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RASPBERRY CULTURE 



Types and Varieties 



The raspberries which are commonly 

 grown in the United States fall naturally into 

 three groups: red, black, and purple, according 

 to the color of the berries. Each has certain ad- 

 vantages over the others and each is a favor- 

 ite in those sections where it is adapted best 

 to the requirements of the growers. 



Black Raspberries — Black caps usually 

 yield more heavily than red varieties, but the 

 berries are not so much in demand and con- 

 sequently sell at lower prices. They are 

 grown most extensively near New York City 

 and in the Middle West. Black raspberries 

 are highly prized for the making of jams and 

 jellies and their preeminence in this field 

 should, in itself, make a place for them in the 

 home garden. In addition, their dessert qual- 

 ity is such as to insure their continued popu- 

 larity. 



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