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"After a trial in both the Berkshires and 

 central Connecticut, the grower mentioned 

 (Mr. J. F. Huss) has abandoned the variety 

 known at St. Joseph. It has fine fruit but 

 — for his use; others may do better with it — 

 he says that it does not bear abundantly 

 enough to warrant the time and space given 

 to it. This early variety is between the 

 Alpine and garden types and is, I understand, 

 synonymous with Fragaria ruhicunda. It 

 is practically perpetual, fruiting from June 

 to September when the conditions are ideal. 

 An improvement on it is called St. Antoine 

 de Padoue. It has a musky flavour, and some 

 do not care for it on that account. In Eng- 

 land Belle de la Perrandiere is very highly 

 recommended by one of the best authorities. 

 It is an Alpine and there fruits in September. 



"The St. Joseph and the St. Antoine de 

 Padoue are sold in this country, each with 

 the claim that it bears fruit of fine flavour, 

 colour, and size, and in abundance. Two 

 other varieties offered are Leon XIII and La 

 Constante. They cost more than the ordi- 

 nary garden berry — one dollar a dozen. 

 Seed of the ordinary 'Red Alpine' straw- 

 berry is quoted at ten cents a package. 



