. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, etc., 1901-1902. Nurseries (Horticulture), Iowa, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs. 20 J. Wragg & S ons Co., , Iowa RASPBERRIES Any ground that will produce a good crop of corn will grow Raspberries. Prepare the ground thoroughly. Plant the upright canes in rows 6 feet apart, and confine to a narrow hedge-row. The drooping cane varieties, plant in rows 7 feet apart, plants about feet apart in the row. Set the tips with the crown only about half an inch below the surface, a
. Ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, roses, etc., 1901-1902. Nurseries (Horticulture), Iowa, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs; Ornamental trees, Catalogs; Shrubs, Catalogs; Roses, Catalogs. 20 J. Wragg & S ons Co., , Iowa RASPBERRIES Any ground that will produce a good crop of corn will grow Raspberries. Prepare the ground thoroughly. Plant the upright canes in rows 6 feet apart, and confine to a narrow hedge-row. The drooping cane varieties, plant in rows 7 feet apart, plants about feet apart in the row. Set the tips with the crown only about half an inch below the surface, and gradually fill in the furrow as the plants grow, until they stand 3 or 4 inches deep. Many prefer to plant in the fall. We plant in both spring and fall. UPRIGHT CANES RED CAP. We are now sending this new variety of red Raspberry out for the first time, believing that it will prove a great cropper over latitudes of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. The ori- gin of the berry is unknown. It was found at Storm Lake, Iowa, where it was grown and profitably handled by Mr. Caulkins, a local fruit grower. After testing it for three years on our grounds, we are ready to say that it is, in all senses of the word, a red Raspberry. Berry large, clings well to stem ; in growth robust, yet quite dwarf- ish, averaging not much over 2^ feet in height. Propagates by suckers. We want our friends and patrons to try some of this new variety, believing they will not be disappointed. Cuthbert. Very large ; red ; handsome; quality good. Ripens a little late, and continues a long time in fruit. Strong grower ; hardy and productive Good market berry. One of the best of the red-fruited varieties. Golden Queen. Beautiful, bright gol- den yellow berries of large size and finest quality. The most popular and best yellow Rasp- berry yet i n t r o- duced. A very de- sirable variety for the family garden. Like Cuthbert, it has strong, hardy canes with large, healthy foliage It is one of the greatest b
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