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EASPBERRY (Eubus sp.). 



Perennial shrub with biennial and, in a few species, perennial 

 woody stems. Seeds collected on a spongy, succulent receptacle, 

 becoming small drupes. In the raspberry the so-called fruit is a 

 collective mass of drupes, which readily parts from the dry recep- 

 tacle when ripe. Several species occur, and amongst others : 



THE EUROPEAN EASPBERRY (Rulus idceus), so called by the 

 Greeks from Mt. Ida, with woody erect, prickly stems, straight and 

 slender. Leaves, trifoliate; leaflets ovate, serrated; whitish tomen- 

 tose beneath, green above ; flowers, white ; fruit, red or yellowish 

 T/hite ; root perennial, creeping, producing numerous suckers, which 

 are utilised in their propagations. 



THE PERENNIAL WILD EED EASPBERRY (JR. strigosus), to 

 which belongs the Cuthbert. It is propagated by suckers. 



THE BLACK EASPBERRY (E. occidentalis). Propagated by the 

 tips of the stems. The planting is done in rows at intervals of four 

 to six feet, according to the strength of growth of the varieties. 



BELLE DE FONTENAY. Very large, irregular, long-conical, deep 

 crimson, with a thin bloom ; separates freely from the core ; 

 moderately firm, rather acid but good. Provides a second crop in 

 autumn. It suckers freely; most of these should be removed as 

 soon as they appear to insure a good crop of fruit. 



CUTHBERT. Almost exclusively grows in Southern California, 

 having been found trustworthy as a grower and a free and constant 

 bearer. Canes strong, vigorous, upright, sometimes branching; 

 spine short, stout, purplish, rather numerous ; it suckers freely, too 

 much so for the benefit of the plant and fruit. Fruit medium to 

 large, scarlet crimson, roundish, obtuse, conical; grains rather small, 

 compact, separates freely from the stalk, and does not crumble when 

 picking ; flesh quite firm, juicy, sweet, sprightly. Ships well. 



FILLBASKET (syn. Northumberland Fillbasket). Large ; 

 obtuse, conical ; crimson ; grains large, with thin bloom ; firm, 

 sweet; not very juicy, but good; canes strong, with purplish spines; 

 leaves large, thick, not so deep green as some ; very productive. 

 One of the best of all raspberries for all purposes. 



FRANCONIA. A first class red raspberry. Large ; obtuse, 

 conical, dark purplish-red or crimson ; firm, with a rich, sprightly 

 flavour ; canes strong, branching ; spines purple, stout, scattering ; 

 leaves large, deep green, rather flat when fully developed ; about 

 two weeks earlier than Northumberland Fillbasket. 



NEW EOCHELLE. Also much grown in Southern California. 

 Plant hardy, upright, stocky grower, short jointed and much 

 branched, spines rather numerous, short, stiff, green and light red ; 

 very productive, firm, and bears carriage well, but lacks the bright 

 colour so attractive to the popular taste ; propagated by tips. Fruit 

 medium to large, roundish, brownish-red or dark maroon, with a 

 slight bloom, valuable for canning and all culinary purposes, as 

 well as for the table. Very early. 



