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Runners comparatively few during the past season, leaf me- 

 dium, very little blight. 



Marshall (perfect). — This variety has shown itself to be 

 hardy, vigorous, and fairly productive. P>erry, large to very 

 large, medium firmness, high quality; form, rather irregular; 

 color, deep red. A very desirable amateur variety. It lacks 

 in texture and productiveness, causing many to discard it. 

 For a fancy trade it is well worthy of consideration. 



J^F^r/f^/^ (pistillate). — A popular variety in the state. Has 

 a comparatively long fruiting season, makes numerous* run- 

 ners which need thinning, and requires plenty of moisture to 

 get best results. Berry medium to large, firm, good quality; 

 form, conical ; color, crimson. Generally liked. 



IV. DESCRIPTIVE NOTES ON NEWER VARIETIES 



55. Sample (pistillate). — Origin, J. D. Cowing, Reading, 

 Mass. Introduced by Charles S. Pratt, Reading, Mass. 

 Claimed to be a seedling of Leader. Plant very vigorous, 

 makes plenty of runners which root readily, well distributed, 

 thrifty, good color, and matted. Berry very large, even, 

 ^' broad obtuse wedge form," bright scarlet color, moderately 

 firm, and very good quality. It withstood drouth very well. 

 Very worthy. 



57. Cobden Qiiee?i (pistillate).— Origin, J. McCaffrey, Illi- 

 nois. Plants very thickly matted, vines resemble Brandywine. 

 Leaves large and dark green. Berry medium to large, smooth 

 and round, rather flat; crimson color inside and out; very 

 good quality. 



58. Edgar Queeji (pistillate). — Origin, Edgar Co., Illinois. 

 Plants thrifty, matted. Leaves dark green. Sends out a good 

 supply of runners. Berries large, a little irregular, mostly 

 round with depression at tip; crimson color; good quality. 



59. Pride of Cicmberland (S).— Berry large, running to small. 

 Shape quite regular, obtuse, conical. Color dark, rich, and 

 attractive. Quality very good, a little tart. Many berries set 

 that did not develop, partially or wholly caused by drouth. 

 Plants strong, upright. Foliage heavy; leaves medium green. 

 Origin, W. S. Gandy, Cumberland Co., N. J. 



