Three Splendid Varieties for 
The growing of Raspberries of the better varieties is and has been profit' 
able for years in many sections of this country. Any plot of soil that pro' 
duces garden, truck or farm crops will produce good Raspberries. There' 
fore, no home owner with sufficient garden space should be without this luscious fruit. A few plants will 
furnish the family with an abundance of berries during the fruiting season, and for preserving that they 
may be available until the season of ripening comes again. 
CHIEF 
(Red). Ripens ten days earlier than Latham. Very hardy, can be grown successfully in cold 
climates. Fruit is firm and of fine flavor. Unusually healthy and vigorous. Chief is mosaic proof 
and will not take on mildew. 
CUTHBERT 
(Red). A good red Raspberry. Heavy yielder of large, solid fruit. Plant is a very vigorous 
grower. Fine for market and table use. 
CUMBERLAND 
(Black). Produces large, jet black fruit, firm and of excellent quality; sweet and mild, ripening 
in midseason and continuing for two weeks. Extensively planted for commercial purposes and 
for table use. 
LATHAM 
(Late). Noted for its good shipping qualities; also 
for its productiveness. Berries are large, round, 
bright red. Mosaic free. Ripens with Cuthbert. 
Sidney, Florida, 
December 27, 1935. 
I’m glad to tell you that your Strawberry plants 
proved perfectly good. I have tried both your plants 
and the Arkansas plants, side by side, and your 
plants yield and grow off better, and take less spray' 
dope against diseases. Will send you my order for 
plants as soon as the time comes to set them. 
(Signed) C. F. COOPER. 
Cultural Directions 
Red Raspberries 
For Red Raspberries, prepare soil same as for other truck 
crops; plant 3 feet apart in rows 7 feet apart. Dig holes 6 
inches deep and 6 inches in diameter. (May be planted closer 
for garden purposes when soil is fertile and limited). Place 
plant in the hole or furrow, which is just as satisfactory, 
spread roots, fill to ground level or a little above. Press soil 
firmly. After planting, cut all canes back to 2 or 3 inches 
above ground level. The following spring, before growth 
starts, prune canes back to a length of about 3 feet. After 
fruiting season cut out all fruiting canes to ground level or 
an inch or so above. Burn the canes to destroy any diseases 
or insects. New canes will grow much better if this is done 
as early as possible after fruiting season. Future years growth 
should be confined to six or eight strong canes to each plant, 
following same procedure year after year. 
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