STRAWBERRY. 



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pollen extends no further than the seeds, why does cot 

 the fruit enlarge and come to maturity without seeds, aa 

 we see in other fruits, particularly those which produce 

 their seeds within a fleshy receptacle, as the grape, ap- 

 ple, &c. 



With corn, we can see the effects of cross-fertilization 

 in the color of the grains the first season, also upon the 

 receptacle (cob) ; thus, in this instance, showing con- 

 clusively that the effect is aj)parent the first season upon 

 the seed as well as beyond. 



It is quite probable that impregnation affects the whole 

 plant, but not to an extent worthy of any particular at- 

 tention. Still, from personal observations upon this point, 

 I am well satisfied that principles similar to those wliich 

 govern the animal kingdom are potent in the vegetable. 

 Because they are not so readily observed is no reason for 

 disputing their effect. 



The most careful experimenter or observer is generally 

 less positive in his assertions than the more careless, be- 

 cause by thorough study he learns that although cause 

 and effect are linked together, the connecting chain is of- 

 ten not only hidden, but has so many ramifications that 

 each cannot be traced with any degree of certainty. 



In giving names to new varieties errors are occasionally 

 made — sometimes purposely, and with intent to deceive, 

 but let us hope more often carelessly or through ignorance. 

 Many of my readers may i*emember the advent of 

 Peabody's Hautbois Strawberry. 



The originator claimed that it was a cross between the 

 Ross and Phoenix and the wild Strawberry of Alabama, 

 neither of which belong .to the Hautbois species ; conse- 

 quently it was a deception to call the new seedling a 

 Hautbois, although the originator had, according to cus- 

 tom, a right to give it whatever name he pleased. 



Many other so-called Hautbois Strawberries have been 

 as far from what their name implies as the Peabody, and 



