Gov. Rollins (Imp.)— This variety was produced by Mr. Benjamin M. Smith, 
of Beverly, Mass., the originator of the Beverly and Salem strawberries, and 
named in honor of Gov. Rollins, of New Hampshire, which is Mr. Smith's native 
state. The plant is of medium size, healthy and robust, with thick, smooth 
leaves. It has not fruited here. We purchased our stock from J. T. Lovett, and 
quote from his catalog of 1906, as follows: "After having fruited it for two years, 
I have decided to offer this splendid variety the coming season. Mr. Smith, the 
originator, the personification of modesty and dignity, in a letter dated Nov. 21, 
1903, writes as follows: T exhibited Gov. Rollins last June at the Mass. Horti- 
cultural Society's Strawberry Show. It took first prize. The foliage is not so 
heavy as some other varieties, but it yields fine large fruit, perfect in shape, dark 
color; quality, first, best. The last pickings hold out well in size, and continue 
to do so until all the fruit matures. It is not a shy bearer.' 
"At Monmouth, the Gov. Rollins is the perfection of clean, healthy, vigorous 
growth. The fruit is large and extremely beautiful, being bright crimson, and 
so glossy as to appear varnished, and remarkably firm. The quality is of the 
highest. For a berry for the home garden it would be difficult to surpass it, if 
one desires beautiful, delicious fruit, and is willing to give good culture and good 
soil to produce it." 
Season, medium to late. 
Great Scott (Imp.)— Introduced by Mr. S. H. Warren, of Massachusetts, who 
originated Latest and Golden Gate. We give his account of the Great Scott: 
"This is one of the largest of the large, a giant among strawberries. This 
seedling was given to me by the originator, John Scott. I gave it the name of 
Great because of its size, and Scott in honor of the originator. Also 'Great Scott' 
is a common expression for anything surprising. It is not a chance seedling, 
but was produced on scientific principles. It is the product of a cross between 
Bubach and Belmont. All growers know the Bubach, and the Belmont is well 
known in Massachusetts as an excellent variety. The Great Scott plant is perfec- 
fection itself. The foliage and fruit shine as though varnished, having no blight 
or rust. The fruit is very laxge, even the last picking, of a bright scarlet color, 
turning crimson when very ripe. Its quality is good; the originator calls it extra. 
It is the most productive of any very large variety I ever raised, and I have 
grown strawberries fifty-two years. I was pleased the first time we picked the 
Great Scott to hear one of the pickers call to the boys who were gathering in 
another part of the bed, 'Boys, we are picking berries as big as your foot.' The 
Great Scott received first premium at our Mass. Horticultural Exhibition in 1902, 
and attracted much attention." 
We fruited the Great Scott in a small way last summer, and find in our notes 
that the blooms are sheltered by the leaves, that it ripens all over, has light 
colored flesh of medium firmness, and is sometimes rough or corrugated. Season, 
medium to late. 
SELECTING VARIETIES. 
This is an important item in the business of growing strawberries. The 
planter must consider his geographical situation, the location and character of his 
land, his distance from market, his mode of transportation, the demands of his 
market, whether for early or late varieties, whether for choice fruit at high prices 
or cheap berries and plenty of them, and so on, until he has canvassed the entire 
subject. Then he should study the characteristics of the diflFerent varieties, and 
determine which are best suited to his needs. 
In this little book we aim to give such information as will assist the reader 
to decide as wisely as he possibly can without actual test, what varieties are likely 
to yield the best results for him. It has been our policy from the beginning of 
