E. m. REID’S NURSERIES. BRIDGEPORT, OHIO 
LOUDON OR SUPERLATIVE RASPBERRIES 
RASPBERRIES. 
, C . U . ,tUrC T Aft , ei ' P re P ar ‘ n S th<) s<Ml th e 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. After setting press 
the soil firmly about the roots with your feet j this is very essential. Cultivate as you would corn and pota- 
toes, and do not let any ridge work about the row. We cultivate with the 
Planet Jr. Horse Hoe, and practice level culture. You can plant any- 
thing 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 114 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 P. W. Loudon, and hence it 
bears his name. He is well known in his 
state as one of its most prominent fruit- 
growers. He claims this as the best red 
raspberry In existence, it being superior 
in every respect to the old stand-by, Cuth- 
bert, being larger, standing up and 
keeping fresh longer than any other 
berry. A seedling of Turner crossed 
with Cutlibert. The fruit is of a beauti- 
ful 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 wo have, in that journal gives 
his opinion of this new Raspberry as follows: 
“July If. — Loudon is the finest hardy red we know 
of. Some of the berries are nearly round, some are deci- 
dedly conical, more so than those of Cutlibert. 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/’ 
“August 1. — Now that Cuthberts are gone, Loudon is still 
bearing.” 
The only further comment wc 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 firmer. They hold to the peduncle better. The color is a trifle brighter, 
and the quality fully as good. Price, 50 cts. per dor,., $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1.000. 
OUDON 

Superlative Raspberry. 
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 tirmness 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 desired in a good 
berry. Very desirable as a family or 
market berry; notice its attractive shape, 
entirely different from that of any other 
Raspberry. Price, 10 cts. each, $1 per 
doz., $7 per 100. 
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