RUBUS SP. CHINESE RASPBERRY. 
In connection with Plant Introductions Nos. 29976-978 in 
this Bulletin we give the above photograph of a new and in- 
teresting strain of Chinese raspberry, Plant Introduction No. 
23346, which was fruited out last season in California. Un- 
like introductions many years ago from India, which were dis- 
seminated widely through the country under the name of straw- 
berry-raspberry, this strain has berries of a very pleasant 
flavor suited for preserving. Its greatest probable value, 
however, lies in its early ripening. At Chico, California, 
fruits were ripe while the standard varieties were just in 
bloom. Similar results were obtained in Maryland with this 
variety. The fruits have no bloom, are unusually large, and 
are very attractive. Prom photograph by Dr. Walter Van Fleet, 
Chico, California, April 14, 1910. 
