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THE CANADIAN HOKTICULTURIST. 



pressions to sight and smell. Most of 

 the American species are of more robust 

 growth than the European, and there- 

 fore better adapted in our climate for 

 hedge purposes. 



The Cockspur Thorn, which is widely- 

 distributed over the Northern and 

 Middle States, is one of the most vigor- 

 ous growers, and, if planted in good 

 soil and well taken care of for the first 

 few years, will make an impenetrable 

 barrier for animals. 



It does not take up as much room as 

 the Osage Orange and Honej Locust, 

 and can be kept under control with the 

 shears. The Thorn is also more lasting 

 than either of these commonly employed 

 hedge plants, besides being easier cared 

 for, and more ornamental on account 

 of its beauty of flower and berry. 



Some of the most distinct varieties 

 in the very large list that have come 

 under my observation, are herewith pre- 

 sented, without adding any particular 

 description, which may be found in the 

 Ornamental Catalogues. It may be 

 stated that the most ornamental are 

 the double varieties previously referred 

 to, and which I place at the head of the 

 list, as deserving the very highest com- 

 mendation : 



Double Varieties. — Paul's Double 

 Scarlet, Double Red, or Superb, Double 

 White, Double Scarlet. 



Single Varieties. — Gumpper's Varie- 

 gated Scarlet-flowering, Pink-flowering, 

 Common White, Variegated-leaved, 

 Scarlet-fruited, Douglass, Azarole, 

 Glossy-leaved, Hybrid Smooth-leaved, 

 Black-fruited, Tomentosa, Oriental, 

 Parsley-leaved, Cockspur, Tansey- 

 leaved. Pyramidal, Maple-leaved, Med- 

 lar-leaved, Apple-leaved. 



While the double-flowering varieties 

 may, perhaps, be chosen in preference 

 for single specimens where space is 

 limited, the various single varieties are 

 almost equally deserving a place in 



larger collections where the space will 

 admit. As to choice among the many 

 excellent sorts, this may best be left to 

 individual taste. 



NEW VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES. 



Manchester. — This is certainly a re- 

 markable strawberry. It is a new 

 variety to the world at large, and yet it 

 has been carefully tested for seven years 

 on a private fruit farm, and each year 

 has been growing in favor with those 

 who have had an opportunity for in- 

 specting the fruit. The Manchester 

 will, I think, prove a decided favorite 

 with those who have sandy soils, as it 

 gives fine crops on such soils that are 

 so light that weeds do not thrive well 

 upon them. Another very valuable 

 point is that the berries are very firm, 

 and stand shipment finely, and usually 

 keep their color so well that they can 

 be kept on sale a day or two longer after 

 being picked than can most strawberries. 

 The fruit is of good size, and ripens from 

 medium to late in the season. 



Mt. Vernon. — Though this variety is 

 not sufficiently firm to ship long dis- 

 tances, yet the fruit is so luscious, and 

 of such a brilliant scarlet color as to 

 make it a great favorite for home use 

 or near markets. The berries are of 

 large size, and average large. Their 

 uniform size and brilliant color makes 

 them sell well in market — one-third of 

 an acre yielding over $600 worth of 

 berries. The fruit ripens moderately 

 late, making it possible to extend the 

 season a week or two longer than would 

 be the case if only early varieties ai-e 

 planted. 



Bidwell. — This is proving very popu- 

 lar. The plants are exceedingly pro- 

 ductive, the fruit at times averaging as 

 large as the Sharpless, and sometimes 

 being produced to the extent of as many 

 bushels to the acre as the far-famed 

 Crescent. It is a fine eating berry, and 



