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bore fruit a little larger than that of the Downing, but were a trifle less productive. 

 The plants of these two varieties do not quite equal Downing in vigor. 



Liver of sulphur, one ounce to three gallons of water, was again used, as for several 

 seasons past, for the prevention of mildew, which is especially liable to attack the 

 English varieties. The first application was made May 1, and was followed by others 

 at intervals of ten days until the fruit ripened. The disease appeared in June, but 

 only to a slight extent, upon two or three English varieties. 



ENGLISH VARIETIES. 



Apex. — This variety has usually done well upon the Station grounds. The plant is a 

 good grower and quite productive. Berries large, greenish-yellow, of good quality. 



Champion. — A good, thrifty grower and quite productive, but the berries are usually 

 quite small and rather sour. This season the fruit was larger and of better quality 

 then formerly. The berries are greenish-yellow in color. 



Industry. — A well-known variety. Quite subject to mildew. Lacks vigor and pro- 

 ductiveness. Turns red when ripe, which is an objection to it for market purposes. 



Orange. — Desirable for home use but of no value for market. The tallest, strongest 

 grower on trial. The fruit is small, yellowish, thin-skinned, of best quality. Fine for 

 culinary purposes, because of thin skin and high quality. 



Triumph. — Plant vigorous and moderately productive. Fruit large, greenish-yellow, 

 of good appearance. This variety is very similar to Columbus. 



AMERICAN VARIETIES. 



Houghton. — An old variety once considerably grown for market, but now almost 

 entirely replaced by larger kinds. Plant strong, vigorous and moderately productive. 

 The fruit is of very good quality, but quite small. 



Pale Red. — A small reddish-green variety of very good quality. The plants are 

 vigorous, but only moderately productive. Undesirable because of the small size 

 of the fruit. 



Smith. — A shy bearer, and a poor, weak grower. Drops its foliage badly in mid- 

 summer. Berries oval, green, of medium size and good quality. Not valuable. 



Tree. — The plant is a strong, vigorous grower, but a poor bearer and the fruit is 

 quite small. A failure here. 



BEST VARIETIES FOR HOME AND MARKET. 



Chautauqua (English) . — This variety annually makes the best showing of any variety 

 of its class on trial. This season the plants were loaded with large, perfect berries, 

 free from mildew. The fruit is greenish-yellow in color, and quite attractive in 

 appearance. 



Columbus (English), — A good grower and usually quite productive. The berries are 

 large, yellowish-green, of very good quality. Although more susceptible to mildew 

 than some other of the English kinds, this variety gives very satisfactory results if 

 properly cared for. 



Downing (American). — An old, well-known variety, largely grown for market pur- 

 poses. Unsurpassed by any of the newer American kinds. The plants are very vigorous 

 and productive. Berries medium to large, greenish-yellow, of good quality. If other 

 kinds are set, this variety should at least be planted for the bulk of the crop. 



Keepsake (English). — Unsurpassed by any variety on trial for size of fruit. Single 

 specimens sometimes weigh one-half ounce. Plant a medium grower, quite productive. 

 Fruit yellowish-green, of good quality. While this variety does not always give 

 uniformly good results, its behavior is usually very satisfactory. 



Lancashire (English). — A vigorous grower and very productive. Berries large and 

 of good quality. The fruit should not be left too long upon the plants, as it turns red 

 when ripe. One of the best except for color. 



Pearl (American). — Similar to Downing in fruit, but the plants are not quite^ so 

 vigorous as that variety. This season Pearl did not quite equal Downing in productive- 

 ness, but made a very good showing. 



Red Jacket (American). — The most promising new variety on trial. Fruit averages 



