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little can be expected from them until they get well rooted, 

 and throw up strong shoots 6 to 8 feet high ; then will be the 

 opportunity to see how valuable it will prove in comparison 

 with the Franconia — a variety which does not appear to be 

 known in England. They have, however, borne a sufficient 

 quantity to show that its merits have not been overrated, and 

 to warrant us m recommending its extensive cultivation. 



The Fastolff is very large, nearly the form of the Franco- 

 nia, with very large grains, and of a bright and rich color : 

 the flesh is tender, high flavored and excellent, and will 

 compare in this respect with the Antwerp. It is not so solid 

 a fleshed fruit as the Franconia and does not carry jso well, 

 and for the market, perhaps, it may not be quite so valuable 

 as that variety ;. but all who wish for a most delicious fruit, 

 and at the same time an abundant crop, will prefer the Fas- 

 tolff. It ripens about ten days earlier than the Franconia, 

 and has the merit of bearing in long succession. 



To ensure good crops, high cultivation is necessary; the 

 ground should be sufficiently good to induce the plants to 

 throw up shoots to the height of 6 or 8 feet. These should 

 be headed partially down in the spring, when they will throw 

 out very large clusters of fruit. Plantations may be made in 

 October or April ; but if at the former season, they had better 

 be covered with a little coarse manure, and a small crop will 

 then be produced the first year. For further directions on 

 the cultivation of the raspberry, we would refer to our previ- 

 ous article, (Vol. VIII. p. 364.) 



Art. V. Floricultural and Botanical Notices of New Plants^ 

 figured in foreign jjeriodicals ; with remarks on those re- 

 cently introduced to^ or originated ifi, American gardens, 

 and additional information upon plants already in cultiva- 

 tion. 



Edwards's Botanical Register, or Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrub- 

 bery. Each number containing from six to eight plates ; with additional 

 miscellaneous information relative to new plants. In monthly numbers : 

 3s. plain, 35. 6<f. colored. 



