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/,'//. n/ . -Various forms of Rust affect Strawberry plants, and sometimes 

 cause serious injury both to the foliage and fruit. The principal kind is 

 what is known as Strawberry Brand (Aregma bbtusatum), which is very 

 widely spread, and is in Europe considered to be a very destructive 

 t'mi-us. This fungus generally does not make its' appearance till the 



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Affected Leaf. Spores of Fumru-; (Greatly Magnified). 



summer has well advanced ; consequently, the plants do not suffer till 

 after the fruiting period. It makes its appearance in minute yellow 

 spots, and usually on the upper sides of the leaves. Remedies: 1. 

 Sulphate of Iron. 2. Bordeaux Mixture. 3. Bluestone and Ammonia. 

 !. Bluestone and Sodium Carbonate. Each remedy should be applied as 

 '. spniy-, and whatever one is chosen ought to be used throughout. Full 

 directions as to the preparation and use of these remedies will be found 

 on pages 90 and 102, volume 1. Other species of II ust fungi sometimes 

 attack Strawberry plants, and all require the game treatment. When, 

 however, plants are badly attacked, it will be advisable to remove the 

 leaves and destroy them by burning. 



VABIETIES, 



There are a great number of varieties of Strawberries in cultivation, 

 but growers, either for market or private use, will find a limited number 

 will give more satisfactory results than a larger one. The following list 

 embraces the most popular varieties, and among them are to be found all 

 the desirable qualities to be found in Strawberries : 



A<i.inir<il Di'nilds, An excellent English variety with large roundish- 

 conical fruit, irregular, and often angular. Skin pale scarlet. Flesh 

 juicy, with a brisk rich flavour. 



> l/i ix. -An English variety of vigorous habit with large roundish 

 irregular fruit, often deeply furrowed. Skin dull brick red. Flesh 

 reddish, solid, juicy, and briskly flavoured. Plant hardy and vigorous. 



Mark Prince (ttlack Imperial, Aberdeen -SVa///////). An old and 

 popular English variety which ripens very early, and is largely used for 



