232 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



Winona.— Two years fruiting of this variety lias failed to develop any valuable 

 points. It is somewhat lacking in vigor, and has not shown any mai'ked productive- 

 ness. The berries are rather small, in clusters of medium size. They are moderate- 

 ly .iuicy and of a mild flavor. 



Hijtirid American Varieties. — Varieties of this group resemble the black-caps in the 

 habits of the plant, although the fruits in their structure and color are nearer like 

 tlie red sorts. As a rule they are strong growing, vigorous plants, and the fruit 

 is large, inclined to crumble and of a dull and mealy appearance. For home use, 

 many of them are highly esteemed for canning purposes, and in many sections 

 they are largely grown for local markets. 



Cai'dinal, a variety from Kansas, has produced several excellent crops. The 

 clusters are large, rather loose, upon medium stovit fruit stalks. The berries are 

 quite large, slightly conical, compact and fairly firm, somewhat lacking in juice, 

 but of a rich and sprightly flavor. They are of a dull crimson color, and with a 

 slight pubescence. 



Columbian has strong growing, vigorous plants, which have for several years 

 been quite productive. The fruit is roundish-oblate in form, of a dull purple color, 

 with an abundant pubescence, and is boi'ne upon pedicels of moderate length, iu 

 large, moderately compact clusters. Although the fruit is somewhat firmer than 

 that of the Shaffer, it is still rather soft for long shipments. Moderately juicy, 

 witli a peculiar vinous flavor. Tlie plant seems much less affected by tlie antlirac- 

 nose than those of Shaffer, and consequently are hardier and more product- 

 ive under average conditions. One of the best of the purple-cap varieties for 

 market or culinary purposes. 



Emmet.— The plants seem fairly vigorous and quite pi'oductive for their age. 

 The fruits are quite large, in small, compact clusters and on rather short pedicels. 

 Form, roundish, moderately firm and of a dull purple with a moderate amount 

 of pubescence. Fairly juicy and quite firm for a variety of its class. Flavor", 

 sprightly and vinous. Valuable only for culinary purposes. 



Gladstone has strong growing plants which are fairly productive in the usual 

 fruiting season and often give a second crop upon the ends of the new canes. 

 Berries large, slightly conical, borne on stout, moderately long, smooth pedicels, in 

 compact clusters; color, puii^le with a plentiful pubescence. Moderately juicy and 

 of a sprightly flavor. They crumble readily and the variety is of value only for 

 home use, if in any way worthy of cultivation. 



Muskingum is a strong-growing, productive sort, that has large, moderately 

 compact clusters of fruit on medium long, rather stout pedicels; color, purple, with 

 an abundant pubescence. The fruits are of the largest size, fairly firm and with 

 abundant juice. The flavor is sprightly and vinous, and the variety is quite 

 valuable either for culinary or for market purposes. 



Otis, for recently set plants, shows considerable vigor and was quite productive. 

 The fruit was large, roundish, conical, pui'ple and with an abundant pubescence. 

 The chisters were large, moderately compact and with rather short, slender fruit 

 stalks. The variety is valuable for market or culinary purposes. 



Redfleld has plants moderately strong and fairly productive. Fruits medium to 

 large, roundish, purple and with a medium amount of bloom. Clusters large, 

 moderately compact and with rather slender fruit stalks. Quite juicy and of a 

 vinous flavor, although not of high quality. Promising for market or culinary 

 purposes, on account of its hardiness. 



Shaffer, in young plantations and where iniinjured by anthracnose, is a vigorous, 

 hardy and healthy variety and is ordinarily one of the most pi'oduotive. Fruit 

 among the largest in size, roundish, purple and with a plentiful pubescence. 

 Clusters large, moderately compact, with short, moderately stout fruit stalks. The 

 berries have a moderate amount of juice and are of a delicate texture, and hence 

 are easily crushed. Flavor rich, vinous and peculiar. Largely grown for market 

 and culinary purposes. 



Several varieties supposed to be hybrids, between the European and American 

 raspberries, have been grown for a number of years, but they are somewhat lack- 

 ing in hardiness and are not sufficiently vigorous and productive to make them of 

 value, either for home use or market, although for an amateur, who desires a 

 raspberry with high flavor, some of these kinds may be of value. With slight 

 protection they will pass the winter without injury and, with high cultivation, will 

 give a fair amount of fruit of large size, delicate texture and siiperior flavor. 

 Herstine and Belle de Fontenay are among the best known varieties. 



