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AMEUICAX RED \'A1!IKTIES (Hiihus MriijoMiH), 



The red n;itivi> varieties were m eultivatioii (juite generally long; 

 prior to the atlvent and eulturc of the lilackcaps. It is very similar 

 in plant and fruit to the varieties of the European sjiecies, and some 

 of its varieties are about equal t(j the best European ones in quality 

 but not in size. 



Reiluced 



Shaffer. 



Only the varieties are ineluded that are being propagated and 

 grown at this time, so far as known to tlie writer. 



Blair. — .Medium in size, roundish; color red. Flesh soft, juicy, 

 very good. Said to be very hardy. CaTiada. 



Brandywine. — .Medium, roundish conical; color red or scarlet. 

 Flesh firm for the class; quality good. Popular for marketing in 

 several States, Delaware. 



Coutant (Ciiutant Seedling). — As large as Cuthbert; color bright 

 red. Flesh firm, and said to be an excehent shipper. Propagated in 

 New York. 



