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lAdy Thompson — (S) — This variety has been grown world-wide for the past three years and in great variety 
of soils, and it seems to succeed quite well; however, it is better adapted to rich, loamy or sandy soil. It is early, 
very large size and quite productive. Michel's £arly — (S) — Is a success as an extra early 
berry in the South. It is all that can be desired. 
l*Iow City — (S) — Season late to very late ; robust 
foliage; free from blight or rust. From 4 rows 166 feet 
long 211 quarts were picked in 1893. Sight boxes of 
these berries were sent to the World's Fair containing an 
average of 14 berries to each Hallock quart box. One 
plant sent at the same time had 192 perfect berries and 
blossoms. Sample berries have been picked measuring 
11 inches in circumference. 
Star — (S) — The largest berries we had last season 
were the Star. When you are looking for something for 
the fancy market, you cannot strike one better than this. 
The plant is strong, very vigorous and with no sign of 
rust ; makes plants quite freely for such a large berry 
as it is. In fact it will make twice as many as the 
Sharpless. which it resembles, although it is superior to 
this variety with us. The berry is as near perfect in 
shape as can be possible; bright glossy red and of ex- 
cellent flavor. Its season of ripening is late. 
Seaford — (P) — This is an extra large, fancy market 
berry; good color, medium early. It is especially valu- 
able for a home market. Extremely productive. 
TennesHee Prolific — (S) — This berry has caused quite 
a stir among growers. It Is certainly a very fine berry, 
jt vigorous and thrifty grower, the berries large and even 
in size; an abundant producer. Should be planted by all 
berry growers either for market or family use. 
Warfieid — (P) — This is an old-time favorite and is 
extensively . grown. Berries medium to large; bright 
crimson, firm and of good quality. Medium early. The 
Wm. Belt— (S) — The demand for plants of this vabest fancy market berry grown, 
very good, onlv some seasons foliage rusts badly. Brlety proves that it Is winning Its way. Plant growth 
Wilson— (S) — There is a call for plants of this olderry very large, of fine flavor; very prolific; midseason. 
variety that keeps it before the public. 
KxcelHlor 
Raspberries 
The raspberry succeeds best in a deep, rich soil, and well repays generous treatment. The 
sucker varieties should be planted from 2 to 3 feet apart in rows that are 5 to 6 feet apart. Three 
to five canes should be left in each hill to bear fruit, and others should be cut out as they appear. 
Good, clean culture is necessary to obtain the best results. 
Varieties that root from the tip should be planted from 2% to 3% feet apart, in rows that are 
6 to 7 feet apart, varying in distance according to the richness of the soil and the habit of growth 
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of the different varieties. The points of the young canes should be pinched out as soon as they 
reach the height of 1 % to 3 feet, according to the vigor of the cane. This will cause them to make 
low, spreading, stocky bushes that will support themselves without the aid of stakes or trellises. 
During the latter part of winter, or in early spring, the canes should be pruned by cutting all the 
branches back to 6 to 15 inches in length, varying with the strength of the plants. It is better to 
remove the old wood soon after the fruit is gathered, but this work is often deferred until the 
spring pruning. Raspberries are benefited by shade if not dense. 
