The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1877-09-28
Large Strawberries and tuow to Grow
Them.

Large Strawberries aud Flow to Grow
Them.
The splendid berries that have been
placed before the public this summer
have led many to wish to know more OF
their history and the methods employed
in growing them. Persons attending
these strawberry exhibitions have beer
led to realize that many of the Inferior
berries that they were growing in their
gardens were hardly worthy OF the name
of Strawberries when compared with the
giant ones that were to be seen on the
tables before them. As this is the season
of the year that many select for making
plantations of this fruit, a few words de-
scribing some of the most desirable will
perhaps prove of interest.
President Lincoln-Those who have
had the opportunity of examining these
that this variety is well worthy OF the
honored name that has been bestowed
upon it. Those who have never seen
such immense berries will perhaps feel
inclined to doubt the possibility OF grow
ing them so large; but the hundreds of
berries, from seven to nine inches in cir
conference, that the plants produced
this year, were sufficient to satisfy even
the most %increduleus. The plants are of
unusually vigorous growth, sufficiently
hardy to stand our severe winters, and
have the merit of ripeIing their fruit
during fully a month in time-com-
mencing this year on the Goth of May,
and extending the season until nearly
the LIST OF July. Well do they deserve
the iat.rels already won.
ousquehanna-This variety, named
In honor of Pennsylvania s,favorite river,
will prove a formidable rival to some OF
the kinds that in years past have met
with such a large share OF public favor.
The tastes of amateurs as well as OF
purchasers in our markets, are now
trained to such a high standard that but
few strawberries can now be found that
meet with their entire appreciation. The
S~usquehanna, being of a bright scarlet
color, is enabled to win half of the battle
with ease, while in point OF flavor it will
be difficult to find many that will sur
pass. The plants are of hardy and vigro'
Gus habits of growth, and will undoubt'
edly prove a favorite with many.
Pioneer--The brilliant array that these
unusually bright scarlet berries make
when placed upon the table, leads nearly
every n to wish to know something
more about them. As its name partly
indicates, it isone Of the earliest as wei
as one of the best and largest, and viii
prove a formidable rival to other large
early kinds, such as the duchess, Duncan
and President Lincoln. Its fine lavol
n fair size--from five TO seven inces il
clrcumference--should not be overlooked
fotomac is another new very early berry
mat is giving great promise for tn
future. Captain JOCK seems to hold it
W against all others for productive
ness, and very extensive plots have beer
devoted to 1t by those who are engaged
IN growing fruit for market. Sterling
the great western favorite, and Spring
Gale, with its highly favored berries
AVE continued to delight us as in time
past.
Ihe impression is too prevalent tina
unusual skill is required to grow thes'
immense berries successfully. II tn
night varieties are selected, and tn
ground deeply and thoroughly spadet
and well enriched, then the bountifu
crops OF luscious berries that these plant
VIII produce next summer will plainl,
prove that these treasures may be pos