RASPBERRIES 



Raspberries are profitable and 

 easily grown, and will undonbtedly 

 lit into your program nicely. Select 

 a good piece of ground, that is 

 slightly elevated, prepare the soil 

 thoroughly as for other truck crops, 

 do not set in sod land. It is advis- 

 able to spread the land with man- 

 ure before planting. Spring plant- 

 ing is considered best in most sec- 

 tions. For hill system the usual 

 distance to plant is 5 ft. by 5 ft. If 

 the hedge system is desired plant 

 3 ft. apart in rows which are 5 to 

 7 feet distant. Before planting the 

 tops should be cut back to 6 inches 

 or less, the plants should be set 

 slightly deeper than they formerly 

 grew. Cultivate frequently enough 

 to retain moisture and kill weeds, 

 but be sure not to cultivate over 2 

 to 3 inches deep next to the plants 

 as deeper cultivation may cause 

 serious damage. After the fruiting 

 season remove all fruiting canes, 

 cutting them close to the ground 

 and burning them, this will help 

 prevent disease and greatly aid the new growth. Do not allow over 8 to 10 canes to grow to 

 (the plant, remove all weak canes and suckers, so as to throw all the strength into the young 

 bearing canes. Topping canes in the early spring will strengthen the canes and aid in picking. 

 Raspberries respond readily to fertile soil, and sufl^icient fertilizer or manure should be used 

 to keep your soil in good fertile condition. 



CU3IBEKI.AND, THE POI»UEAR BEACK CAP 



Latham 



■CUTHBERT (Ked). Berries are lars:e, conical, 

 ' (.iiie]i rich crimson, good quality, and 



heavy producer. Very good shipper, makes a tall 

 growth that may need support. Will do well in a 

 lar^e range of soil types. Resistant to wilt dis- 

 ease.-i. 



(Ked). This new variety has proven 

 its merit as being the leader in all 

 red raspberries. It is a very heavy producer of 

 large uniform berries, a very attractive red in col- 

 or, being unusually firm, with very good shipping 

 qualities. Its proven ability for heavy production 

 .of high quality fruit has placed it as the most 

 profitable red raspberry. 



/^l-:-^r (Red). This new early variety is a 

 Vi^.4.Liex strong rival to Latham, having out- 

 produced them in a few tests, it ripens about 10 

 days earlier. You will have a heavy producing 

 'berry patch by jdanting Chief for early, and Lath- 

 am for mid-season. Growth is hardiest of all var- 

 •ieties, very vigorous and productive. Berries a 

 •good size, of even better quality than the Latham, 

 ;a beautiful bright red, and firm enough to stand 

 long shipments. ' , 



ST. REGIS (Everbearing Ked). The most pro- 

 fitable of the everbearers. Fruit is 

 bright red,' of good sizie and quality. Fruiting 

 season is very long, fruiting on the old canes until 

 ilate August, then the young ones will begin bear- 

 ling, and will . continue until late frosts. jNIakes a 

 ■ hardy growth which is resistant to virus diseases. 



(Black). The largest of all 

 black raspberries. Ripening- 

 Is of fine quality and flavor 



and very attractive, 

 market. 



Ideal for both home use and 



PLUM FARMER 



"^arly and quickly. 



PnTnV»orla-ni^ (Black). This variety has becji 

 V^UIUXJerXdna tl-.e favorite with many grow- 

 ers, being more widely planted than any other 

 black raspberry because of its productiveness, ami 

 high dessert quality. Berries are very large and 

 firm, ripens in mid-season. Makes a very hardy 

 growth. 



iVEW L0Gx4N (Black). A new early variety 



that is very resistant to all vir 

 us diseases. It is a very heavy producer of large 

 handsome blackberries that hold their size and 

 firmness well througliout the season. Ripens 

 about a Aveek ahead of Cumberland, all berries 

 ripen in a short period, thus you Avill have heavy 

 pickings instead of ligJit pickings over a long sea- 

 son. A very hardy grower of long canes, that will 

 probably do best if topped in early spring. 



"Wo-wrVmrrrli (Red). A Ncav Red Raspberry 

 INeW^XJUrgn tii^t ^las shown to be practi- 

 cally innnnm; to mosaic. Originated by the New 

 York Experimental Station at Geneva. Is a cross 

 of NeAvman and Herbert. The plants are vigorous, 

 hardy and very productive, in fact the weight of 

 tlie fruit is so great tlie canes are often bent to 

 tiie ground, making supports necessary. Tlie fruit 

 is very large, firm and does nor crumble, is su- 

 perior to Latham in quality and ripening a few 

 days before Cuthbert. Is a bright red in color. 

 Newburgh is unsurpassed in keeping and shipping 

 qualities. Try them this year. 



RASPBERRY PEANTS IN PERFECT CONDITION 



Columbia Co., N. Y., May 10, 1935 — Received the Raspberry plants on the 11th. Same were all 

 healthy and in perfect condition. Thank you for your kindness. — Mr. John Tichay. 



RASPBERRY PEANTS IN FINE CONDITION 



Northampton Co., Penna., October 26, 1935 — The raspberry plants arrived in fine condition. Straw- 

 berry plants have started grawiug, so far have been having ideal weather for them. Thanks for your 

 prompt shipment and accommodation. — Mr. H. Greger. 



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