The varieties that on the whole give the most promise of vahie for 

 home use or for market are as follows : 



Beder Wood. This variety has proved one of the best very early 

 berries fur general cultivation, and, especially, as a fertilizer for very 

 early pistillate kinds. It is not quite as large as the market de- 

 mands, but it runs larger in size than the Crescent and Haverland 

 and is very productive and of good quality. 



Belmont. In a rich soil, and under very favorable condikions, 

 this variety has given good satisfaction, but under the ordinary 

 average conditions it is unprofitable. 



Bubach, No. 5. The large size of the fruit. liardii>ess of the plant 

 and its productiveness, render this variety valuable for a near 

 market. It is not, however, a perfect berry, being soft and not of 

 the best quality. 



Edgar Queen. This variety has fruited with us only one year, 

 but its vigor of plant, large size of fruit, productiveness and good 

 quality make it very promising. 



\\Haverland. As an early, productive variety, of good size and 

 quality, this is one of the best. It has long slender fruit stalks that 

 lie upon the ground, so that the fruit is often injured by comiug in 

 contact with the soil. 



Martha. This was one of the most noticeable varieties in the plots 

 when it fruited for the first time in 1892. Medium in size, wonder- 

 fully productive, of good color and quality, if it continues to do 

 as well in the future, it will be a valuable addition to our list of 

 market berries. 



Parker Earle. On account of its vigor of plant, productiveness 

 and lateness in ripening, this variety is becoming well established as 

 profitable for market. It is one of the best for hill culture. 



Parmenter's Seedlir^g. When in blossom and while the fruit is 

 small, this variety has stood ahead of all others in promise of produc- 

 tiveness, but it lacks the vigor of growth to perfect its crop. Under 

 other conditions it may prove more valuable. 



Seedling No. 24. This chance seedling has attracted considerable 

 attention in some sections. It is as late as the Gandy, as large, of 

 perfect form and more productive than the latter vaiiety. The berry 

 is firm, of perfect form, and fair quality, but the hull often separates 

 from the berry in picking. Its firmness, however, is such that even 

 in this state, it ships a long distance in good condition. 



Wolverton. This variety fruited with us for the first time the past 



