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THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, M D. 



RASPBERRIES 



Raspberries are divided into three general classes: The reds (including the yellow), blacks, and purples 

 The red Raspberries thrive best in a strong soil which is inclined to hold the moisture. They have been grown 

 successfully on sandy soil when highly cultivated and liberally manured with stable ^ manure so that 

 the moisture may be retained. It is customary to set the plants in rows 6 feet apart, and W about 3 feet in the 

 row; but, in highly fertilized soil, it may be necessary to give a little more space between fl the rows. The 

 best fertilizer is well-rotted stable manure, but if this can 

 not be obtained a high-grade commercial fertilizer may be 

 freely used. Bone meal seems to be especially suited to the 

 needs of the plants. Clean cultivation through the whole 

 season is especially important, and the cultivator should be 

 set rather shallow so as to prevent the breaking of the roots 

 and consequently the formation of too many suckers. 

 In cold climates it may be necessary to protect the canes 

 in winter, and the simplest plan is to bend them down 

 along the row and cover with soil. This can be done 

 late in the fall, but must not be done before the first 

 freeze. Black Raspberries should be planted in rows 

 5 to 6 feet apart, and 3K to 4 feet apart in the rows. 

 They are more hardy than the red Raspberries and 

 seldom need winter protection. The ends of the long 

 canes should be pinched back to promote the production 

 of side shoots and an increased crop of fruit. The canes 

 of purple Raspberries need not be pinched back in the 

 spring. They are very vigorous and will often produce 

 a good crop when both the red and black varieties fail. 



FINEST AND BEST PACKED THEY EVER BOUGHT 



Inclosed you will find money order to the amount of Si 1.75 forthe 

 inclosed order. The plants we bought of you in spring of 1913 were 

 the finest and best packed plants we ever bought. The fruit was fine. 

 L. M. PuRDUM, Sr. & Sons, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. March 10, 191S. 



recommend the Cuthbert for 



RED AND YELLOW RASPBERRIES 



niTHRFRT ^^^^- This variety is to the red Raspberries what the Concord is to the grapes — the 

 V/U 1 riDCrvi . standard main-crop variety. It is very productive of large, conical, rich crimson berries, 

 and altogether it presents a very handsome appearance. The flavor is rich and delicious, and the fruit 

 as a market berry and a shipper has no superior in red Raspberries. It is endorsed by practically all the 

 agricultural experiment stations in the country. The New York station reports: "It is the best variety 

 among the reds." The plant is a strong grower, with vigorous, healthy foliage, and we unhesitatingly 



home use or field culture. The season is medium to late. An excellent ship- 

 per, it is highly appreciated. See illustration in colors, page 44. 



Pnlrtpn Hiippn Yellow. Undoubtedly the best of the yellow va- 

 uOiaen yueen. rieties, and the fact that it is a seedling of the Cuth- 

 bert is a strong recommendation within itself. It is very 

 " productive and hardy; the berries are large in size, beautiful 



' pale yellow in color and excellent in quality, sweet and juicy. 



It ripens medium to late and continues a long time in bearing. 

 When served as a dessert, this variety makes a most attract- 

 ive appearance on the table. 



U L A Red. Originated in Canada. With- 

 nciDerL. glands very severe weather. Of 

 superior quality to many less-hardy varieties, being 

 rich and highly flavored. If your Raspberries win- 

 ter-kill, try this rugged variety of the North; it is a 

 good one for northern growers. 



Red. Quite equal and often superior to 

 the best older varieties. As hardy and 

 healthy as its well-known parents. Louden and 

 Marlboro, and more vigorous. The earliest to 

 ripen of the seventy varieties grown at the 

 Geneva, New York, Station. Averages as large 

 as Cuthbert, is of good quality and ships well. 

 Much is expected of this variety. 



Red. This is a very good variety for 



home use or local market. The canes 



are vigorous, quite hardy and productive. The 



berries are a beautiful, rich crimson in color, of 



good size and have a pleasing subacid flavor. It is 



Golden Queen Raspberries not a good variety for long-distance shipments. 



June. 



Louden. 



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