228 ANNUAL REPORT. 



Mr. Emery supported the suggestion of Prof. Porter that we 

 grow the mulberry from seed. This was the line of work for im- 

 provements in all our trees and fruits. 



Mr. Bussee had grown them for two years. They started late 

 in the spring, but had only winter killed down four or five inches. 



Mr. Gideon, We have at our place at Excelsior two rows of the 

 mulberry that make as solid and compact a hedge as the Osage 

 Orange. It will feed two crops of silk worms. The fruit will be 

 worth something by and by. We must improve it by seedling 

 production. Our only hope is in seedlings — seedling mulberries as- 

 well as seedling apples. Must reject the poor, select the best ; let 

 the fittest survive. It can be developed, and is worthy of contin- 

 ued trial. 



Mr. Emery. From seed it can be grown eighteen inches the 

 first year. 



Col. Stevens. Yes, six feet. 



RASPBERRIES. 



What is the best raspberry for general cultivation ? 



Mr. Golden. For a late variety, the Superb; for medium, the 

 Philadelphia. Turner is good. 



R. Porter. The Philadelphia for money. 



Mr, Whipple. Have had eight crops of Philadelphia and no 

 failures. The first year I hoe the ground clean ; the second year 

 mulch heavily with bagasse, and no cultivation is needed. 



Mr. Sias preferred the Turner. It propagates rapidly and is 

 hardy. 



Mr. Harris. The old purple cane is a good berry for farmers. It^ 

 is hardy and productive; but too small and soft for market. 

 Would recommend the Cuthbert for its excellent quality. 



Mr. Gould. I like the Philadelphia best for market and the 

 Turner for my own use. My Philadelphias gave three quarts to 

 the hill. The Turner covers up its fruit uith the foliage. 



Mr. Emery. The Cuthbert is the best late variety. The Phil- 

 adelphia is the fruit for farmers. 



C, L. Smith. But not so good for the gardener, as it does not 

 carry well. Cuthbert will still look best after keeping two or three 

 days, and as a shipping berry it is superior. The Turner was a 



