1914 



TS OF ONTARIO. 



297 



SHAFFER. 



On its first introduction the Shaffer created much enthusiasm by reason of its thrift, 

 productiveness and good quality. It is still considerably grown for canning purposes, 

 but its color is not a favorite one in the market. 



ORIGIN: on farm of Mr. Shaffer, Wheatland, N.Y., in 1869; introduced by Chas. Green, 

 Rochester, in 1881. 



SHAFFER. 



PLANT: very vigorous; canes grow six or seven feet high, if not pinched back; very 

 productive; propagates from tips. 



FRUIT: large; color purple; form roundish; grains large, loose, easily separated 

 from stalk; flesh very juicy and tender; flavor sweet, rich and very agreeable. 



QUALITY: very good for cooking; good for dessert. 



VALUE: second class for market. 



SEASON: medium. 



