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Since the space available for remarks in the forepjoing tables is inade- 

 quate for proper or full characterization, more complete particulars are 

 appended, in the case of many of the tabulated varieties. 



Herstine, though an American seedling, is claimed to be at least par- 

 tially of foreign parentage. It is clear and bright in color, of fine size, 

 and superior flavor. The plant is only moderately vigorous, and lacks 

 hardiness even in this lake shore climate. With slight protection it is a 

 superior variety for the family garden. 



Marlboro, notwithstanding its alleged partially foreign parentage, is 

 fairly hardy. It is large and well colored, though not of superior flavor. 

 It is specially a market variety. 



Thwack, though but recently planted upon the station grounds, was well 

 tested here, many years since, and abandoned on account of its sad lack 

 of quality. The plant is vigorous and hardy, and the fruit large, bright, 

 and firm, but rather dry, and, for this reason, a good handler. 



Cardinal (which appeared in last year's report as Griesa — the name of 

 the originator), is a native of Kansas. It is one of the few varieties which 

 may be rooted from both suckers and tips, though somewhat reluctantly 

 from either. The characteristics are intermediate between strigosus and 

 occidentalis, more nearly approaching the former, in this, as well as in the 

 only slightly darker color of the fruit. So far it proves moderately vigor- 

 ous, hardy, and productive. Furthertrial is needful to fully determine its 

 value. 



Caroline is an alleged hybrid between Idceus and occidentalis. It is 

 very hardy and productive. The color of the fruit is a beautiful pale yel- 

 low. It is soft, rather acid, and lacks size. The plant propagates, reluc- 

 tantly, by either suckers or tips. 



Gladstone is a comparatively recent introduction, named for the noted 

 English statesman of this name. So far its summer crop of fruit scarcely 

 justifies so distinguished a name. It, however, produces a profuse 

 autumnal crop, upon the current season's canes, which, unfortunately, is 

 quite liable to be ruined by frost while yet immature. 



