9G8 THE RASPBERRY. 



Frviit equal in size to tlie McCormick, oblate, occasionally conical, 

 slight bloom, dull orange or daiker than the American yellow, rather 

 firm, juicy, sweet and pleasant. 



HiLDRETH. 



Introduced by Isaac Hildreth, of Big Stream Point, Yates Co., N. Y. 

 as a native soi't near that place. It does- not grow readily from the tips 

 of the canes and produces but few suckers. Canes rather strong. Spines 

 pur])lish, stiff, numerous. 



Fruit medium, roundish oblate, dull red or maroon, thick bloom, half 

 firm, juicy, sweet, subacid and similar to Purple Cane in flavor. 



Hornet. 



Raised by Souchet, near Paris, very productive. Canes very strong, 

 vigorous, upright. Spines purplish, rather stout, and numerous at the 

 base. 



Fruit very large, conical, often irregular. Grains large, quite haiiy, 

 compact, crimson. Flesh rather firm, juicy, sweet, and good. Separates 

 freely. 



Hudson Eiver Antwerp. 



New Red Antwerp. 



Origin unknown, but as far as we have been able to trace it, was first 

 brought to this covmtry by the late Mr. Briggs, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 

 rts firmness of flesh and pai-ting readily from the germ, together with its 

 productiveness, render it the most popular variety for market. Canes 

 short, but of sturdy growth, almost spineless, of a very peculiar gray or 

 mouse color. 



Fruit large, conical. Flesh firm, rather dull red, with a slight bloom, 

 not very juicy, but of a pleasant, sweet flavor. 



Huntsman's Giant. 



Raised by Prof. T. W. Huntsman, Flushing, L. 1. Fuller describes 

 it as similar to the Franconia in size, shape, and quality, but the canes 

 taller, and having a peculiar grayish white bark. 



Imperial. 



A large French variety. Canes pale green, nearly white, with a 

 pale red blush. 



Fruit large, roundish, bright red. Flesh firm, excellent. (Gar. 

 Mon.) 



Imperial Red. 



Red Imperial. 



A variety grown in New Jersey, where it proves hardy. 

 Fruit medium, roundish, scarlet, half firm, juicy, pleasant. 



JOUET. 



A French variety. Canes yellowish green. Spines whitish, numerous. 

 Fruit small, long conical, bright lemon yellow, with a whitish bloom. 

 Flesh soft, sweet. Oidy good. 



