RASPBERRIES-OLD AND NEW 

 VARIETIES. 



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The varieties of the Raspberry are now very numerous, and as each one 

 is represented to possess some special merit, the amateur, as well as fruit- 

 u rower, is often puzzled to determine which are the best. For the purpose 

 of giving the many kinds a thorough trial, we planted a few years ago, in 

 our private garden, a complete collection, adding the novelties as they 

 appeared. The plants have borne an abundant crop this season, and 

 afforded an oportunity to judge of their merits. 



Philad^lphi-a The parent of several varieties superior to it in size and 

 quality, is still esteemed in some localities as a market variety. ^ The fruit 

 is too poor to render it of any value for the garden. 



Reliance A seedling from the Philadelphia, and of recent introduction, 

 is of stocky habit, with dark, heavy foliage, vigorous, productive, and appar- 

 ently perfectly hardy ; fruit large, roundish, dark red, firm, with a sprightly, 

 acid flavor, and remains in good condition sometime after it is ripe. Prom- 

 ising for either field or garden culture. 



Early Prolific Another comparatively new variety of the same parent- 

 age, is also of stocky habit, vigorous, hardy, and very productive ; fruit 

 large, dark red, moderately firm, and of a brisk, vinous flavor, not rich. Its 

 productiveness will make it desirable for the garden and home market, but 

 the fruit is too soft for shipping. 



Herstine Said to be a seedling from the Allen ; is a vigorous grower, 

 abundant bearer, and quite hardy ; fruit large, roundish, conical, moderately 

 firm, sxveet and rich, valuable for family use and home market. 



Saunders Claimed also to be a seedling from the Allen, is a strong 

 grower and good bearer, but as the fruit is only of fair quality, it hardly 

 deserves a place in a collection. 



Highland Hardy, which originated in Ulster County, X. V.. is vigorous, 

 hardy, and productive ; fruit of medium size and inferior quality. It is the 

 earliest of all the raspberries, and on that account may be included, to some 

 extent, in every collection, while its hardiness, productiveness, and good 

 shipping qualities render it profitable for market. 



Turner A Western variety is said to excel all other kinds in hardiness. 

 It is a very strong grower ; quite productive; fruit moderately firm, juicy, 

 and sweet. It remains to be seen whether it will be valuable for market. 

 In our opinion, the fruit lacks the requisite firmness. Its entire hardiness 

 renders it valuable for cold climates, but for this locality we have better sorts. 



Brandy wine, or Susqueeo Cultivated extensively in Delaware for 

 market is a good grower, hardy, and productive ; fruit large, firm, bright 

 scarlet, but lacks flavor ; bears transportation well, and is regarded as a 

 profitable market sort. 



