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Doolittle was very productive, but be wanted a better berry for 
his eating, lie was trying Davidson’s Thornless. • There was 
something to be said in its favor, especially facility in hand¬ 
ling the bushes. He had fruited the Franconia, and the Belle 
de Fontenoy, but would not recommend either for general use, 
as they were not good bearers, and their second crop was of no 
value, as he could get full as many from the Fastolff, or 
Brinckle’s orange, which were far better berries, and profuse bear¬ 
ers. These were the choice and'desirable varieties. The 
Fastolff grows from three to four feet high, with stout reeds. 
One year ago he failed to cover, and they passed fhe winter 
without loss. 
The fruit is large, but to his taste is not equal to the 
Brinckle’s. This last is very tender, and yet, those who will take 
the trouble to cover it, will find this the best of berries, and one 
that will fully pay for the care. The Yellow or Golden Cap is 
very hardy, but it has no advantage over the other caps, in 
fact is not as good as the Doolittle. 
Mr. Stickney said that the first year he had fruited the Phil¬ 
adelphia it was not satisfactory, but since then it had borne 
better, and given him good crops of fine fruit. 
Mr. Collins of Yineland, IST. J., being present, and called 
upon, said that he was engaged in growing Davidson’s Thorn¬ 
less. In Hew Jersey this took the lead of all the berries for 
the market and was the most productive. He could not pro¬ 
nounce upon its hardiness in this state; but in Minnesota it 
had done well. As to fruit, it was no better than the Doolittle, 
but it was a stronger grower and equally hardy, so far as 
proved, and, being thornless, was more desirable, because it 
could be more easily handled. 
Dr. Hobbins mentioned a red seedling that had been pro¬ 
duced in this town, which promised well; but he did not feel 
authorized to report on its merits as yet. He considered 
Brinckle’s Orange as the best for table use. His do best 
near the sewer, where they get the water and slop from the 
house and kitchen. 
Mr. Lawrence had found a great difference in this fruit. 
