Princeton Chief [S] Tliis is a large, long, very productive berry. It has 
one peculiarity which will make it of value to inany'growers; the fruit is borne 
_ on such long, stout fruit steins as to stand well up out of the dirt. Where 
mulching is scarce this is a valuable quality, as the berries will be kept free of 
grit without mulch. The plant is exceedingly healthy and vigorous, standing 
droutht well and growing finely on even very poor soil. It is a delicious table 
lierrv and verv beautiful. 
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Sharpless [S] Well worthy of the 
ix)[)ular favor with which it is regarded, 
for it is a supurb variety upon rich, 
strong soil, although di.sapixiinting in 
yield in ordinary cultivation. The plant 
is large and vigoious, free from rust or 
blight. The berries are large to very 
large, somewhat irregular in shape, bright 
crimson color, of goo<l quality, but rather 
soft and does not keep in good condition 
so long as many others. It is a profitable 
varietv’ for a near market and with good 
culture will furnish an abundance of fine 
fruit. Mid.season. 
Shuckless [,S| Remarkable in pos- 
sessing a caly.x or shuck that detaches so 
readily from the berr)' that it remains on 
the stem, and the berries are thus picked 
ready for immediate use. Hardy, vigor- 
> ous and productive plant, and the fruit is SH.vRpr.KSS. 
large, obtuse-conical in shape, bright crimson and of good flavor. It is regular 
in shape, uniform in size, and, presents a handsome appearance. Medium to 
late. 
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Sherman |S] Hardy and enduring, withstanding drought to an eminent 
degree, this is worthy of exten.sive trial. It is very productive of beautiful, 
roundish berries, bright crimson, firm and good. Mid.sea.son. 
Swindle [!’] The plant in habit of growth somewhat resembles the C.len- 
dale, although with ratlier broader leaves; it is a more vigorous grower than 
either of its parents, and makes runners freely; leaf and fruit stalks are long and 
stout, fruit .stalk, very abundant and branch freely, so that often thirty to fifty 
berries form on a single cluster; blossoms, pistillate; blooms medium till late; 
fruit ripens late to very late; always large to very large; rich, dark, glossy .scar- 
let color; sprightly, high flavor, .somewhat acid, but of excellent quality, firm 
and .solid, and a grand shipper; in a general way, both plant and fruit resemble 
Candy, only the berries average larger and of richer color. Swindle is fully as 
late and will produce four times as much fruit as Gandy, making it the grandest 
bite market or family variety yet introduced. 
Tennessee Prolific [P] Whilst not strictly a new variety this is not gen- 
erally known and has not received the attention it should. It is already a favor- 
ite market sort about Richmond, Va., and some other parts of the south and will 
doubtless prove equall}’ valuable in other localities northward. Under good 
culture the berry equals Bubach in size, color a bright crim.soii, finn and verv 
good in quality. The plant is exce.ssively productive, a thrifty grower, with 
foliage that ably withstands the sun's scorching rays of the south. It shows 
many points of great merit and we think will give satisfaction to many growers. 
♦ It is one of the few .strawberries that succeed perfectly in the south and pos- 
sesses the necessary projierty of being a superior shipper and keeper. Karly to 
midseason. 
, Timbrell [P) The highest flavored berry grown. Its one fault not color- 
ing up even can be overlooked on account of its fine qualitv. It is not suitable 
