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length and width; the purpose being to determine the adaptation and the 

 profitableness of each, under the two methods. 



RASPBERRIES. (Rubus.) 



YARIETIES OF ID^US AND STRIGOSUS, WITH SUPPOSED HYBRIDS OF THESE, 

 INCREASING BY SUCKERS FROM THE ROOTS. 



Owing probably to the unusually mild winter these species of raspberry 

 have suffered little, if any, apparent injury from cold, except in the case of 

 the Briuckle, an American seedling of pure Idceus parentage. 



A comparison of the accompanying tabulation with that given last year 

 shows that, notwithstanding the occurrence of unfavorable weather during 

 and previous to the blooming season, the variation in time has been but 

 slight, though the bloom of the present season has averaged somewhat 

 -earlier than that of last year. On the other hand, some of the varieties 

 this year have proved more tardy in ripening; owing, apparently, to the 

 continuance of cold, wet weather during the interval. 



As shown under the head of Fungi, in the accompanying table, the older 

 ■canes of a few varieties have suffered to a greater or less extent from 

 Anthracnose, or Raspberry Cane Rust (Gloeosporium i'enetum,Speg.), 

 "though less seriously than is the case with the cap varieties, occidentalis. 



No insects have proved troublesome to this fruit the present season. 

 The raspberry cane borer, oherea bi-macidata, which was slightly trouble- 

 some last year, has failed to appear the present season. The occasional 

 work (apparently of an insect, which has so far eluded discovery), par- 

 tially skeletonizing the younger foliage, has been observed, but not to a 

 serious extent. 



The following are among the most desirable or promising of those 

 included in the foregoing table, arranged, as nearly as practicable, in the 

 order of their maturity, as it has occurred the present year. 



Thompson is a variety recently brought out at Lakewood, near Cleve- 

 land. It proves to be very early, and claims to be very productive also; 

 but further trial is needful to establish the correctness of the latter claim. 

 So far it appears healthy, vigorous, and the fruit bright colored, attractive, 

 and of good quality. 



Hansell follows the foregoing very closely. The plant is only moderately 

 vigorous, and the fruit neither large nor of high quality. Still it is worthy 

 of being planted to a limited extent, on account of its earliness. 



Brinckle, a pure Idseus seedling, originated in a Philadelphia city 

 garden, many years since, by the once noted amateurs, whose name it per- 

 petuates. It is a prince among raspberries, so far as both variety and 

 quality are concerned; but, sad to say, it must have protection, even in 

 ordinary winters. 



Marlboro takes its namq from the town, in eastern New York, in which 

 it originated; and is put foward as a market variety. The plant is hardy 

 and moderately vigorous ; and the fine size and attractiveness, as well as 

 the tolerable quality of the fruit, suffice to render it popular. 



Turner has been too long and too generally and favorably known to 

 require description. On strong, rich soil, and especially where superior 

 Tiardiness is requisite, it may fairly be accorded a leading position among 

 varieties of its class. 



Reder is a Berrien county seedling. Although the plant is only moder- 

 ately vigorous, and increases but slowly, the fruit has but few superiors, if 

 even equals, among red varieties so far as size, color, and quality are con- 

 oemed. 



