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THE AMERICAN FARMER. 



transportation w.ell, being fully equal in this respect to the Brandywine. Season medium, 

 till quite late. The cut of this variety, and that of the Herstine, Queen of the Market, and 

 Gregg, were made from photographs of fruit grown by Mr. &quot;VVm. Parry, of Cinnaminson, N. J. 



Reliance. This is a seedling raised from the Philadelphia; the plants are very produc 

 tive, hardy, and make but few suckers. It is an excellent variety, either for home use or 

 the market. The fruit is of dark red or crimson, large, and of good quality. 



Brandywine. An old and reliable market variety. The plants are very productive, and 

 endure well the extremes of heat and cold, requiring winter protection only in the very coldest 

 localities, while it endures the drouth of the South Better than most varieties. It ripens 

 moderately early, and is one of the best to endure shipment for long distances. Berries of 

 good quality, firm flesh, and bright red color. 



Shaffer. The plants and fruit of this variety both attain a large and vigorous growth; 

 color a dull, brownish red; sprightly sub-acid flavor that renders it of especial value for can- 

 ning purposes. 



Superl). A seedling of the old and once popular variety, the Philadelphia. This is a very 

 prolific berry, a strong and vigorous grower, fruit large, rich crimson in color, spicy flavor, 

 and one of the earliest to ripen. 



QUEEN OF THE MARKET RASPBERRY. 



The Gregg is one of the very best of the black varieties. It originated in Indiana. The 

 plant is a strong grower, prolific and hardy. The berries are large, color deep black, with a 

 decided flavor. It is one of the most popular varieties for home use or late market. 



Herstine. A large, half hardy, red raspberry; a good grower; abundant and early bearer; 

 suckers moderate; canes strong, covered with a white bloom; foliage healthy, of medium size; 

 fruit oblong, with small grains, and bright crimson, color; flavor sub-acid and very good. It 

 thrives well in sections where the winters are not very severe. 



Qlieen of the Market. A variety similar in many respects to the Cuthbert, being 

 vigorous, hardy, and productive, with more than the average amount of firmness of flesh, 

 while it is of very fair quality. 



Souhegan. This variety originated in Hillsboro Co., N. H., and is exceedingly pro 

 ductive, the berries growing in clusters, as will be seen by the cut of it, which represents a 

 branch of that fruit grown by Messrs. G. H. and J. II. Hale of South Glastonbury, Conn. 

 The canes are quite vigorous, branching freely, and have many strong, sharp spires, while it 



