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berry as large as the Cuthbert raspberry, ripen- 

 ing in April, a month before the Hansell, a 

 variety then famed for its early fruiting. 



Indeed the hybrid Rubus bears fruit at a time 

 when the earliest of the standard raspberries have 

 hardly awakened from their winter rest. 



This habit of early bearing, combined with the 

 unusual qualities of the berry itself, seemed to 

 justify its introduction. So it was announced to 

 the public in 1893 as the Golden Mayberry. 



The bushes on which the Mayberry grows are 

 distinct from all others of the tribe, attaining a 

 height of six or eight feet and being almost tree- 

 like in form. All along the branches the white, 

 bell-shaped blossoms are pendent, soon succeeded 

 by the large, sweet, golden, semitranslucent 

 berries. 



The plants do not at first bear very heavily, 

 but as they advance in age they produce an 

 abundance of fruit. 



Unfortunately the hybrid Mayberry is not 

 hardy, and so is not adapted to the climate in 

 many parts of the United States. It has become 

 almost the standard berry in the Philippine 

 Islands, and it is sure to gain popularity in any 

 climate to which it is adapted. 



More recently I have given attention to im- 

 proving the variety, and the developed races bear 



