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plish, rather stout, and numerous at the base; fruit very- 

 large, conical, often irregular, grains large, quite hairy, 

 compact, crimson ; flesh rather firm, juicy, sweet and good, 

 separates freely." (Dowaiing.) This variety appears to 

 vary greatly with locality. 



Kirtland. — (Cincinnati Red.) — One of the native vari- 

 eties once grown largely, but now superseded. Fruit medium 

 in size, obtuse, conical, soft, and not very high-flavored. 



Knevetfs Giaiit. — Berry large, round, light crimson, ad- 

 heres too firmly to the core, and often crumbles in picking, 

 but is juicy and good. The canes are very strong and pro- 

 ductive ; spines purplish, short, scattering. An English 

 variety. 



Merveille de Quaire Saisons. — A French variety. This 

 and the Belle de Fontenay are almost as hardy as any of 

 our native kinds, and thus they form exceptions to the for- 

 eign sorts, which are usually tender. Good results might be 

 secured by crossing them with our best native kinds. The 

 canes of this variety must be cut to the ground in spring if 

 much autumn fruit is desired. It is not equal to the Belle 

 de Fontenay, to which class it belongs. 



Nao7ni. — Identical with Franconia. 



No7'thumberIand Fillbasket. — An old-fashioned English 

 variety, sometimes found in the garden of an amateur. 



Pride of the Hudson. — See pages 205, 237. 



Pearl, Bi'istol, Thwack. — Native varieties that resemble 

 the Brandywine, but are not equal to it in most localities. 

 They are passing out of cultivation. 



Reliance. — A seedhng of the Philadelphia, but judging 

 from one year's test, much superior to it, and worthy of 

 cultivation in those regions where the finer varieties can- 

 not thrive. It is hardy, and will do well on light soils. 



Saunders. — See page 238. 

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