ALPINE STRAWBERRIES 167 
“After a trial in both the Berkshires and 
central Connecticut, the grower mentioned 
(Mr. J. F. Huss) has abandoned the variety 
known at St. Joseph. It has fine fruit but 
— for his use; others may do better with it — 
he says that it does not bear abundantly 
enough to warrant the time and space given 
to it. This early variety is between the 
Alpine and garden types and is, I understand, 
synonymous with Fragaria rubicunda. It 
is practically perpetual, fruiting from June 
to September when the conditions are ideal. 
An improvement on it is called St. Antoine 
de Padoue. It has a musky flavour, and some 
do not care for it on that account. In Eng- 
land Belle de la Perrandiére is very highly 
‘recommended by one of the best authorities. 
It is an Alpine and there fruits in September. 
“The St. Joseph and the St. Antoine de 
Padoue are sold in this country, each with 
the claim that it bears fruit of fine flavour, 
colour, and size, and in abundance. Two 
other varieties offered are Leon XIII and La 
Constante. They cost more than the ordi- 
nary garden berry —one dollar a dozen. 
Seed of the ordinary ‘Red Alpine’ straw- 
berry is quoted at ten cents a package. 
