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matted roots which will enable them to stand severe droughts. The fruit is very 
large, lusciousand firm. Color, a deep, glossy red with a double calyx Very 
productive. Season, same as the Crescent, but continues to fruit later, and very 
uniform in shape and size. The fruit is held from the ground by large fruit 
trusses, but is protected from from frost by its large foliage. 
The following is from a prominent western grower: 
Spokane, Wash., July 24, 1864. 
M. Crawford, Esq. 
Dear Sir— I have this to say of the Brandy wine strawberry : I have grown it 
for two years in adjoining rows to Timbrell. Timbrel has been deservedly very 
highly praised, but Brandywine is much the better berry for market, of almost the 
same season. Perfeet, healthy foliage; a very fine variety in every way. 
Very truly, A. L Smith. 
Brandywine (S) This is one of the most valuable ever sent out. It has 
not a siugle defect that I know of. The plant is a luxurieut grower, healthy 
and hardy, and very productive. Fruit very' large, good form, bright red all 
over and of good quality. Season, medium to very' late. It succeeds on any 
soil. — M. Crawford’s report, July, I895. 
Barton’s Eclipse (P) So vigorous that it defies drouth and frost. I have 
seen it while in full bloom killed, plant and aU, to the ground and then recover 
and bear a good crop. A splendid grower, even on poor, thirsty soil. Ex- 
ceedingly productive, of large, fine berries, which ripen medium ea'ly. Origin- 
ated in Kentucky, the centra! part of the country, and succeeds everywhere, 
North, South, East and West. If mousy is your object plaut largely of Barton 
and polenize with Lovett. 
Beder Wood (S) This is the most productive of the very early varieties 
and in fact it is not excelled by any kind for its large yield of fruit. It ripens 
about three (lays behind Michael’s Early and ahead of Crescent; gives heavy 
pickings from the start, and holds out till the rush of mid season. Recom- 
mended by Mr. Crawford as the best early variety. 
Crescent (P) This isa very prolific berry, bearing profusely, even under 
neglect. In grow th it is very vigorous and hardy and produces better if the 
vines are not allowed to mat. They should be thinned even if the hoe has to 
be used. Fruit colors on all sides at once. Great cropper. Early. 
Columbian. “In placing this berry before the public we do so with a 
feeling of assurance that it will please, as its place with us is first on the list. 
It is a bright, soarlet color, so much desired in a market berry, and is quite firm 
and remarkably large for an early berry. Ripens with Michaels Early and 
Hoffman and is an immense yielder. It actually bears in piles. Most early 
berries are shy bearers and small in size, but the Columbian reverses this. We 
do not claim it to be as good, but the BEST EARLY berry It is a strong 
grower and has a perfect blossom, free from rust, and sends its roots deep in the 
ground, thereby standing long drouths without dying out in spots.” 
The above description is given by the originator. We fruited this berry 
under favorable conditions and the fruit comes quite up to the promises 
made for it. 
Cyclone (•') This plant was originated by E. W. Cruse, of Kansas. One 
of the earliest. A beautifuf bright color, with healthy foliage and the berry 
firm. Mr. Cruse says it is a cyclone and that it wall clean the others out. Well 
we must say the past three years it has fruited and is a grand one. The foliage 
and growth of the plant reminds us very much of the Haverland. It has a 
long season. It is an excellent one to fertalize Haverland, as the color of the 
fruit is similar, also the shape. The past year we heard nothing but praise of 
Cyclone; it is the most valuable berry in cultivation: it seems to suit all soils 
and sections. 
