VARIETIES 5 



idea of a difference of variety. Two other possibly 

 distinct varieties are Argentenil Early Giant and 

 Argentenil Late Giant, which latter probably keeps 

 longer in the cutting season by furnishing shoots later 

 than the first named. Connovers Colossal is another 

 good kind, but not superior to those named above. 



Palmetto reached me a few years ago with a startling 

 character. It was said to be both earlier and larger 

 than any other, but planted side by side with all the 

 kinds above mentioned I have not yet found it display 

 its alleged virtues. It came from America, and it is 

 possible that it went over there first from Europe, pro- 

 bably from England, for I find it about as good as many 

 others. As to size, it is smaller than Button's Giant 

 French. The only other variety which I am going to 

 mention is one which was sent out by Messrs Bunyard. 

 They named it Harwood's Early, and it is noteworthy 

 as being alleged to be the earliest to become fit for the 

 markets. It certainly has in my experience for three 

 years in succession started before the other kinds. 



