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fruit is very iiucertain, for it lias not as yet been grown in suffi- 

 cient quantities to know how sueli a color will " take ;" we think, 

 however, that it will not sell as readily and at so good prices as 

 the bright red varieties. 

 Several new varieties were planted last spring, but they have not 

 made gi'owth enough to give any comparative test. They are Ex- 

 celsior, Thompson's Early Prolific, Thompson's Pride, Crystal 

 White. 



BLACK CAP RASPBERRIES. 



Carman. This is of the Doolittie and Souhegan type and has failed 

 to show the vigor and hardiness of those varieties. 



Centennial. A vigorous, rapid growing variety producing large, 

 shining, black, fine flavored berries in great abundance. It 

 ripens a little later than the earliest, but much before the Gregg. 

 The one serious fault noticed is its tenderness, having been in- 

 jured last winter and during the winter of '86. 



Hopkins., Doolittie, Souhegan and Tyler. These are four varieties 

 that are so nearly identical that we see no reason for giving 

 them separate names. If there is any difference it may be 

 shown a little in the Tyler, which may be a little larger and 

 more productive. 



Gregg. In growth, foliage, and color of cane this resembles the 

 Centennial, but the fruit is thickly covered with bloom. Some- 

 times a little tender, but is generall}' considered one of the most 

 profitable. 



Ohio. This variety has not fruited with us, but it proves a good 

 grower and is highly recommended and largely planted in some 

 sections of the country. 

 Of the new varieties planted, but not fruited are — 



Butler's Seedling. Of the Doolittie type, but very vigorous in growth 

 with thick, hard foliage. 



Crawford. Canes and habit of growth like the Gregg. 



Nemelia. Canes and habit of growth like the Gregg. 



Hillhorn. Eoliage and habit of growth like the Doolittie, vigorous. 



Thompson' s Siveet. Not making very vigorous growth. 



Other varieties have been received, but owing to the condition of the 



plants failed to grow. 



