. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 20 PROTECTION. For the winter protection of the plants, commence at the north end of the row, remove the dirt from the north side of the hill about five inches. Gather the vhics to;,'ether with a fork, and with the foot geuth'press the root to the north, laying the vines flat on the ground, then cover with a few inches of earth. It is best to have two persons work together, one to lay the vines over and the other to cover them
. Descriptive catalogue of the Jewell Nursery Co. Nursery stock Minnesota Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 20 PROTECTION. For the winter protection of the plants, commence at the north end of the row, remove the dirt from the north side of the hill about five inches. Gather the vhics to;,'ether with a fork, and with the foot geuth'press the root to the north, laying the vines flat on the ground, then cover with a few inches of earth. It is best to have two persons work together, one to lay the vines over and the other to cover them. In the spring remove the covering carefully with a fork. SUPPORT. Black Raspberries and Blackberries should be supported. To do this use No. 12 galvanized wire. Set posts 24 feet apart, four feet high, and stretch a wire tight on each side, and fasten the ends three feet from the ground. On the intervening posts drive nails to support the wire, high enough in the center to keep the wire tight. RED RASPBERRIES. ^Cuthbert.—A variety of the greatest excellence, and one of the new kinds that may be pro- nounced perfectly hardy. The canes are tall and vigorous and enormoush'productive. Berries very large, conical, rich crimson, very handsome, and so firm that thev can be shipped hundreds of mile* by railway without injur}'; flavor rich, luscious, best; commences to ripen moderately early and holds on until all others are gone. \—Large, conical, bright crimson; juicy, sweet, and excellent; highly flavored ; a strong grower, ])roductive and hard\-; one of the very best. Vrurner.—This is undoubtedly one of the most profitable red raspberries for marketing now under cultivation. It is a stout, healthy grower, very hardy, and immensely productive. The fruit is of the largest size, and presents a fine appearance. ^ Hansen.—One of the very earliest and most desirable of red raspberries; color, bright scar- let; quality excellent; very productive and a fine shipper. Its gre
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