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very best for table use. Enormously productive, will bear twice the crop of either 
Cuthbert or Loudon, under the same conditions. Season, 5 to 6 days before Cuthbert. 
Holds its size well to end of season." 
"Very strong grower, good crop, fruit large to very large, bright to deep red; firm, 
juicy, sprightly sub-acid, good flavored, good to very good quality; promising from all 
points of view. Yield from 12 plants, 50 boxes of fruit." 
From the Horticulturist at the Experimental Station at Geneva, N. Y. : 
"In reply to your request of August 6, in regard to report on the Herbert Raspberry, 
will say that this variety has made a very good showing this year. The winter injury on 
two 27-foot rows was 5 and 10 per cent, respectively, the yield averaging 368 ounces. The 
injury to one row of Cuthberts of the same length was 25 per cent., the yield being 226 
ounces. The growth of the canes of HERBERT is not so tall on our soil as that of Cuth- 
bert, but we find that the berries average larger and are nearly as attractive as Cuthbert in 
general appearance. It is certainly a variety worthy of trial, and I have no hesitation in 
recommending it for this purpose." 
It has been a heavy bearer of extra large fine colored berries that pick easily and ship 
injfine condition in the hottest weather and at the end of the season was just as firm as at 
the beginning. It is a good plant maker and stood 30 below zero without killing a tip. 
CARE AND CULTURE OF RASPBERRIES. 
Any ground capable of raising good general crops is suitable for Raspberries, or they 
may be grown at a profit in young orchards. Red Raspberries, for field culture, should be 
planted in rows 7 feet apart and 2 feet apart in the rows; for garden culture, 4x5 feet. 
The canes should be cut back within a few inches of the ground immediately after planting. 
In pruning the bearing canes, cut back, on an average, half their length. Old canes should 
be cut out after the freeze of winter. Blackcaps are raised similarly to the Red varieties; 
they may be raised on lighter soil than the Red. In pruning the bearing canes, cut back 
about three feet. 
BLACtlCAPS 
CUMBERLAND. The fruit is simply enormous; 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. 
KANSAS. Strong, vigorous grower, standing extremes of drought and cold, and bear- 
ing immense crops. Early, ripening just after Palmer. 
Berries size of Gregg, of better color; jet black, and 
almost free from bloom; firm, of best quality ; presents 
a handsome appearance and brings highest price in 
market. The best Blackcap on our grounds. 
RED AND YELLOW VARIETIES 
PHOENIX. This is a very superior extra early red 
variety, surpassing all the'old varieties in size, firmness 
and productiveness. It is the earliest Red Raspberry 
that makes the big money. A prominent Connecticut 
fruit grower who has had many years' experience 
raising Red Raspberries says ; ' ' The Phoenix last year 
was two weeks earlier than the Cuthbert and it also 
lasted as late, making a season of about six weeks. 
I consider an early season and a long season a great 
advantage,' since the first prices are always the best 
and you get the inside track in the market; also, a 
severe storm or a few days' glut in the market is much 
less of a loss. The Phoenix holds up its size well all 
through the season. The last berries are as good as 
rnyj^i-ixx^. the first and the appearance of the berry is very 
attractive indeed. It is a good looker and an extra good canner. The Phoenix is phenom- 
enally hardy and needs no shortening in. Even the end buds carry out their full quota 
of fruit It thrives on land that is wet or dry, poor or rich; but fertilize highly if you 
want the best results. The Phoenix is early, it is late, it is a good looker, a good crop- 
per a good seller and a good canner. It is hardiest of the hardy. It thrives on all 
soils and is very free from disease." We know of no other we can recommend so highly 
and that has such a wonderful combination of good qualities. 
COLUMBIAN. A seedling of Cuthbert, grown near Gregg Blackcap Raspberry, and 
believed to be a cross between the two. Is propagates from the tips, and never suckers 
from the roots. Its canes are .10 to 16 feet in length, ond often over an inch in 
diameter; very hardy, enduring 28 degrees below zero without harm. Fruit very large, some- 
