CENTER POINT, IOWA. 
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Raspberries 
A common plan for laying out a raspberry plantation is to plant in rows six to 
eight feet apart and from two to three feet or more in the row; but recent experi- 
ence has convinced us that there is a better way. It is to plant in hedge rows eight 
to ten feet apart and twelve to eighteen inches apart in the row. The dense hedge 
row smothers out all weeds and renders 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 plan a trial and you 
will be convinced of its advantages over the old way. 
We have transplants this year of Gregg, Kansas, Cardinal and Haymaker. 
These are tip plants whicn have been grown one year, and will grow much easier 
and give far better results than tip plants. 
Black Varieties 
Conrath — A large, hardy variety; ripening 
between Older and Gregg. Productive, 
and a good shipper. 5c each; 50c per 
dozen; $2.50 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. 
Cumberland — Very large; firm, sweet and 
very good; splendid for any purpose. 
Very vigorous, healthy and hardy. A 
little earlier than Gregg; one of the best 
varieties. 5c each; 50c per dozen; $3.00 
per 100; $25.00 per 1000. 
Ore?? — Very large and productive; swe»t 
and good, very firm. One of the best 
shippers. Eight 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 home use or mar- 
ket. Same price as Conrath. 
Older — Large, roundish; very early, rich 
and good. A great drought resister. Rip- 
ens perfectly; seeds small. Originated 
in Iowa, and is one of the hardiest on the 
list; a fine variety for home use or local 
market; not firm enough for long ship- 
ments. Same price as Conrath. 
Flam Farmer — Large to very large; sweet 
and juicy, but firm; early and very pro- 
ductive. Splendid for every purpose; the 
most vigorous, healthy and hardy of any 
variety we have tested. A new and prom- 
ising variety. Same price as Cumber- 
land. 
Purple Cap Varieties 
Cardinal — Large; dark red, firm, with an 
agreeable rich flavor which develops to 
perfection in cooking. There is no bet- 
ter variety for canning or jam ; it ripens 
rather late. The canes are very strong 
and vigorous, with few thorns, and very 
free from diseases. One of che hardiest 
and most productive of all raspberries. 
Transplants, one-year-old, 10c each; 75c 
per dozen; $5.00 per 100. Tip plants, 6c 
each; 50c per dozen; $3.50 per 100. 
