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the Sharpless, with the exception that the Star plants were very nuich larger 
than those of Sharpless, nearly doubling them in size. It is a fine grower with 
large, strong, healthy foliage.'’ 
5E/IF0RD. 
A new variety from Delaware exhibiting such fine qualities that it is bound 
to become popular. It excels the Bu- 
bach, which it equals in size and qual- 
ity; is far more productive and suffic- 
iently firm for market. It is a deep, 
glossy crimson; quality good. The 
plant is exceptionally vigorous, with 
foliage that endures the hot sun with 
wonderful endurance. It ripens about 
second early and will be admii'able to 
succeed early varieties and usher in 
those ripening in mid-season. 
Plants I'eceived promptly and i“ 
fine condition, owing largely to the 
extra manner in which they were pack- 
ed. Good stock and full count. Thanks 
for the 25 seedling blackcap on which I 
will report later. Geo. K. Mahan, 
Chenango Co., N. Y. 
CoDDEN Queen. 
The following is a part of the originator’s description: “The plant is a vig- 
orous grower and is an abundant bearer of large sized fruit of a beautiful color. 
It is about three days earlier than the Crescent, and the pickings are as large 
as the first. This is the thiixi season I have shipped to Chicago, and its carry- 
ing qualities have proven to be the equal of any strawberry now before the 
public, not excepting the Gandy or Hoffman. Its points; Earliness, size.carry- 
ing qualities, beauty of berry, vigor of plant, quantity of berries to the acre.” 
Has not fruited here. However, this much I can say — it is one of the finest 
growers on my place. 
flANWELL. 
The Manvvell strawberry originated in Iowa by Allen I). Manwell. This 
berry is a seedling of the Crescent fertilized with the Sharpless, and is describ- 
ed by the originator as follows; The Manwell combines good qualities of both 
parents. Its firmness, large size and glossy crimson color make it a great 
shipping berry. I have fruited it five seasons and it retains the vigor of the 
original plant. It ripens all over at once without any green tips. It has a 
perfect blossom and bears its fruit on large stems which often bring to perfec- 
tion as many as 20 berries on a single stem. It is not immensely large, but its 
great beauty, firmness, earliness, good flavor, productiveness and vigor, com- 
bined with good size, make it exceedingly popular. Ripens at same time as 
Crescent. 
The Mtinwell and Magoon fruited here on Spring set jAantn. The fruit was 
fine for phmts so reeently set out. They v;ere very prodnetive. targe, firm and of 
good guatity. 
