134 Notes on Raspberries. 



texture of the flesh and the flavor both becoming mellowed ; while the 

 sprightly acid of the fresh berries renders it superior to any other for pre- 

 serving. 



This variety was received from Messrs. Vilmorin of Paris, many years 

 since, by the late Samuel G. Perkins ; and it is remarkable that this, as well 

 as the Knevett's Giant, is either unknown in European catalogues, or only 

 as returned from this country. 



DooUttle's Black Cap. — Of fine flavor when ripe, perfectly hardy, and 

 enormously productive, but not a favorite in Boston market. 



The new varieties raised in Canada by Mr. Arnold are not sufficiently 

 tested here to form a decided opinion of their merits ; but, so far as can be 

 judged, the Yellow is of the color of Brinckle's Orange ; sweet and rich ; 

 canes slender, branching, covered with bloom, like the Black Cap. The 

 White is of the color of Yellow Antwerp, very round in form, sweet, and 

 high flavored ; canes without branches, very prickly. The Red is rounded, 

 of good quality, canes slightly branching, and having many red prickles. 



For the opportunity of examining many of these varieties, we are indebted 

 to a visit to Mr. Wilder's collection, where we saw also the Naomi in fruit. 

 We have always thought the differences described as existing between this 

 and the Franconia not sufficient to constitute a distinct variety ; and this 

 view was strengthened by the inspection of the bearing plants. Mi". Wilder, 

 however, was less decided in the expression of his opinion, but thought it 

 probably a reproduction from seed of the Franconia with but slight modi- 

 fication. 



Mr. Wilder showed us two new seedlings, one having a tall robust cane, 

 entirely smooth, with ample, healthy foliage ; fruit large, conical, sprightly, 

 high flavor ; firm flesh ; very productive. The other was of very regular, 

 rounded-conical form ; firm flesh ; good flavor, and bright rich red color, 

 presenting a very attractive appearance. 



There does not appear to be any thing among the newer varieties to 

 supersede the old favorites. If we were going to plant for our own use, we 

 should go no further than Knevett's Giant and Brinckle's Orange ; but, if 

 more variety was desired, v^o. would add Souchetii, Hornet, and Franconia, 

 or, if we had room for but one, it should be Knevett's Giant. We may 

 here mention that Mr. Wilder informed us, that he had found raspberry 



