VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRIES. 34 1 



is a seedling of Boyden's Green Prolific, impregnated by the 

 Triomphe de Gand. The seed was planted in i860. The 

 berry was exceedingly tart when first red, and was on that 

 account pronounced worthless by competent judges (so 

 considered). Having but limited experience at the time, I 

 threw it aside, but afterward retained five plants to finish a 

 row of trial seedlings. Eventually it was shown at the 

 exhibition of the N. J. Agricultural Society, and was awarded 

 the first prize as the best new seedling, by such competent 

 judges, as A. S. Fuller, Dr. Thurber, and Chas. Downing." 

 From that day to this all lovers of good fruit have indorsed 

 their opinion. It is firm, and can be shipped long distances. 

 Staminate. 



Black Giant. — Said to be a decided improvement on 

 the above, and to have the same general characteristics ; 

 but not yet tested by general cultivation. 



Black Prince. — An old and once popular English va- 

 riety, one of Keen's seedlings, now rarely grown in this 

 country. 



Brilliant. — Originated with W. B. Storer, of Akron, 

 Ohio, who describes it as " a large conical berry ; color a 

 dark, glossy red, and deep red all through ; flavor rich. 

 Plant very hardy and prolific." 



British Queen. — One of Myatt's seedlings, of which Mr. 

 J. M. Merrick writes : " It is perhaps the most famous berry 

 ever raised in England, where it is a favorite for market." 

 Unfortunately, it does not come to full perfection here, and 

 is not only tender but very capricious in choice of soils. Ii 

 is the parent of many excellent kinds. The fruit is of the 

 largest size and highest flavor. Staminate. 



Bi'ooklyn Scarlet. — One of the best-flavored berries, but 

 too soft, except for home use. Originated with Mr. A. S. 

 Fuller. Staminate. 



