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W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland 



Raspberries 



Black Diamond. Black. This is a very superior 

 early Blackcap, producing fruit of large size, firm 

 and of high quality, with a prolific cane of strong 

 growth and iron-clad hardiness. It is said to be the 

 sweetest of the black Raspberries. Extremely 

 popular in western New York where it is largely 

 grown. Fruit almost as large as Kansas, and of 

 sweet, sugary flavor. A good one — try it. 



Cuthbert. Red. This is a strong grower with 

 healthy foliage, and on good soil it is very pro- 

 ductive. Cuthbert is one of the old standard, reli- 

 able sorts that will give a good crop of large red 

 berries of very fine quality, and it is probably more 

 largely grown than any other variety, and deser- 

 vedly so. Whether for home use or for market it is 

 one of the best. The berries are among the largest 

 of the red Raspberries; firm, good quality, sprightly 

 and rich; and I unhesitatingly recommend it for 

 either home use or field culture. 



Cumberland. Black. Perhaps the most popular 

 of the Blackcaps at the present time. It is very 

 hardy and productive, ripening about midseason. 

 The fruit is the largest of the Raspberry family, 

 surpassing that of any other variety that I know of, 

 often measuring seven-eighths of an inch in diameter, 

 and is of such handsome appearance that it is sure 





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Black Diamond. The sweetest of all 



St. Regis. Valuable red sort; two crops in one season 



to bring the top of the market. The bush is healthy 

 and vigorous, throwing out stout canes, and is in 

 every way one of the best of the Blackcaps. 



Columbian. Purple. The Columbian is a va- 

 riety of the Shaffer type, of remarkable vigor and 

 productiveness. It is very hardy, and propagates 

 from tips the same as Blackcaps. Fruit large, shape 

 somewhat conical, color dark red, bordering on 

 purple; adheres firmly to the stem, and will often 

 dry on the bush if not picked; seeds small and deeply 

 imbedded in a rich, juicy pulp, which has a distinct 

 flavor of its own, making it a most delicious table 

 berry. I have just been told of an ex-minister in 

 New York State who grew 17,000 quarts the past 

 season on two and one-half acres. For canning pur- 

 poses it is undoubtedly one of the best. 



Kansas. Black. Canes of strong growth, entirely 

 hardy with tough, healthy, clean foliage. The fruit 

 is nearly as large as the Gregg, with much less 

 bloom; handsome, firm and of fine quality. For a 

 good second-early Raspberry there is nothing better 

 than this. It possesses all the valuable attributes 

 of a profitable market sort, and its large size and 

 attractive appearance insure ready sales at good 

 prices. 



King. Red. This is perhaps the best of the very 

 early red sorts, and unites earliness with large size, 

 bright scarlet color, firm flesh, good quality and 

 productiveness. It makes a good growth and is 

 very hardy, standing cold and heat where many 

 others fail. Its bright, lively color and firmness 

 make it a favorite with those who grow Raspberries 

 for market. 



Perfection. Red. A new Raspberry from New 

 York. It is a very strong grower, and has stood 

 twenty degrees below zero without injuring the 

 buds. Berries bright crimson, mammoth and uniform 

 in size, and grow in clusters. Immensely productive 

 and continues to bear through a long season. 



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