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Blackberries. 
The culture of these is about the same as that of the raspberry, but if the soil 
is not very rich they may be set 5 by 2 feet in the row; on rich soil 63 by 3 feet. It 
requires about 3,000 plants per acre. They should be topped 2 feet from the 
ground for laterals; do not let more than 8 canes grow to the hill. The past sea- 
sons have proved to us that there is as much profit in Blackberry culture as in 
any other branch of fruit growing. We gathered enough fruit from vines this 
season to almost pay for the ground they grew on—getting $4 per bushel for fruit 
at home market. The culture of Blackberries is not so general as the profits 
would justify, the demand being always good in the larger cities. 
than ever impressed with the conviction, after fruit- 
zz, ing this berry another year, that we have 
in this variety the best blackberry ever. in- 
troduced. Wherever it has had a trial, its 
merits appear at once, and hence its quick 
popularity where tested, so much so that 
we have already had to decline orders in 
large quantities, as it is our intention to 
) have this worthy berry distributed «s far as 
possible amongst our patrons. The past 
24 winter was the hardest on blackberries in 
©{ all our experience, but this variety came 
through all alive to the tips. when most 
other hardy varieties, such as Snyder, were 
winter killed. If you want something su- 
perior to anything before seen in a black- 
berry get some of this variety. 
Like many of our best fruits, Eldorado is 
SC 4 an accidental seedling, and takes its name 
a KDI from the town close by where it was found 
in Preble Co.. Ohio. It has been cultivated 12 years, and under careful test at 
different experiment stations for 4 years, has never winter-killed or failed to pro- 
duce a full crop of the finest fruit. The vines are very vigorous and hardy, en- 
during the winters of the far northwest without injury, and their yield is enor- 
mous. The berries are very large, jet black, borne in large clusters, and ripen 
well together; they are very sweet, melting. and pleasing to the taste, have no 
pe and keep for eight or ten days after picking with quality unimpaired.”’ 
—Introducer. 
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_ We quote words of commendation from the following high authorities: 
From Dept. of Agriculture, Washington, D. C.: This berry was noted last 
year, and is of much promise, so much so that a special colored plate has been 
made. It is an oblong, irregular berry, of large size, fruiting in pendulous, slen- 
der hairy spikes, with few thorns Color black: flesh deep ‘crimson, with tender 
core; flavor sweet, rich quality and very good. 
Letter No. 1. Dear Sir:—I find the Eldorado to be a large, oblong conical 
berry, composed of large drops containing small seed. and adherent to a very 
small core. The berry is juicy, and the flavor sweet and rich. If it is hardy it is 
worthy of introduction H. E. Van DEMAN. 
Letter No. 2. Dear Sir:—Samples of Eldorado at hand. and have received a 
photo. of the cluster. It is certainly far superior to the Snyder in size and qual- 
ity, and if as hardy will be a valuable acquisition. H. E. VAN DEMAN. 
Letter No. 3. Dear Sir:—Specimens of Eldorado came allright. This is just 
what we want, and I am delighted with the variety. The berries have no core, 
and are as sweet and delicious as any blackberry.1 ever tasted grown under the 
most favorable circumstances. Since my boyhood I have gathered wild berries in 
many states, but never have I tasted anything to equal those specimens of Eldo- 
rado you have sent. H. E. VAN DEMAN. 
