BLACK-CAP RASPBERRIES, ETC. 233 



or bunch at the end of the branch, and they ripen more 

 together than the other kinds. The caps, too, are much 

 larger, more juicy and fine-flavored. One is less conscious 

 of the seeds. Between the thumb and finger you can often 

 gather a handful from a single spray, it is so prodigiously 

 productive. Thus far it has been unsurpassed, either for 

 home use or market ; but now it is encountering a rival in 

 the Gregg, a new variety that is attracting much attention. 

 Its history, as far as I have been able to learn it, is as 

 follows : — 



In the latter part of June, 1866, this black raspberry was 

 found growing wild in a ravine on the Gregg farm, which 

 is located in Ohio Co., Indiana. The original bush " was 

 bending under the weight of colossal-sized clusters. It was 

 then a single clump, surrounded by a few young plants 

 growing from its tips. Before introducing it to the public, 

 we gave it a most thorough and complete trial. We have 

 put it on the tables of some of the most prominent horticul- 

 tural societies, and by each it has been voted the highest 

 rank in their fruit lists. At the Centennial Exposition, at 

 Philadelphia, in competition with all the prominent varieties 

 in the world, it was ranked highest by the judges. During 

 eleven years of observation it has survived the coldest win- 

 ters, and never failed to yield an abundant crop. It is a 

 vigorous, rapid grower, producing strong, well-matured 

 canes by fall. The fruit is beautiful in appearance, delicious, 

 possessing excellent shipping and keeping qualities." 



The above is a mild and condensed statement of its 

 claims, as set forth by Messrs. R. & P. Gregg, proprietors of 

 the Gregg farm, and I believe these gentlemen have given a 

 correct account of their experience. As the result of much 

 inquiry, it would appear that this variety is also doing well 

 throughout the country at large. 



