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which is unusually plump and glossy, and in which and on which 

 are thickly scattered the seeds. On this account the smaller berries 

 often have a somewhat seedy appearance. The most valuable 

 asset is high quality in which it is hardly surpassed. The dark 

 red flesh is aromatic, highly flavored, mildly acid and is very good 

 to best in quality. Among the many varieties tested on the Station 

 grounds, Chesapeake stands among a few kinds at the top. 



This variety was originated by J. W. Parks, Nanticoke, Md., 

 about 1904 and was introduced by W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md., 

 in 1906. Its parentage is unknown. It is unfortunate that in 

 some sections plants not true to name are being sent out for this 

 variety. 



Plants rather few, vigorous, usually healthy but with a tendency to mildew, pro- 

 ductive; leaves above medium in size, wide, thick, dark green; leaf -stalks long, thick; 

 fruit-stems intermediate in length, thick, usually branched, semi-erect; flowers per- 

 fect, season of bloom late; calyx large, leafy, attractive green, slightly depressed; 

 seeds conspicuous often markedly raised, numerous. Fruit matures in mid-season 

 or later, ripening period of medium length, easily picked, ships well; berries large, 

 dropping in size as the season advances, roundish-conic to wedge-shaped, the surface 

 plump, unbroken by furrows or by irregularities, not necked, with conical apex which 

 becomes seedy in appearance in the smallest berries, beautiful glossy scarlet; flesh 

 very firm, somewhat variable in color, mildly acid, juicy, pleasant flavor; good to 

 very good in quality. 



