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Homer N. Chase & Co., Geneva, New York 
Cumberland Raspberries, as compared with Snyder Blackberries 
Raspberries 
There are two classes of Raspberries, the red varieties and the blackcaps. The former are 
reproduced by suckers and root cuttings; the latter from the tips. The red varieties succeed in 
almost all soils, but do not thrive so well in heavy clay as in lighter ground. A heavy soil 
suits the blackcaps better than a sandy one. Red Raspberries can be planted in the fall or 
spring with success, but the black varieties should be planted in the spring only. To guard against 
injury by freezing, it is well to protect the canes with straw; or they may be laid dow.i in 
autumn and covered with a few inches of earth, leaves, litter, or evergreen boughs. 
BLACK RASPBERRIES 
Alden. Large; bright black; remarkably 
firm. Hardy, vigorous and productive. 
Cumberland. Very large; black; of fine qual- 
ity. A hardy and vigorous grower; exception- 
ally productive and a good shipper. 
Gregg. Large; black; of good quality. A 
hardy, vigorous grower and prolific bearer. 
Johnston's Sweet. Large; deep black; firm; 
sweet and delicious. Of great value for evap- 
orating and canning. 
Munger. Large; black. Very productive, 
ripening late in the season; quality good. 
RED RASPBERRIES 
Cardinal. Large; reddish purple, remarkably 
fine. A heavy bearer and excellent for shipping 
purposes. 
Columbian. Large; pale red; rich flavor. 
It is one of the best varieties for canning pur- 
poses, retaining its color, flavor and form re- 
markably well. The plant is a strong, robust 
grower, unusually hardy and very productive. 
Cuthbert. Medium; deep rich crimson; very 
firm; sweet and good. Vigorous grower, very 
productive and perfectly hardy. 
King. Medium, round; light crimson; mod- 
erately firm and of excellent quality. This is 
the earliest red Raspberry, and unites high 
quality and good color, productiveness and 
hardiness. 
Loudon. Large; beautiful deep red; of good 
quality. Bush vigorous, productive and very 
hardy. Fine for shipping, holding its form well 
under the most trying conditions. 
Miller Early. Large; bright red; very good. 
Bush hardy, healthy and productive, succeed- 
ing on a variety of soils. 
Marlboro. Large; light crimson; good qual- 
ity and firm. Hardy and productive. The 
best early red for the North. 
Souhegan. Large; dull purple; soft, luscious 
and of rich, sprightly flavor. Not good for 
market purposes, but fine for family use, and 
one of the best varieties in cultivation for can- 
ning. Ripens late. 
Shafier's Colossal. Large; purple; soft, 
with subacid flavor. I'lant hardy, vigorous and 
productive. Medium to late. 
TwrTTT pUTlVrri It is very important in transplanting ;ill kinds of fruit and ornamental nursery stock to 
IVIVJ i->V..^n.llN VJ. jj^j^j ^ proper mulch is provided. The object of mulchinR is to conserve the moisture 
in the soil by preventing or hindering evaporation. When it is impracticable to keep a surface mulch by means 
of tillage with horse-tools or a rake, it is advisable to use straw, well-rotted stable manure or dead leaves. Sods 
which are covered with a mulch do not bake. If the best results are to be obtained in transplanting young 
nursery stock, one of the most important features is proper mulching. 
