368 SUCCESS WITH SMALL FRUITS. 



It is much surpassed by Brinkle's Orange. The canes are 

 vigorous and the variety is easily grown. 



Brinkle's Orafige. — For description, see page 237. 



Be He de Fofitenay. — See page 224. 



Brandytvine. — See page 225. 



Belle de Palnau. — A French variety, that thrives in some 

 locahties. Canes are strong, vigorous, upright, covered with 

 short, purphsh spines, which are more numerous near the 

 ground ; berry large, obtuse conical, bright crimson ; firm 

 for so juicy and fine-flavored a berry; grains large. The 

 berries were often imperfect on my place. 



Catawissa. — See page 235. This variety is well spoken 

 of by some good authorities. The fact that it bears in 

 autumn should give it some consideration. 



Clarke. — See page 238. 



Caroline. — See page 239. 



Cuthbej't. — See pages 240-243. 

 • Franconia. — See page 224. 



Fastollf. — " An English variety of high reputation. It 

 derived its name from having originated near the ruins of 

 an old castle so called, in Great Yarmouth. Canes strong, 

 rather erect, branching; light yellowish brown, with few 

 strong bristles ; fruit very large, obtuse or roundish conical, 

 bright, purplish red, rich and highly flavored, slightly ad- 

 hering to the germ in picking." (Downing.) 



Fi'ench. — (Vice-President French). — Originated with 

 Dr. Brinkle. " Canes strong, upright, spines short and 

 stout ; fruit medium to large, roundish, rich, bright crim- 

 son, large grains, sweet and very good." (Barry.) It is 

 foreign in its parentage, and uncertain in many localities. 



Ilerstine. — See pages 237, 238. 



Hornet. — " Raised by Souchet, near Paris. Very pro- 

 ductive. Canes very strong, vigorous, upright spines, pur- 



