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Fruit large, bright red and handsome. It has been found to succeed in all parts 
of the country, and is one of the firmest berries to ship, 
The Glendale isa great market berry. Ithas every good quality that belongs 
to this fruit except two: high flavor and gloss. For vigor, productiveness, 
hardiness and size, it is among the best ; and for lateness and shipping qualities 
it is ahead of all others. It has an immense calyx that protects it from injury 
by late frosts and keeps it so loose in the basket that the air can circulate among 
the berries. It keeps longer after being picked than any other variety with 
which I am acquainted. When it is to be shipped to a distance, the boxes must 
be well filled, for it is inclined to settle more than most sorts. It is a very prof- 
itable berry to grow in the north to send south at the close of the season. 
Cumberland Triumph—One of the finest berries if not the very finest we 
have. Itis a seedling of the Green Prolific, and larger than its parent in both 
plant and fruit. It is always of regular form, large size, and produced in abun- 
dance. Its quality is better than any of those named above, and for a near 
market or for home use it is unsurpassed. Its color is light orange scarlet— 
hardly dark enough for market. 
The above have succeeded in all parts of the country, and if I were growing 
berries exclusively for market I would confine myself mainly to them. 
The Sharpless is perhaps the largest berry yet introduced. The plant is a 
good grower, very large and fairly productive. I have found its blossoms more 
liable to be injured by late frosts than other sorts and its largest berries are 
quite uneven on the surface and rather inclined to have a white end. It is one 
of the latest to ripen, and its size, colorand good quality will makeit a favorite 
It has been before the public but two years, but it is generally spoken of as on, 
of the very best. 
Longfellow—A very large, long, rich-looking and high-flavored berry. 
Whether on exhibition or in the bed it is a very attractive variety. Plant, 
dark-green, healthy and productive. It is very late and continues in bearing a 
long time. 
Warren—One of the most promising new varieties. Fruit very large, 
roundish, fine color, ripens all over, of good quality and is produced in abund- 
ance. Its season is early and its fruit is ripened in a short time. 
The plant is hardy and a good grower. 
Through the courtesy of the originator, A. D. Webb, of Ky., I have had the 
above two sorts since '76, and they have done well with me. 
Hervey Davis—This originated in Mass., and if I may judge from one 
year's fruiting, it is well worth trying. Its fruit is very large, bright red, of 
regular form, and in quality the very best. Itis rather early, and continues 
but a short time in bearing. The plant is a fair grower and a good bearer. 
DISCUSSION. 
Mr. Pearce thought the Captain Jack a remarkable berry. Is 
one of the hardiest berries we know. The Glendale is very strong, 
stalky, and covers the fruit entirely with its leaves. The Longfel- 
low and Warren promise well. President Grimes coincided with 
Mr. Pierce regarding the Captain Jack. 
