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kinds, and there are probably more acres of it in cultiva- 

 tion for furnishing the Xew York market, than of all 

 others put together. The flowers are perfect, and not 

 pistillate, as has often been asserted. 

 There is, however, another variety which 

 is generally found mixed with it, and 

 also called Scotch Eunner, which has 

 pistillate flowers. The latter variety is 

 the true Scotch Eunner, for which see 

 description. 



Crystal City. — A new Western variety ; 

 handsome bright scarlet, but very indif- 

 Fig. 32— cRTvisoN ferent in quality. I have no informa- 

 coNE. \yi regard to its origin or value, 



except some brief notices which have apj)eared in western 

 papers, and in a few catalogues. Said to be very early. 



Cumberland Triumph. — Large, smooth, and uniform in 

 shape ; light bright scarlet ; flesh pale j)ink, soft, but of 

 good flavor. A very handsome, vigorous grower ; the 

 leaves deep glossy green, quite distinct. Eequires a strong 

 fertile soil. A valuable variety for amateurs, or for home 

 use, but too soft for market. Originated with Mr. Amos 

 Miller, Carlisle, Pa. 



Damask Beauty. — The only reference to this variety 

 we have seen is by E. P. Eoe, who says it is ^^a very 

 distinct variety and interesting to amateurs, but of no 

 great value." But just why it is '^^interesting we are 

 not informed. 



Downer's Prolific. — Medium to large, globular, light 

 scarlet ; seeds deeply imbedded ; flesh rather soft, acid, 

 not rich, but highly perfumed ; very early, hardy, and 

 wonderfully prolific. An excellent old market variety, 

 provided the market is near by. Originated with J. S. 

 Downer, Fairview, Kentucky. 



Duchess. — Large, roundish, uniform ; bright scarlet ; 



