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his choice was the kind he could have plenty of, and this is certainly 

 the case with the Crescent strawberry. 



A good staminate variety for planting with the Crescent is the 

 Lovett (Early) ; about the same color, but a little larger. It is some- 

 times inclined to grow slightly flat or wedge shape, is of some firmer 

 texture and an excellent shipper. 



Now while I might mention my experience with several other varie- 

 ties, all of more or less merit, these already described have proved the 

 best with us, and if given proper attention, will furnish the average 

 planter with alt he can do, and will also give him very satisfactory re- 

 turns for his labor. 



DISCUSSION ON STRAWBERRIES. 



Following these papers there was a general discussion on the 

 varieties of strawberries best suited to Missouri. The following varie- 

 ties were recommended : North Missouri, Excelsior, Crescent and Lovett 

 for early ; Haverland for medium, good for both home and market use. 

 Klondike and Senator Dunlap are the best mid-season market sorts. Clyde 

 for late, a fine berry, only not of good color and soft. Gandy is our 

 latest berry ; is excellent for market. South Missouri, Texas, Johnson 

 and Excelsior for early. Haverland, Warfield (forms too many plants). 

 Lady Thompson and Klondike for medium sorts. Aroma, Sample and 

 Ridgeway for late. The tendency at present in strawberry planting is 

 too much towards late varieties. Probably 70 per cent of the berries 

 planted in 1905 were late varieties. This will soon overbalance the 

 market, unless during the coming year a large number of early and 

 medium varieties are planted. 



In a call for best varieties for commercial growing the Haverland 

 came far towards the front, being planted over a wide territory, and 

 generally liked. The Aroma, Warfield, Dunlap, Texas and Gandy all 

 had many warm friends, while Excelsior, Glen Mary, Crescent and 

 Brandywine were named. 



HOW TO PICK AND MARKET STRAWBERRIES. 



(Geo. T. Tlppin, Nichols, Mo.) 



Mr. President: 



I am asked by the Secretary to answer this question. I am wholly 

 unable to do so, unless the Secretary can tell me whether it is going to 

 rain on the day I am going to pick berries or not ; also whether I am to 



