Varieties 301 



runners moderate. Medium early. Ripens a few days after Ex- 

 celsior. Valued for market in many sections, especially the south 

 central states. Has been more widely disseminated as Texas than 

 as Early Hathaway. 



Frances Cleveland (P). (Mrs. Cleveland.) — Originated in 1881, 

 by Geo. Townsend, Gordon, Ohio, seedling of Cumberland Triumph ; 

 introduced 1885. Berry medium to large, irregular round-conic, 

 bright scarlet; flesh light red, medium firm, good; runners nu- 

 merous. Midseason. Has been planted quite extensively. Dis- 

 tinct from Cleveland. 



Fremont Williams (S). — Originated by Louis Hubach, Judsonia, 

 Arkansas, Gandy x Bush Cluster; introduced 1904. Berry large, 

 round-conic, light crimson ; flesh medium red, firm, subacid, good ; 

 runners moderate. As late as Gandy and preferred to that variety 

 in some sections. 



Hoffman (S). — Originated about 1884, by Mr. Hoffman, Charles- 

 ton, South Carolina, chance seedling, supposed seedling of Neunan ; 

 introduced 1887. Berry medium or below, round-conic, dark 

 crimson; flesh medium red, firm, acid, fair; runners moderate. 

 Early. From 1890 to 1900 was the dominant variety through the 

 Southern states. Now supplanted by Klondike. Berries are very 

 sour until fully ripe. 



Jessie (S to semi-S). — Originated 1880, by F. W. Loudon, 

 Janesville, Wisconsin, Sharpless x Miner's Prolific; introduced 

 1886. Berry medium to large, round-conic to irregular wedge-shape, 

 crimson; flesh medium red, firm, subacid, good; runners few. 

 Midseason to late. Requires high culture. Still valued on the 

 Pacific coast. 



Joe (S). (Joe Emerson; Emerson's Joe; Joe Johnson.) — Origi- 

 nated by J. H. Black, Son & Co., Hightstown, New Jersey; a 

 seedling of Middlefield x Chair's Favorite was crossed with Sharp- 

 less, and this w4th Gandy; introduced 1899. Berry large, round- 

 conic, dark crimson ; flesh medium red, firm, subacid, good ; run- 

 ners moderate. Late. Valued under intensive culture. 



Johnson (S). (Johnson's Early.) — Originated in 1893, by O. A. 

 Johnson, Manokin, Maryland, supposed Crescent x Hoffman; 

 introduced 1898. Berry medium to large, round-conic, sometimes 

 irregular and necked, light crimson; flesh light red, medium firm, 

 acid, good ; runners numerous. Medium early. One of the largest 

 early varieties; valued for home use and market. 



