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and their distinct character and flavour will make them much liked. 

 It is an American introduction, and was named the Logan after the 

 raiser, Judge Logan, but I am not sure if the plants will all come 

 true from seed. One of our best fruit growers says they are not 

 reliable ; if so, this is unfortunate, as a great number of seedlings 

 have been raised, and I fear will cause disappointment, as the original 

 berry is remarkably free, prolific, large, and dark coloured. Of course 

 there is no question whatever but that the plants propagated from 

 the original stock will be good, but this is a slower process, and not 

 always carried out. The plants I have referred to were doubtless 

 true, as we could not have hoped for better fruit, and the demand 

 increases as their value becomes known. The culture of the Logan is 

 quite simple. In the south (Brentford) we have reversed matters and 

 planted on north and east aspects, as our soil is shallow and dries 

 quickly. I thought a cooler site would be advantageous, but there is 

 no need whatever to grow the plants against walls, as they are as 

 good in the open, but need room if the growths attain the size I have 

 named. Doubtless too much training or cutting in is not advisable, 

 and the most simple methods of culture will give a better return. If 

 grown as a bush, a strong stake at the start would suffice, but as the 

 plant rambles the fruits through resting upon the soil become spoilt. 

 My reason for advising wall culture is that the growths grown thus 

 give so little trouble, and one can often cover a bare place that is not 

 utilised for choice fruits. Grown like the Raspberry, the plants are a 

 great success, and as they give fruit for a long time it is an advantage 

 to have them in diverse positions to get late and early supplies. 



