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vigorous, not very productive. Leaves medium to large, rather 
dark green; leaf stems medium length, thick. Fruit stems short, 
thick, usually double. Comes in bloom May 17. Calyx large, leafy, 
inclined to discolor, often slightly raised. Seeds raised. Fruit aver- 
ages above medium in size, roundish conic, unattractive in color 
being dull pale scarlet, some portions of surface nearly white. Flesh 
‘quite pale, rather firm, rather acid, fair to good in flavor and quality. 
Does not pick easily. Foliage considerably injured by leaf blight. 
Does not succeed on the heavy soil at this Station. 
Beidler.—-( Mark T. Thompson, Rio Vista, Va.) Imp. Origi- 
nated by Mr. Thompson who sent it to this Station for testing, as 
No. 602. Introduced by him under its present name in the Spring 
of 1905. Plants numerous, vigorous, very productive. Leaves 
large to above medium, dark green; leaf stems above medium to 
long, thick, Fruit sterns long, stout, usually double. Comes in 
bloom May 20. Calyx large, leafy. Seeds raised or slightly sunken. 
Fruit large to very large wedge or sometimes coxcomb, often de- 
pressed along the center, sometimes with green or pale tips, usually 
light and dark scarlet. Flesh firm, juicy, rather acid, not high flavor 
‘or quality. Although the size is excellent to the close of the season, 
the general appearance is rather coarse, the fruit lacks attractiveness 
‘in shape, and the flavor and quality are not equal to the best vari- 
eties. The foliage is also severely attacked by leaf blight. 
Cardinal.—_(J. G. Streator, Garrettsville, O.) Imp. A self 
‘sown seedling originated by Mr. Streator in 1896. Nothing is cer- 
tain concerning its parentage. The stock was sold to The Templin 
Co., Calla, O., who introduced the variety in the Spring of 1905. 
‘Plants rather numerous, vigorous, productive. Leaves large, dark 
green; leaf stems above medium to long, rather thick. Fruit stems 
long, stout, usually double. Comes in bloom May 23. Calyx large, 
leafy, usually not depressed, occasionally showing discolorations. 
Seeds raised. Fruit above medium to large, retaining its size till 
the close of the season, roundish conic, sometimes inclined to wedge, 
rather dark, dull or sometimes glossy scarlet. Flesh good color, 
firm, juicy, mildly acid, good in flavor and quality. Appears to be 
worthy of test on account of freedom from leaf blight, productive- 
ness, excellent shape, fairly good color and desirable flavor and 
‘quality. 
