recommend it for the garden and market. It is unequalled in size, flavor, productiveness and vigorous growth. The color is a rich dark glossy red. rendering it very attractive to the eye. The best American varieties have failed to satisfy the requirements of a first-class Gooseberry, and the foreign varieties have either mildewed, or made an unsatisfactory growth. Hence a large, handsome sort of gv-°lqi1 -ty ha9 been much S0USht after- We take pleasure in submitting to the public a variety which we think destined to revolutionize gooseberry culture in this country. 35 cents each ; 3 for $ Belmont Strawberry The Belmont Strawberry has been grown for four years DuriDg that time it has done well on both heavy and light soils. The vigor- ous growth of the plant enables it to carry high, and mature an abundant crop of fruit. As a crop- per we cannot say too much in its favor. The berry is large, crimson in color, oblong in shape, very solid and sweet, and of extra flavor and quality. Its texture is exceedingly unripe spots ; it colors evenly and perfectly. $ per dozen ; $ per 100. JEWELL STRAWBERRY. One of the finest varieties, producing an abundance of very large, high-colored fruit. Season medium, color bright red, changing to crimson when very ripe ; enormously productive. Berry very solid and firm. The plant is very robust and vigorous. $ per dozen ; $ per 100. HENDERSON STRAWBERRY. Firm, solid flesh, of exquisite flavor, color deep crimson ; of large size, good form and productive. Berries are borne on strong stalks well above the ground. $ per dozen ; $ per
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