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some of them very promising. I have some 215 varieties set out in test plot to 

 fruit in 1897, in addition to many seedlings of the above crosses." 



Among the many varieties of strawberry in fruiting at Maplebank, which 

 are before the public already, Mr. Stevenson prefers two for the Commercial 

 plantation, viz., Clyde and Haverland. The Clyde is a seedling of Crescent 

 Cumberland, which was originated by Dr. Stayman, of Kansas. A bunch grown 

 by Mr. Stevenson is here 

 shown exact size of speci- 

 mens, and the fruitfulness 

 on his grounds this season 

 was the very highest de- 

 gree. He classes it second 

 early in season; berry large, 

 firm, color bright scarlet, 

 and quality good. One 

 of the best general purpose 

 berries 



Another valuable mar- 

 ket variety and one already 

 largely grown by fruit men 

 in some parts of Ontario 

 is the Haverland, a bunch 

 of which from Mr. Steven- 

 son's plantation is shown 

 full size in our engraving. 

 This is a mid-season vari- 

 ety, which originated in 

 Ohio. Mr. Stevenson says 

 of it : The Haverland is 

 magnificent in its foliage, 

 most numerous in runners, 

 and enormous in quality of 

 fruit. Berry large, to very 

 large, somewhat soft ; color 

 rather light ; quality fair. 

 A fine berry for the home 

 garden and near market. 



No doubt as the result of Mr. Stevenson's careful work in hybridizing, 

 many excellent varieties will be originated, better adapted to Ontario than any 

 foreign kinds. One promising seedling, originated by Mr. \Vm. Stevenson, was 

 named Maplebank, a branch of which we photographed, natural size. 



This was thought to be a cross between Crescent and Wilson. The plant 

 is a strong vigorous grower, making a wide matted row, and productive. Berry 

 large, firm, quality best ; season medium to late. 



Fiu. 988. — Maple Bank (from photograph.) 



