302 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



STRAWBERRIES. 



Tlie experimental woTk with strawberries has not been as satis- 

 factory as could be desired. The old plantation was renewed and every- 

 thing promised well until the white grub made its appearance and 

 destroyed many of the plants. The new patch was also attacked by 

 cut-worms and considerable harm was done before they could be de- 

 stroyed by the use of poisoned bran scattered along the rows. The great- 

 est injury was done by cut-worms in the portions where the soil was 

 light. The plants grown where the land was rather heavy and moist 

 were not damaged at all. 



The plants upon which the notes were taken were set. out in the 

 spring of 1905 in rows three and one-half feet apart and at a distance of 

 eighteen inches in the rows. The earlier runners were removed and 

 the others were trained so as to form an open hedge-row about ten 

 inches wide. It is always desirable to secure a clover sod for a small 

 fruit plantation but OAving to the limited area of the station grounds 

 this was not possible. The land was quite heavily manured and plowed 

 in the fall and the plants were set as early as possible in the spring. 



Aroma: — A pleasant flavored late berry of bright red color. Fruit 

 large and firm. Holds its size well throughout the season. Plants are 

 moderately good growers. Is not productive here. Staminate. 



August Luther : — An early variety ripening with Excelsior and of 

 about the same size. It is broad, roundish conical in shape and bright 

 red in color. It does not bear as well as the Excelsior but is of better 

 quality. A good early berry for home use and local market. Plants are 

 medium sized and good growers. Staminate. 



Botham : — Staminate. A large, roundish, deep red berry of good 

 quality. Flesh light red and somewhat tender. Plants vigorous and 

 thrifty. Bore well this season. Looks promising for a dessert and local 

 market berry. Needs further trial. 



Ben Davis : — ^Staminate. A thrifty, medium early variety with 

 berries above medium size. Color a good dark red. Roundish conical 

 in shape, firm and of good quality. Generally quite productive. Promis- 

 ing for dessert and market. 



Brandywine : — Staminate. A popular mid-season to late berry of good 

 quality, size and color.' Plants are vigorous. Bears well but is at its 

 best on fairly heavy soil accompanied by intense culture. Good for 

 market and dessert. 



Bederwood: — Staminate. The most productive in the patch but that 

 is all it has to recommend it. It is soft, light colored and of poor 

 quality. Considered profitable by some on account of its productiveness. 



Cardinal : — Pistillate. The name implies its color which goes right 

 through the berry. It is large, regular, conical in shape, of good size, 

 and firm in texture. Its firmness, glossy color and size make it very 

 attractive as a market berry. Its quality is a little strong for dessert 

 purposes but makes it suitable for culinary uses. Bears well but does 

 best on a fairly heavy soil. Mid-season. Plants are thrifty but are 

 poor runner makers. The runners are slender and the plants on them 

 far apart. 



Commonwealth : — Staminate. A large, irregular conical berry with a 

 blunt apex. Color dark red. The flesh is a deep, rich red and of firm 



