THE RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY, 659 
Cusuine. 
Originated with Dr. Brinckle, Philadelphia. Fruit ro.mdish, 
conical, se in form; crimson, with a thin bloom; sprightly 
rich acid flavour; parts freely from the germ; moderate grow- 
er; leaf much plaited; very productive, and occasionally pro- 
duces a second crop. This is one of the finest sorts for pre- 
serving. 
Emiry, 
A seedling of Col. Wilder. Large, conical; sometimes round, 
often shouldered, which distinguishes it from the other varieties ; 
light-yellow ; vigorous grower ; very productive; white spines. 
Fasrour. 
The Fastollf raspberry is an English variety of high reputa- 
tion. It derives its name from having originated near the ruins 
of an old castle, so called, in Great Yarmouth. 
Fruit very large; obtuse, or roundish-conical, bright purplish- 
red; rich and high flavoured; slightly adhering to the germ in 
picking. Canes strong, rather erect, branching; light yellow- 
ish-brown, with few pretty strong bristles. 
FRANCONIA. 
This was imported from Vilmorin, of Paris, under this name, 
by 8. G. Perkins, Esq., of Boston, some years ago. Its crops 
are abundant, the fruit is firm, and bears carriage to market 
wells and it ripens about a week later than Red Antwerp. It 
is one of the finest for preserving. ; 
Fruit large, obtuse-conical, dark purplish-red, of a rich acid 
flavour; much more tart and brisk than that of the Red Ant- 
werp. Canes strong, spreading, branching, yellowish-brown, 
with scattered, rather stout purple spines; leaves rather large, 
very deep green. 
FrEencn. 
Vice-President French. 
Originated with Dr. Brivckle. A little later than most sorts; 
a very productive, vigorous grower, and promises to become an 
excellent market variety, as well as for family use. ; 
Fruit large, roundish, or very obtuse-conical; deep-red, thin 
bloom, juicy, sweet, mild, and fine flavour: grains large; sepa- 
rates freely from the germ; crimson spines, not very strong; 
'eaf large, rather flat, regular, dark-green. 
Fu.ron. 
A seedling of the French, Raised by Dr. Brinckle. Fruit 
