BUSH FRUIT PRODUCTION 



leading variety in central and southern Cali- 

 fornia. Marlboro is extensively grown in 

 Colorado and is to be found here and there 

 in the northeastern states. The everbearers 

 are treated separately (see page SO). 



Purple Raspberries — The "purple canes" 

 are hybrids between red and black raspberries, 

 and have certain characteristics of each 

 parent. They are tremendous yielders, sur- 

 passing all other raspberries in this respect. 

 The quality is good although the fruit is dull 

 in color. Purple raspberries are somewhat 

 easier to handle in the garden than red or 

 black varieties, because they do not spread 

 from the hills in which they are planted, and 

 they are a popular home garden fruit in many 

 states. They are splendidly adapted to can- 

 ning and to the making of raspberry products. 



Columbian is the leading variety of purple 

 canes. The berries are very large and ripen 

 late, but are too soft to ship well. The canes 

 are moderately hardy, very vigorous, and very 

 productive. Columbian is one of the best 

 varieties of raspberries for canning and for 

 manufactured products. 



Royal (Royal Purple) is said to be hardier 

 in some sections than Columbian. The berries 

 are large and firm, and the season is long. 

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