BUSH FRUIT PRODUCTION 



Cumberland is the most widely grown black 

 raspberry. It ripens its fruit in ntidseason 

 and the well-flavored berries are large and 

 handle well. The canes are vigorous, produc- 

 tive, and fairly hardy. 



Plum Farmer is one of the hardiest black 

 caps. The berries are large and firm. The 

 season is early and so short that the crop may 

 be harvested in two or three pickings. 



Kansas is an early variety with large, firm 

 berries. The tendency of the canes to winter- 

 kill has reduced its popularity. 



Red Raspberries — Varieties of this type 

 are favored for dessert purposes by most con- 

 sumers, and their bright, attractive color in- 

 sures a ready market. Their culture extends 

 across the northern states with few interrup- 

 tions from New England to the Pacific coast. 

 Their excellence in manufactured products in 

 addition to their dessert qualities insures their 

 place in the home garden. There are many 

 varieties and preferences vary, but the follow- 

 ing are most commonly grown: 



Cuthbert is the standard of quality among 

 red raspberries and it is the leading variety in 

 most sections. It is only moderately hardy, 

 however, and its susceptibility to diseases of 

 the mosaic type is tending to limit its culture. 



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