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Superlative lias shown itself of weak growth and only moderately productive. 

 The few fruits borne, however, were of large size, long conical in form and of a 

 crimson color. The clusters wei'e large, compact and upon stalks of medium size. 

 Fairly tlrm and juicy and of only mild flavor. It seems to have little value as a 

 market sort, and its deticiency in flavor destroys any advantages it might have 

 for dessert use. 



Faspbcrry Noveltics.^Ot the three forms of raspberry that have been introduced 

 during the last five or six years with the 'highest praise and for equally high prices, 

 none have shown any value whatever. The Wineberry has been referred to 

 several times in previous bulletins, and the results this year are no more satis- 

 factory than those previously secured. 



The Japanese Mayberry {Riibufi micro phijllus), although protected, has been 

 somewhat injured by the winter and K did not fruit. It is hardly likely that it 

 will prove of value in any portion of Michigan. 



Logan has also failed to fruit. Even if it should prove hardy and productive, the 

 appearance and texture of the fruit are likelj^ to prevent it ever being of any value 

 for general planting. 



Strawberry-Raspberry (Ruhus rosaefoUns), as reported last year, bids fair to be- 

 come a troublesome weed, and, as it has no value, its introduction should be dis- 

 couraged. The fruits are quite large and of a strikingly bright scarlet color. The 

 berries consist of small, rather dry pips and are developed upon a very large recept- 

 acle, so that they have something the appearance of a large, flattened thimble. The 

 flesh is rather dry and has a peculiar flavor. It is of no value whatever. 



BLACKBERRIES. 



The blackberry plantation received the same treatment as the raspberries, and 

 was quite free from both insects and diseases. Early in August, the leaf miner 

 appeared upon the foliage, and the infested leaves were gathered and burned. The 

 season being very favorable, a large crop of fruit was secured. None of the varie- 

 ties were injured by the winter. Among the more productive of the new sorts were 

 Lincoln, Minnewaska, Nevada, Ohmer, Reyner, Sanford; and nearly all of the old 

 standard kinds, planted for comparison, gave good crops, none of them being 

 marked less than eight, upon a scale of eight to ten for productiveness. 



Childs Tree was only moderately vigorous, or productive, but the fruit was of 

 good size, roundish-oval and borne in clusters of medium size. The berries were 

 moderately Arm, quite juicy and of a mild and pleasant flavor. It does not show 

 any tree-like characteristics. 



Early King ripened soon after Early Harvest and seems to be larger and of 

 better flavor than that variety. The berries are oblong in form and consist of 

 large, moderately compact fruits. They are quite juicy and have a pleasant, vin- 

 ous flavor. One of the most promising of the eax'ly varieties. 



Early Mammoth has for two years shown itself very vigorous and productive. 

 The fruit is of a large size, irregular oblong in form, and is borne in large com- 

 pact clusters. The berries are moderately juicy and of a mild flavor. Seems to 

 be a promising sort for either home use or market. 



Eldorado is a highly praised variety of medium size, which has shown itself to 

 be of more than average vigor and productiveness, but it hardly warrants the 

 praise it has received. Although the plants are somewhat different in growth 

 from those of Snyder, there is a general resemblance .n the fruit to that variety. It 

 seems to be quite hardy, and it is possible that further trial may develop its good 

 ix)ints. 



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