Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1890-05-08

Next 10 the straw berry, these are
the most important If the small fruits.
| mention these two fruits AT the same
time because they belong TO the same
family that Is, they partake Of the
same nature in their habits of growth,
formation Of fruits. and demand about
the same cultivation aud soils
Biacl Gap Ka,pierr,es.-The>e are
now grown largely IN the west and in
western New York, for cyaporatIng
purposes. Twenty years ago it VA,
practically unknown IN culti,ation |
see no reason why its cultivation can
not be made profitable here in eastern
Maine. Certainly, our markets arc
not over stocked with the dried fruits.
| have never yct seen it tor sale in
Maine. The Gregg has, hitherto, been
the leading variety. have it, L. j.
not quite hardy enough tor tins locality.
|, wintcr-kils, somewhat, in very cold
winters.
The new Nemaha, they claim. will
Just fill the bill for thi. locality.
shall test il and report For fresh
fruit the red varieties are far better
The Cuthbert is the most popular, and
all things considered, the best for this
locality. Skaters Colossal. Ga cross
between the red and black yarictiesl il
is said, will ou;-yield il and larger in
berry. though in quality tar behind.
They are both quite hardy and very
late, giving you their fruits after the
Wild ones are all gone; these are
merits of great value Until the adyent
Of the Golden Queen" yellow rasp-
berries were considered OF no value.
except a. novelties. Great claims are
now being made FOR that variety. If
il can sustain them il will become
general favorite and should find place
in every fruit garden.
Backjerrier. The >nvder i the old
standby for the north. No other variety
is now grown So largely. Like Old dog
Tray, III is ever faithful" The Erie.
new variety, looks now As if it might
shear it of its glory II is earlier aud
larger and said 10 be it, equal in other
good points. Other hardy varieties
are the Stones Hardy, Wachusett.
Thornless, Taylor's Prolific and Aga
wan find many Of these too late to
rpcn il an ordinary season here.
U.utrri,s These are running black
berries. The Lucreiia is the only one
that has been given attention. 1t is
earlier than any blackberry. and has
thus far with me proved hardy,
healthy. strong grower, aud exceedingly
productive. am delighted with it.
Cuiture.--l fear it will be asking too
much Of the AMERICAN, to allow me
space on this article, 10 fully give the
best modes Of culture OF this fruit.
Though they do not demand so close
attention a. The strawberry, nor is their
culture so difficult. but il will take
many words to explain it all and then
eyes must see; and finally that great
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. he "alled in
to complete the lesson | will how
! ever give YOU this hint: Go INTO IA cut
down about the third year after fire
la, passed over it, in July, and there
take lessons from nature. But you
need to be careful observer to profit
by them. Look over the whole lot aud
see under what conditions the strongest
canes. the largest berries aud the most
( abundant fruits are found growing
Then study the cause. When you have
your lesson complete then YOU have the
1 index to the culture of this fruit; and
only that. But with ii, by the use Of
good philosophy aud Judgment. you
can find the subject. Another hint
/ Do not make the fatal mistake by sup
posing that these cultivated varieties,
that have been coaxed and petted for
years till they have come to demand
such attentions, can stand to rough it
with the wild ones. Plant them in
rows from six to eight feet apart and
from two to three feet apart in rows.
My next subject will be the currant
and gooseberry.
+. W. WOOSTER.