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Triomphe de Gand,— An old, well established favorite. If 

 [ were compelled to raise but one strawberry I would choose this 

 variety, for the reason that it remains so long in bearing, and 

 has also the good qualities of being large, firm, of a sweet, rich 

 flavor, and a good bearer. But it requires high culture and the 

 runners well cut. A bed of Triomphes, well cared for, will last 

 longer than any other kind I have known. 



Ohampioili — A very promising new variety. Fruit large, 

 and of a spicy acid flavor. Plants very vigorous and exceed- 

 ingly productive. I have fruited it and have seen large beds in 

 bearing, and it bids fair to be one of the best. Season medium 

 to late. It must be planted near other kinds, as it will not bear 

 alone. Last season's fruiting has greatly increased my confidence 

 in this variety. 



Wilson's Albany Seedling.— The most abundant bearer in 

 existence. I have known single plants to produce over 400 ber- 

 ries. It is the great market berry, of medium size, firm, and 

 very acid. 



JuCUnda. — A superb variety if you can obtain it pure and 

 right, which I have found considerable difficulty in doing. I 

 had a bed in full bearing this year, which I know to be pure, 

 and a more beautiful sight I never saw in the way of strawberries. 

 Fruit enormous, bright colored, and firm. It should have rich 

 soil and runners cut. 



Black Defiance. — A very large, dark colored, high flavored 

 berry ; excellent for home use. Too dark for market. Only 

 moderately productive with me. 



Lady of the Lake. — A very fine berry and worthy of a 

 place m all collections. 



Lenig's White.— a beautiful and delicious white berry with 

 a pink blush. It is a strong grower and hardy, but should be 

 kept rigorously in narrow rows. It is a shy bearer at best. 



Late rrolinC. — Neither late nor very prolific with me, but 



