REMARKS. 



The position of many of tlie old varieties reniains nncliauged, and 

 few, if any, of tiie new varieties liave shown qualities which make 

 them superior to those already in general cultivation. The tendency 

 of tlie market has been to demand large berries at the expense of 

 quality. Such berries can only be grown under the highest state of 

 cultivation, which many of our growers have not yet learned is a 

 necessity to the profit;. ble growth of the strawberry. We mention a 

 few varieties which have done the best with us the past season. 



OLD VAKIKTir.S. 



The position of tlie old standard kinds, which are still cultivated, 

 may be summed u}) in a few words, and I will take them in their 

 order of rii)euing. 



Crescent. — This variety is still largely grown and proves profitable 

 although the quality is such, that, as people become familiar with the 

 better and larger varieties, it cannot long be grown profitably. 



May King. — Although not quite as early or as productive as the 

 Crescent, its good size, beauty, and good quality have proved it a 

 profitable variety. 



/Sharjyless. — The large size of this berry and its vigor of giowth 

 still keep it as one of the leading varieties. Grown on a medium, 

 light soil, with an abundance of plant food, and with the plants not 

 too thickly set, it produces a good crop of fine, well-colored fruit, 

 but in a heavy soil, less fruit is produced, and it is of poor shape and 

 quality. 



Belmont. — Almost as large as the Sharpless, of more perfect form 

 and better quality, this variety gives more satisfactory results than 

 the latter and is more profitable when well grown. 



Miner's Frolijic. — This variety, although rather soft and of daik 

 color, on account of its hardiness and productivenebs, is still a 

 profitable variety to grow, when given good cultivation. 



VARIETIES TESTED TWO Olt THREE YEARS. 



Jessie. — This variety, on our grounds, has given good promise. Jt 

 is vigorous, productive, of good size, form, color, and good quality. 



Buback. — A pistillate variety of great vigor and productiveness. 

 Berries of large size, good form and color, but not of the best quality. 

 Certainly promising. 



Gandifs Prize. — A very late variety of the largest size, vigorous, 

 moderately productive and of fair quality. The most promising late 

 variety. 



VARIETIES TESTED ONLY ONE SEASON. 



Of the new varieties that were especially promising are the Logan, 

 Photo. Haverland, Warfield. Howard's No. 6, and Cardinal. INlany 

 other varieties have developed remarkable qualities, and another 

 season may develop others that would render them worthy of a higher 

 place in the list than is at present indicated. 



