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the end of the raspberry season, owing to the bearing of the new 

 canes. The fruit is large, with, large lobes, and is fully colored be- 

 fore it is ripe. Even when ripe thej have a tendency to crumble. The 

 color is very dark red, nearly purple, and the flavor is very pleasant, 

 somewhat like that of the purplecaps. The color and quality of the 

 fruit suggest that there might be some crossing of the purplecap in 

 this variety. It is very prolific and is very promising, especially for 

 a fancy home market. 



Eureka (B). A fair grower; foliage large, dark and healthy. The 

 berry is of medium size, somewhat soft, and of good quality, with 

 lobes of medium size. The tops of the lobes are a dark glossy black, 

 while the "valleys" or spaces between the lobes are full of whitish 

 bloom. Productive. Promising as an early blackcap. 



Gregg (B). An old standard variety whose place is being taken by 

 other varieties. The canes make a strong growth and the fruit is of 

 good size and quality, but at the last it gets small and ill-shaped. Al- 

 though somewhat lacking in hardiness it is generally quite produc- 

 tive. Considerable bloom. Ripens before Cumberland. 



Haymaker (I*). The largest of the purplecaps and of darker color 

 than the other varieties. The fruit crumbles very easily. The quality 

 is not as good as that of the other varities. The growth is some- 

 what like that of Cardinal but more spreading, and it seems fully as 

 productive. It seems a little hardier than Columbian. 



Kansas (B). The best early blackcap on trial. .The growth is vigor- 

 ous and healthy. The fruit is of good size, appearance and quality 

 and is a good shipper^, but is inclined to run small at the end of the 

 season. It goes well with Cumberland, as it is nearly thru when that 

 variety begins to ripen. 



Loudon (R). A popular variety in many places but does not do 

 well here. The plants are poor growers, only fairly productive and 

 quite subject to crown-gall. The berries are of medium size and qua- 

 lity, of good color and roundish-conical in shape. The lobes are of 

 medium size and hang together well. Cannot be recommended where 

 Cuthbert can be grown. 



Marlhoro (R). A berry of large size, high quality and appearance; 

 roundish, firm and a good shipper. The plants are only fairly vigorous 

 and are quite subject to disease. Moderately productive. The plant 

 does not do well enough to recommend it for general planting, al- 

 though in some sections it is still a favorite. 



Miller (R). Another poor grower with weak looking plants. 

 Early, and looks a great deal like the Early King. 



Mills (B). A fairly good grower. Berries medium to small with 

 considerable bloom and of fairly good quality. Quite seedy. Fairly 

 productive. 



PJioenix (R), A thrifty, healthy grower. The canes are rather short 

 but bear well. The berry is of good size, and the color is some- 

 thing like that of Cuthbert. Form round, firm and a good ship- 

 per. Ripens about the same time as Cuthbert but has a longer sea- 

 son. In quality not as good as Cuthbert. Productive. A good com- 

 mercial berry, in this respect probably equal to Cuthbert, but not as 

 good for home use. 

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