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places in a garden. The old wood of the raspberry 
should be cut out after it has ceased bearing, and some 
four or five canes of the new growth retained for next 
season. The blackberry should be winter-pruned, 
and shortened in about the last of July. They 
should both be tied to stakes or to the fence, and the 
ground kept free from weeds. Of raspberries, the 
Fastolf, Red Antwerp, and White Antwerp are among 
the best. Dr. Brincklé, has raised several seedlings, 
one of which, Col. Wilder, I have grown, and found 
to be good. The above, in some localities, will need 
protection in winter, which is best done by bending 
down the canes and covering them with earth. Mr. 
Van Dewenter, of Astoria, has a new ever-bearing 
raspberry, which will prove to be an acquisition. 
Of blackberries, the Improved High Bush (of 
Boston) and the New Rochelle are now pretty well 
known. The latter is certainly the best, and most 
_ productive: it is a most beautiful fruit, and worthy of 
general cultivation. I saw a basket of this fruit from 
Mr. Rosevelt, of Pelham; Westchester Co., the berries 
of which measured from three to three inches and a 
half in circumference. Mr. Lawton has also shown 
fine specimens. About a year since, while at Chester, 
Morris Co., N. J., I saw a blackberry growing wild, 
closely resembling the New Rochelle, and quite equal 
to it. I have a variety, however, which I consider su- 
perior to either of the above in point of flavor. It is 
very distinct in wood and foliage, and a strong grower. 
It is a hybrid variety, and may be had of Mr. Moré, 
of Yorkville. 4 
To say any thing important of the grape in a few 
