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der, numerous ; productive. An English variety of no 

 particular value, because there are many others that are 

 far better. 



Double Hearing. An old variety, discarded by Ameri- 

 can Pomological Society. 



Downing. Large, regular, conical ; grains medium ; 

 bright crimson, juicy, sweet and rich, firm, parts freely 

 from the core ; canes strong, erect ; spines very short and 

 stout, pale green; leaves very large, deep green, nearly 

 flat when fully developed; quite productive. A good 

 market variety. Requires protection in winter the same 

 as the Antwerp. A seedling of the Orange, raised by 

 Charles Downing, Newburgh, N". Y., who has no plants 

 of any kind for sale. 



Duhring. Large, roundish-conical, bright red, firm, 

 rich and excellent flavor. A strong and vigorous grower, 

 and said to be very productive and hardy. New ; not 

 fully tested. Supposed to be a seedling of the Hornet. 

 Originated on the grounds of Henry Duhring, Esq., Bel- 

 mont, near Philadelphia, Pa. The stock of plants were 

 placed in the hands of Henry A. Dreer, the well known 

 seedsman of Philadelphia, to whom I am indebted for 

 plants and description. 



Emily, Large, roundish-conical, pale yellow; spines 

 white ; vigorous and productive. One of Dr. Brinckle's 

 seedlings, which proved unworthy of dissemination. 



Fastolff, Large, obtuse or roundish-conical, crimson; 

 grains large, soft, sweet and rich; one of the best in 

 flavor. Adheres so firmly to the core that the berries are 

 often broken in picking; canes moderately strong and 

 rather crooked ; spines purple, stiff, and quite numerous ; 

 very productive. An excellent variety for home use, but 

 too soft for market. An old English variety ; its name 

 said to be from an old castle in Great Yarmouth, England. 



Fillbasket, (Northumberland Fillbasket.) Large, ob- 



