REID’S NURSERIES . 
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. . SELECTED TREES, PLANTS, ETC. 
Raspberries. 
CULTURE.-— After preparing the soil the same as for strawberries, make straight rows 7 feet apart, and 
plant 3 feet apart in the row. Mark only one row at a time, and plant when ground is moist. Alter setting, press 
the soil firmly about the roots with your feet ; this is very essential. Cultivate as you would corn and potatoes, 
and do not let any ridge work about the row. I cultivate with the Planet 
Jr. Horse Hoe, and practice level culture. You can plant anything that 
will not shade them between the rows the first year. If manure is plenty 
and you can get it, spread on the ground before plowing the first year, 
as it adds greatly to the crop. The ends should be pinched out of the 
young canes when 1 foot high the first year, and the second when \ % 
feet ; do not let them get too high. By doing this you will dispense with 
stakes and wire. The pruning should be done in spring, when the 
leaves begin to show themselves. Cut the laterals on an average from 
6 to 12 inches in length. When the fruit is all gathered, cut out 
and burn all old wood and young canes but the best three. This 
destroys all insects and rust that may occur, and the canes make 
a much better growth. 
LOUDON. 
This new candidate for popular favor was originated in 
Wisconsin by F. W. Loudon, and hence it 
bears his name. He is well known in his 
state as one of its most prominent fruit-grow- 
ers. He claims this as the best Red Rasp- 
berry in existence, it being superior in every 
respect to the old stand-by, Cuthbert, being 
larger, standing up and keeping fresh longer 
than any other berry, A seedling of Turner 
crossed with Cuthbert. The fruit is of a 
beautiful bright color, a good shipper, and 
will yield 200 bushels per acre. Very hardy ; 
the canes have not been known to suffer in 
the severest winters ; has few thorns ; berries 
cling to the stem, and do not crumble when 
picked. Season late. 
Mr. E. S. Carman, of The Rural New- 
Yorker , one of the best judges of new fruits 
we have, in that journal gives his opinion of 
this new Raspberry as follows : 
“July 14.— Loudon is the finest hardy red we know of. 
Some of the berries are nearly round, some are decidedly 
conical, more so than those of Cuthbert. When ready to pick 
the color is a bright red, the berry firm. When dead ripe the 
color is a darker red, but not at all purple.” 
(i August 1. Now that Cuthberts are gone, Loudon is still bearing. 
The only further comment we have to make is that canes are 
vigorous and virtually thornless, the foliage luxuriant and healthy As 
judged by this season, the Loudon is a hardier variety than Cuthbert. It 
IS more prolific. The berries average larger and they are decidedly 
Price, 50 ctsr y pe h r 0 dl!y^r P ^ U1 ^p b er tt I %o The C °'° r * a trifle bHghter ’ and the full y as S°° d ' 
OUDON 

SUPERLATIVE. 
SUPERLATIVE. 
(New Red.) 
This is a new foreign variety, which we 
have thoroughly tested before offering to 
our patrons. Comparing it with all other 
varieties on our place, we have no hesita 
tion in pronouncing it a splendid sort, and 
feel certain that it will take a prominent 
place with all fruit-growers for its merits 
alone. We have tested many European 
varieties but never found one to equal this 
in size, productiveness or quality. It is one 
of the handsomest berries we know of, and 
will stand the severest winter without 
injury. Its firmness is very desirable in 
a berry of this class, and it can be shipped 
long distances in good condition. Its 
fine, attractive and handsome appearance 
adds greatly to its value. In quality, it 
is one of the best, and all that could be de- 
sired in a good berry. Very desirable as 
a family or market berry ; notice its at- 
tractive shape. Price, 20 cts. each, $1.50 
per doz., $10 per too. 
Brunswick, Ohio, April //, iSyr, 
Dear Sirs — My currants and berry plants 
received in good shape, and many thanks in 
von for good couni and careful packing. 
Yours truly, H. E. Williams. 
