STRAWBERRY. 99 



liant dark scarlet ; seeds set in a deep open cavity ; flesh 

 very firm, sub-acid, good ; plant hardy, vigorous and 

 prolific. An excellent market variety. Originated with 

 the late Benjamin Prosser, Burlington, New Jersey. 



Fig. 39. LADY FINGER. Fig. 40. LADY FINGER. 



Figure 39 shows a berry of this variety of medium size, 

 and figure 40 one of the largest. 



Lady of the Lake. Medium, conical, with neck ; 

 crimson ; flesh light colored, firm, not very juicy, but 

 moderately good ; plant tall and vigorous, productive. 

 Formerly quite a favorite in Boston market. Originated 

 in Brighton, Mass. 



Laurel Leaf, A new variety, of which little is yet 

 known. Described as of medium size, slightly conical, 

 with short neck ; light scarlet ; in flavor good, but not 

 superior ; plant only moderately vigorous and produc- 

 tive. Originated with Mr. A. N. Jones, Le Roy, N". Y. 



Longfellow. Very large, elongated-conical, somewhat 

 irregular ; dark glossy red ; flesh firm, sweet and rich ; 

 plant vigorous, with large, healthy foliage, and with- 

 standing the hot sun admirably. Productive and con- 

 tinuing a long time in bearing. Originated with Mr. H. 

 D. Webb, Bowling Green, Ky. 



