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LINN COUNTY NURSERY 
Raspberries 
A common plan for laying out a raspberry plantation is to plant in rows 6 to 8 
feet apart and from 2 to 3 feet or more in the row; but recent experience has con- 
vinceJ us that there is a better plan. It is to plant in hedge rows, 8 to 10 feet apart 
and 12 to 18 inches apart in a row. The dense hedge row smothers out all weeds 
and render? cultivation easier and quicker. The space between the rows should 
be frequently and well cultivated. 
It is a well known fact that raspberries are always finer, larger and sweeter 
if grown partially in the shade; the hedge row furnishes this condition. It also 
protects the young canes from being twisted and broken by the wind. The result 
is more canes, finer fruit, and easier and quicker cultivation. Give this nlan a trial 
and you will soon be convinced of its advantages over the old way. 
BLACK VARIETIES 
Conrath — A large, hardy variety; ripening between Older and Gregg. Pro- 
ductive, and a good shipper. 5c each; 50c per dozen; $2.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1,000. 
Cumberland — Very large, firm, sweet and very good; splendid for any purpose. 
Very vigorous, heahr.v and hardy. A little earlier than Gregg; one of the best varie- 
ties. 5c each; 50c per dozen; $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1,000. 
Gregg — Very large and productive, sweet and good, very firm. One of the 6est 
shippers. Light to ten days later than Older. Same price as Conrath. 
Kansas — Large, early, moderately firm, very good. Enormously productive; 
withstands drought splendidly. Many give it first place for horrid- use or market. 
Same price as Conrath. 
Older — Large, roundish, very early, rich and good. A great drought resister. 
Ripens perfectly; seeds small. Originated in Iowa, and is one *J the hardiest on 
the list; a fine variety for heme u.<e or local market; not firm enr ugh for long ship- 
ments. Same price as Conrath. 
Plum Farmer — Large to very large, sweet and juicy, but firm; early and very 
productive. Splendid for every purpose; the most vigorous, healthy and hardy 
of any variety we have tested. A new and promising variety. Same price as Cum- 
berland. 
