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that of the high bushes, and ripens several days earlier. 

 Of the improved kinds, Wilson's Early and Kittattinny 

 are among the best. Even at the South a rich spot of 

 ground planted in the best varieties of blackberries, prop- 

 erly pruned and cultivated, gives very satisfactory 

 results. 



DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF VARIETIES. 



LAWTON. 



{New Eochelle.) Large, oval, very black when fully 

 ripe; quite sweet and juicy, rather soft and tender; the 

 granules are larger, consequently the fruit is less seedy 

 than any other kind; of vigorous growth, strong spines, 

 hardy and very productive. 



WILSON'S EARLY. 



Large, oblong, oval, black ; flesh firm, sweet ; growth 

 trailing somewhat ; hardy, productive ; said to be the 

 earliest variety yet introduced; valuable for market. 

 May and June. 



CRYSTAL WHITE. 

 Medium, oblong, creamy white, translucent; sweet, 

 ver^ good ; vigorous grower, suckers freely, not hardy ; 

 desirable simply as a curiosity. 



DORCHESTER. 

 Large, oblong, conic, glossy black ; sweet and highly 

 flavored ; high bush; a vigorous grower, heavy bearer ; 

 before they are gathered, the berries should be fully ma- 

 tured. 



HOOSAC THORNLESS. 

 Medium, fine quality, hardy and prolific ; almost thorn- 

 less; a very promising variety. 



KITTATTINNY. 

 Very large, roundish, conical, rich shining black, mod- 

 erately firm, juicy, rich, sweet, luscious; canes hardy and 

 productive, ripening early and continuing a long time. 

 The best variety for general planting, either for home use 

 •or market. 



