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that single berries have been exhibited, weighing one and 

 a quarter ounces each. 



Manchester. (Pistillate.) This variety has been 

 very widely distributed, and somewhat extensively cul- 

 tivated for market, as well as for home use by 

 amateurs. The plant is very healthy, vigorous and 

 productive, and succeeds on a great variety of soils. 

 Fruit large, uniform in size ; light scarlet ; flesh firm 

 with a sprightly sub-acid flavor. The Sharpless is re- 

 commended as an excellent staminate for planting with 

 the Manchester for supplying pollen to its flowers. 



Manchester Junior. A seedling of the Manchester, 

 and claimed to be a larger variety, than its parent. Not 

 yet disseminated. 



May King. Described as very similar to the Crescent, 

 but with perfect flowers, bearing a heavy crop with ordi- 

 nary field culture. 



Monmouth. Another variety, said to be an improve- 

 ment on the Crescent, being much larger and of firmer 

 flesh, but with the same bright and attractive colors. 

 The disseminator claims that this variety possesses " un- 

 usual merit." 



Mrs. Garfield. A seedling of the Crescent, raised in 

 Ohio. Medium to large, irregular-conical, with short 

 neck ; bright glossy scarlet, and of a very sprightly rich 

 flavor. Plants hardy and very productive. 



Old Iron Clad. (Ptielps.) Medium to large, obtuse- 

 conical, bright crimson, glossy ; flesh firm, rather acid, 

 but rich. Plants hardy and exceedingly productive. 

 An excellent early market variety, somewhat resembling 

 the Wilson's Albany. 



Parry. A seedling of the Jersey Queen, raised in 1880, 

 but only recently disseminated. It has been awarded 

 several premiums at local fairs, and is highly recommended 



