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or orinison, flesh dark rod, rather soft, spriglitly, rich acid, and of 

 o-ood quahty; it hohls its size well to the end, and is a fine variety 

 for the amateur and a near market. 



Crkscent Seedlincj. 



The Crescent oris^inated with William I^armelec, New Haven, 

 Conn. It is a hardy, strong, vig-orous grower and very productive; 

 leaves of medium size, dark green; the plant requires much room to 

 give good results; it ripens early and continues late, holding its 

 size tolerably well, and although not of high flavor, its fair size, 

 good color, and moderately firm flesh has given it a near market 

 value; pistillate. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish conical, the first berries a little 

 irregular or uneven; bright scarlet; seeds yellow and brown, near 

 the surface; it requires less time and attention than most varieties, 

 and is well calculated for those who cannot and will not give the 

 necessary labor to produce the better kinds. 



CUMBEELAXI) TRlUJfl'II. 



The Cumberland Triumph is a fine large strawberr}-, originated 

 by Amos Miller, Carlisle, Pa.; the plant is a vigorous grower, Avith 

 dark green foliage; a good but not prolific bearer; when grown 

 in hills and the ruiniers clipped, it makes heavy stools, g'iving large, 

 handsome, regular fruit; staminate. 



Fruit large, oblate,' broadly conical, very regular, light scarlet; 

 seeds yellow and bro%vn, near the surface; flesh pale red, rather 

 soft, juicy, sweet; very good, but not of high quality; a fine variety 

 for the amateur and family use, but too soft and light-colored for 

 market. 



DucirEss. 



This excellent early strawberry was first found in the garden of 

 D. H. Barnes, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The plant is very vigorous, 

 foliage of medium size, dark green and liealthy; very productive; 

 when grown in hills or narrow rows it stools and makes largo plants, 

 thus saving the labor of rejilanting; staininiite. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish, obtuse-conical, regular in form, 

 bright scarlet or crimson; flesh light red, quite firm, juicy, sprightly 

 subacid, and of fine quality; one of the earliest to ripen, and con- 

 tinues a long time for an early variety; it retains its size quite well 

 to the last; is valuable for early market, also for general use in the 

 family. 



Forest Rose. 



Originated in the garden of John A. Fetters, Lancaster, O. ; it 

 is a vigorous grower and good bearer, succeeding well with good 

 culture; the foliage sometimes a little affected witii unfavorable and 

 changeable seasons of heat and cold; a good variety for home use 

 and a fancy market; staminate. 



Fruit medium to large, roundish conical, a little obtuse, some- 

 times oval, and some of the first berries a little uneven; bright 



