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over the tops. The snow will then drift in and afford all necessary 

 protection. 



There are at present about thirty varieties of raspberries in the 

 Station garden, but many of these have not fruited and we shall at 

 this time mention only those which have been thoroughly tested. 



Cuthberl is perhaps the most satisfactory of the red varieties. 

 The plants are vigorous and productive, succeeding in any reasona- 

 ble location. The fruit is large and of fairly good quality, but 

 late. 



Golden Queen is a sprout from Cuthbert and resembes its parent 

 in every way except color, which is a rich golden yellow. This 

 variety should be in every collection for home use. 



Hansell is one of the earliest red varieties. The fruit is of large 

 size and excellent quality while the plants are hardy, vigorous and 

 reasonably productive. 



Marlborouyli is uncertain. Where it will succeed it is a valual)le 

 market sort, but the quality is inferior. 



Rancocas is valuable because of its earliness. This variety ripens 

 before the strawberries are gone, and is a good sort, but not firm 

 enough for market. 



Turner is a good sort for home use, but is too soft and rather 

 small for market. The plant is exceedingly vigorous and hardy. 

 It suckers more freely than almost any other sort. 



Shaffer is the favorite variety for canning. Its color is unat- 

 tractive, however, and it is not generally popular in the markets. 

 It is of vigorous habit and is one of the most productive sorts we 

 have, but is not quite hardy. Because of its value for preserving, 

 and the lateness of its season it is well worthy of protection. It is 

 propagated by tips like the black caps. 



We have as yet fruited but few varieties of black caps, and do 

 not advise their general culture. 



Of those most commonly grown Gregg is perhaps the best. The 

 fruit is large, and the plant is vigorous and productive, but is not 

 quite hardy. A formidable rival of this sort is '-Number 101" 

 received for trial from G. C. Brackett, Lawrence, Kansas. 



SUMMARY. 



1. The essential elements of success in small fruit growing are : 

 Suitable location ; thorough preparation ; the best varieties ; the 

 application of business principles. 



2. Winter protection of some kind is always advisable. 



