THE CANADIAN HORTICULTURIST. 



much of our enjoyment, and much of 

 our progress, and likewise many dis- 

 appointments. Could we prevent the 

 introduction and dissemination of new 

 things until their superiority in some 

 essential particular over varieties 

 already in cultivation has been fully 

 established, much of the disappointment 

 now experienced would be avoided. No 

 means of doing this has yet been de- 

 vised. Hence, there is nothing left us 

 but to seek the fullest and most impar- 

 tial information within reach, and select 

 from the numerous novelties, that seem 

 to be showered upon us thicker and 

 faster than snow flakes in the winter's 

 storm, those that we think most worthy 

 of attention. 



The Atlantic strawberry, of which 

 our colored frontispiece is said to be an 

 excellent illustration, is brought for- 

 ward as having especial claims on the 

 attention of the grower for market. 

 These claims are based upon the alleged 

 superior firmness of the berry which 

 enables it to travel long distances with- 

 out injury ; upon its beauty, which is 

 said to be such as to make it tempting 

 to purchasers ; iipon its productive- 

 ness, and its late season of ripening, 

 coming after the great rush of straw- 

 berries is over, and therefore command- 

 ing better prices. It is said to have 

 perfect blossoms, which should mean 

 that the stamens are fully developed 

 so that sufficient pollen is produced 

 to perfectly fertilize the seed germs, 

 thereby insuring full development of 

 the fruit. It is also said in its behalf 

 that the fruit does not deteriorate as 

 •^apidly after being picked as that of 



most varieties, but that the keeping 

 qualities are something i-emarkable. 

 Having had its origin, like the Man- 

 chester, in a soil of sea sand, it is 

 thought it will thrive well in sandy 

 soil. It is not claimed for it that the 

 flavor is of a high grade, hence those 

 who are seeking for exquisite quality 

 have no need to plant it. Purchasers, 

 of fruit in our mai'kets are influenced 

 more by appearance than quality. 



The writer has not yet seen the fruit 

 of this new strawberry. He has not 

 even been able to arrive at a very 

 definite opinion concerning the Bidwell, 

 Manchester, James Vick, Old Iron 

 Clad, Big Bob, and the like, which were 

 new a few weeks ago, the fruit of which 

 he has seen. The experience of you 

 who have tried any of these in this 

 Ontario will be gladly published in the 

 Canadian Horticulturist as a valuable 

 contribution to our knowledge, and a 

 help in forming a just estimate of their 

 respective values. If our readers would 

 contribute freely of the I'esults of their 

 trials, whether favorable or unfavorable, 

 they would confer a favor upon each 

 other and help to settle definitely the 

 value of new fruits for cultivation in 

 this Province. 



THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY HORTI- 

 CULTURAL SOCIETY 



Holds its next annual meeting in Kan- 

 sas City, beginning on Tuesday, the 

 22nd January, and continuing until the 

 30th. There will be a voluntary exhi- 

 bition of fruits and other horticultural 

 products. The railways from Chicago 

 to Kansas City will return those who 



