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The committee have heretofore spoken so fully of the value of Mr. Fuller's 

 labors in the production of seedling strawberries, that they deem anything 

 further on that part of the subject uncalled for. They have several times 

 visited Mr. Fuller's beds, and given them a thorough and careful examina- 

 tion. They are now, therefore, prepared to present the results of their 

 matured opinions. There are three seedlings among those examined dur- 

 ing the past two years, which possess decided claims to consideration; the 

 others the committee have thrown aside, and among these last they are 

 sorry to include No. 20, a large and productive variety of handsome color, 

 but deficient in flavor. The committee will here state, that in arriving at 

 their decision, they were governed by size, quality, productiveness, earli- 

 ness, color, firmness and general vigor of plant, and they have selected 

 those possessing these points in the greatest degree. The three varieties 

 selected are numbered 42, 7 and 53, the preference being in the order in 

 which they are named. There is but little difference to the general 

 observer between 42 and 7, yet, pomologically, they are distinct. The 

 preference has been given to 42 over 7, because it is a little firmer and 

 more juicy. They are both valuable kinds. Number 53 is placed last, 

 simply because it is much later; in other respects it is the best of the three. 

 If it had been a little earlier it would have headed the list. Even as it is, 

 it is a very valuable kind, and will take its place among the best. 



The following is a description of the three best, which may hereafter be 

 useful to identify them. 



No. 42. — Berry very large, obtuse conical; color scarlet; flesh white, 

 firm, and moderately juicy; seeds dark brown, prominent; calyx large and 

 only moderately persistent; foliage large, coarsely serrated; flower stalk 

 stout; flavor very good; quality, best; very productive and early. Stami- 

 nate. 



No. 7. — Berry very large, irregularly conical; color crimson scarlet; 

 flesh light red, moderately firm, not very juicy; seed dark brown, imbedded; 

 calyx large and not persistent; foliage large and coarsely serrated; flower 

 stalk stout; flavor good; quality, very good; very productive and early. 

 Pistillate. 



No. 53. — Berr.y very large, conical; color bright scarlet; flesh white, 

 firm and juicy; seed brown, prominent; calyx large, persistent; foliage 

 medium, dark green, coarsely serrated; flower stalk stout; flavor very 

 good; quality, best; very productive but late. Staminate. 



In conclusion, the committee would commend Mr. Fuller's seedlings, as 

 here selected, as entitled to some substantial reward at the hands of the 

 American Institute. They will take their place among the most valuable 

 kinds that have thus far been introduced. 



All of which is respectfully submitted. 



PETER B. MEAD, 



Chairman. 

 WM. S. CARPENTER, 

 L. A. ROBERTS, 

 C. M. SAXTON, 



Committee. 



On motion the report was accepted 



