GOOD BERRIES Plump, juicy Grapes.
30222 MARS BLUE SEEDLESS. Blue seedless version of our fa- mous Concord. Ripens in late August. Zones 5-8. $9.95 each; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95.
30218 HIMROD WHITE SEEDLESS. Our best-selling white vari- ety, often called the “White Concord,” is an outstanding dessert grape. Ripens in late August, about two weeks before Concord. Large clusters of greenish-white berries. Very hardy. Excellent both for desserts and wine. Zones 5-8. $8.95 each; 3 for $24.95; 6 for $45.95.
30225 RELIANCE RED SEEDLESS. The fi rst great red variety – exceptionally hardy and keeps on the vine longer than any other variety. Ripens in early September, two weeks before Concord, and continues to bear through September. Berries are medium size and fi rm, with a spicy, saucy fl avor. Zones 5-8. $9.95 each; 3 for $27.95; 6 for $49.95.
30323 ANNE. The largest, best-tasting,
yellow raspberry. Light yellow fruits have extra-sweet fl avor and do not crumble. Ripens from late August through October. Zones 3-8. 3 for $12.95; 6 for $23.95; 12 for $45.95; 24 for $89.95; 48 for $169.95.
Yellow Variety. highest quality
30205 CONCORD. This blue-black variety, the most popular ever de- veloped, is reliable, hardy and adaptable. Ripens in mid-September. Very hardy, productive and disease resistant. Excellent all-purpose grape. Medi- um to large clusters of medium-size berries. Zones 5-8. $8.95 each; 3 for $24.95; 6 for $45.95.
Tart & Glossy Raspberries.
30448(X) COMPLETE BERRY GARDEN. This will feed your family with wonderfully sweet and healthful home-grown berries for years. You get 25 plants of Ozark Beauty strawberries, 1 plant each of Early Blue Ray and Patriot blueberries, 2 plants of Chester Thornfree blackberries and 5 plants of Latham Red Raspberries. All 34 plants, just $49.95.
Red Varieties.
30350 LATHAM. The most fl avor- ful June Bearer yet created. Heavy pro- ducer of large, conical, light red fruits measuring an inch long. Ripens fi rst week of July. Hardy and vigorous. Zones 4-8.
30325 FALL RED. Our hardiest Everbearer is also the earliest and largest. Bears full crops after winters of 25°F below zero. First crop matures in early July, second crop in mid-August. Berries are extremely large, sweet and an attractive red color. Zones 3-8.
30335 HERITAGE. Overall, still the best Ev- erbearer we’ve found. Canes are hardy and vigor- ous and do not require staking. Flavor is exceptional – delectably sweet and juicy. Zones 4-8.
30373 PRIME-ARK® FREEDOM. (PPAF) Huge berries – painless picking! Developed by the University of Arkansas. The world’s fi rst thorn- less, primocane-fruiting blackberry. Produces a crop of delectable berries early in the season on old canes and where conditions are favorable, a second crop on new canes in the fall. Berries are very large with excellent fl avor, ripen in mid to late summer and continue to produce fruit until frost. Zones 6-9. $11.95 each; 3 for $32.95; 6 for $59.95.
SPECIAL. 5 plants each of Latham, Fall Red and Heritage. 15 plants total, just $39.95.
30369(X) RED RASPBERRY PATCH
30324 CAROLINE EVERBEARING. (P.P.10412) Higher in vita- mins and antioxidants than other varieties! Researchers at Ohio State University compared several varieties of raspberries and found that Caro- line is higher in cancer-fi ghting antioxidants, beta carotene, and vitamins A, E, and C. Very large fruits are fi rm and cohesive with an exquisite fl avor – just the right balance between sweet and tangy. Plants have good tolerance to Root Rot and Yellow Rust. Very vigorous, highly productive canes grow up to 6 ft. tall and require support. Widely adaptable, perform- ing well all across the country. Select #1 plants. Zones 4-8. 3 for $12.95; 6 for $23.95; 12 for $45.95; 24 for $89.95; 48 for $169.95.
5 for $15.95; 10 for $29.95; 25 for $69.95; 50 for $134.95. BLACKBERRIES.
30380 CHESTER THORNFREE. The ideal Thorn- less type for virtually the entire country, with huge yields of beautiful, glossy fruits. A trailing, semihardy type that be- comes partially erect after the fi rst growing season. Will not sucker. Ripens in July. Zones 6-8.
30382 CHEYENNE TAME. Our most winter-hardy tame variety is ideal for the North and Midwest. Sweet, jet- black, with just a touch of tartness. Easy-to-grow, early ripening variety. Zones 5-8.
Your choice of above, $8.95 each; 3 for $22.95; 10 for $57.95.
30395(X) BLACKBERRY BLAST. 1 plant each of Chester Thornfree and Cheyenne Tame. Both for just $13.95.
30385 TRIPLE CROWN THORNLESS. A USDA release introduced as an earlier compliment to Chester Thornless with similar yield, fruit quality and hardiness. Vigorous plants establish quickly. Well-spaced, uniform fruit placement allows for easy harvest. Large, glossy blackberries are very sweet. Select #1 plants. Zones 5-9. $8.95 each; 3 for $22.95; 6 for $39.95.
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30315 ROYALTY PURPLE. A breeder's cross of red and black raspberries. Highly recommended, features large purple fruit of superior quality. Good resistance to insects and diseases. Delicate full bodied, sweet fl avor. Ripens mid-summer. Zones 4-8. 3 for $20.95; 6 for $39.95; 12 for $73.95; 24 for $125.95.
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Prices on Red Raspberries except Caroline: Prices are per variety.
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Once established, vigorous, self-pollinating vines often yield ex- cellent crops for 25 years or more! Plant them in a warm, sunny location, spacing 8-10 ft apart. They will need a sturdy fence or arbor for support. Proper pruning ensures a good crop each year. Information on culture will be included with your order. 1-yr. heavily rooted bareroot plants.
Culture. See page 28 for state
Pixie Grapes See Page 3.
30220 KING OF THE NORTH. Hardy blue grape is great for juice, jelly and wine making. Vines are vigorous and productive, resistant to common grape diseases and insects. Medium size fruits are semi-tart but sweet, juicy, borne in tight clusters and ripen in early September. Zones 4-8. 2 yr. old bareroot plants. $8.95 each; 3 for $24.95; 10 for $72.95.
30245 (X) PATRIOTIC GRAPE COLLECTION. One each of Reliance Red, Himrod White and Mars Blue – all seedless! If sold separately $28.85. Just $24.95.
Try Our Red, White and Blue Seedless Collection!
30310Black Varieties. disease
Zones 5-8.
raspberries. Fruits are extra large, glossy black, fi rm, juicy and fi ne-fl avored. Excel- lent
JEWEL. The sweetest of all black resistance. Widely adapted.
30306 BRISTOL. Our choice for easiest to pick, fi rmest fruits and heaviest yields. Berries are fi rm enough to be handled with- out bleeding. Excellent choice for black raspberry fl avor. Zones 3-8.
3 for $19.95; 6 for $37.95; 12 for $69.95; 24 for $113.95.
Prices on Either Black Raspberry: Prices are per variety.
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