profitable fruit growing 
through better production methods
November, 1957	Mimeo. HO 57-1
what's new in . . .
fruit varieties • soil management * spraying and dusting • fruit handling • fertilization • pruning and thinning • storage • marketing
RASPBERRY AND BLACKBERRY VARIETIES FOR INDIANA
Raspberries and blackberries are grown quite extensively in Indiana for commercial use and by individuals in small home plantings. With proper fertilization, training and pest control these berry crops can be a very satisfactory fruit crop for local sales and an excellent source of high quality berries for home use.
Raspberries are quite susceptible to several virus diseases which may be transmitted from red raspberries to black and purple raspberries where the disease is more serious. For this reason plantings of red raspberries should be separated from plantings of black or purple raspberries by at least 300 feet. The anthracnose disease of raspberries and blackberries usually reduces yields and shortens the life of unsprayed plantings but. this disease may be satisfactorily controlled by a single spray in the delayed dormant period* For detailed information on the control of insects and diseases on raspberries and blackberries write for Extension Mimeograph BP 4-1. "Raspberry Anthracnose," Extension Mimeograph ID 12-D, "Spray Guide For Brambles," or Extension Bulletin 191, "Raising Raspberries and Blackberries."
Red Raspberry Varieties,
Latham. The leading variety in Indiana for home use, local sale and commercial plantings. The bushes are hardy, vigorous, productive and are tolerant of virus diseases, doing well in spite of them. The variety is well adapted to a wide variety of soils and climates.
Berries are large and firm but tend to crumble and are only fair in quality.
Early Red. A recent introduction from Michigan which ripens very early in the season. Plants upright, tall, vigorous and hardy. Berries large, round-conic, light red, turning darker when fully ripe, somewhat soft but do not crumble, excellent flavor. Fruit good for canning or freezing.
Indian Summer. An "ever-bearing" type which bears one crop in early season and a smaller crop at the tips of the new canes in September and October. Fruit is red, soft, crumbly, but of good quality. Plants hardy, vigorous and self supporting if properly pruned.
September. Another "ever-bearing" type ripening just ahead of Indian Summer and of about the same quality. Neither of these varieties have been particularly productive and in many seasons the fall crop will be damaged by early freezes.