Raspberries..help needed

[Jeannine Anne]

I need to get in a row of raspberries and am unfamiliar with the varieties as I was away for so many years. Can anyone advise me on a good summer crop one, large berries mid season perhaps, and then an autumn(fall) one too. I know how to grow and prune it is the varieties I am unsure of. I expect to buy bare rooted canes and they are available but some folks are offering what they describe as plants which is puzzling me especially as the prices vary tremendously from seller to seller.

Plus, does anyone in Canada know a good source, BC would be best but anywhere really. I have info from Van Dam, Veseys and T&T but would prefer a local grower if anyone knows of one.

I am also looking for black currant bushes although I am familiar with a lot of the varieties except those that were new in the last decade..any info appreciated.

Thank you

XX Jeannine