CHOICE 



RASPBERRIES 



Plant 4 to 6 feet apart, cutting the canes to within 3 or 4 inches of the ground. 

 Wood which has borne should be removed, leaving only new canes for the follow- 

 ing season. They grow in almost any soil, but prefer a light, rich loam. Give 

 thorough cultivation and enrich liberally. 



Columbian. Red. Very large, dark red, rich and delicious. One of the 

 newer sorts, which promises to be valuable. 



Cuthbert. Red. Large; firm; deep, rich crimson; of excellent quality; 

 tall, strong and vigorous ; perfectly hardy and very productive ; succeeds well 

 in almost all localities ; ripens medium to late. 



Golden Queen. Yellow. Berries large, golden yellow, bright and firm, 

 and of fine, rich flavor; vigorous, productive and healthy. 



Gregg. Black. Large and of finest flavor. Ripens late and is an excel- 

 lent producer. 



Hansell. Red. Medium; bright crimson; very firm, rich and of good 

 quality ; very early ; desirable for market and one of the very best for home 

 culture. 



Mammoth Cluster (Miami). Black. Very good; medium size; fine- 

 flavored. Very late. 



STRAWBERRIES 



Strawberries succeed in any good garden soil, but prefer it light, rich and 

 moist. Plant in beds 4 feet wide, leaving a walk between the beds, and set the 

 plants 15 to 1 8 inches apart. A mulch of short straw or grass will help hold the 

 moisture and keep the fruit clean. A covering of long manure or leaves during 

 the winter months will be found beneficial. 



Bederwood. Early. Berry of large size, bright red and of excellent 



quality. 

 Bismarck. Early. A self -fertilizing berry of excellent quality, large size, 



fine shape and good color. 

 Brandywine. Late. Berries large, bright crimson and very fine, and of 



fine flavor. 

 Bubach. Mid-season. Berry large, good shape, bright scarlet and of 



good quality. 



Chas. Downing. Mid-season. Medium to large, conical; bright crim- 

 son, moderately firm, juicy and of superb flavor. One of the very best for 

 home use. 



Gandy. Late. Berries large, bright crimson, and of excellent quality. 

 Very productive and in all respects a desirable berry. 



Gladstone. Mid -season. Berries large, of fine shape and quality. The 

 plant is very hardy and productive. 



Marshall. Early. Berry of large size, deep, rich crimson color, and of 

 delicious flavor. 



Sharpless. Mid-season. A grand variety in every respect ; berries uni- 

 formly very large, deep, clear red ; moderately firm, sweet and excellent ; a 

 strong grower and very productive. 



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