143 SUCCESSFUL FRUIT CULTURE 



cheeked. As with the blackberry, there are but a very 

 few varieties that are of much value at the North, while 

 at the South many of the so-called hardy varieties lose 

 the foliage by burning during the summer. 



VARIETIES 



Cuthhert — ^While this variety is often winterkilled, 

 where it does withstand the weather it yields a very large 

 crop of large berries of good quality, and is very profit- 

 able. The berries are large, of a slightly conical form, 

 and rather firm, so that it carries fairly well to market. 

 In color it is not the best, but it sells well. It succeeds 

 best in 'a rather moist soil. 



King — A very early variety of bright red color and 

 fine quality. In size it is not as large as the Cuthbert, 

 but is one of the largest of the very early kinds, and 

 one of the most productive. It is rather more hardy 

 than the Cuthbert. 



Loudon — A very stocky, hardy growing plant that 

 in good soil produces large fruit of good quality. It 

 requires a rather heavier and richer soil than other 

 varieties. In a few cases it has been reported as being 

 attacked by mildew when the fruit is about ripening 

 in wet weather. This perhaps would be prevented by 

 thorough spraying just as the blossom begins to open 

 in the spring. 



Other varieties that are of value in many localities 

 are Miller, Phoenix, Thompson's Pride and Early Pro- 

 lific. 



MARKETING 



The fruit is very soft and breaks down quickly 

 in the market in hot weather. It should be marketed in 

 pint boxes, and be picked every day. It should never 

 be picked when wet if it can be avoided. As soon as 

 gathered the fruit should be put into a cool, dry place. 



