AMERICAN SMALL FRUITS. 



THE RASPBERRY. 



CHAPTER XVIII of Part I gives an outline of the origin of American 

 varieties, the leading species from which they have been developed, 

 the propagation of the different classes, culture, manuring, and 

 winter protection. For reasons given in that connection the varieties 

 are described under the following groups or classes: 



(1) The Blackcap Varieties. 



(2) Purple Cane Varieties. 



(3) American Red Varieties. 



(4) European Red Varieties. 



BLACKCAP FAMILY (Rubus occidentalis) . 



This native species is very distinct in habit, character of fruit, and 

 method of propagation from the tips (243). It is so distinct that 

 it has no near relatives except the type known as Rubus leucodermis , 

 found in the mountains of California, Arizona, and Utah, which only 

 differs materially in the vine-colored fruit. 



LEADING BLACKCAP VARIETIES. 



Ada. Large, jet black; quality good. In New Jersey and Ohio; 

 said to bloom later than most other varieties, and hence is a sure 

 cropper. Season, some later than Gregg. 



Carman. Medium to large, black; season of Tyler, but more 

 inclined to dwarf habit; quality said to be superior to most black- 

 caps. Connecticut. 



Conrath. Large to very large, roundish ovate; color jet black, 

 with whitish bloom. Flesh firm, juicy, quite rich, very good. Season, 

 early. A new variety of great promise. Michigan. 



Cumberland. Very large, roundish ovate; color shining black. 



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