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Ideal No. ii. [S] So named by l’rofesi;or Heif;es. It is Ideal in every le- 
spect; in form no berry could be more perfect, and its uniformity is certainly 
very reniarkable. We know of no other berry so regular. In color it is just 
right; the same dark red that distinguishes the Wilson when it comes up right, 
as it rarely does now; fle.sh rich red all through as all over; of a very high flavor, 
with a firmness nnnsual among berries of its large size. C'ali.x large and showy 
and a .strong staniinate of protluctive habit ami robust, healthy growth. In 
foliage and and growth of plants, this variety strongly reining us of Greenville, 
(it would take a decided expert to tell them apart when growing); its fruit also 
resembles the Greenville in size and qiiantitj-, though more regular and le.ss 
jiointed, with a sea.son a full week earlier, about one picking ahead of Dayton. 
Nearer perfection, says Mr Kerr, than any other variety in existence. Ideal, 
says the I’oniologist. and he has hit the mark exactly. • 
Iowa Beauty [,S] In growth of plant it resembles Jessie; it is said to be one 
of the largest, handsomest and best berries yet introduced. Does much better 
than Jessie on prairie .soil as well as timber soil, and it is No, i in all respects, ' 
Jessie [S] A large, hand- 
some, dark reel berry; in some 
localities one of the best market 
sorts. Strongl}' staniinate; a 
fine flrtilizer for such varieties 
as Ilnbachs. Vigorous, healthy 
plant. Midsea.son. 
Jucunda Improved [S] An 
improvement upon the old fa- 
vorite, Jucunda; possessing a 
plant of much more vigor and 
endurance with fruit equally as 
fine. The berries are large, reg- 
ular and uniform, firm and 
solid, rich crim.son in color, 
sweet in flavor; very good. One 
of the finest for the home garden 
and profitable for markets where 
large, fancy fruit is in demand. 
Mitlseason . 
Lovett [S] Ily reason of its 
productiveness, firm ness and 
bright, fresh color, one of the 
most profitable for market; also 
desirable for the home garden. The plant is a .strong grower, with clean, bright 
foliage, and excessively ])roductive. Though not of the very large.st size, the 
berries are still large, unifomi bright crimson, firm and of excellent quality. 
The berry colors up all over before being fully ripe and when picked in this con- 
dition is unexcelled for shipping and will keep in fine condition for a long time. 
It ripens about .second early and continues long in hearing. 
Lincoln [!'] Has, this sea.son, proved to be the most productive variety in 
the entire collection. 
Mayflower [,S] Tins is to CHimt'Y — That Mr. Wm. C. liabcock has this 
day purchased of me looo Mayflower strawberry plants, which 1 guarantee to be 
the earliest berry in cultivation, of extreme hardines,s, good .size and .shape, of 
good (juality anil to protect its fruit buds in the .spring from frost, also to be the 
best bearer of its season. Knowing this berrj' as I do I agree to refund to Mr. 
li.aboock the amount paid for the plants if they do not answer the above de- 
scription. Van Huren County, Mich., 1895. G. IC. I’r.vi'KR, Jr. 
Mary 1 1’] .•\mong all the strawberries here none have proved finer the past 
season than Mary. This and its companion, Henry Vard beecher, have led 
