The Osceola times., 1877-09-29
IArUs ssrawserr,ss aad Uew 70 Grow

Thsn.
The splendid berries that have been
placed before the public this summer
have led many TO wish to know more O.
their history and the methods employed
In growing them. Persons attending
these strawberry exhibitions have been
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
colossal berries willingly acknowledge
that this variety Is well worthy OF the
honored name that has been bestowed
upon II. Those who have never seen
such immense berries will perhaps feel
inclined to doubt the possibility of grow.
ing them 70 large but the hundreds OF
berries, from seven to nine inches in cir
cumference, that the plants produced
this year, were sufficient to satisfy even
the most iucredulous. The plants are OF
unusually vigorous growth, sufficiently
hardy 70 stand our severe winters, and
have the merit of ripening their fruit
during fully . month in time--con,.
nencing this year on the 26th OF May,
and extending the season until near '
the let Of July. Well do they deserve
the laureIs already won.
Busquehanna-This variety. namt a
In honor of Pcnnsylvania' 'ssfavorite river,
will prove formidable rival to some OF
the kinda that in years past have me,
with such q large share OF public favor.
The tastes of amateurs as we'll as OF
purchasers in our markets, are now
trained to such high standard that but
few strawberries can now be found that
meet with their entire appreciation. The
Susquehanna, being Of bright scarlet
color, IL enabled 10 win half oi the bat lie
with ease, while in point Of flavor it will
be dimcult TO find many that will sur
pa1. Tho plants are Of hardy and vigro-
Gus habitA of growth, and will undoubt.
edly prove favorite with many.
Pioneer-The brilliant array that these
unusually bright scarlet berries make
when placed upon the table, leads nearly
every one to wish TO know something
more about them. As its name partly
indicates, Il isone Of the earliest as wei,
- one Of the best and largest, and will
prove . formidable rival TO other large
early kinds, such a. the duchess, Duncan
and President Lincoln. Its fine flavor
and fair sxe---from Ave to seven inces in
circumfsrsuce--should not be overlooked
Potomac is another new very early berry
that h giving great promise for the
futuFe. Captain Jsck seems to hold its
own againsf Ill Others for productive
ne1y ard very extensive plots have been
devoted - Il BY those who are engage d
n growing fruit for market. Sterling
~ great western favorite, and Spring.
dale, With IL highly favored berries,
have eoutinued to delight us as in time 5
n inpsse.lon Is too prevalent that
unasnsI I'M b pequlrsd to now these
inmsnse berries successfully, If the
right varieties are selected. and the
ground deeply and thoroughly sraded
- uqll e1eiched, thea IS bountifuI
10 lpeutgae boHin that thes plsnts
- - 0nmos uill rloinly