with stiff, stocky branches. Has proven absolutely hardy with us 
and never fails to bear a good crop. The fruit is large, oval, 
with a glacious surface. A very desirable sort. 
RASPBERRIES 
Should have about the same treatment as Blackberries. 
Marlboro— The largest of the early red raspberries, ripening 
a few days later than Hansell. Best shipper. The canes are 
hardy and very productive. Fruit exceedingly large, bright 
crimsoif, and of fair quality. The only red variety planted com- 
mercially in northern Colorado. 
Loudon -Said to be a great producer. Berries large, rich, 
dark crimson; fine flavor. Good shipper. 
Kansas — Strong , vigorous grower, standing extremes of 
drouth and cold and bearing Immense crops. Early, ripening 
just after Palmer. Berries size of Gregg, of better color; jet 
black and almost free from bloom; firm; of best quality; pre- 
sents a handsome appearance, and brings highest price in the 
mark t. Every planter who wants a prolific, hardy early berry 
of Immense size, handsome appearance and superb quality should 
plant it. 
Gregg — Planted quite extenslbely throughout the state; 
berries large and showy; firm and a good shipper. 
BLACKBERRIES 
For garden culture plant four feet apart in rows five feet 
apart, for field culture plant three feet apart in rows six feet 
apart. Cut back the tips after planting, and give clean cultiva- 
tion. In nearly all parts of Colorado Winter protection Is 
necessary. 
Snyder — The old reliable; standard of hardiness and pro- 
ductiveness; medium size; sweet; without hard core; ships well. 
Should be fertilized and watered. Late. 
Rathbun — The most popular and probably the best berry for 
Colorado. Supposed to be a cross between the blackberry and 
dewberry, as It strikes from the tips like tne latter. Berries 
among the very largest without core; sweet; firm;; good shipper. 
Ripens early but has a long fruiting season.. 
Eldorado — An all-around good berry; very prolific; hardy; 
strong grower; fruit large; with flavor peculiar to itself. Jet 
black when ripe; does not turn red on exposure to sun. Ships 
well, bringing much higher prices than Snyder. Ripens between 
Early Harvest and Snyder. 
Taylor— One of the best and most productive. Can highly 
recommend it. 
Wilson — One of the leading old sorts. Strong grower, hardy^ 
productive. A large beautiful berry, sweet and excellent quality 
and flavor; holds its color well, handles well, sells well. Ripens 
•very soon after Early Harvest. 
Himalaya Giant — The following extract in regard to this 
berry is from a letter from Prof. C. H. Blemer of the California 
Experimental Farm; "This Is a wcnderful berry. It was found 
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