PRACTICAL GARDENING 



Industry is large, dark red and hairy. This 

 is one of the most successful of the European 

 groups grown in this country. 



The three best American varieties are : 



Downing; the berry is a pale green, good 

 quality and medium in size. 



Chautauqua; berry large, bright yellow, 

 thick skinned, but free from hairs and spines. 

 The berry is fairly sweet. 



Houghton; one of the varieties that is very 

 resistant to mildew. Produces a smooth, thin- 

 skinned, pale dull reddish brown, juicy, sweet 

 berry. It is a profuse bearer and highly 

 recommended. 



The Raspberry. While the many varieties 

 of raspberries adapt themselves to various soils 

 and conditions it must be remembered that 

 each variety is individualized and one may do 

 well in a clay loam in the North while another 

 may produce the most perfect berries in a 

 sandy loam in the South. When in doubt re- 

 garding the advisability of planting certain 

 varieties, consult the Department of Hor- 



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