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room. At Arkona it is not considered a first-class berry by any means ; its only good 

 points are large size and solidity in the estimation of growers in this section. The best 

 at Whitby, quite hardy. One of the most valuable in the Niagara district. 



Crescent Seedling grows and bears well at Toronto. At Guelph it is a good market 

 berry. At Arkona this is considered the coming berry for market and family use, hardy 

 in plant, and large uniform fruit of fine flavour and good colour, carries well. One of the 

 best at five different points in Ontario county. Highly thought of by growers in the 

 Niagara district for its heavy fruiting quality and the fine marketable appearance of the 

 fruit. Good at Clinton. 



Jucunda does not succeed so well on heavy soils. Indeed, the reports from all sec- 

 tions are so varied that we do not feel inclined to give it a high character. 



Captain Jack is considered a profitable market berry at Arkona, solid attractive 

 fruit of the Wilson type in flavour. A favourite in Haldimand and Halton. 



New Dominion is well spoken of in the counties of Stormont and Dundas. It is 

 said by some there to come in a few days after Wilson's Albany, while others say it comes 

 about the same time. Bears well and comes in after Wilson's Albany in Frontenac, but 

 not so much thought of as regards flavour, and is softer to handle. Proves very valuable 

 at Ottawa — large even berries, fine colour for market, and a uniformly large cropper. At 

 Arkona it is liked, and promises to be an acquisition for market value ; hardy in plant 

 and of good character generally. At Hamilton and through the Niagara district it is 

 looked upon as one of the most valuable varieties for a local market. Fair grower at 

 Clinton. 



Alpha (Arnold's No. 8) has done well the past season at Stratford, and in Oxford, 

 Elgin, and Victoria counties ; and in the vicinity of Prescott one grower prefers it to 

 Wilson for quality and local market profit. 



Mr. John Croil, of Aultsville, has imported from Scotland the following varieties, 

 all of which appear to grow well, and will fruit next year : Alice Maria, Brown's 

 Wonder, Dr. Walker, Frogmore Pine, Viscountess de Harcourt, and President. 



Kentucky bears large crops at Kingston ; comes in with New Dominion, and is' well 

 suited for a local market berry, coming in after several others. 



Arnold's Pride (No. 23) still holds its good reputation at Ottawa for productiveness, 

 colour, and size, and is evidently proving itself an acquisition generally over the Pro- 

 vince. It is the finest berry we have in Huron for family use. Growers prefer it to 

 any other for home use. At Windsor and St. Thomas it is highly spoken of, and 

 several growers say it will ship fairly well to the city market. A good family berry at 

 Stratford. 



Cumberland Triumph is considered one of the most promising berries, resembling 

 Crescent in some points, but some growers think it finer in flavour. Very productive 

 and uniformly sized berries. 



Windsor Chip/, early, large, good colour, and fine flavour, suits well for family use, 

 but too soft to suit the market. 



Glendale is liked at Arkona, Windsor, Brampton, and some parts of Wellington, 

 Wentworth, and Waterloo for a late sort, both for family and market. Considered better 

 than Kentucky. 



Arnold's Maggie at Arkona and several parts of Huron, Perth, and Lambton is 

 looked upon as one of the most promising of the Wilson type, and superior to that berry 

 in both flavour and colour. Liked for family plots in Brant and Kent. 



Bright Ida (Arnold's), in Lambton and Perth is said to be a large bearer and 

 rich in flavour, giving the strongest fragrance of any variety. 



Marvin is spoken of at Arkona as a promising variety. 



Miner's Prolific is evidently not widely known, but generally esteemed where 

 planted. 



