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SYSTEMATIC POMOLOGY 



Fig. 303. Warfield. 



772. Warfield (Ki-. ;U):i). — For many 

 years a standard sort, Warfield i.s now dis- 

 carded except in the northern j)art of the 

 IMiddh' West, where it is still grown, being 

 prized for its hardy, healthy, and productive 

 plants. The fruits are especially well liked 

 by canners, as they retain their color, shape, 

 and flavor very well. The variety originated 

 in Illinois in 1882. 



Imperfect. Plants large, vigorous, healthy, pro- 

 ductive and make runners very freely. Fruit early 

 tu midseason, medium in size, round or round-conic, 

 dark crimson, glossy; flesh soft or fairly firm, dark 

 red, acid, well flavored ; quality very good. 



773. William Belt (Fig. 304). Be/f.— William Belt has long 

 been a favorite in New England and New 

 York because of the productiveness of its 

 vines and its handsome dark-red, w^ell-flavored 

 fruits. The berries are not firm enough for 

 the market. The variety originated with Wil- 

 liam Belt, Mechanicsburg, Ohio, about 1888. 



Perfect. Plants vigorous, fairly healthy; runners 

 numerous. Fruits medium to late, large, irregular, 

 globose-conic or wedge-shaped; flesh rather soft, outer 



color dark crimson with dark red flesh ; core pink, 



hollow; mild subacid; quality very good to best; p^^ ^q^ William 

 seeds prominent. Belt. 



