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["Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

The thornless raspberry here in the NW is the Thimbleberry.  It doesn't cross  readily with cultivated species anyway.  Though the flavor varies with where the plants grow and with individual selections.  Fruit aside, the plant is often used as an ornamental as the large leaves and large white blossoms are quite attractive, and it will grow in partial shade.
-Lon Rombough
Grapes, writing, consulting, my book, The Grape Grower, at http://www.bunchgrapes.com  Winner of the Garden Writers Association "Best Talent in Writing" award for 2003.
On May 22, 2005, at 8:41 PM, Rodney Eveland wrote:

Did it taste good, or was it rather bland? Red/black? In
Oregon/Washington they have berries which grow wild and resemble a
raspberry, but the flavor leads a lot to be desired. If you found
something, tasty, hardy, and disease free or highly resistant, then
perhaps you have come across something of value. Have you considered
propagating it in your garden?