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Luther Burbank, Santa Rosa, Cai.. 



and other well-known Raspberries. Among the seedlings raised from this 

 plant was this one, and, though no signs of the Cuthbert appears, yet it can 

 hardl}' be doubted that Cuthbert pollen has affected some of the wonderful 

 improvements to be seen in this new variety. Stock on hand : Six very large 

 clusters and forty-eight strong young suckers. Price, $800. 



" It is quite remarkable that the small-fruited Japanese species, Rubus palmatus, 

 should produce a variety so large as the one you sent, and it seems also to be remarkably 

 early." H. E. Van Deman, 



Pomologist, U. vS. Department of Agriculture. 



" In quality these berries are excellent, the flavor being sweet, without any unplesant 

 acid, and the seeds are very small and tender. It holds its color better than any other yel- 

 low Raspberry that I have seen. How is it in regard to productiveness ? " 



W. A. Tavi.or, 

 Assistant Pomologist, U. S. Department of Agriculture. 



HvBRiD Berry. "Primus." 



^ Hybrid Berry. 



PriiiHis." 



Rubus ursinus (Western Dewberry) X Rubus cratoegifolius (Siberian Rasp- 

 berry). This w^as one of my first successes in Raspberry -Blackberry hybrids, 

 and has been fully tested here for several seasons ; it is one of the most pro- 

 ductive berries known, and is larger and more regular in size and shape than 

 the standard varieties heretofore grown. The flavor is unique ; nothing like 

 it has ever before appeared ; all pronounce it superior when cooked, and most 



