The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-06-30
to extend thanks to the able cOrpf of as
sistants. s. MEYERS,
MISS ARTIR NIESz,
MISS LIBBIR JONES,
MRS GEO. LESTER,
MRS. AMOS HERSHEY.


REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STRAWBERRIES
The Committee on Berries find on ex-
hibitiOn 'One of the finest displays we |
have had since the Stark County HOrti-
Society has had an existence.
RaspbeTrles C. w. Faust displays
Cuthbert, Tuver Red, Black Gregg, Nam,
Clusters, Swihegan, a few Of which were
ripe, and Tyler; and the Snyder Black
berry.
G. W. Faust has on exhibition thirty
nine varieties, which ls the largest dis
play by any one exhibitor, viz: Wilson's
Albany, Jersey Queen, Green's Prolific,
Crescent Seeding, Glendale, Monarch of
the West, Crystal City, Shanpless, Har-
Vey Davis, Duchesse, Miners Great Pro-
life, Pioneer, President Lincoln, Glossy
Cone. KirkwOOd, Kentucky, Windsor
Chief, Marvin, Finch's Seeding, Satin
Gloss, Seneca Queen, Cumberland Tri-
umph, Forest Rose, Bidwell, Big Bob,
Triple Crown, Orient, James Wick, Long
fellow. Fairy, Manchester. Champion,
Oliver Goldsmith. Charles Downing,
Warren, Black GlanG, and three other
specimens for name. One of which the
committee pronounce small specimen
of Wilson'S Albany. The other two spec
being a nOndescript. Berries lily form
ed, composed, apparently, Of from three
to ten, not at all desirable.
Mr.. Faust has u very eTeditAble dis
play, but says the meeting Ia fully one
week too late for his best display, as his
early berries are almost gone. Speci-
mems Of which are very inferior, and
they should not be judged by samples
displayed. Mr.. Faust is growing all the
leading and new varieties on bis grounds
just east of the city.
JOhn Stimmal of parfG thfo aOuntU
has present five varieties, all very fine,
large and we'll shaped berries.
Kentucky, Sharpless, Monarch, Charles
Downing and Champion. A very good
selection for any one wishing to plant
only a few varieties. Has growing sew
eral varieties besides those mentioned.
Mrs. I. l.. Whitacre and T. j. Marshall
of East Rochester, Carroll county, have
on exhibition six varieties, consisting
of Miners Prolific, Windsor Chief, Cum
berland Triumph, Mt. Vernon or Kirk
wood, MarshAlls Seeding and Neels
Seeding. Besides the basket of Neels
Seeding, they also have on exhibition a
single plant full Of berries, represent
ing the growth from bloom to full ri
pened fruit. This iS new variety, and
il the plant is q fair specimen of the
prOdactiveness and thrift Of this Varie-
ty, We bsspeak for 1t q glorious future.
We have not forgotten the fine disylay
made by Mr.. Whitaere, the senior MEM
beT, at our first strawberry show, held
at the residence of j. +. Niesz, five years
ago.
The Marshall Seeding Is very fine
berry, originated by T. ]. Marshall. The
original plant was found growing be-
sides a stump In the fall of 1881. 1t Is
truly worthy of cultivation. We say,
"Gentlemen, COME again.
An exhibit of two varieties wanting
the owners name.
Mathew Crawford OF CuyahOga Falls,
sent by the hands of Mr.. Bayliss, quart
OF very fine, large. uniform berries, la
beled Daniel BOONe;" specimens appar-
emily Overripe. The appearance Of the
berry deserves a sOmeW hat better flavor.
This is one of mady seedlings originated
by Mr.. Crawford, who has been mem
Der of our society from the start.
box of specimens exhibited by T.
Dalmer VanhOrn, labeled, "names wan
ted" The committee would name them
the Glendale, windsor Chief, ""MOn-
areh," alh fine specimen.
M. Bitter of New Berlin, has six Vari-
eties, consisting Of Wilson, Red Jacket,
Cumberland Triumph, Glendale, Seth
BOyden, and box of Cumberland Tri-
umph, mislabeled "SbaTpless."
ID. M. Slusser of Louisville, displays
Cumberland, T. Charles DOwing, CTes-
cent Seeding, Champion and Big Bob.
b. +. Berlien of Louisville, has grand
display, consisting of twenty-five Varie-
ties, all of good size and full quarts,
thus making the finest display on the
tables. His grounds being later. gives
him the privilege of exhibiting In the
flush of the season. Mammoth Bush,
Jersey Queen, Crystal City, Capt. Jack,
ShaFnIaQl GhnQ nam nj
ner's Prolific, big ROb," BidWell, Mon
arch, Windsor Chief, Mt. Vernon, Ouch
esse, Crescent Seeding, Nees Superb,
Finch, Manchester, LOngfellOw, James
Wick, HaTt's Minnesota, Cumberland
Triumph, BOyden's No. 30, Green's Pro
life, and one variety for name, which Is
a sample of partially ripened Champion.
Those who are not acquainted with the
great changes, both in shape, size and
manner of Tipening Of some varieties
grown in different sS&ls and circum-
stances, are In a nnaas0Te unable to
appreciate the difficulty in naming.
variety for name" frequently found on
our tables just to Razzle the committee.
And last but nOA least, box of very
hne Green's Prolific, exhibited by Wm.
Huston.
The cOUimitAao. find several specimen
OF the stEawbsAry sent out by Mr.. PuEly
or Palmyra, N Y, under the name OF
Big Bob, tO,O be the smallest and mean
est of all varieties, and should be called
Little Bob" and would further say for
Mr.. PnsdY's benefit, if he wants to blow
his horn any longer, he had better blow
1t ONtside of Stark county.
j. 4. NIEsz.
JOHN STIMsnRE.
PHILIP EVERHARD.
4 MRS. LEAN BERLLHN.
1 Committee.
/ REPORT OF RNTOMOE0GIBR.
As this Is the season when eternal
vigilance" is the price of immunity from