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THE POMOLOGIST AND GARDENEK. 



1871 



Tbe Saunders Seedling Raspberry. 



In October No. we gave a cut and description of the Herstine. We now present an illustration of 

 another of Mr. Herstine's seedlings, called the " Saunders." July 6, 1870, a committee from the Penn- 

 sylvania Horticultural Society visited the grounds of Mr. Herstine, to examine and report upon the 

 "Saunders" and other seedlings, and in their report to the Societj' the following is said of the "Saunders :" 

 " Saunders," in honor of Wni. Saunders, of Experimental Gardens, Washington, D. C. Plant a good 

 bearer, suckering freely ; canes green, shaded with purple ; spines numerous, small, and light green ; 

 foliage light green and abundant: fruit very large, round, of a crimson color, with large grains; flavor 

 of high character, and delicious. 



