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are good old kinds, but seem to be surpassed 

 by Cuthbert and Herstine, which are now de- 

 servedlj' the two favorites. Cuthbert is ver}- 

 productive, large, good, and firm enough to 

 carry to market. Herstine is too melting for 

 the market, but is excellent for fanfily use. 

 Golden Queen is said to be a sport from the 

 Cuthbert, but more likely it is a seedling hav- 

 ing all the good qualities of the Cuthbert, 

 differing only in its bright golden fruit. It 

 supersedes Caroline and Brinckle's Orange, 

 though the quality of the last is superior. 

 Of the Black Cap class, Souhegan is early, 

 medium in size, shining black, very produc- 

 tive. Gregg is later, larger, more juic}^, and 

 the best of the Caps. Shaffer seems to be a 

 cross between the two classes ; is remarkably 

 vigorous, productive ; large, juicy fruit, of 

 a dull red color, rather tart, but of rich wild 

 flavor, excellent for preserving. 



THE BLACKBEEEY. 



The growth of this fruit is more gross and 

 thorny than others, and it does not find a wel- 

 come in most gardens. It is liable to injury 

 in winter, and is not easily protected. Very 

 constant and systematic culture will, however, 



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