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Under this head we simply record the names of some of the recent introductions^ 



together toith points of merit claimed for them by the introducers^ 



without any endorsement whatever of their claims. 



The Timbrell Strawberry, 

 and the ELDORADO Blackberry 

 are two fruits which are being widely 

 advertised by Mr. E. W. Reid, of 

 Bridgeport, Ohio ; and which he is 

 putting on the market for the spring 

 of 1894. 



The Timbrell is described thus : 

 bloom late, imperfect ; plant healthy, 

 vigorous in growth, very hardy and 

 productive; berry large, good quality, 

 and a good shipper 



Pig. 653. — The Timbreli 



Fig. tt.)4. 



The Eldorado blackberry is an 

 accidental seedling named after the 

 town near which it was found. It 

 has been culti\'ated for twelve years, 

 and has been in the hands of the 

 Experiment Stations for five years. 

 Plants vigorous and hardy, produc- 

 tive ; berries sweet, coreless and of 

 extra fine quality. Mr. Reid says 

 he has paid $2,000 for the control of 

 this berr>\ 



Pearl Seedling. — A seedling of Houghton crossed with Ashton 

 by Prof. Wm. Saunders. Plant upright, compact, vigorous, wonderfully 

 productive. Fruit resembling Downing, but larger, roundish oval, 

 whitish green, with the rib veins distinct ; skin smooth ; flesh soft, juicy 

 and very good in quality. 



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