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AMERICAN RED VARIETIES (Rubus strigosus}. 



The red native varieties were in cultivation quite generally long 

 prior to the advent and culture of the Blackcaps. It is very similar 

 in plant and fruit to the varieties of the European species, and some 

 of its varieties are about equal to the best European ones in quality 

 but not in size. 



Sarah. Reduced. 



Shaffer. 



Only the varieties are included that are being propagated and 

 grown at this time, so far as known to the writer. 



Blair. Medium in size, roundish; color red. Flesh soft, juicy, 

 very good. Said to be very hardy. Canada. 



Brandywine. Medium, roundish conical; color red or scarlet. 

 Flesh firm for the class; quality good. Popular for marketing in 

 several States. Delaware. 



Coutant (Coutant Seedling). As large as Cuthbert; color bright 

 red. Flesh firm, and said to be an excellent shipper. Propagated in 

 New York. 



