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Bomba. —A variety closely resembling Wilson, both in habit of 
plant and appearance of fruit. Leaf stalks strong and of medium 
length, leaflets large, broad ovate, trusses short and stout, blossoms 
large, stamens well developed. A second early berry of good color 
and very firm, but is not up to the standard for productiveness. 
Boynton —A variety resembling Crescent in foliage and fruit. 
Plant vigorous, produces runners freely, early in ripening and pro¬ 
ductive. Berries of good size, regular in shape and of good color ; 
altogether, we consider this a decided improvement on Crescent. 
Bubach. —This variety, which is such a favorite in many sec¬ 
tions, proved an entire failure on our heavy land ; but grown by 
parties near here, on a sandy loam, it was a success. Its season is 
medium early, the plants are productive and the berries large. We 
would say to all, do not plant the Bubach on heavy land. 
Captain Jack, —A well-known standard variety in many sec¬ 
tions. Ripens second early; the plant is a strong, healthy grower 
with very dark-green foliage ; flowers strongly staminate; the va¬ 
riety is extensively used as a pollenizer for pistillate sorts. It is fairly 
productive, berries of medium size, conical, of an attractive red, firm 
and a good shipper. 
Cornelia. —A late variety of the old Glendale type, possessing 
only ordinary vigor. Leaf stalks long, erect, leaflets medium size, 
long ovate, light green, trusses long. Berry of medium size, conical, 
of poor color, too soft to ship ; the variety possesses no special merits 
which would recommend it to the public. 
Crawford. —A poor grower, makes but few plants, seems to lack 
vigor. Leaf stalks short and strong, leaflets large, broad ovate, dark 
green; trusses short and stout, stamens well developed. Berry 
large, conical, firm, seeds very numerous, not productive; the va¬ 
riety can not be recommended. 
Crystal City. —This was the first variety to ripen. Plants very 
vigorous and healthy, but is not productive, fruit small and too soft 
for shipment; of no value here. 
Crescent. —This well known and at one time the most popular 
variety in cultivation, is being supplanted by some of the newer sorts 
possessing superior merits, chief among which may be mentioned 
Warfield. Crescent is second early in time of ripening, plant re¬ 
markably vigorous, will grow in a great variety of soils, is produc¬ 
tive and a fair shipper. The chief objection to it is that the berries 
run down so very small after the first few pickings. 
Cumberland. —An old variety highly esteemed for family use or 
near markets, but not firm enough for distant shipping. A close 
grower, leaf stalks short and stout, leaflets large, broad ovate, of a 
dull green, trusses short. Berries rrtedium large, sub-conical, re¬ 
markably regular in form and holding their size throughout the 
