198 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 



REPORT OF SOUTH HAVEN SUB -STATION. 



BY S. H. FULTOX. 



Bulletin 187, — HorticiiIturtU Department. 



PbOF. L. R. Taft, Horticulturist: 



Sir — The following i-eport upon the woik of tlio South Haven substation for the 

 year 1900 is herewitli submitted: 



With the exception of cherries and grapes, all kinds of fruits on trial bore heavily 

 during the past season. Early plums and peaches were badly aflected during the middle 

 and latter part of summer by rot induced by unusually heavy and protracted rains, 

 which occurred during that period. Later varieties ver\' largely escaped the disease, 

 and matured in good condition. Apples and pears were of good quality and quite 

 free from scab and worms. Unfortunately most of the fruit of the late fall and 

 winter varieties was blown down before mature bv a high windstorm on September 

 U and 12. 



Spraying has been attended by unusually good results, especially in the control of 

 the leaf curl of the peach and the scab and codling moth of the apple and pear. 

 Arsenite of lime proved more satisfactory than paris green heretofore used. 



On the following pages the current year's record of all varieties in fruiting is 

 given in tabulated form, together with short descriptions of all the new and many 

 of the older varieties on trial. Results of tests in pruning, spraying, thinning, etc., 

 are reviewed with notes upon the general care of the orchards and grounds. 



RASPBERRIES. 



Cumberland, Doolittle, Eureka, Livingston and Smith I'rolitic were the most pro- 

 ductive of the black caps this season. These varieties, except Doolittle and Livingston, 

 which are inclined to bear too much small fruit, are recommended for general cul- 

 tivation. Conrath, Diamond, Gregg, Idaho, Kansas and Smith CJiant are also reliable 

 and most of them well known kinds. Columbian and Shaller were the most pro- 

 ductive of the purple caps, and are the only varieties of this class on trial which 

 can be recommended for profit. Of the two. Columbian is preferable. Among the red 

 varieties, Cuthbert, Loudon, Marlboro, ]\Iiller and Turner gave the largest yields. For 

 general planting Cuthbert, Loudon and Marlboro are esijecially desirable. 



RED VARIETIES. 



Brandywine. — An old variety once popular for market planting, but now largely 

 replaced by better kinds. Lacks size and productiveness here. 



Church. — Ripens a little in advance of Cuthbert. Plants vigorous and usually quite 

 productive. A good home berry, but rather soft for market. 



Cuthbert. — This old, well known variety still holds first place among the red rasp- 

 berries in the station collection. None of the newer kinds equal it in plant vigor and 

 productiveness. 



Early King. — A fairly good early berry, but not equal to Marlboro and Miller. The 

 fruit is inclined to be rather small. 



Hansell. — Very early, but iniprofitable, because lacking in vigor and productiveness. 



Herstine. — A large, bright red berry of best quality. Fruits over a longer season 

 than almost any other variety on trial. Valuable for home use, but not productive 

 enough for market. 



Loudon. — This large, handsome berry has attracted more attention than any other 

 of the newer kinds. It was raised bv F. W. Loudon, of Wisconsin, from seed of 



