Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-04-21

only few of the kinds on my list, but these
will comprise the largest aud most promising,
and those that will generally prove most ac'
ceptable for general cultivation. Among
these may be mentioned the "Star Of the
West" variety that seems destined to &C.
cupy about as high a position in the estima-
nation of fruit growers as any other that has
received their attention. Its merits are, its
bright red, shining color, large size and de-
licious quality of the fruit The plants have
vigorous, dark green foliage, with stout
fruit stems, keeping the berries protected
from the sun and dust. 1t is very product
i've, succeeding on either sandy or heavy
soils. The fruit is sufficiently firm to keep
we'll over night after being picked, or for
sending off to markets.
"Kerr's Prolific" is desirable new kind
that is now attracting good deal ofattention.
1t succeeds finely on nearly all soils, and is
remarkable for its productiveness, and the
unusual size Of its foliage, many of the fruit
stalks measuring nearly eighteen inches in
length. The berries are large; of bright,
glossy, scarlet color; sufficiently firm for
shipping, and of sweet and pleasant flavor.
They have the valuable trait Of keeping a
long time on the plants after ripening with
out losing their flavor or becoming soft.
"Cumberland Triumph" can, without
doubt, be called triumph in the art Of
raising new strawberries. The plants are Of
vigorous growth, and very prolific, and will
prove a welcome addition to the strawberry
family. The berries arc of iue shape,
large, of light color aud fine flavor, and
will meet with general approval.
"Monarch of the West" champion" +"
"Col. Cheney" and "BOydeu No. 3O." straw
berries are all very desirable, bearing fruit
Of immense size. Berries have been picked
from them all measuring six inches, and in
some cases even seven inchos in circumfer-
ence. They are well adapted for general
cultivation are strong growers; plants fire.
quently measuring foot and half across
the top, and in some instances so productive
that two quarts Of fruit have been picked
from single plant. ] might name others,
but have already mentioned as many vari.
cites as it is probable any one will want to
try in one season.
In making plantation or strawberry bed
nearly any soil will answer if water does no t
stand upon it too long. Have the ground
carefully plowed or spaded, and well en-
riched. The plants can be obtained at the
least trouble and expense, it ordered to be
sent through the mail This is the method
l usually employ when shipping small quan.
titles, or when sending to customers at a
distance, as by rightly wrapping the plants
they reach quite distant purchasers in per
feet safety. In laying out the land make
the rows two feet apart for garden plots, ant d
either three or four feet for field plantin &
placing the plants one foot distant in the
rows. Keep the ground well cultivated anC
free from weeds and you will be amply re.
paid by the admiring glanccs, and hearty
appreciation Of any of your friends whom
you may invite to feast upon the delicious
and tempting strawberry giants that you viii
have. II. ii. HAINEs.
Aalden.on. Hudson, NJ Y.