Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1877-05-11

To the I'd tor Of the Free Press and Times:
Many lave an ideI that all red laspber-
res have about the same characteristics
They have never taken the tine to examine
into their merits or to compare one variety
with another. And yc. TO an amateur or to
an authority ON fruits there seems to be
almost as great difference as there is be
tween the different varieties Of apples pears,
or Other fruits. This is rot so apparent to
the eye, Of course, but close observer, as
he notices the difference in their habits of
growth, time CT ripening, and quality of
the fruit, is Just as deeply impressed with
the dissimilariiy of some Of the kinds as he
would be in making comparisons between
the larger fruits There are two varieties of
raspberries now attracting considerable at
tontion throughout the cOuntry-a descrip-
ton of which will perhaps prove of in
tereSt.
The Bradyiciae. Let 70 one sup
pose that this name was gi-en TO
this raspberry from any tendency tLat
it may have to combat the temperance
cause, as it has never to my knowledge been
guilty of any such intentions. On the cor
trary its tempting berries would be more
likely t. prove an effective ally, rendering
the home and its surroundings more afs
tTaetive and home like. As 4 means OF
profit to fruit growers it stands in tue fore
most rank, and each year finds many avail
ing themselves Of the rich treasures that it
/ ever seems willing to bcStOw. There are
! several reasons why it has become such
/ favoritG with those who are ac1us TONED to
/ supply our markets with iruit. Among
these may be mentioned its unusual adapt
ability Tor shipping long distances-many
/ berries having been sent 800 or IOO miles
/ in good condition its bright and
| attractive color. which serves it well
in its rivalry with other kind on the fruit
| stands and the bOuntiful crops with which
| it rewards the husbandman for any kindly
care that he may bestow upon it. There
are several kinds that are sold wrongtully
/ for BraRdyiriRes and which are almost
warthless-quite contrast to the genuine
| plants.
/ The DeinrQre This is one of the newest
| ard most promising raspberries with which
| | am acquainted. 1t might properly be
/ called the CcRfeHRiGi-as it was known to
/ few previous to the year rs, having during
| that season first made its appearance before
| the public. 1t differs greatly from the
| BrandyiriHe. and is proving very formida
/ bic rival. The berries are unusually large
/ at times nearly seyer-eighths of an inch
| in length. As an amateurs variety, or
/ for homo use. it will prove superior to
| the BraHdylciH as the very large size. fine
| appearance, and delicious quality of Its
/ fruit will render it q great f4vOrte. Even
| as profitable market variety it may in time
/ eclipse the BrGHdgriFe, but a further trial
will be needed before this can be said with
| certainty.
When We think of the beautiful gifts that
the raspberry is 50 willing to bestOw, it
/ seems difficult tn comprehend why so many
/ should deprive themselves of the pleasure Of
| having It in their gardens. Many in the
| suburbs of our cities and towns might have
a delicious feast each year for many weeks,
| if they would devote small plot toits use,
| and select some of the early and late varie
| ties. hardly know which are to be pitied
the most in our cities, whether the berries
/ because they have to appear under such a
| changed appearance, and in such dllapi-
dated condition by the time they reach the
markets; or the people who purchase them
when they might 50 easily have beautiful
and fresh berries of their own growing at
very little trouble and expense. y rasp
berry plot a rod or two square, with good
| selection OF plants, Is i treasure indeed.
r. IL. HAINES.
| Maldcn-on-th6- Hudson, n. !.