300 



The Fastolff Raspberry. 



of England, where it was found growing in an old laurel 

 hedge ; from the size and appearance of the fruit, as well as 

 its excellent quality, young plants were removed to a favora- 



Fig. 20. The Fastolf Raspberry. 



ble place, where they produced abundantly and showed the 

 very valuable properties which have given it so high a reputa- 

 tion. The place where it was found growing was a garden 

 attached to an old castle, which was formerly the residence 

 of Sir John Fastolff, from whence its name. 



In the season of 1844 and 1845, the Fastolff raspberry was 

 again exhibited by Messrs. Youell & Co., and again received 

 the prize ; thus testing its merits before such a tribunal three 

 successive years. 



The vines in our garden were set out last year, and but 



