Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-07-28
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TESTING MANY NEW VARIETIES,
Experiments with Strawberries in 1893
and 1894.

Newspaper Bulletin No. 14l.]
The following observations are made
from the results of experiments made
at the Ohio Experiment Station at
Wooster, during the two seasons, 1898
and 1894. A more complete discussion
will be given In a bulletin which will
include descriptions and results, with
many new sorts sent by originators for
trial.
Beder Wood (perfect) This has
soma merit as an early variety, but
the foliage is subject to rust and the
berries are too small to suit the de-
nands OF most markets.
Cyclone (perfect)-A new variety,
grown three seasons at the Ohio Sta
tion but not generally disseminated
The plant and fruit resemble the Hav-
erland, but the berries are rather
broader and shorter. Having perfect
flowers and being similar to Haverland
and Crescent, it can be recommended
for planting with these varieties. 1t is
quite early and yet continues long in
bearing and holds up in size quite we'll
to the last. 1t should be given a trial
generally.
Enhance (perfect)-In many respects
desirable variety, being prolific and
having perfect blossoms. The berries
are i'll shaped and quite acid. For
canning and distant market it can be
recommended.
Greenville (imperfecD- This has
been on trial several seasons and is now
quite generally disseminated. 1t has
always been satisfactory at the Ohio
Station and seems to suit growers for
near markets. 1t is not firm enough
for long shipments, but it's freedom
from disease, its prolificacy, fine ap-
pearance and good quality make it one
OF the best for home use and for near
market. 1t is worthy Of general trial.
Lovett (perlect)-This has been suf-
ticientlv tested to determine that it
has merit. The plants are healthy and
prolific, the berries average above me-
dium size and it must be rated as re-
liable. 1t is good companion for
Crescent or Haverland.
Michels Early (perfect) livery early,
but too small, soft and unproductiye
for general cultivation. A few NAV be
planted for home use and when earli-
ness is desirable quality but in any
case the plants should be thin in the
row.
Muskingum (perfect) Somewhat like
Bubach in being difficult to start,
which often makes it disappointing
When we'll grown it is one of the most
satisfactory of the perfect howered
sorts for home use and near market.
Marshal (perfect)-Plants vigorous
and free from disease, but only moder-
ately prolific. The berries are large,
beautiful and of good quality, making
it a desirable sort for amateurs for
those who cater to market for fancy
berries. For the ordinary CONNER.
cial grower it will probably not prove
more profitable than the best standard
sorts. but that there is place for it can
hardly be doubted.
Parker Earle (perfect)-One OF the
most prolific varieties in existence, but
on poor soil or in dry season the great
er share of the berries fail to reach a
marketable size. Unless it can be Civ
en- the utmost favorable conditions it
will not prove satisfactory.
Princeton Chief Gmperfect)-A new
variety that requires further testing
before fair judgment can be rendered.
The plants are very vigorous but ap-
parently not prolific. The berries are
of medium size, quite attractive in ap-
pearance bat very acid. They are firm,
however, and it may prove to be val
liable market variety. Season medium
too late.
Swindle and Shucklen not desirable,
although the latter has been tested
one season only.
Timbrell dmperfect)-A much laud-
ed and widely advertised variety, but
far from satisfactory. The berries COL
or poorly, often in patches, giving
them an unsightly appearance. From
80 plants not single quart of market
able berries were picked during the
season. The same complaint is heard
from other quarters, hence as market
berry the Timbrell is probably OF little
value.
The best of the old varieties are
Warfield, Bubsch, Crescent and Haver-
land, and no variety seems to have
been found that is likely to supersede
them.