264 



REPORT ON THE FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 



No. 24 



WILLIAMS. 



Widely grown in Ontario in place of the old favorite Wilson ; preferred by some 

 growers to all others. 



Origin: a seedling of Sharpless, raised by Mr. Williams 

 of Burford, Ontario. 



PijANt : vigorous ; somewhat inclined to rust, runneri 

 abundant, shcrt ; blossom perfect ; very productive. 



Berry : large, form roundish conical ; seeds sunken ; color 

 crimson, usually with a white tip. 



Flesh : red ; often hollow ; texture firm. 



Quality : fair. 



Value : market first class. 



Season: medium to late. 



Williams. 



WOOLVERTON. 



Origin: a seedling raised by John Little, of Granton, near London, Ontario, and 

 named by him in honor of Linus Woolverton, Grimsby. 



Plant: a strong, healthy grower; withstands drouth well; deep rooted; foliage dark 

 colored ; runners numerous ; blossoms perfect ; moderately productive. 



Berry : very large ; form broad conical, often wedge shaped ; color crimson with 

 crimson seeds; showy. 



Flesh: red; texture firni; flavor mild acid. 



Quality : good. 



Value : first class for home use or market. 



Season : lata. 



