26 RASPBERRIES OLD AND NEW VARIETIES. 



Thwack, introduced recently, is said to be a cross between Brandywine 

 and Herstine, and resembles the former. It is hardy, productive, and the 

 fruit firm, but not of the first quality. 



Delaware Comparatively new ; said to be a seedling from the Hornet ; 

 has not borne sufficiently to develop its qualities. We are inclined to think 

 it lacking in flavor ; probably profitable for market. 



Burlington, or Prosser, an old variety, now rarely met with, succeeds 

 admirably with us. It is very hardy, robust, and prolific ; fruit large, firm, 

 and of fair quality. We would give it the preference to many new varieties 

 now grown for market, while it is also entitled to a place in the garden. 



Henrietta, from Connecticut, is the latest novelty, and remarkable for the 

 great size of some of its berries. They are not high flavored, however, nor 

 are they uniformly of very large size. The plant is a robust grower, hardy, 

 and productive. Some assert that it is identical with Belle de Fontenay, 

 which it resembles in habit and foliage, but we have never seen so many nor 

 such large berries on that, as the Henrietta produced this season. In autumn 

 we will compare their later bearing qualities, and can then decide more 

 satisfactorily. 



Caroline, claimed to be a cross between Brinckle's Orange and Cata- 

 wissa, has not borne with us yet. It is described as a large, luscious berry, 

 of orange color, and perfectly hardy. The only defect of the Orange is its 

 liability to injury in severe winters. If this variety is of good quality and 

 hardy, it is an important acquisition. 



Cuthbert we have not yet fruited, but if it is as represented, a hardy, 

 firm, red raspberry, of excellent quality, it is just what is required now. 

 We shall watch it with interest. 



Pride of the Hudson, and Queen of the Market have not yet been 

 tested. The former appears to be tender with us. 



Among the older sorts, the Hudson River Red Antwerp, so well-known 

 and extensively grown on the Hudson River, is not sufficiently productive. 

 Belle de Palluau has not been a success either. Parnel], originated near 

 Cincinnati some years ago, is hardy and productive ; fruit large, conical, 

 dark red, moderately firm, juicy, quality fair. 



Clarke Next to the Brinckle's Orange, is, without doubt, the best rasp- 

 berry for the amateur's garden. The plant is robust, very hardy, and pro- 

 ductive. On rich ground it suckers freely, and sometimes requires vigorous 

 thinning to keep it in good condition for bearing; fruit of large size, bright 

 red, and in quality is almost, if not fully, equal to the best foreign sorts. It 

 was raised from seed by E. E. Clarke, New Haven, Conn., in 1856. 



Brinckle's Orange is the highest flavored of all the raspberries ; fruit 

 large, obtuse conical, orange color, soft, sweet, delicious ; the best of all 

 for the table. The plant, unfortunately, is a little tender, and must be well 

 protected in winter. 



Col. Wilder is a fine-flavored, yellowish-white raspberry, and would be 

 desirable for the garden if hardier and more productive. 



Knevett's Giant is a splendid fruit, certainly one of the finest for family 

 use, but the plants are not sufficiently prolific. Fastolff, another fine berry, 

 does not bear well, producing more wood than fruit. Franconia, like the 



