Strawberries. 



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JENNY LIND. Medium, conical, rich glossy crimson ; firm, juicy, 

 rich sub-acid. Mass. A valuable very early sort. 



Fig. 457. Hooker Strawberry. Fig. 458. Iowa. 



JUCUNDA. Large, conical, rarely coxcombed ; glossy, brilliant 

 scarlet ; seeds prominent ; flesh white, with pale salmon centre, 

 firm, juicy, of moderate quality often poor. A profuse bearer 

 on some soils, and valuable for market, bearing long conveyance. 

 Rather tender. Late. 



Fig. 459. Jucunda. 



Keene's Seedling. Large, roundish oblate, often coxcomb -shaped, 

 shining, dark purplish scarlet ; firm, rich, high flavored. Rather 

 early. Of the highest reputation in England, but tender, unpro- 

 ductive, and nearly valueless here. 



Kentucky. Large, roundish conical, dark red ; moderately firm ; 

 slightly acid, rich ; good. Plant vigorous, with strong fruit- 

 stalks ; productive. Valuable for its lateness. New. 



