32 THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 
RASPBERRIES 
'ru R ^ s P berr , lcs ? re divided into three general classes: The reds (including the yellow), blacks, and purples 
1 he red Raspberries thrive best in a strong soil which is inclined to hold the moisture. They have been grown 
successfully on sandy soil when highly cultivated and liberally manured with stable ^ manure so that 
the moisture may be retained. It is customary to set the plants in rows 6 feet apart, and W about 3 feet in the 
row; but, in highly fertilized soil, it may be necessary to give a little more space between M the rows. The 
best fertilizer is well-rotted stable manure, but if this can 
not be obtained a high-grade commercial fertilizer may be 
freely used. Bone meal seems to be especially suited to the 
needs of the plants. Clean cultivation through the whoie 
season is especially important, and the cultivator should be 
set rather shallow so as to prevent the breaking of the roots 
and consequently the formation of too many suckers. 
In cold climates it may be necessary to protect the canes 
in winter, and the simplest plan is to bend them down 
along the row and cover with soil. This can be done 
late in the fall, but must not be done before the first 
freeze. Black Raspberries should be planted in rows 
5 to 6 feet apart, and 3^ to 4 feet apart in the rows. 
They are more hardy than the red Raspberries and 
seldom need winter protection. The ends of the long 
canes should be pinched back to promote the production 
of side shoots and an increased crop of fruit. The canes 
of purple Raspberries need not be pinched back in the 
spring. They are very vigorous and will often produce 
a good crop when both the red and black varieties fail. 
FINEST AND BEST PACKED THEY EVER BOUGHT 
. Inclosed you will find money order to the amount of $11.75 for the 
inclosed order. The plants we bought of you in spring of 1913 were 
the finest and best packed plants we ever bought. The fruit was fine. 
L. M. Purdum, Sr. & Sons, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, March 10, 1915. 
June 
Raspberries 
RED AND YELLOW RASPBERRIES 
CUTHBERT Red \ T, hls Y anet y ls to the red Raspberries what the Concord is to the grapes—the 
• standard main-crop variety. It is very productive of large, conical, rich crimson berries, 
and altogether it presents a very handsome appearance. The flavor is rich and delicious, and the fruit 
as a market berry and a shipper has no superior in red Raspberries. It is endorsed by practically all the 
agricultural experiment stations in the country. The New York station reports: “It is the best variety 
among the reds. I he plant is a strong grower, with vigorous, healthy foliage, and we unhesitatingly 
recommend the Cuthbert for § home use or field culture. The season is medium to late. An excellent ship¬ 
per, it is highly appreciated. See illustration in colors, page 44. 
Golden Olieen Yellow. Undoubtedly the best of the yellow va- 
^ • neties, and the fact that it is a seedling of the Cuth¬ 
bert is a strong recommendation within itself. It is very 
productive and hardy; the berries are large in size, beautiful 
pale yellow in color and excellent in quality, sweet and juicy. 
It ripens medium to late and continues a long time in bearing. 
When served as a dessert, this variety makes a most attract¬ 
ive appearance on the table. 
Herbert Recb Originated in Canada. With- 
* stands very severe weather. Of 
superior quality to many less-hardy varieties, being 
rich and highly flavored. If your Raspberries win¬ 
ter-kill, try this rugged variety of the North; it is a 
good one for northern growers. 
June Recb Q uite e Q ua ^ a nd often superior to 
* the best older varieties. As hardy and 
healthy as its well-known parents, Louden and 
Marlboro, and more vigorous. The earliest to 
ripen of the seventy varieties grown at the 
Geneva, New York, Station. Averages as large 
as Cuthbert, is of good quality and ships well. 
Much is expected of this variety. 
Red. This is a very good variety for 
home use or local market. The canes 
are vigorous, quite hardy and productive. The 
berries are a beautiful, rich crimson in color, of 
good size and have a pleasing subacid flavor. It is 
not a good variety for long-distance shipments. 
Louden. 
Golden Queen Raspberries 
