Choice Frjsit^s 
RASPBERRIES 
Plant 4 to 6 feet apart, cutting the canes to within 3 or 4 inches of the ground. 
Wood which has borne should be removed, leaving only new canes for the follow¬ 
ing season. They grow in almost any soil, but prefer a light, rich loam. Give 
thorough cultivation and enrich liberally. 
Columbian. Red. Very large, dark red, rich and delicious. One of the 
newer sorts, which promises to be valuable. 
Cuthbert. Red. Large; firm; deep, rich crimson; of excellent quality; 
tall, strong and vigorous ; perfectly hardy and very productive ; succeeds well 
in almost all localities; ripens medium to late. 
Golden Queen. Yellow. Berries large, golden yellow, bright and firm, 
and of fine, rich flavor; vigorous, productive and healthy. 
Gregg. Black. Large and of finest flavor. Ripens late and is an excel¬ 
lent producer. 
Hansell. Red. Medium; bright crimson; very firm, rich and of good 
quality; very early; desirable for market and one of the very best for home 
culture. 
Mammoth Cluster (Miami). Black. Very good; medium size; fine- 
flavored. Very late. 
STRAWBERRIES 
Strawberries succeed in any good garden soil, but prefer it light, rich and 
moist. Plant in beds 4 feet wide, leaving a walk between the beds, and set the 
plants 15 to 18 inches apart. A mulch of short straw or grass will help hold the 
moisture and keep the fruit clean. A covering of long manure or leaves during 
the winter months will be found beneficial. 
Bederwood. Early. Berry of large size, bright red and of excellent 
quality. 
Bismarck. Early. A self-fertilizing berry of excellent quality, large size, 
fine shape and good color. 
Brandywine. Late. Berries large, bright crimson and very fine, and of 
fine flavor. 
Bubach. Mid-season. Berry large, good shape, bright scarlet and of 
good quality. 
Chas. Downing. Mid-season. Medium to large, conical; bright crim¬ 
son, moderately firm, juicy and of superb flavor. One of the very best for 
home use. 
Gandy. Late. Berries large, bright crimson, and of excellent quality. 
\ cry productive and in all respects a desirable berry. 
Gladstone. Mid-season. Berries large, of fine shape and quality. The 
plant is very hardy and productive. 
Marshall. Early. Berry of large size, deep, rich crimson color, and of 
delicious flavor. 
Sharpless. Mid-season. A grand variety in every respect; berries uni¬ 
formly very large, deep, clear red; moderately firm, sweet and excellent; a 
strong grower and very productive. 
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