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Jersey Queen. [Fig. 19.] Very large ; solid; roundish con- 

 ical ; very good ; crimson; season medium. One of the best ; 

 moderately firm. Pistillate. 



Kentucky. Large; late; bright scarlet; roundish conical; 

 moderately firm ; prolific ; fine flavor ; succeeds on light soil. 

 Originated by Mr. .1. S. Downer, of Ky. 



Manchester. [Fig. 20.] 

 Large ; moderately firm ; scar- 

 let ; productive ; obtuse coni- 

 cal ; season medium to late ; 

 succeeds in light soil; quality 

 good. Leaves blight in some 

 localities. Originated with Mr. 

 Jesse Beatty, of Ocean Co., 

 N. J. Pistillate. 



Miner's Prolific (Miner's 

 Great Prolific). Very large ; 

 glossy crimson ; moderately 

 firm ; roundish conical ; good ; 

 ig. 20. a strong grower ; very pro- 



ductive; season medium; colors unevenly. Originated with 

 T. B. Miner, of New York. 



Monarch ( Monarch of the West). Very large; irregular; 



plant vigorous ; pale scarlet ; 

 tips white until fully ripe. Plant 

 in hills, removing all runners. 

 Originated with Jesse Brady, of 

 Piano, 111. 



Mount Vernon (Kirkwood). 

 Large, late; light scarlet; round- 

 ish conical ; moderately firm ; 

 good ; plant vigorous and pro- 

 ductive. Pistillate. 



Mrs. Garfield. [Fig. 21.] 

 New. Described by the orig- 

 inator as a seedling of Crescent. 

 Medium to large ; good form, 

 color, and quality. Season me- 

 dium. Plant healthy and productive. Originated with a Mr. 

 Crawford, of Ohio. 



