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CLASS IT. ALPINE AND WOOD STRAWBERRIES. 



(Flowers rather small, perfect : leaves small, thin, light green ; fruit small, sweet, parting 

 freely from the calyx. Fragaria vtsca.) 



CLASS III. HAUTBOIS STRAWBERRIES. 



(Leaves large, pale green, on tall stalks ; fruit-stalk tall and erect ; fruit dull purplish. 

 Fragaria elatior.) 



CLASS IV. CHILI STRAWBERRIES. 



(Leaves very hairy, thick, obtusely serrate ; fruit very large, pale, insipid. Tender. Fra~ 

 garia chilensit.} 



CLASS V. GREEN STRAWBERRIES. 



(Leaves light green, plaited ; flesh solid. Of little value.) 



CLASS I. SCARLET AND PINE STRAWBERRIES. 

 Section L Flowers staminate. 



Agriculturist. Very large, nearly conical, sometimes coxcomb- 

 ed, somewhat necked ; deep scarlet ; flesh firm, of a pleasant, 

 moderately good flavor. A strong grower. N. J. Fails in many 

 localities. 



Alice Maude. Large, conical, dark glossy scarlet; juicy, rich, 

 excellent. Plant strong, vigorous requires deep and rich culti- 

 vation. Foreign. 



Austin Shaker. (Austin, Shakers' Seedling.) Very large, round- 

 ish, light red ; soft, usually hollow, of moderate or poor flavor. 

 Productive. 



Barnes' Mammoth. Large, roundish conical, dark crimson ; sub- 

 acid, good. An uncertain bearer. Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 



Slack Defiance. Large, deep red, roundish conical ; flesh firm, 

 season medium. New of high promise. 



Boston Pine. (Bartlett.) Large, roundish, very slightly conical, 

 regular ; deep red ; flesh pale scarlet, solid, rich flavored, hardy. 

 Often productive. Needs a fertile soil, and cultivation in " hills " 

 or rows. Early. Fails entirely when allowed to cover the bed. 



