294 Strawberry-Growing 



to large, round-conic, often slightly necked, glossy, bright dark 

 crimson; calyx of medium size, reflexed, easily detached; seeds 

 medium, slightly sunken; flesh rich dark red, medium firm, fine- 

 grained; core red, partly hollow; flavor mild subacid; quality 

 good. Medium early. 



The most widely grown variety in the North at this time. It 

 tends to produce too many plants, rusts considerably and the ber- 

 ries are variable in size; but they are attractive, of good quality 

 and are produced freely. During the latter part of the season the 

 berries run small, largely on account of the numerous runners; it 

 is better to restrict these to a narrow row. The berries quickly 

 lose their bright color on the market. Dimlap is one of the best 

 poUinizers for pistillate sorts, as it blooms profusely from early 

 to late. It is one of the best varieties for those who cannot give 

 high culture, as it thrives under neglect almost as well as the Wilson 

 and Crescent. Dunlap is not firm enough for distant markets. 

 A good variety for canning. 



Excelsior (of Hubach) (S). — Originated in 1890 by Louis Hubach, 

 Judsonia, Arkansas, Wilson x Hoffman ; introduced in 1897. Plant 

 tall; leaflets small, dark green; runners numerous; fruit-stalks 

 short, procumbent; flowers small; berry medium, round-conic, 

 glossy, deep dark crimson ; calyx small, adherent; seeds of medium 

 size, depressed; flesh dark red, firm, juicy; core dark red, solid; 

 flavor very acid; quality fair. Very early. This variety has 

 been planted extensively in the South for northern markets. It is 

 valued for its earliness, attractive appearance and shipping quality ; 

 also because it bears well in cold weather. It is known as one of the 

 sourest varieties, partly because it colors long before it is ripe. The 

 foliage often rusts badly, causing late shipments to be insipid. 

 If the rows become thick, the berries run small. It is one of the 

 most dependable extra early sorts. 



Gandy (S). {Oandy's Prize; First Season, of some.) — Originated 

 in 1885 by W. S. Gandy, Newport, New Jersey, Jersey Queen x 

 Glendale; introduced in 1888. Plant low, spreading; leaves of 

 medium size, medium green ; runners moderate ; f ruit^stalks large, 

 erect; berry large, uniform, roundish to round-conic, rich dark, 

 dull scarlet ; calyx large, easily detached ; seeds numerous, slightly 

 protruding; flesh medium red, firm, coarse-grained; core hollow; 

 flavor brisk subacid; quality good. Very late. Gandy has been 

 the standard late variety since 1890. In recent years it has been 



