DIVISION OF EORTICVLTVRE 871 



SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



Dry warm weather was experienced during the fruiting season of the raspberries; 

 this decreased the yields materially. Four varieties of red raspbeTries were grown; 

 of these, only the two varieties Sunbeam and King, were grown under comparable 

 conditions. The former is a cross between the native raspberry of South Dakota and 

 a purple cane Eastern berry. It is very hardy, a vigorous grower, and a prolific 

 bearer. The fruit is of medium quality. This variety is recommended for prairie 

 conditions. 



The Herbert, if well protected during the winter, will produce satisfactory crops 

 of superior fruit. 



The Houghton has proved to be the only satisfactory variety of gooseberries 

 grown on, the Station. 



Covering raspberry canes and gooseberry bushes with soil has been found the 

 most satisfactory winter protection. Plants not protected usually freeze back very 

 badly. 



STRAWBEEKIES. 



Notwithstanding the June frosts, an unusually heavy crop of strawberries was 

 harvested. Reports received, indicated good crops wherever they were tested through- 

 out northwestern Saskatchewan. 



The only varieties on the Station, were Dakota, and a mixed bed of Senator 

 Dunlap and Warfield. The fruit of the Dakota is small and somewhat hard when 

 preserved. The Warfield has a larger and softer berry, while the Senator Dunlap 

 is much to be preferred to either of the others. 



N^ew plantations of Dakotas and Senator Dunlaps were set out. The latter were 

 planted in the early spring, and produced vigorous runners. The Dakota, planted 

 late in June, made satisfactory growth. 



16—59 Scott. 



