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variety we have, and is peculiarly adapted to forcing. It is said to be a 

 Belgian variety. Staminate. The old-fashioned belief that strawberries 

 thrived best on light soils caused this superb berry to be discarded ; 

 but it was introduced again by Mr. Knox, who proved, by a very 

 profitable experience, that heavy land is the best for many of our finest 

 varieties. 



Triple Crown. Plant tall, slender; foliage light green; leaf-stalk 

 wiry, smooth ; truss 5 to 6 inches ; berry dark crimson, conical ; when large, 

 irregular, with a glazed neck ; flesh crimson, remarkably firm ; flavor rich 

 and fine ; size 3 to 4 inches ; season medium ; very productive. One of the 

 best, and I think the firmest strawberry in existence. I may be mistaken, 

 but I think this berry will become exceedingly popular when it becomes 

 better known. I am testing it on various soils. For canning and shipping 

 qualities, it has no equal, and though so exceedingly firm, is still rich 

 and juicy when fully ripe. Originated by Mr. Wm. Hunt, of Waterloo, 

 N. Y. Staminate. 



Warren. Described as very large, roundish, conical; very regular 

 in shape and size; color dark red, ripening evenly; flesh firm and of 

 good quality. Plant a luxuriant grower and a good bearer. New and 

 untested. Originated by Mr. A. S. Webb, Bowling Green, Ky. 



Wilding. Plant tall, vigorous ; foliage dark green ; leaf-stalk downy ; 

 truss 6 to 8 inches; well branched; 10 to 12 berries; ripe fruit and 

 blossoms on the same stalk; berry crimson, high -shouldered, round to 

 conical; size 3 to 5 inches; flesh moderately firm, pink; flavor good. 

 New and very promising. Originated by Mr. A. N. Jones, Le Roy, N. Y. 

 Staminate. 



Wielandy. Plant vigorous, with dark green, very glossy foliage; 

 leaf-stalk downy ; truss low ; berry bright scarlet, round to conical ; flesh 

 pink, soft ; flavor fine ; size 2 to 3 inches ; season medium. New and 

 untested, but of good promise for the home garden. Staminate. 



Windsor Chief. Said to have been originated by Mr. C. A. Gardner, 

 of Eaton Co., Michigan, and to be a cross between the Champion and 

 Charles Downing. The plants that I obtained from Mr. Gardner resemble 

 the Champion so closely, both in foliage and fruit, that I cannot yet dis- 

 tinguish between the mother and daughter. This year, I shall fruit both 

 in perfection, and fear that I shall have to record a distinction without a 

 difference. 



I hope I may be mistaken. All that is claimed for the Windsor 

 Chief is true if it is as good as the Champion, a variety that I have ever 

 found one of the most profitable on my place. Pistillate. 



