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NOTES FROM MY STRAWBERRY BEDS. 



HE severe frost of May and June, with the continued dry and hot 

 weather, shortened the crop greatly ; but, even had none of the 

 blossoms been destroyed by frost, we would not expect anything 

 like a full crop, with such a dry May and June. 

 K^A^-x-M^^'-. '^STX^ The rain fall in May was not much, and less in June ; which 

 would tend to cut short the most promising crop. 



The strawberry is largely water and requires a large amount to do its best. 

 Aside from the drawbacks named, the season was favorable, prices were good? 

 the demand exceeding the supply. 



Loudon's No. ij. — Introduced by Matthew Crawford, this last spring ; now 

 named Governor Hoard. It is a variety, which I am of the opinion, will give 

 satisfaction. I have fruited it four years and find no weak point in it. It is an 

 abundant bearer of beautiful berries and a good shipper. 



Bubach No. 5. — This is a grand berry and pleases most people because of its 

 large size and productiveness. It has some faults, at the same time it is 

 very popular, and is likely to continue so, especially for dry seasons. 



Woolverton. — This variety is named after the genial editor of the Horticul- 

 turist. Here is Mr. Crawford's description of it and of the two following varieties : 

 This Woolverton produced nearly a full crop, and is in perfect health at this time, 

 July. Those who have it may increase their stock without fear, as it combines 

 all the desirable points in a high degree. It will be excellent to plant with pis- 

 tillate sorts, as it remains in bloom about four weeks. 



Martha. — Although this was greatly damaged, it produced nearly a full crop 

 of firm, bright berries, of fair size and quality. It is a reliable market berry. 



Saunders. — I have no reason to change my opinion of this variety. There is 

 no fault about the plant, or its habits of growth and productiveness, 

 Its first bloom being killed, it produced scarcely any ill-shaped berries, and is 

 wonderfully attractive in the basket. The size and quality are satisfactory and it 

 is very productive. This variety, in both plant and fruit, is one of decided char- 

 acter, and is sure to make its mark. 



Beder Wood. — I have fruited this variety once ; it is a very desirable one 

 either for home use or market. It is healthy and vigorous, and an abundant 

 bearer of large berries. The plant is faultless, it makes many runners, and 

 these will be wanted as soon as its value is known. 



Eureka. — (Originated with Mr. Townsend, Ohio.) I was the means of intro- 

 ducing this valuable variety to the strawberry-loving public. It still maintains 

 its former reputation for fruitfulness, large size, and continuing long in bearing. 

 It is pistillate variety. 



