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ports of Massachusetts Horticultural Society, where it is 

 referred to as "very large," or as "the largest Strawberry 

 ever exhibited on the Society's tables." 



Bidwell. Very large, conical ; bright scarlet ; flesh 

 firm ; quality excellent. A vigorous grower and plants 

 are reported to be very productive. A new variety not 

 fully tested. 



Black Defiance. Large, irregular in shape ; dark 

 glossy crimson ; flesh moderately firm ; high-flavored. 

 Only moderately productive. The color is objectionable, 

 as the berries, soon after gathering, assume a dull, stale 

 appearance. Originated with E. W. Durand. 



Boston Pine (Bartlett.) Medium to large, obtuse- 

 conical ; color light crimson ; flesh but slightly colored, 

 firm, sweet, most excellent ; fruit stalks very long ; plant 

 vigorous and productive ; a fine market variety ; ripens 

 early ; succeeds in both light and heavy soils, and is very 

 hardy. Originated with C. M. Hovey, Boston, Mass. 



Brighton Pine. Medium to large, roundish-conical, 

 with short neck ; color light crimson ; flesh rather soft, 

 sweet and juicy ; plant strong, vigorous and moderately 

 productive ; early. Originated with Mr. T. Scott, of 

 Brighton, Mass. 



Burr's New Pine. Once a very celebrated variety, but 

 is now seldom seen in cultivation. Originated with Mr. 

 Burr, Columbus, Ohio. 



Buffalo, See McAvoy's Superior. 



Brooklyn Scarlet. Medium to large, regular, conical, 

 with neck ; color bright scarlet ; flesh rather soft, sweet 

 and rich ; quality best ; plant a dwarf grower, producing 

 very large stools, hardy, vigorous and productive ; one of 

 the best for home use. Originated with A. S. Fuller, 

 in 1859, from seed of Peabody Seedling. One of the 

 three "New York Tribune" prize varieties. 



