Black Raspberries 
Plum Farmer 
Cumberland — -The fruit is simply enor- 
mous; the berries measure nearly an inch in 
diameter, but, in spite of this, are unusually 
firm and thus well adapted for standing long 
shipments. In time of ripening it precedes 
Gregg. The bush is extremely vigorous and 
remarkably free from disease. 
Conrath — This is a very profitable black 
cap. Plant is very productive, fruit large, 
good flavor, firm, nearly coal black and parts 
readily from core. Although early it has a 
long season, and holds its size well to the end. 
Eureka — This is a very valuable extra 
early black cap as it produces a heavy crop 
of large berries and ripens them early while 
they are selling at a fancy price. A fine 
black cap in every particular. Unexcelled for 
fancy fruit. 
Gregg — An old variety, the standard of 
size and productiveness by which other va- 
rieties are compared. Its late ripening, large 
size, make this variety a favorite. 
Kansas — This variety is now a general fa- 
vorite with growers all over the country. Jet 
black, firm, handsome and of the best quality; 
bush a strong grower, holds its foli- 
age until frost; stands drought and 
cold. We find it even better than 
we expected. It is about as large 
as Gregg, early and very productive. 
Strong, healthy canes, makes plenty 
of strong tips. 
Kansas is very profitable as it is 
a good, sure berry, producing a good 
crop every year. You can depend 
on Kansas for profit. 
Munger — It is no doubt the very best of 
the late kinds. Fruit very large and firm, 
juicy and splendid for canning. Canes up- 
right and strong growers. Fruit easily sells 
for 50 cents per bushel in advance over other 
black caps. An improvement over Gregg, 
which it resembles in cane and fruit. You 
can safely plant it for either home use or 
market. 
Plum Farmer — On January 4, 1911, at a 
State Fruit Growers' Meeting, the Assistant 
Horticulturist of the New York Experiment 
Station said, ' ' Of all the named varieties 
under test at the Geneva Station, Plum 
Farmer made the best showing in 1910. The 
plants are hardy, vigorous and productive; 
the berries black, large, good in color and 
quality. It has already been grown in some 
localities and reports of its behavior are very 
favorable. It should certainly be given a 
trial in all commercial plantations." 
In Bulletin No. 364 of the N. Y. Exp. Sta. issued August. 
1913, Prof. Hederick says Plum Farmer is the best of this 
type grown on the Station grounds, and very favorable 
reports are received of its behaviour from other sections. 
The plants are vigorous, healthy and hardy. The fruit is 
large, of good color, high quality, and well adapted to 
shipping. Its season is early, as it ripens a week or more 
in advance of Gregg. 
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