
PROF. ALDER- 
MAN SAYS OF 
LATHAM: 
“The Latham variety of red 
Raspberry not only is resistant 
to our winter conditions but 
is also one of the most pro- 
ductive Raspberries with which 
we are familiar. 
“Its attractive coloring and 
firmness give it such favorable 
appearance on the market that 
it ordinarily commands a pre- 
mium of fifty cents a case over 
and above the prices of the 
ordinary Raspberry. 
“I would say that our test 
plots of red Raspberries at 
the Minnesota State Fruit 
Breeding Farm have given con- 
clusive proof that Raspberry 
growing is profitable in this 
state. It is highly important 
to start with disease-free 
plants and follow up with 
OTHER POPULAR 
RED RASPBERRIES 
TAYLOR RED RASPBERRY Taviahns 
most 
promising of the new red Raspberries from the New 
York Experiment Station. The plants are strong, vig- 
orous growers and are very heavy croppers. The canes 
are quite upright and carry a load well. The berries 
ripen shortly before Latham, are large, bright, attrac- 
tive red, firm, and of really excellent quality. They do 
not cling to the bushes tightly as some varieties but 
come off readily without crumbling. All indications 
are that Taylor will take a leading place in Raspberry 
circles. Needs winter protection in Minnesota. Prices 
on page 34A. 
INDIAN SUMMER EVERBEARING 
Each year sees INDIAN SUMMER forging steadily 
to the front. The New York Fruit Testing Associa- 
tion considers this variety decidedly su- 
perior to other everbearing sorts in the 
trade. 
The berries are large, conical, me- 
dium red, rather soft, good quality. 
The summer crop ripens early, begin- 
ning the last week of June. The au- 
tumn crop starts in September and 
continues until a severe frost. The bulk 
of the fall crop ripens in October. 
The fall crop may not always ripen 
in northern sections but the regular 
crop in June is well worth while. Since 
it ripens ahead of most red raspberries, 
it brings a fancy price on the market. 
This past season growers got $5.00 a 
case on the Minneapolis market for 
suitable culture. Our test 
plots under such conditions 
yielded from 254 to 294 
24-pint crates per acre the 
third season after planting.”’ 
most of their INDIAN SUMMER on 
account of its earliness. 
For the best everbearing raspberry, 
plant INDIAN SUMMER. Prices on 
page 34-A. 

NEWBURGH Is another New York Raspberry that is 
doing well in many localities. The fruit is 
large, very firm, and does not crumble. The color is a bright 
attractive red. It has good keeping and shipping qualities and is 
very productive. In Minnesota, Newburgh needs winter protec 
tion. Prices on page 34-A, 
CHIEF x&*&* Chief is a seedling of Latham and in gen- 
eral has many of the good qualities of 
Latham. The berries are not quite as large as Latham, but Chief 
will yield as many crates per acre—they are just a little slower 
to pick. Chief is of excellent flavor and has definite points of 
: advantage over other sorts. Chief seems somewhat more disease 
resistant than other red Raspberries and seems to endure more 
cold without injury. Consequently it can be successfully grown 
a little further north and under more difficult and trying condi- 
} tions. It is an especially good Raspberry for the farm garden 
where it may have to shift for itself more than it would in a 
good commercial planting. 
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Another point of advantage in growing Chief is that you can 
get on the market a week to 10 days earlier than you can with 
most other sorts. Our experience is that during that 10 days we 
get from 50c to $1.00 per crate more for Chief than we do after 
the main crop of other Raspberries comes on. 
We strongly recommend Chief for early market, for severe 
locations and for farm gardens. Prices, page 34-A. 
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