New YorK AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. 363 
Moderately vigorous, considerably injured by leaf-blight, pro- 
ductive. Runners moderately numerous. Retains size in later 
pickings. This variety is highly recommended in some localities 
on account of productiveness, attractive size and color and 
length of ripening period. 
Sampson, Per. Fyrom M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, O. Medium 
to very large, irregular, sometimes necked, rather unattractive 
light scarlet, flesh, light in color. Not equal to standard 
varieties. 
Sharpless, Per. From Birdseye & Son, Stanley, N. Y. This 
well-known variety does not do so well in this locality as in many 
others. 
Stella, Imp. From J. H. Black, Son & Co., Hightstown, N. J. 
Above medium to very large, mostly wedge-shaped, attractive 
scarlet, soft, fair. Retains size in later pickings. A large berry, 
but lacks in firmness and quality. | 
Wm. Belt, Per. From M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, O. Very 
large, wedge-shaped, firm. Vigorous and productive, but severely 
attacked by leaf-blight. Does not do so well here as in many 
other localities. 
