Varieties 299 



berries rapidly dwindle in size. The Wilson is quite susceptible 

 to leaf -blight ; this was one of the causes for its rapid decline after 

 1885. It is still grown considerably, especially in eastern Canada, 

 British Columbia, Oregon and other parts of the West, where it is 

 valued especially for canning. It is an excellent pollinizer for pis- 

 tillate sorts. 



LESS PROMINENT VARIETIES 



Annie Hubach (S). {Anna, oi some.) — Originated by Louis 

 Hubach, Judsonia, Arkansas, Warfield x Thompson ; introduced in 

 1904. Berry medium, round-conic with slight neck, light crimson ; 

 flesh pale red, firm, subacid, fair ; runners numerous. Medium early. 



Arizona (S). {Arizona Everbearing ; Mexican Everbearing.) — 

 Originated Phoenix, Arizona, chance seedling, supposedly of Jessie ; 

 introduced about 1890. Berry medium, round-conic, hght scarlet; 

 flesh light red, soft, mild subacid, good ; runners few. Midseason. 

 Widely planted in the irrigated sections of the Pacific Southwest 

 between 1895 and 1905, especially in southern California and Ari- 

 zona. Still grown to a limited extent where heat and drought resist- 

 ance are important. Improved Arizona is a selection not differing 

 materially from the type. 



August Luther (S). {Luther.) — Originated 1875, by August Luther, 

 Sedalia, Missouri; introduced 1891. Berry medium, round-conic, 

 bright crimson ; flesh light red, medium firm, subacid, good ; 

 runners moderate. Early. Valued for home use or near market. 



Australian (S). {Australian Everbearing; Australian Crimson.) 

 — Introduced into California in 1885 by E. J. Bald\\an, who is said 

 to have secured it from Australia ; but probably is a renamed Ameri- 

 can variety. Berry medium to large, round-conic, crimson; flesh 

 medium red, very firm, subacid, good; runners moderate. Very 

 early. In 1893 it was the dominant variety in southern California, 

 but is now largely superseded by Brandywine. Drought and heat 

 resistant. 



Beder Wood (S). {Racster; PTooc?.) — Originated in 1881, by 

 Beder Wood, MoHne, Illinois; introduced 1890 (as Racster), and 

 in 1891 as Beder Wood. Berry medium or below, regular round- 

 conic, scarlet; flesh light red, medium firm, brisk subacid, good; 

 runners numerous. Early. Has been a standard commercial 

 variety but now passing out. Soft and of poor color, but very 

 productive. 



