THE RASPBERRY. 



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KlRTLAND. 

 Cincinnati Red ? 



Origin unknown. A vigorous, upright grower, not much branched. 

 Spines whitish, not very stout nor numerous ; the earliest to ripen, suckers 

 freely. 



Fruit medium, roundish or obtuse conical, inclining to oval. Grains 

 small, light crimson, slight bloom. Flesh tender, soft, not very juicy, 

 nor high flavored ; separates freely. 



Knevet's Giant. 



This is one of the strongest growing varieties. Yery productive, 

 and of excellent flavor. Canes strong, erect. Spines small, reddish, 

 very few. 



Fruit of the largest size, obtuse conical, deep red, firm in texture, 

 and hangs a little to the germ in picking. Berries sometimes double, 

 giving them a cock's-comb appearance. 



Large-Fruited Monthly. 

 Rivers' New Large Monthly. 



Canes moderately strong, upright. Spines red, stout, and numerous. 

 Fruit above medium size, roundish conical, crimson. Flesh soft, 

 sweet, and excellent. 



Lindley. 



Raised by Joseph B. Lindley, of Newark, IS". J. Canes strong, tall, 

 upright, much branched. Spines greenish and stout, numerous ; suckers 

 too freely. 



Fruit medium to large, conical, a little obtuse, crimson. Grains 

 medium to large, compact. Flesh rather soft, juicy, sweet, and good; 

 adheres slightly. 



Lum's Ever-Bearing. 



Autumn Black Raspberry. 



"Raised by H. B. Lum, of Sandusky, O. This variety is much like 

 the Ohio Ever-bearing Black Cap, and is increased by layers from the tips 

 of the canes. Like the Catawissa, it is advisable, when a full autumn 

 crop is desired, to cut away the canes in spring. It is similar in size 

 to the Black Cap, but not quite as firm. 



McCormick. 



Miami Black Cap. Large Miami Black Cap. Mammoth Cluster. 

 Collinsville Miami. Improved Miami. Superior Miami. 



A variety of the American Black Cap, with stronger and more vigo- 

 rous canes, having fewer spines, and more productive, and is the largest 

 and best Black Cap we have yet seen. 



Fruit similar in form to American Black Cap, but of much larger size, 

 of deeper color, more bloom, juice, and sweetness. 



