The Kansas R&spb?rr^„ 
A FEW SPECIAL INDORSEMENTS AND TESTIMONIALS FOR 1894. 
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In issuing the following testimonials 
of 1891, I feel gratified in the uniform 
high place that is accorded it by an in- 
telli gent and appreciative public, that 
know what good health, growth and 
vigor of plants mean, and discern the 
size, great productiveness, superb qual- 
ity while fresh or for canning of a fruit, 
while it’s on trial, beside all other old 
or new candidates forfavor. The place 
where the Kansas originated, raspberry 
growing had not been profitable, it was 
a hazardous undertaking to plant them 
for field culture, but since then it has 
changed to a rich paying business 
and all other growers here concede its 
great worth. 
Mr. 0. S. Roberts in a recent conver- 
sation said, “I do not think it possible 
to overestimate the value and praise 
of the Kansas raspberry. 
The following are condensed and cut 
short of all introductions. 
The 2,000 Kansas arrived in good 
condition, they are good plants and 
packed well. E. J. Scofield, Wis. 
Wonderful in Every Respect. 
Yesterday I visited the grounds of 
.f. C. Terry, Syracuse, X. A., where I 
saw the Kansas beside the Palmer, 
Lovetts, Johnstons Sweet, and Ohio, 
the bushes were head and shoulder 
above, them all, it could not seem pos- 
sible to me that there could be so much 
difference in growth; he told me to 
tell you that the berry is wonderful in 
every way and surely will take the 
lead. I have fruited them three years 
and must say I am well pieased with 
them in every respect; as fine a berry 
as I have ever seen. Ch.vs. Mills, 
Fairmount, N. Y. 
[Originator of Raspberries.] 
Equal to Any. 
The Kansas raspberry sent for trial 
is a grand berry, large, early and equal 
to any variety we have for distant 
market ; canes are vigorous and heal- 
thy in our soil, a sandy loam. We shall 
set the Kansas quite extensively an- 
other year. M. A. Thayer, 
Sparta, Wis. 
Has Done Well. 
From the Agricultural Station of Wis. 
The Kansas has done well at our 
station, I think as well as anything we 
have grown. I cannot give exact fig- 
ures in regard to it, as it was not plant- 
ed with other varieties. 
E. S. Goff, Horticulturist. 
Simply Perfection in Washington. 
In the mild climate of Washington 
your Kansas raspberry is simply per- 
fection, it proves larger than the color- 
ed plate published by the department 
at Washington, its. a prolific bearer, 
very firm and a good shipper. It rip- 
ens here following closely on Cuthbert 
about Aug. 1 and lasts two weeks. 1 
shall plant 1,000 next spring. 
Geo. Giisbs, Orcas, Wash. 
Excellent in Texas. 
Kansas is a very large, excellent 
fruited blackcap One of the best for 
a dry, hot climate. T. V. Mu ns ex, 
Dennison, Texas. 
Come to Stay. 
We are happy to be able to report 
that we have made a thorough test of 
the Kansas this year in comparison 
with all the standard black caps and it 
beats them all in vigor, productiveness 
and size, except Gregg. It is better 
quality than the average black cap; it 
has come to stay as one of the best 
raspberries. G. H. & J. II. Hale, 
S. Glastonbury, Conn. 
An Acquisition. 
The Kansas raspberry did well and I 
•regard it as an acquisition to the list 
of black raspberries. 
S. D. Willard, Geneva, X. Y. 
Remarkably Well. 
The Kansas again did remarkably 
well with me this year, it ripens a few 
days later than the Palmer. It is very 
hardy and is the only black cap that 
did not winter kill or blight with me, 
out of 15 varieties. The fruit is larger 
than Gregg and better color. I am 
propagating and planting it more ex- 
tensively than any I grow. It is a good 
shipper, very attractive in market and 
good canned. A. L. Wood, 
Rochester, X. Y. 
Pleased With It. 
We examined the Kansas this morn- 
ing July 9 and are pleased with it; it 
is apparently a valuable early variety 
hardy, productive and the berry is 
large. Ellwanghr & Barry 
Rochester, X. Y. 
Surpassetli Expectation. 
The Kansas not only meets my ex- 
pectations, but surpasset.h them. It is 
the most productive of plants. 
Eugene Willetts, 
Xorth Collins, X. Y. 
Best Second Early. 
It is my opinion the Kansas is the 
best second early raspberry in this 
section of country, for land similar to 
that of the Station. I like it much and 
will increase the plantation of it. 
Samuel B. Green, 
St. Anthony Park, Minn. 
Positively Proven the Best. 
In regard to the Kansas I have noth- 
ing to take back from all I ever said 
in favor of it . In fruiting it again 
this past season, on both one and two 
year old plants it has positively proven 
itseif to be the best raspberry in cul- 
tivation ; I have them along the side 
of the Palmer, Xemaha, Johnstons 
Sweet, Older, Lovett and many others, 
and it far surpasseth all. Its three 
great points are; 1st. its vigor of stocky 
canes and great growth; 2nd. its im- 
mense size and productiveness of fruit 
3rd, is the extra fine quality which 
no other can compare to, such a sweet 
and delicious flavor. My family will 
use nothing else but the Kansas for its 
fine flavor. I planted GOO last spring, 
only 12 dead, and some are two feet 
high with many laterals. It has stood 
the extreme drouth well and ripens its 
fruit early. If you could originate - 
berry of its equal in every respecr 
which was two weeks later 1 won 
give a fine price for some plants, as it 
would be a fortune to us in northern 
Michigan to have such a fine berry : 
Take it all in all your Kansas is a now 
acquisition and it pleased me mo 
than- ever. Every fruit grower wi i 
saw the fruit on the plants in bearii g 
speak in the highest terms of prai: 
and admit of its having as yet no equa 
as the best and finest raspberry. 
Benton Gerhart, Hart, Mich. 
~T have anew seedling black raspberry 
which has fruited in an open field for 
the first time in 1891. Before it fruited 
several seasons in a crowded orchard 
and from this one trial I am very hope- 
ful of having the late variety desired. 
Will know more of it after another 
year’s fruiting, its growth, hardiness 
and size are all there. Those who de- 
sire to try them when first offered 
please correspond. A. H. G. 
Succeeded Admirably. 
I can say in regard to the Kansas 
raspberry it has succeeded admirably 
with us. It is a very vigorous grower, 
as ha 1 dy as any variety we are grow- 
ing, and the size and quality are all we 
could desire. 1 think it a very prom- 
ising variety. 
J. Troop 
Experimental Station. Did. 
Catalpa Bungei. 
The following will show what may 
be expected from this grand tree, as it 
is spoken of by men whose opinion s on 
such things are good; 
“The Catalpa Bungei is a grand suc- 
cess here ; seems perfectly hardy. I t 
is very unique and stands, I think, 
alone for producing a striking and in- 
dividual effect in a landscape. At a 
distance it looks like a huge umbrella 
while the habit of growth is so fixed 
as to require no pruning. The foliage 
is so dense that it affords perfect shade 
as well as protection from severe 
storms. As it becomes known it will 
have an increasing sale.” 
F. S. Pikexix. Bloomington, III. 
“I am much interested in your spec- 
ialties, particularly the Catalpa Bungei 
grown as an umbrella tree. I have 
seen one or two specimens of it, and it 
is certainly one of the most unique 
trees introduced. It has a foreign or- 
namental appearance that I do not see 
in anything else. T believe it will sell 
and think I will like to handle it.” 
A. D. Pratt, Rochester, X. Y. 
“The past winter was a severe one in 
this part of the state, a regular test 
winter. Most of our cherry trees were 
killed and a good many apple trees like 
Romanstem, Schackleford, Twenty 
Ounce, Domenie, etc., yet the Catalpa 
Bungei, planted two years ago, passed 
the winter without injury, so I consid- 
er it entirely hardy in northern Illi- 
nois. Its large, heart-shaped, bright 
green leaves which are produced in 
great abundance, symmetrical habit of 
growth and its unique umbrella-shaped 
top upon a straight clean stem are 
very pleasing features which are not 
found in any other tree in northern 
latitudes. It certainly is a valuable 
acquisition to our list of ornamental 
trees and is useful for lawns, residence 
lots, parks and cemeteries.” 
J. V. Cotta, Xursc .i 
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13 ^ For Catalogue of Fruit and Ornamental 
and Evergeens, Umbrella Catalpa and Russian 
A. II. GRIESA, Box 
