35'-> 



SUCCESS WITH SMALL FRULTS. 



scarcely any other variety is grown in that great strawberry 

 centre. 



Napoleo7i III. — A very large foreign berry, often flat- 

 tened and coxcombed. I found that its foliage burned so 

 badly I could not grow it. Mr. P. Barry describes the 

 plant as "rarely vigorous, and bearing only a few large, 

 beautiful berries." 



Ne7u Jei'sey Scai'let. — An old-fashioned market berry 

 that succeeded well on the light soils of New Jersey. Once 

 popular, but not much grown now, I think. Mr. Downing 

 describes it as medium in size, conical, with a neck ; light, 

 clear scarlet ; moderately firm, juicy, sprightly. Staminate. 



Nicanor. — A seedling of the Triomphe de Gand, that 

 originated on the grounds of Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, 

 and is described by Mr. Barry as " hardy, vigorous, pro- 

 ductive, early, and continuing in bearing a long time ; fruit 

 moderately large ; uniform, roundish, conical ; bright scar- 

 let ; flesh reddish, rather firm, juicy, sweet ; of fine flavor." 

 I found that it required heavy soil, high culture, with 

 clipped runners, to produce, on my place, fruit large 

 enough to be of value. The fruit ripened very early and 

 was of excellent flavor. Staminate. 



New Domifuon. — Described by Mr. Crawford, as " very 

 large, roundish, uniform in size and shape ; bright red ; 

 glossy, firm, of good flavor, and productive ; season me- 

 dium." I have seen it looking poorly on light soil. Origi- 

 nated with Mr. C. N. Biggar, on the battle-field of Lundy's 

 Lane. 



Oliver Goldsmith. — New ; a very vigorous grower, bear- 

 ing a long, conical berry with a glazed neck. Untested, 

 but very promising. Staminate. 



President Lincoln. — Plant moderately vigorous ; foliage 

 light green ; truss 5 to 6 inches, strong : berry crimson, 



