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Even the leaf roller, which has for years been at least occasionally present, 

 has not been noticeably present this season. 



Since so many new varieties come to the public, not from the originator, 

 but rather from the introducer, with its real origin suppressed, in the tables 

 herewith, under the head of origin, only an approximation to the date of 

 origination or introduction is attempted. 



Certain varieties of strawberry have so few anthers as to be apparently 

 nearly, but not quite, incapable of self-fertilization. In such cases "n.p." 

 indicates that they are nearly pistillate. 



The dates of first and last pickings of each variety give the length of 

 time during which it is in fruit. An examination will betray the fact that 

 neither the early nor the late varieties usually cover so long a period as do 

 those of medium season; for which reason, apparently, their annual yield 

 is usually less. 



The columns headed " Matted Kow " and " Hill," give the season's pro- 

 duct of each variety, under each system respectively; and since the pro- 

 ductiveness of each is thus clearly indicated, the column heretofore devoted 

 to " Productiveness " is omitted. 



The numerals in the columns headed " vigor," " hardiness," " size," 

 " quality " and " firmness " are all based upon the scale of 1 to 10. 



The newer varieties on trial are of course introduced into the tabulation 

 whether giving indication of probable value or otherwise; while notice of 

 a very considerable number of the less valuable older ones is wholly 

 omitted. 



The table, as may readily be seen, shows, in the great majority of 

 cases, a larger — often a very much larger — yield of fruit from the same 

 variety under the hill system, than from the matted row. This is by no 

 means the only, if indeed it is the chief, advantage from that system; since 

 such increase is not from a greater number of fruits, so much as from 

 their greater size and beauty; as also from the increased market value, and 

 more ready sale. 



Notices are appended of a few of the more productive or otherwise 

 desirable varieties appearing in the foregoing table. 



Alpha still maintains its position as one of the most desirable of the 

 very early varieties. Though not relatively productive, it possesses other 

 valuable qualities which justify its continuation. 



Beder Wood originated in Illinois with the person whose name it bears, 

 who claims that plants entrusted to an Iowa man for trial fell into the 

 hands of a person named Racster who propagated and disseminated it 

 without the knowledge or consent of the originator, giving it his own 

 name. It, so far, gives evidence of decided value as a market variety. 



Belmont, although lacking productiveness, possesses desirable qualities 

 for the home plantation, and may be expected to afford satisfaction when 

 planted for such purpose. The plant is healthy and vigorous, and the 

 fruit large, bright, and of good quality. 



Bubach (No. 5), though deficient in quality and soft in texture, is yet 

 so large, bright colored, and productive that it has already won a high 

 position as a desirable market variety. It must be planted near a pollen- 

 producing variety. 



Crawford, though a comparatively new variety, and scarcely satisfactorily 

 tested here, is very highly commended by its careful and conscientious 

 originator, as well as by many others. It is believed to be eminently 

 worthy of extensive trial. 



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