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variety. The color is of a fine scarlet ; and the berries are of a good conical 

 form, and of moderate firmness. Flavor not high, but pleasant. The fruit often 

 measures six inches in circumference, and retains a good shape not often seen 

 in large berries. 



Black Defiajice. — This is a seedling by Mr. E. W. Durand, who produced 

 Durand's Seedling. It is a good-sized, conical berry, somewhat disposed to 

 coxcomb. The color is very dark crimson, reminding one of that of the old 

 Black Prince ; solid, and remarkably juicy ; flavor very sprightly and rich, with- 

 out too much acidity. This variety received the premium at the New-Jersey 

 State Exhibition as the best new seedling. Mr. Durand presented six other 

 seedlings ; viz.. Regulator, Glossy Cone, Duke, New Jersey, Luxuriant, and 

 Brilliant. Of these the committee considered two worthy of special notice, — 

 the 



Luxuriant, — A large, flattened, globose fruit, very uniform in shape and 

 size, of a very good flavor, and remarkably sweet ; and the 



A'ew-yersey, — A crimson, conical, white-fleshed, and showy fruit of very 

 good quality. 



Lady of the Lake. — A new seedling by J. Scott of Brighton, Mass. A 

 short, conical fruit, of good size; scarlet, inclining to crimson ; moderately firm, 

 sweet, and of fair flavor. Some of our Massachusetts friends think that in this 

 fruit will be found all the good qualities of the Wilson's Albany, without its 

 objectionable acidity. 



Wilder''s No. 13. — A conical berry, of excellent shape, and remarkably uni- 

 form in size. It is not among the largest, but large enough. The surface is 

 firm, and of a brilliant scarlet, presenting that polished appearance so noticea- 

 ble in the Triomphe de Gand and La Constante. Flavor remarkably delicate 

 and pleasing. This is the result of years of experiment, and the one among 

 thousands of seedlings considered by its originator as combining the most 

 desirable qualities. A cross between La Constante and Hovey's Seedling. We 

 hope that Col. Wilder will accede to the wishes of his pomological friends, and 

 allow this excellent and handsome fruit, which cost him so much labor to pro- 

 duce, to bear his distinguished name. 



Romeyn 'j- Seedling. — This new variety, which we noticed last year, has 

 appeared again at the various shows. The plants we have seen at the exhibi- 

 tions, said to be of field-culture, were abundantly fruitful. The fruit is much 

 like the Triomphe de Gand; but it is claimed to be better, more hardy, and 

 more productive. If such is the case, it will soon become popular without the 

 use of extravagant advertisements. 



Barnes's Seedling proves to be an excellent market-fruit. It has been, exhib- 

 ited from Ten Eyck Brothers, Monmouth County, N.J., by S. B. Conover, in 

 packages taken from a lot sent to market; and attracted much attention by its 

 large size, firmness, and general good qualities. 



Cremont. — This old variety is now so rare as to have all the interest of a 

 new one. It originated in Louisiana, and had its day of popularity. It ranks 

 among the large varieties, and is regarded as particularly valuable for foicing. — 

 Agriculturist. 



