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warty and thicker shells, and were of a richer color. The seeds 

 from the three squashes have been planted by themselves, with the 

 objoct of permanently fixing the new type. Not only is the shell 

 generally harder and thicker than the Essex Hybrid, but the color is 

 richer and deeper, and the quality decidedly better. 



Stangeria paradoxa. Reasoner Bros. 



South Africa. 

 Strawberry, Alabama. J. ScJmadlebach, Alabama. 



A strong grower, perfectly free from rust. Stands drought ex- 

 ceedingly well. Fruit large, similar to Haverland in size and shape ; 

 exceedingly productive. Color a beautiful crimson ; blossom per- 

 fect. Ripens between Stevens and Michel's Early. 



— Beder Wood, or Racster. Brandt. 



Berries large bright glossy red, quite smooth and of even size and 

 shape, of excellent quality, very early and enormously productive. 

 The plant is a dark green, strong and perfectly healthy, with a per- 

 fect blossom. 



"It was introduced last spring by Mr. Racster, after whom it was 

 named by an Iowa Horticultural society, but since that time conclu- 

 sive evidence has been presented to prove that the honor of originat- 

 ing it belongs to Mr. Beder Wood, of Moline, 111., who sowed the 

 seed that produced it in 1881, and saw the first fruit in 1883. Some 

 years ago he let out twelve plants, under rigid restrictions, to an Iowa 

 man, who subsequently reported that they had all died; but now he 

 has just fruited half an acre, and has a large new plantation coming 

 on, while a neighbor of his has disseminated thousands of plants of 

 the same variety under the name of Racster. Mr. Wood, on his part, 

 had given the berry his own name in full, and was having it tested 

 by various parties with a view to its introduction, when he discover- 

 ed the facts recorded above." — Brandt. 



— Bessie; J. Schnadkbach, Alabama. 



A seedling of the Crescent. The plant is very vigorous. Fruit is 

 medium to large, of a beautiful glossy crimson, its glossiness being 

 retained even when over ripe. It is very firm. Quality of the best. 



— Boynton. Frice c^ Reed. 



Originated near Albany, N. Y. The Boynton is the best all round 

 berry yet offered. It is a cross between the Crescent and Sharpless ; 

 berries are large, bright red, firm and solid ; good for shipping. 

 Known locally for two or three years. 



— Chambers. Khiney 6^ Sons, originators. Brandt. 



— Dew. Deia, Lansing, Mich. 



— Edgar Queen. Brandt. 



A pistillate berry, one of 4,000 seedlings from seeds sown in 1883 

 by D. Brandt, Bremen, Ohio. 



— Engle. Engle, Mich. 



— Enhance. Younsr. 



