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R. /H. KELLOaa'S QREAT CROPS OF 
The Conrath (Tlie Kiii|.<- of all Blackcaps). 
should be done. Let thoni jciow in their 
natural way. 
The hardines.s of ra.spberries a.s well a.s 
blackberries depends on seciirinfj a viffor- 
ous ^-rowth early in the season and keepinj,'- 
the ffrouud moist by thoroujfh cultivation 
durinjr fruitin^f season. If they are allowed 
to dry up at fruitinff time they are sure to 
make a late g-rowth and are likely to winter 
kill. 
Set plants in spring- in northern latitudes. 
In the south they may be set in the fall. 
VAKIETFES OF KASPBEll- 
KIES. 
, The C<>liratli. Preeminently at the 
head of the list stands the Conrath. Its 
marked qualities are jfreat hardiness both in 
wood and bud, g-reat productiveness, fine 
quality and large size and ability to resist 
fung-i and especially anthracnose. It has 
now been widely tested and its praises are 
loud and uniform from all who have tested 
it. It is surely the greatest acquisition in 
black caps in recent years. All the govern- 
ment experiment stations have been un- 
stinted in their indorsement. No one has 
reported any injury from cold or an instance 
of failure. The demand for plants will ex- 
ceed the supply for several years. The pho- 
tographic engraving represents a section of 
the bushes and shows how thickly the ber- 
ries are distributed. It shows the exact size 
of the berries, shiny black, and they present 
a beautiful appearance in the box. It's a 
