426 SELECT VARIETIES OP FRUITS. 



CLASS IV. — VARIETIES OF RASPBERRIES NOT YET SUFFI- 

 CIENTLY TESTED TO BE PUT INTO THE SELECT LIST. 



Baiiniforth's Seedling. — Origin England. A new 

 variety raised from the seed of the Northumberland Fill- 

 basket, and described as follows: "The plant is of a 

 stronger constitution than its parent, and more prodr.c- 

 tive; fruit one-third larger and of a richer crimson color; 

 flavor rich with a fine aroma." 



Crimson Beauty. — Originated by Dr. Stayman, of 

 Kansas. A new variety, described as follows: "Very 

 large, bright glossy scarlet, round to oblong, earlier than 

 the Turner, of a more pleasant sprightly flavor, equally 

 hardy, more productive, and of a much larger size; the 

 earliest of all." 



Hansen. — Origin New Jersey. A new variety, described 

 as follows: "Medium to large; bright crimson; very 

 firm; flavor fine; canes vigorous, productive, and entirely 

 hardy. The earliest of all Easpberries." 



Hopkins. — Origin Missouri. A Black Cap, described 

 as l)cing in all respects superior to Gregg. 



Lost Rubies. — Origin unknown. Claimed by the dis- 

 seminator to be "the brightest, firmest, largest, and most 

 productive of all the hardy natives; exceedingly vigorous 

 and healthy." 



Marlboro. — A new variety, raised by A. J. Caywood 

 & Hon, Marlboro, N. Y. Described as hardy, vigorous, 

 and productive; fruit one-fourth larger than the old 

 Hudson River Antwerp; flavor delicious. 



Montclair. — Origin New Jersey. Described as fol- 

 lows: " Medium to large, roundish, dark red; flesh quite 

 firm, juicy, sprightly, of good quality; plant vigorous 

 ajid productive." 



ShaflTcr's Colossal. — Origin Monroe Co., New York. 

 A recently introduced variety. . Lt\,rgej dark red, pr pur-; 



