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September. This is not very extensively grown in the State, but 

 may well receive more attention. 



The origin of this is not known. It has been long grown in 

 different States, known by different names. From all the infor- 

 mation that it has been possible to obtain in relation to its origin 

 and introduction, it seems that a Mr. Lyman H. Tubbs, then of 

 Benton, New York, obtained scions of this fruit from a Mr. Bush, 

 in New Jersey. From the scions thus obtained, the variety was 

 disseminated around Benton, Geneva, and adjoining towns, and 

 thence to other States. Whether the tree from which Mr. Tubbs 

 obtained his scions was a seedling is not known. 



Early Strawberry. Fruit rather small, roundish, narrowing 

 towards the eye. Skin smooth and fair, finely striped and stained 

 with bright and dark red on a yellowish ground. Flesh white, 

 slightly tinged with red next the skin ; tender, sub-acid, and very 

 sprightly and brisk in flavor, with an agreeable aroma. Season, 

 the last of August to first of September. Originated in the neigh- 

 borhood of New York. Fruit is rather small for market, but is a 

 most excellent dessert fruit. Goodale says it is too tender for 

 Maine ; yet it is well recommended by others who are fruiting it 

 in the central and southern sections of the State. It cannot be 

 recommended for the extreme northerly section. 



Benoni. Fruit medium to small. Form roundish oblate conical ; 

 color pale yellow, shaded, striped, and marbled with dark crimson, 



Benoni. 



and thinly sprinkled with bright dots. Flesh yellow, juicy, ten- 



