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BULLETIN 6o. 
is not more complete; but, as stated under the general head 
“Bush Fruits,” this lack of data is principally due to the 
unusual climatic conditions of 1898 and 1899. Following an 
extremely wet April, the season of 1900 was unusually hot 
and dry. 
While authorities differ greatly concerning the proper 
position or location of our various cultivated varieties of 
raspberries and blackberries within the genus Rubies, yet 
probably the great majority accept the classification given 
by the American Pomological Society. According to this, 
raspberries are divided into four species, the European red 
varieties being Rubus ideeus , the American reds R. strigosus , 
the black-caps R. occidentals, and the purple canes which 
are considered to be hybrid between R. strigosus and R. occi¬ 
dentals with all degrees of tendency toward either parent, 
are classified as R. neglectus . The purple canes, as a class, 
are propagated by the tips, and very little, if any, by suckers. 
Brandywine—/?. strigosus. 
This old red variety was not introduced to the Station grounds till 1898, 
consequently there are no adequate notes upon the fruit. The plant is stocky 
with large reddish colored canes which sucker freely. 
Carman—/?, occidentalis. 
This excellent black-cap variety was set in the present plat in 1896. I t 
is an extra early variety. Plants not large, but sufficiently robust. BeiTies 
medium size, mild flavor, juicy—in full bearing the latter half of July. 
First ripe, July 3; last, picking, August 2; full pickings, July 12-19. 
Columbian—/?, neglectus. 
This is considered to be one of the leading varieties ot the purple canes, 
being very much like the Shaffer in appearance—a very strong and vigorous 
grower. It is said to be a very prolific bearer, the fruit being a little later 
and larger than Shaffer. 
Cuthbert—/?. strigosus. 
This old standby of the American red type has not yet been excelled 
on our grounds, although growing alongside the Marlboro. The plants in 
a part of one row of Cuthbert were carefully removed and Marlboro set in¬ 
stead, but the latter have been nearly exterminated by Cuthbert plants com¬ 
ing from old underground canes. Cuthbert leaves are narrower than are 
those of Turner, the latter being especially broad and showing much more 
color upon the upper surface while young than do Cuthbert leaves. Cuth¬ 
bert canes have a considerable number of small prickles. Berries are large, 
dark crimson, broad, conic, grains small and compact. The flesh is good 
quality, firm, standing up well when picked in quart boxes. First picking. 
July 10; last, August 23; full picking, July 19 to Augusts. 
Golden Queen—/?, strigosus. 
This is considered to be simply a sport of Cuthbert, differing J from it 
principally in the yellow color of its fruit. 
Gregg—/?, occidentalis. 
This has long been the standard black-cap. Although perhaps a little 
