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* Cumberland Triumph, (H,)— A very fine berry in all respects ; of very large size, 

 fine form, and beautiful color, and excellent quality, and is growing into general favor. 



Colfax, (P.) — In sections where other sorts do not stand cold or heat, we recom- 

 mend this sort. Its productiveness is beyond belief with those who have not seen it. 



We herewith give what is said of the two noted new strawberries by one of the 

 leading nurserymen of N. J. -. 



* Continental, (H ) — Another year's experience with this variety places it at the head 

 of the list, and in our judgment, ahead of all others in value as a market berry in this 

 section, comprising New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Although originated in 

 the light soil of New Jersey, it succeeds even better in the heavy soil of Pennsylva- 

 nia, having yielded for Mr. Alfred Felton', (brother of the originator,) on his farm at 

 Hartranft Station, Montgomery county, Pa , from a small patch of about the twelfth 

 of an acre, at the rate of over seventeen thousand quarts per acre. Mr. Felton says 

 he wants nothing better. It is meeting with favor wherever fcried, and is certainly 

 worthy of general trial all over the country. 



Cinderella, (HO— Certainly the most beautiful and perfect in form and color of any 

 known berry, and we venture to say will outsell any other strawberry it may be 

 _ brought in competition with. Above statement fully attested practically in Spring 

 Garden Market the past Beason. These berries were eagerly bought up early -in the 

 morning at 25 and 30 cents per quart, while most other varieties went begging for buy- 

 ers at 8 and 10 cents per quart. Like the Continental, it succeeds even better in Penn- 

 sylvania than in its native soil in New Jersey, Parties growing them there say they 

 want nothing better than the Cinderella. We set it down as one of the most promis- 

 ing, and well worthy of general trial. 



* Duchesse. (H.) — A valuable early variety, of large size and fine appearance, light 

 , crimson, firm and fine quality. A promising market berry, 



The Fowlers' Prolific and Iowa Seedling, — Are two new sorts grown in Iowa that 

 are highly recommended, but we have not given them sufficient trial to describe them 

 at this time, (1878.) 



♦Crescent Seedling, (H.) — This is beyond question a wonderful strawberry; its 

 productiveness is astonishing. Fifteen thousand quarts, (468 bushels) have heen gath- 

 ered in one season from one acre. In size it is medium to large ; in color, brilliant, 

 handsome, and does not get dull when in market ; in quality'it is unsurpasssd, rich, 

 having the peculiar wild flavor. The fruit colors on all sides at once, so that all red 

 berries may be gathered, a quality appreciated by market growers ; all berries perfect 

 in form and merchantable. 



^Sharpless Seedling, (H.)— Among the new kinds, we think nothing can compare 

 with this. The fruit is large to very large, an average specimen measuring one and one- 

 half inches in diameter. A large berry, exhibited recently at the Nurserymen's tJon- 

 vention in Rochester, weighed 17-16th ounces, and measured 7 inches in circumference. 

 In form it is generally oblong, narrowing to the apex, and irregular and flattened. 

 Color clear bright red, with a shining surface; flqshfirm, sweet, with a delicate aroma. 

 In quality it ranks next to Triomphe de Gand, The plant is very vigorons, excelling 

 even the Monarch of the West." After growing it side by side with the best new 

 sorts now in cultivation, we consider it superior to them all. From Pennsylvania, 

 where it originated, we hear the most flattering reports. 



Forest Rose, (H.)— A new variety of great excellence ; large, handsome, and produc- 

 tive ; quality best ; a good shipper ; is destined to take a front rank as a market 

 berry. Dr. Warder says of this berry : " Here we have elegance of form, brilliancy 

 in color, great size and firmness to bear transportation, all combined, with table qual- 

 ities of a higher order than the Wilson, which it surpasses even in field culture." 



Endicott's Seedling Strawberry, No. 2, (H.)— The plant is strong and vigorous; foli- 

 age large and abundant, and of palish green color. Fruit stalks long and strong, 

 holding the fruit well up from the ground. Fruit enormously large, will average 

 twice the size of the Wilson the season through,, and has a most excellent flavor. 

 Color dark red when fully ripe. The plant is very prolific- and hardy, standing the 

 hot dry summers better than almost any other grown. The No. 3 blooms ten days 

 later than the Wilson, but matures its fruit about that many days earlier, so they both 

 ripen the same time. 

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