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was smoothed with the cultivator and an endeavor was made 

 to keep the soil from becoming compact by giving frequent 

 cultivation. 



Nearly all varieties came through the winter in good condition 

 and set a full crop of fruit. The dewberries alone received winter 

 protection which was given them by throwing a few shovelfuls 

 of earth on the prostrate vines. Abundant rains when the fruit 

 was ripening brought all the berries to maturity and thus it 

 happens that some of the varieties that have not usually done 

 well on our grounds make a good showing in the following 

 tables. 



Descriptive notes are given of some of the newer kinds and the 



older sorts have in some cases been briefly mentioned. In all 



cases where the source from which the plants were obtained is 



not given it is supposed that such varieties may be had of any 



reliable dealer. 



BLACK RASPBERKIES. 



Notes ox Varieties. 



Babcock No. 3. From D. W. Babcock, Cromwell, Conn. An at- 

 tractive, large berry but only moderately productive on our soil. 



Bahcock No. 5. From D. W. Babcock, Cromwell, Conn. While 

 the fruit is not quite as large as No. 3, it has been much more 

 productive. It takes second rank this season. Both of the Bab- 

 cock seedlings make a good showing among the late varieties as 

 may be seen by consulting Table I. For this reason both are 

 considered worthy of testing. 



Black Diamond. From C. W. Stewart, Newark, N. Y. Fruit 

 large with medium grains, good black color, firm, good quality 

 and will evidently be productive. Its season is about with Gregg. 

 A promising variety. 



Eureka. A standard variety in many localities. It has a long 

 season which extends from medium early to medium late. 



Hopkins. From A. M. Purdy, Palmyra, N. Y. An early berry 

 of large size but only moderately productive here. 



Lawrence. From A. E. Griesa, Lawrence, Kansas. Fruit very 

 large, moderately firm, good color and quality; evidently produc- 

 tive. Season a little later than Eureka. Worthy of further 

 testing. 



