RUBUS SP. CHINESE RASPBERRY. 



In connection with Plant Introductions Nos. 29976-978 in 

 this Bulletin we give the above photograph of a new and in- 

 teresting strain of Chinese raspberry, Plant Introduction No. 

 23346, which was fruited out last season in California. Un- 

 like introductions many years ago from India, which were dis- 

 seminated widely through the country under the name of straw- 

 berry-raspberry, this strain has berries of a very pleasant 

 flavor suited for preserving. Its greatest probable value, 

 however, lies in its early ripening. At Chico, California, 

 fruits were ripe while the standard varieties were just in 

 bloom. Similar results were obtained in Maryland with this 

 variety. The fruits have no bloom, are unusually large, and 

 are very attractive. From photograph by Dr. Walter Van Fleet, 

 Chico, California, April 14, 1910. 



