Fruit and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Bulbs, Etc. 21 
A Dish of Cuthbert Raspberries 
CURRANTS 
President Wilder. One of the strongest 
growers and most productive. Bunch and 
berries very large, bright, attractive red 
color, even when dead ripe; hangs on 
bushes in fine condition for handling as 
late as any known variety. Compared 
with the celebrated Fay's, is equal in size, 
with longer bunch, better in quality, with 
much less acidity, ripens at same time, 
continues on bush longer, fully as prolific, 
in some trials largely outyielding it. 
Red Dutch. This is one of the best of 
the old standard sorts. \ vigorous plant; 
bears well. 
continued 
Victoria. Fruit medium size and bright 
red; clusters long; season late; a vig- 
orous grower. 
White Dutch. This is probably better 
known than any other white Currant; 
bears well. 
White Grape. A very large berry, and 
of the best quality; highly esteemed for 
table use. The best of all white kinds. 
Plant on rich soil. 
TREE CURRANTS 
This is an upright tree form of any 
varietv mentioned herein. 
Raspberries 
Our Raspberries are not the usual tip plants which are so commonly sent out 
through the West, and which are so easily destroyed by a little exposure, but have 
been transplanted and grown one year from the tip. This gives our customers a strong, 
woody plant which will better stand transplanting, and will make stronger growth 
when planted. 
CuLTUR.\L Notes. — Raspberries may be planted cither in the fall or spring, but 
when planted in the former season it is a good plan to mulch the ground heavily with 
manure; when plants have fruited the old canes which Iiave borne a crop of fruit should 
be removed in the fall; it is also best to thin out the weaker canes, leaving only five 
or six strong stalks in a hill. 'J'hese should be laid down and covered lightly with leaves, 
straw or dirt; the latter is the best, as it lessens the liability of injury from mice. In 
the summer season, when canes have grown to about three feet, pinch off the tip; 
this will make them branch and increase the bearing surface. 
Black Diamond. A very large variety, 
and ripens early; the fruit is very sweet 
and of fine flavor. Pulpy, and has few 
seeds. 
Cardinal. The best of the purple Rasp- 
berries and a most desirable variety for 
home use. Vigorous in growth, ornamental 
in appearance and enormously productive. 
