120 BIGGIE BERRY BOOK. 



a bud on each, and scatter them along in a shallow 

 furrow, exactly as potatoes are planted. It is impera- 

 tive that raspberry patches be moved every four or 

 five years, for best yields. 



There are three types of raspberries ted, black 

 and purple. The yellow forms belong with the reds, 

 and have been derived from them. The reds have a 

 wider range of soil and climate than the blacks. The 

 blackcaps are now largely grown for canning and 

 evaporating. 



RED VARIETIES. 



TURNER. Sometimes called Southern Thornless. Hardy ; 

 desirable for home garden ; rather soft for market. A week or 

 ten days earlier than Cuthbert. Best on light soils. Suckers so 

 freely that these young shoots must be removed to preserve 

 strength of parent plant. 



HANSELL. Much like Turner. Early. Not of best quality, 

 but sells well before arrival of better berries. 



CUTHBERT. A standard main-crop variety, suited to table or 

 market. Under good culture in rich, loamy soil, it is a large' 

 firm and finely flavored berry. Shown on colored Plate X. <] 



MILLER OR MILLER'S RED. This berry 

 within recent years has come into high 

 favor among small fruit growers in Dela- 

 ware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and 

 elsewhere. It is pushing Cuthbert for 

 first place in some sections. Shown on 

 page 1 1 6. 



LOUDON. Another comparatively 

 new variety that is doing well. The fruit 

 is shaped somewhat like Cuthbert ; color 

 showy red ; quality good ; late. Shown 

 on colored Plate X. 



MARLBORO. A fine berry, a little 

 earlier than Cuthbert. Soft. 



THOMPSON'S EARLY PROLIFIC. A good early berry. 

 ROYAL CHURCH. A good berry, but falling to pieces readily. 

 See colored Plate X. 



