160 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



A large number cf recently-introduced varieties of strawberries that were planted in 

 May, 1900, came into bearing this year and careful records were kept of their behavior. 

 In the table, letters and figures have been used as symbols, and a key is placed at the 

 head of the columns. 



The "Notes on Varieties" give a somewhat detailed description of the plants and 

 fruit, and points that might be of interest or value are touched upon. A "Summary, * 

 placed at the end of these notes, gives a short list of the more desirable kinds for 

 various soils and seasons. 



The trial plat which fruited in 1890 was cleaned out in July so that only one' plant 

 for each foot in the rows was left. From these runners were soon sent out, and what 

 was practically a new plantation was secured. Notes upon some of the more valuable 

 of these older varieties are also given. 



NOTES ON NEW VARIETIES. 



Alpine was sent out by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. 

 Flowers perfect. Six plants were received November 24, 1900, and planted in the 

 field. They were well covered with a coarse mulch and came through the winter in 

 good shape. The plants appeared to be vigorous and healthy and threw out a few 

 fruit stems, but failed to mature any fruit. 



Bennett. — Received from W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland. Flowers imperfect. The 

 plants made a vigorous growth last season and came through the winter in good shape, 

 appearing to be hardy. They developed a limited amount of bloom, for the vigor of 

 the plants, but a small per cent of it was frosted. The berries are of medium size, 

 oblong conical in form; color, bright crimson; flavor, rich and sub-acid. The quality 

 is good, but the plants were hardly productive enough this season to warrant any special 

 recommendation. 



Bobolink. — Received from Myer & Son, Bridgeville, Del. Flowers perfect. Only three 

 plants of this variety were received, and the first reason they appeared weak but this 

 year's growth shows much more vigor. The foliage is dark, large and dense, but the 

 plants showed a scarcity of fruit stems. The berries are large, rather coarse and 

 irregular, but quite attractive. The color is rather too light a crimson and the pulp 

 is soft. Flavor very pleasant. Further trial is necessary to determine the value of 

 this variety. 



Bryan. — From Flansburgh & Peirson, Leslie, Mich. Flowers perfect. The plants 

 appeared to lack vigor and made a weak growth, throwing very few runners or fruit 

 stems; berries are medium in size; a little oblate conical; color, bright crimson; quality 

 and firmness, good. Plants lack in productiveness. 



Bush Cluster. — From Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. Flowers perfect. The growth of 

 the plants is all that could be desired ; fruit stems, strong and upright ; fruit, large ; 

 light red; slightly irregular, round conical; flavor, medium: texture, rather soft. 

 Further trial will be necessary to establish their value, but they seem to lack in 

 productiveness. 



Carmi Beauty. — From W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. Flowers imperfect. A very 

 promising variety. In vigor and hardiness it has few superiors. The fruit stems are 

 numerous, upright, strong and well covered by the dense growth of foliage. The fruit 

 is large, regular, conical, rather light in color. The quality is good. 



Carrie Silvers. — From Slaymaker & Son, Dover, Del. Flowers perfect. Seems to 

 lack vigor and hardiness, but was fairly productive. The plants made a weak growth 

 but formed many fruit stems. The fruit is of high quality, dark crimson, regular, 

 elongated, slightly necked; pulp firm. Further trial may show more vigor. 



Crockett. — From Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. Blossoms perfect. Hardy, vigorous, 

 productive. The fruit stems are numerous, upright and strong, but not individually 

 overloaded. The berries are irregular, oblong conical, a little soft and below the 

 standard in quality ; runners numerous. Owing to its vigor and productiveness, the 

 variety has some promising points for an early sort. 



Dole. — From Slaymaker & Son, Dover, Del. Flowers imperfect. A variety having 

 some promising characteristics. The plants are hardy, vigorous and productive. Berries 

 medium to large, regular, oblong, light crimson, firm and of pleasant flavor. They are 

 quite attractive in appearance. 



Downing's Bride. — From M. Crawford. Cuyahoga Falls, O. Flowers imperfect. One 



