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form oblate-conical; color a light scarlet; flavor good. The cut of this specimen was made 

 from a photograph of berries grown by Messrs. G. H. and J. H. Hale of South Glaston- 

 bury, Conn., and represents the natural size of the fruit. 



The Wilson is an old and popular variety, raised from seed by M. J. Wilson, of 

 Albany, N. Y. It is not of so desirable a quality as some others, owing to its being quite 

 acid; yet it is very hardy, vigorous, and productive, and for this reason has been perhaps 

 more extensively cultivated in the past than any other single variety. It commences to ripen 

 early, and continues late. The fruit is large, color deep crimson, flesh crimson, tender, with 

 a brisk acid flavor. 



The Crescent Seedling. This variety originated with Mr. William Parmelee, of 



New Haven, Conn. It is hardy, very vigor- 

 ous, and productive, ripens early, and con 

 tinues late. The plants require considerable 

 space to do well. The fruit is of medium 

 size, roundish in form, bright scarlet, fair 

 flavor; flesh moderately firm. The plant 

 requires less attention than most varieties. 



Cumberland Triumph. This is a 

 large fine berry, that had its origin in Car 

 lisle, Pa. The plant has dark green leaves, 

 and is a vigorous grower, but unfortunately 

 not a prolific bearer. It is a fine variety 

 for family use, but is too soft to bear trans 

 portation well. 



Charles Downing. For some time 

 past this berry has been regarded as one of 

 the best for home use or near market; but 

 of late it seems to be easily affected by rust 

 or leaf blight in some sections. The plant is 

 very productive, the berries quite large, con 

 ical, nearly regular, deep scarlet; flesh rather 

 firm, pink, fine flavored, sweet, and juicy. 



The Bidwell is an early berry with fruit of medium size, sometimes, in rich soil, quite 

 large; form round conical and long conical, with a slight neck; color bright crimson, with 

 light red flesh, firm and juicy, slightly sub-acid. It is a Michigan seedling, and a good variety 

 for either family use or market. 



President Wilder was produced by Hon. Marshall P. Wilder in 1860, from the 

 Hovey Seedling impregnated with the La Constante, and was dedicated to him by the Massa 

 chusetts Horticultural Society. The plant is healthy, hardy, vigorous, and very productive. 

 The first stalks are short, stout, and erect. The fruit is quite large, in form roundish, obtuse, 

 conical; color bright crimson scarlet. Flesh whitish, quite firm, juicy, sweet, and rich. 

 There is another variety called PRESIDENT WILDER that originated in Europe, which is 

 described as large, deep crimson, and of excellent quality. 



Prince Of Berries. This variety originated by E. W. Durand of Irvington, N. J., 

 possesses more than any other the flavor and aroma of the wild berry. It is brilliant scarlet 

 in color, of large size, fine texture, ripens evenly and perfectly, and for market or family 

 purposes has no superior. It presents its calyx in such a manner as to be easily separated 

 from it without disfiguring the berry, while the plant is a hardy and luxuriant grower. 



Jersey Queen. This is one of Mr. E. W. Durand s most promising seedlings. Plant, 

 a very strong, robust grower; fruit large, of fine texture, delicious flavor, and beautiful bright 



scarlet. A very superior variety. 

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