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the means of its early, regular and late bearing, and extraordinary Size of fruit, which 
is one-quarter larger than the old Hudson River Antwerp. The berries average three- 
quarters of an inch in diameter, and when not retarded by long and severe drought, 
one-third of them will measure an inch In color a bright crimson, and unlike others 
does not lose its brilliancy when over ripe. This has been seen and stated by the Am¬ 
erican Agriculturist, Rural New Yorker, and scores of others. It does not contain the 
peculiar musky aroma of the Antwerp, and is passed upon by all as delicious in Havor. 
Unlike any other, it will remain four days on the bushes after ripe, and is then mark¬ 
etable. Growers here have picked them from the ground and declared they were fit 
for market. In quantity of fruit it exceeds any variety we have ever handled. We 
estimate the returns of an acre of this berry, well cared for, at $1,000. Old growers 
here range the profits much higher. The old Antwerp, when in its prime, has done 
better ; and now, at a time when there is no other Raspbei'ry before the country which 
will fill the void made by the loss of the Antwerp, and as it is known that a Raspberry 
with requisite qualities will yield a greater profit from a given quantity of land than 
any other fruit, and as every point we have given above can be verified by hundreds 
of visitors from this berry section, and also from abroad, Antwerp growers here are 
justified in their ready remarks that it is the “ best variety ” they ever knew. 
Oliio-A variety of the Black Cap much esteemed for drying, plant hardy and pro¬ 
lific, fruit of good quality. 50c. per dozen, $2.00 per 100. 
Philadelphia —Medium; dark red ; firm, hardy and productive; still grown for 
market in some places, but nearly siq>erseded by better varieties. 50 cents per 
dozen. 
Reliance —Large, roundish ; dark red; firm, with a pleasant, sprightly acid flavor; 
hardy, vigorous and very productive ; may be described as an improved “ Phila¬ 
delphia.” A valuable sort. 50 cents per dozen, $2.00 per 100. 
Shatter’s Colossal —Fruit large, purple, soft, with a sprightly sub-acid flavor ; 
plant very vigorous, hardy and productive. The color of the fruit is objectionable 
and will prevent its becoming a popular market fruit. Much esteemed in some 
localities. Season medium to late. 
Souliegan —Recently introduced. Large, black, without bloom and of medium 
quality. Plant very hardy and a great bearer; ripens a little before Mammoth 
Cluster. 50c. per dozen, $2.00 per 100. 
Tyler —Except that, it is a little better in quality, it closely resembles Souhegan in 
every respect, so far as we can see. 50c. per dozen, $2.00 per 100. 
Turner —Medium size ; moderately firm ; juicy and sweet; vigorous and prolific if 
the suckers are kept down, of which it is very productive. Much esteemed for its 
good quality and the great hardiness of the plant. Season early. 50 cents |>er 
dozen, $1.50 per 100. 
We can also offer plants of the following sorts, at 75 cents per dozen. Baum- 
forth’s Seedling, Niagara, Pride of the Hudson, Reeder, Superb, Delaware, Early 
Wel$h, Lost Rubie3, Naomi, River’s Yellow Antwerp, Thwack. 
