Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1877-04-13
Two Good Raspberries.

raspberries. yet there are probably many
who are not familiar with the excelenoies Of
the varieties that l will mention at this time.
Neither should they be called old varieties,
as they 80 far exceed such kinds that it would
would be an injustice to them to place them
10 the same class. Some years ago there
was great stir among fruit growers at the
appearance of the Philadelphia raspberry.
In all parts Of the country its praises were
spoken, but now other varieties excel it SO
much in size and appearance as to place it
decidedly in the shade. One Of its more
successful rivals is
TIE HERsTINE.
OF the many fine varieties that are known
to fruit authorities thero is hardly one that
can equal this in size and general appear
ance. The berries are Of beautiful red
color, OF fne favor and very large. They
are especially desirable for amateurs or
home use, and for near markets. They will
nearly always command q good price, as
their bright color and large size prove vOry
enticing. The Horstine has become great
favorite among those who wish q good table
berry. | have found the plants to be quite
hardy--simply bending the canes to the
ground being sufficient protection. This
is much easier than covering, and seems to
answer equally as well, though the ther-
mometer has indicated 10 aud even 20 de.
grees below zero. Where the winters are
less severe, even this treatment is not re-
quired.
THE HIGHLAND HARDY.
Much has been written about this variety
but to many it is probably as yet unknown
1t is great favorite along the Hudson, and
has proved the most profitable of any Oi
raspberry family. This is duo to its early
ripening, unusual productivoness and thu
little care that is required in growing. Is i
hardly right to parade before the public th'
profits that have from time to time beer
made, but | will say that the 6gnres obtain
ed-S400 to $500 on small plots Of one
fourth OF au acre, though considerably abov'
the average, are nevertheless susceptible o
proof. The berries are Of bright red col
or, and retain their shape and bright appear
ance from twelve to twenty -four hours loDgel
than some other varieties. The fruit is from
medium to large in size, and Of good flavor
The perfect hardness Of the plants-no pro
lection whatever being requrcd-make
them of special value for all localities wher,
the winters are severe. What way NOR
pleasant could be chosen by those livlog il
the suburbs Of our cities TO increase thei
income than having half acre or 50 devot
ed to this raspberry.
In answer to repeated questions that ar
made as to time for planting, l will say thai
the earlier in the spring that the plants cal
be set out the better. There are two method
usually emPloyed-plaCing the rows six OIL
seven feet apart with the plants three fee
distant from each other in the rows; or b.
setting out the plants four feet apart eaCI
way. The first method is probably the bes
for light, sandy soils, while the other is pref
erable where the soil is heavier. Let tbos
who are without this delicious fruit in thei
gardens commence this spring and asOertai
for themselves what pleasures it can give
Comparatively little care is required if th
proper kinds are selected, and the grove
will be we'll repaid by the fresh and deliOiOu
berries that he will have each day during tn
season. Il. ii. HAiNEs.
MaIdsn-OH.ths-HadsoR,N N. Y.