326 The Canadian Horticulturist. 



Strawberries from Seed. 



§71. 8[K, — Is there any special way of growing strawberry plants from seed? I 

 have got seed of the "Alpine" varieties, from Sutton, of Reading, Eng. , two years in 

 accession, and have not been able yet to get one plant to grow. I have succeeded in 

 growing everything I tried, from teaberries up. I thought perhaps the seed I got last 

 year was old, but was assured this spring the seed was fresh, and ought to grow ; but up 

 to date have nothing to look at but the ground I put it in. Also, what is the name of the 

 vfj-y latest profitable strawberry to grow, and the largest raspberry ? 



J. A. G. Gampbeli^. 



Reply by Mr. E. B. Stevenson, of Freeman. 



(i) There is no special way to grow plants from strawberry seed. I have 

 never had any trouble with fresh seed. I have grown it in pots in the house in 

 winter, also in shallow boxes, and also in the open ground. It is slow to 

 germinate, taking from four to six weeks before it begins to appear, I should 

 say your seed had lost its vitality. I have now a fine lot of plants from seed 

 sowed from last year's fruit. (2) I would name as the very latest profitable 

 strawberry, the " Clyde." 



NEW OR LITTLE KNOWN FRUITS. 

 Whaley's Favorite Peach. 



Sir, — I send enclosed in this box a sample of my seedling peaches ; they should have 

 been picked forepart of this week ; so, being so ripe, they may not show up nicely when 

 you receive them. They are fully two weeks aheai of the Crawfords. I think that they 

 are just what the peach growers have been looking for, however, will leave that to your 

 judgment. If you think that they are worthy of recommendation, would be pleased if 

 you would publish their good qualities, they are named Whaley's Favorite. 



Mark Whaley, Olinda, Esiex Co. 



The above letter was dated August 7th, and the peaches were opened 

 August 9th, when all but one was decayed. We certainly are looking for an 

 early yellow-fleshed free-stone peach, that can compete in our markets with the 

 Elberta and Crawford from the South, which flood our markets in competition 

 with our River's, Waterloo's and Hales'. The latter are clings of the worst order 

 and are not wanted for preserving. The samples sent us by Mr. Royce are 

 yellow in flesh, a good color, and fair size, not quite free-stone, but can scarcely 

 be called cling, so that they are well worthy of careful testing. 



The Waterloo Horticultural Society has a membership of 125, all members of our 

 Association. Mr. Beall will report concerning it in our next number. 



The Flower Show of the Grimsby Horticultural Society was appointed for Tuesday 

 evening, September Ist. The first part of the evening will be a conversazione, and a verj' 

 popular occasion, with the flowers as a centre of attraction. The last hour will be im- 

 proved by a programme of instrumental and vocal music, recitations and addresses. 



