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and from its resemblance to tlie Yellow Cap, supposed to be a cross 

 with that sort. The fruit (which we had from plants growing on the 

 grounds of Mr. A. M. Smith,) in color and general appearance answered 

 the description given of this variety, but were far from being delicious, 

 on the contrary, tliey were seriously lacking in flavor. 



TURNER. 



"We have been pleased with this variety so far as we have tested 

 it. The season of ripening is nearly as early as that of Highland 

 Hardy. The berries are medium in size ; color bright and attractive ; 

 flavor rich and pleasant. The canes are strong, very hardy, and very 

 prolific if the suckers are kept in subjection, but they come up very 

 profusely, and if not treated as weeds will soon cover the ground and 

 choke each other. 



CUTHBEKT. 



A valuable market variety in the estimation of most planters who 

 have given their experience with it. From our short acquaintance 

 with this berry we are inclined to think favorably of it, and believe 

 that in our climate it wall prove to be valuable. The canes are hardy, 

 vigorous and very productive. The berries are large, firm enough to 

 bear carriage well, in color bright red, and in quality very good. We 

 commend it to the careful attention of all growers of the raspberry, 

 whether for market or home use. 



NIAGARA, 



This variety was raised by Mr. A. M, Smith, of St. Catharines, and 

 gives promise of being a very valuable addition to the later ripening 

 sorts. The canes, which are very vigorous, have during the past winter 

 proved quite hardy on the writer's grounds, and borne an abundant crop, 

 which continues ripening for some time. The berries are large, dark 

 red, tolerably firm, and of very good flavor. We think it is worthy of 

 very extensive trial. 



Of the black-cap varieties, we name three as worthy of attention : 

 doolittle's improved, 

 which ripens early, Mammoth Cluster, ripening immediately after, and 



GREGG, 



ripening last. These are all excellent varieties, and worthy of a place 

 in every garden where it is desired to have a succession of these 

 berries. The canes are liardy and bear profusely. 



