Scarlet Gem.— Of very worl erowth and few fruits. W 
one more season’s trial. pst 
Shaffer's Colossal.— Grown through this asettent in late 
tities for canning purposes. It has the peculiarity of rooting 
the tips of canes like the Blackcaps. Is very hardy and, all th 
considered, a valuable variety. as 
Silver Queen.— This was badly winter-killed. Raita soft 
of too light a color to be of value, as the slightest touch discol 
them. ae 
Smith’s No. 2.— Made a weak growth last year and perfected but i) 
few ae ate ia This season’ s growth is more vigorous. ‘ a 
This Ble *s growth was very rank, the canes res baie stopped pas 
in June, and atfruiting time the laterals had made a growth 
ten inches. It is very productive, with extra large fruits of a 
bright black color, slightly conical, borne in very large cluster: 
with only an exceptional blasted berry. It is a valuable marke | 
variety on account of its firmness and productiveness. ; 
Sprays Early Cap.— A vigorous growing variety. Produces an 
abundant he ate of good sized fruits, firm and dry. 
Stayman’s No. 5.— Made a good growth last year ; bears a heavy ot 
crop of more than average sized fruits of good color and very 
firm. Flavor not very pronounced. Ra, 
Superb.— Well spoken of in a few localities. A fine berry, bu 
not very productive. j 
Thompson's Early Pride— 'This and Thompson’s Early Prolifi 
have the same habit of growth, ripening fruits the same date an 
continue bearing through the same length of season, from early te 
late. The quantity of fruits were practically the same. Whil é 
the Early Pride gave the largest fruits last year, there seems ‘to 
be no difference in size this season. The fruits of both varieties 
are firm and of good color. rh 
Turner.— One of the most productive varieties on our grounds 
Growth of canes very symmetrical, forming a fine bushy plant. — 
Fruits soft, but of very fine flavor. I think this will prove a good 
variety. ; 
