THE STRAWBERRY. 997 



NAPOLEON. 



This variety originated with M. Lorio, of Liege, Belgium. Herma- 

 phrodite. 



Fruit large, roundish, light clear red or scarlet. Flesh firm, juicy, 

 sweet. 



NAPOLEON III. 



Originated with M. Gloede. Plants vigorous, productive. Herma- 

 phrodite. 



Fruit large to very large, conical, irregular, sometimes coxcomb- 

 shaped, light scarlet. Seeds yellow, reddish near the surface. Flesh white, 

 rather firm, juicy, sweet, rich. 



NECKED PINE. 

 Unique Prairie. Pine Apple. 



An American variety, rather early. Pistillate. Medium size, conical, 

 with a neck, light scarlet. Flesh tender, sprightly, rather acid. 



NEW JERSEY SCARLET. 



Originated near Burlington, N. J. Plants vigorous, moderately 

 productive. Hermaphrodite. Early. 



Fruit medium, conical, with a neck, light clear scarlet. Flesh mode- 

 rately firm, juicy, sprightly, mild subacid. 



NICANOR. 



Raised by Messrs. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Plants 

 vigorous, productive. Hermaphrodite. Footstalks tall, upright. 



Fruit medium or above, roundish obtuse conical, bright scarlet, 

 somewhat glossy. Seeds brown yellow, not deeply embedded. Flesh 

 juicy, reddish, rather firm, rich, sweet. 



OLD BLACK. 



Black. Mulberry. 



Black Pine. Black Canterbury. 



Black Beacon. Turkey Pine. 



A very old variety, described by Lindley, as : 



" Fruit middle-size, conical elongated and pointed, with a neck, 

 hairy, very dark purplish red. Flesh scarlet, firm, with a buttery core, 

 very rich and high-flavored." 



OLD JOHN BROWN. 



Raised by Dr. H. Schroeder, of Bloomington, 111. 

 Fruit very large, broadly conic, pointed, light crimson, sweet. (Ful- 

 ler.) 



