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Taylor. This is more hardy and more productive than either of 

 the two last mentioned varieties, but it ripens from one week to tea 

 days later, when prices are often very low, so that frequently it is 

 not as profitable as tlie earlier kinds. In quality it is one of the best. 

 For home use nothing has thus far been introduced equal to it. 



Erie. We are again obliged to report this variety as not hardy 

 enough to be of much value in New England. 



RED RASPBERRIES. 



The raspberry crop though not large, on account of the drouth,. 

 was very good and as no rain fell during the time of ripening it was 

 harvested without any loss. 



The varieties reported upon were grown in rows alternating with 

 blackberry or blackcap plants, parts of each row being grown in 

 light, medium and heavy soils. 



Application of fungicides (copper sulphate solution before the 

 leaves started and Bordeaux mixture before the blossoms opened)' 

 was made, and little of the anthracnose or the yellow rust appeared. 



During the fall the yellow leaf rust described under the blackberry 

 appeared on some varieties, but not in sufficient quantity to do serious 

 injury. 



The effect of covering to protect from winterkilling is shown in 

 columns 1 and 2. 



