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land and my own seedlings, but the main stand-by, as in the past, 

 will be Capt. Jack. In the way of growing I know of nothing 

 new, but have somewhat changed my methods. I plant in checks 

 of three feet, and cultivate both ways early in the season and later 

 only one way. I like to have my runners root early because I 

 believe a plant made early in the season will be surer of bearing 

 a good crop than one made later, I know that some varieties like 

 Cumberland Triumph and Downing will give no fruit at all on 

 late rooted plants. 



I have noticed that the earliest and best berries grow on 

 isolated plants and I think we will have better success if our rows 

 are not so wide as we have been in the habit of growing them, 

 and I propose to trim my rows down in the fall so they shall not 

 be over eight inches wide. Prices have fallen so low for ordi- 

 nary fruit that only that of the best quality will pay the grower. 

 The time has gone by when quantity counted for more than 

 quality. By quality I mean size and sound condition when it 

 arrives on the market, not high flavor; few of the general public 

 appreciate superior flavor enough to make it worth while to grow 

 fruit with flavor in view. Large size and good carrying qualities 

 are the main requisites. Of course the grower must also have a 

 plant that is healthy and productive. 



Of raspberries I have found the black caps more profitable 

 than the reds. Tyler and Gregg are all the varieties one need 

 to plant for market, they cover the whole season and are, all 

 points considered, the best we have, though not perfect. The 

 future may give us something better. The Tyler is early, very 

 productive and hardy, but might be larger and of better 

 flavor. The Gregg might be more hardy. 



Of blackberries we have had the best crop that we have 

 had for years, but prices were very low. We need a better 

 blackberry than any of the old sorts, all have some fault. 

 Those w T ho this year saw my new one think it a very promising 

 variety. I have grown it in a small way for some six or seven 

 years during which time it has behaved so uniformly well that 

 I am now propagating it as fast as I can and will plant it ex- 

 clusively, and in a couple of years when I can show you a good 

 large plantation of it in bearing, I will ask you all to come and 

 see it in fruiting time and give your verdict as to its value. 



DISCUSSION. 



Question — What is the difference between Sohegan and 

 Tyler? 



Mr. Riehl — They are so nearly alike that one name might do 

 for both. Those who have both can tell no difference between 

 them, but say they would rather plant Tyler. Tyler pays better 

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