62 KECOED OF IIOKTICULTUKE. 



Boyden^ iVb. 30. — This new variety was exhibited the 

 past summer for the first time. The berry is of an im- 

 mense size, roundish conical, with neck ; crimson or dark 

 scarlet. As Mr. Boyden intends competing for the 

 Greeley prize, he will not send out any plants at present. 

 Figured in American Agriculturist^ August. 



Charles Downing. — We like the idea of honoring our 

 great horticulturists by attaching their names to choice 

 varieties of fruits. But those who attempt it should be 

 very careful lest they should take from, more than they 

 add to, the fame of those they intended to honor. Let us 

 for a moment suppose that this variety should not prove 

 to be as good as expected, and at some future meeting of 

 the American Pomological Society the Charles Downing 

 strawberry is named for discussion. How will the name 

 of Downing sound in connection with such words as 

 " humbug," " worthless," " a perfect failure," and other 

 choice epithets usually bestowed upon varieties that are 

 not first-rate ? We hope such a thing will never occur, 

 and that this new seedling of Mr. Downer will be worthy 

 of the name it bears. 



Canada. — This is supposed to be a cross between the 

 Wilson and Triomphe de Gand. It is described as a large 

 and beautiful variety, and of excellent quality ; very pro- 

 ductive and hardy. It has not as yet been tested in the 

 States, but will ere another season. 



Durand. — A large and very good variety. Color, 

 bright scarlet ; flesh, moderately firm and highly perfumed ; 

 plant, vigorous and apparently quite hardy and productive. 

 Promises to be valuable. 



