The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-05-25
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STRAWBERRIES.
Some Very Desirable New Varieties.

The time has arrived when those
having gardens will be considering the
ouestion as TO what fruits will be the
best TO set out for the future gratifica
cation and recreation. The day has
passed when people can remain con-
tented with the small and inferior ber-
ries that are SO often grown, particular
ly when reports reach them of how
others are feasting on delicious berries
from five to seven inches in circum-
ference. that demand only the same
care and attention that the old fash
ioned and common varieties do. Hav-
ing tested and experimental with
many of the new strawberries, L can
perhaps impart some little information
which may prove of assistance to those
desiring to make selection. Sol many
varieties of undoubted merit and OF
colossal size have recently made their
appearance, that it is not au easy task
to decide which are the best, unless
their habits of growth, fruitfulness,
ETC., are carefully studied and noted.
At this time / will select several OF
those that are especially noteworthy,
and which appear to promise that they
will give very general satisfaction.
Proutty's Seeding This is a varie-
ty whose name has been heralded from
one end of the country to the other.
Being of such recent origin there are
few who can speak definitely in regard
to its properties as would be the case
with older sorts. However, the quail
ties that it has already revealed GER
tainly entitle it to cordial welcome.
The plants have proved to be very
productive, even upon hot, sandy soils.
and bear good sized berries that readi- |
ly command good price, and help the
grower to realize a handsome profit.
So promising do they seem to be as a
paying variety that many this spring
are giving them the decided prefer
ence, and devoting large plots OF
ground to their use.
Golden Defiance. is a novelty |
that many will appreciate. Who has
not noticed the eager longlngs and
constant strife that there is for obtain |
ing something odd, articles of vertu,
ETC., with which to decorate our hoIs
es? Those who happily spend their
leisure time and house of recreation in |
their gardens have the same powers of
appreciation for things that are novel
in the fruit world; and by such this
strawberry with golden name is be-
ing cordially welcomed. The plants
seem to understand the responsibility
that rests upon them in producing,
these berries of gold, and are strong
and vigorous growers, frequently i'm
mensely productive. Let no one ex-
pect to see these berries glittering in
the sun like twenty dollar gold pieces
fifty yards away; however, OH nearer
approach they will be found to very
much larger, and present an appear
ance of beauty that is surpassed by
hardly any other berry.
The Stealing, Monarch of the West,
Kerr's Prolific, and great American
still continue to receive and merit
large share of public favor on account
OF their immense size and fine qualities.
There are several newer varities still
that l might mention, but they have
not been sufficiently tested to warrant
n description. When such treasures
as these can be grown so easily is it
not strange that SO many should be
without them? 1t only requires little
plot of strawberry plants rod or two
square to give a delicious feast to a
family for many days in succession.
Mammoth berries may be obtained
from these varieties if the following
easily practiced formula is needed:
Enrich the soil literally, spade the
ground deeply, and cultivate frequent
ly. Considerable care should be taken
as to where the plants are obtained
from, as spurious plants in great num- ,
bers will be sent through the mails
during the coming season. The genuine
plants will fully verify what l have
written in regard 10 them, and even
royalty would gladly assist in feasting
upon the berries that they will produce.
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