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and locations where those of the Antwerp class fail. It is 

 without doubt a variety that will be very acceptable to 

 many sections of the country, especially to fruit-growers 

 who are located on the sandy soils of New Jersey and 

 southward, 



Burlington. — Originated in the garden of Mr. Prosser, 

 near Burlington, N. J. Of the Antwerp class ; red, of 

 large size, but little disseminated. 



Clarke. — The Clarke was raised some ten years since, 

 but not disseminated until two or three years ago. It is a 

 red raspberry, and probably belonging to the same natural 

 family as the Red Antwerp ; but so far as known it has 

 proved hardy, and gro^vs vigorously where the Antw^erp 

 fails. The fruit is most excellent in quality. Plant A'igor- 

 ous and productive. Promises to be a decided acquisition. 



JDuhring. — A new variety from near Philadelphia ; it 

 is highly recommended ; but as it has not been fully test- 

 ed outside of the garden, where it originated, its merits are 

 not fully known. Of the Antwerp class ; red ; its hardi- 

 ness doubtful. 



Ellisdale. — It is rather difficult to 

 say to which of two classes this variety 

 belongs. The plant appears to be inter- 

 mediate between the Purple Cane and 

 the Black Cap. The fruit is larger than 

 the Purple Cane, of a light reddish pur- 

 ple color, of good flavor. Fig. 1 shows a 

 berry of natural size. Canes very strong, 

 of a light crimson color, nearly smooth, ^^s* i* 



except near the base, where there is quite a number of 



