The Canadian Horticulturist. 303 



NOTES FROM A STRAWBERRY EXPERIMENT STATION, WITH- 

 OUT GOVERNMENT SUPPORT. 



S I test more new varieties each year than any other strawberry 

 grower in Canada, not excepting the Experiment Stations, I think 

 I may claim the above credit. In noticing varieties, I shall not 

 mention the old well-known standard varieties, but some of 

 recent introduction, that have done well here, in matted rows, 

 with ordinary care. My soil is clay loam. 



Well-tested Varieties : 



Woolvertoti — This has been well-tested in the United States. It was intro- 

 duced there by Mr. Crawford. The Woolverton and Saunders are better known 

 there than in Canada, and are well spoken of by all who have tested them. I 

 would refer all, who might doubt the praise given the Woolverton, in this notice, 

 to the editor of the Canadian Horticulturist, who saw them in fruit. 



My object in testing so many varieties, has been to get profitable and 

 improved varieties, to grow for market, and help those who grow and love the 

 strawberry, to the same desirable end. 



Saunders — Dark scarlet ; large ; good quality ; productive ; late ; profit- 

 able for market. 



Bederwood — I cannot pass this and Bessie by ; they are not of the large 

 class, but are so productive ; good size, good color ; early ; profitable for market. 



Prhicess — I have fruited this once. I believe it to be a valuable kind, large 

 plant ; large berries, and productive. 



Lovetfs Early — (It is not early). It is medium in season ; good in plant 

 and fruit at any rate. Those who grow berries for market, will do well to plant it. 



Parker Earle — Large, quality good ; late ; some speak well of it. It has 

 not done well here, this season ; I will give it another trial. 



Gillespie and Auburn — I have fruited these once ; these are from the same 

 originator, and are up to the standard claimed for them. The seedlings from 

 the Haverland and Sharpless are superior to it. 



Barton's Eclipse— Dark scarlet ; quality good ; productive ; plant hardy and 

 vigorous ; good for family garden, or market. 



Martha — Dark red ; large ; productive ; a promising market berry. 



Middlefield — Berries large; suitable for a market that appreciate large 

 berries. Bright glossy red ; fairly productive ; plant healthy and vigorous. 



