362 Report OF THE HortIcULTURAL DEPARTMENT OF THE) 
Riehl No. 29, Per. From Station beds. Medium to large, 
irregular, with the berries often divided by deep furrows into two 
or three segments, light scarlet, moderately firm, subacid, good. 
With one exception the most productive variety tested this 
season. Foliage light green, moderately vigorous. Runners 
numerous. While some specimens of fruit have good color many 
are too light to present an attractive appearance. Does not re- 
tain its size in later pickings. 
Riehl No. 30, Per. From Station beds. Medium to large, con- 
ical, rather dull scarlet, moderately firm, good. Not productive 
this season, partly at least because many blossoms were killed by 
frost. Fruits are irreguiar in size and the color is not very 
attractive. 
Riehl No. 31, Per. From Station beds. large, conical, attrac- 
tive dark scarlet, firm, very good. Productive. Vigorous; run- 
ners moderately numerous. Oue of the best in quality of Riehl’s 
seedlings. Retains its size in later pickings. Worthy of trial 
where a dark berry is desirable. 
Riehl No. 32, Per. From Station beds. Medium to very large, 
conical or irregular, good glossy scarlet, moderately firm, sweet, 
juicy, good. Moderately vigorous, not very healthy, productive. 
Some berries show a tendency to green tips. 
Robbie, Per. From J. H. Black, Son & Co., Hightstown, N. J. 
Above medium to large, conical or wedge-shaped, with a tendency 
to green tips, rather light scarlet, tlesh pale scarlet, firm. Not 
productive. A late variety. 
Rough Rider, Per. From L. J. Farmer, Pulaski, N. Y. Above 
medium, conical, bright attractive scarlet, firm, fair to good. 
Quite productive. Foliage vigorous. Runners moderately 
numerous. Appears promising as a late berry. Fruit is sym- 
metrical and retains its size during the season. 
Salem, Per. From B. M. Smith, Beverly, Mass. Below medium 
to large, irregular, rough, attractive deep scarlet, soft. Foliage 
not vigorous, pale green, low, exposing fruit considerably to the 
sun. Productive. Not equal to standard varieties. 
Sample, Imp. From C. 8. Pratt, Reading, Mass. Above medium 
to large, conical, attractive bright scarlet, moderately firm, fair. 
