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EXPERIMENTS WITH STRAWBERRIES IN 

 1893 AND 1894. 



HE following observations are made from the results of experiments 

 made at the Ohio Experiment Station at Wooster, during the two 

 seasons, 1893 and 1894. A more complete discussion will be given 

 in a bulletin which will include descriptions and results, with many 

 new sorts sent by originators for trial. 



Beder Wood (perfect). — This has some merit as an early variety, 

 "" but the foliage is subject to rust and the berries are too small to suit 



the demands of most markets. 



Cyclone (perfect). — A new variety, grown three seasons at the Ohio Station, 

 but not generally disseminated. The plant and fruit resemble the Haverland, 

 but the berries are rather broader and shorter. Having perfect flowers and 

 being similar to Haverland and Crescent, it can be recommended for planting 

 with these varieties. It is quite early and yet continues long in bearing, and 

 holds up in size quite well to the last. It should be given a trial generally. 



Enhance (perfect). — In many repects a desirable variety, being prolific and 

 having perfect blossoms. The berries are ill-shaped and quite acid. For can- 

 ning and distant market it can be recommended. 



Greenville (imperfect). — This has been on trial several seasons and is now 

 quite generally disseminated. It has always been satisfactory at the Ohio Sta- 

 tion, and seems to suit growers for near market. It is not firm enough for long 

 shipments, but its freedom from disease, its prolificacy, fine appearance and 

 good quality make it one of the best for home use and for near market. It is 

 worthy of general trial. 



Lovett (perfect). — This has been sufficiently tested to determine that it has 

 merit. The plants are healthy and prolific, the berries average above medium 

 size and it must be rated as reliable. It is a good companion for Crescent or 

 Haverland. 



MicheVs Early (perfect) — Very early, but too small, soft and unproductive 

 for general cultivation. A few may be planted for home use and when earliness 

 is a desirable quality, but in any case the plants should be kept thin in the row. 

 Muskingum (peifect) — Somewhat like Bubach in being difficult to start, 

 which often makes it disappointing. When well grown it is one of the most 

 satisfactory of the perfect flowered sorts for home use and near market. 



Marshall (perfect) — Plants vigorous and free from disease, but only moder- 

 ately prolific. The berries are large, beautiful and of good quality, making it a 

 desirable sort for amateurs and for those who cater to a market for fancy berries. 

 For the ordinary commercial grower it will probably not prove more profitable 

 than the best standard sorts, but that there is place for it can hardly be doubted. 

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