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sary control measures for that disease should be followed. The sturdy 
canes hold the berries well off the ground. The berries ripen shortly before 
subacid and of excellent quality. They do not cling to the bush as tightly 
as Newburgh. 
PURPLE RASPBERRIES 
Marion—introduced in 1937, as a very large, late, purple raspberry to follow 
Sodus. The berries are very large, holding up well in size through the sea- 
son, moderately juicy, firm, tart, and good in quality. They tend to cling 
to the bushes, but not sufficiently to be seriously objectionable. Marion 
ripens about a week later than Sodus and will serve to prolong the season 
for berries of that type. The plants are vigorous, bear heavy crops, are 
hardy and resemble the red raspberry more than the black raspberry in 
appearance. Propagation is by tip layering although a few suckers are 
produced. Marion resulted from a cross between the Bristol black rasp- 
berry and No. 2585 a red raspberry seedling of the same parentage as 
Newburgh. 
Sodus—this variety is the most promising new purple raspberry on the Sta- 
tion grounds. It originated from the cross between the Dundee black rasp- 
berry and the Newburgh red raspberry. The berries are very large, firm, 
medium purple in color, sprightly and good in quality, The plants are very 
vigorous, very productive, and hardy. Sodus is more resistant to drought 
than Columbian and yields a good crop every year. It ripens shortly after 
Latham. If this variety holds up to its present promise, it should replace 
Columbian of which all stock is diseased, and simplify mosaic control in 
those areas where Columbian is grown extensively. 
STRAWBERRIES 
These varieties with the exception of Dresden were derived from the cross 
of Howard by Marshall. The plants of this cross are exceptionally vigorous 
and excellent plant-makers; the fruits are large, glossy, very attractive, very 
good in quality, and ripen in midseason. 
Cato—is offered as a high-quality variety for home use. It is nearly the equal 
of Marshall in quality, and much superior in plant characters. Because the 
skin bruises easily it will not make a satisfactory market berry unless 
_ handled very carefully. 
Catskill—has done exceptionally well in the northeastern states. The plants 
are large, very vigorous, and yield very heavy crops. The berries are very 
large, roundish wedge, slightly irregular, moderately firm, dark red, but glossy 
and attractive, mildly subacid and good in quality. The berries ripen in 
midseason or about four days later than Howard. In 1930 this seedling re- 
ceived an award of merit from the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. 
Clermont—is a most excellent variety for both market and home use. The 
fruits are very large, and hold up well in size throughout the season. The 
berries are regular, very glossy and attractive, do not bruise easily, and 
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