Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-08-26
Marriage License.
G.. w. Allen to sarah II. CllclS



The National stockman tells of the
following experiments with strAwber-
ries in 1898 and 1885,:
The following observations are made
from results OF experiments made at
the Ohio Experiment station at Moos-
ter. during the Two seasons. 1893 and
1874. a more complete discussion VIII
be given in u bulletin which VIII IN
dude descriptions and results. wlth
many new sorts sent by originatcrs
Tor trial
Beder Wood (perfeen This has
some merit as an carry variety. Dut tse
foliage is subject to rust and the ber-
ries are TOO aulall to suit the demauGas
OF most markets.
Cyclone (perlecO-A new variety
grown three seasons at the Ohio sta
ton but not generally disseminated.
The plant and fruit resemble the
Haverland. but the berries are rather
broader and shorter. Having perfect
flowers and being similar to Haver-
land and Crescent. 1t can be recon-
mended for planting with these Varie-
ties. 1t is quite early and yet contin-
tinues long in bearing and holds up in
size quite to the last. 1t should be
given "a trial generally.
Enhance (perfecU-In many respects
a desirable variety, being prolific and
having perfect blossoms. The berries
are Ill shaped and quite acid. For can
ming and distant market 1t can be
recommended
Greenville Cmperfect)-This has been
on trial several seasons and is now
quite generally disseminated. 1t has al
ways been satisfactory ct the Ohio
station and seems to suit growers for
near market. 1t is not nrm enough
for long shipments. but 1t Is free from
disease, rs prolificacy, fine appearance
and good quality make IL one of the
best for home use and for near mar
ket. II is worthy of general trial.
Lovett perfecU-This has been sum
ciently tested to determine that 1t has
merit. The plants are healthy and pro-
| life, the berries average above medium
size and 1t must be rated as reliable. Il
| is a good companion for Crescent or
! Haverland.
Michaels Early (perfect)-Very early,
| but too small. soft and unproductlye
for general cultivation. A few may be
| planted for home use and when earll-
| ness Is a desirable quality. but in any
case the plants should be kept thin in
| the row.
Muskingum (perfect)-Somewha like
| Bubach in being difficult to start.
which often makes II disappointing.
| When well grown it is one of the most
satisfactory Of the perfect lowered
! sorts for home use and near markets.
Marshal (perfecD vigorous
and free from disease. but only mod
erately prolific. The berries are large,
beautiful and Of good quality. making
| IL q desirable sort for amateurs and
for those who cater to a market FOR
fancy berries. For the ordinary com
mercial berry 1t win likely not prove
more profitable than the best standard
corts. but that there Ia place for II
can hardly be doubted.
Parker Earle perfecO-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 q
marketable size. Unless 1t can bs
given the utmost favorable conditions
II VIII not prove satisfactory
Princeton Chief QmperfecO A new
variety that requires further testing
before fair judgment can be render.
ed The plants are very vigorous, but
apparently not prolific. The berrie.
are of medium size. quite attractive In
appearance but very acid. They are
firm. however, and it may prove to be
valuable market variety. Season
medium to late.
Swindle and Shucklen not desirable
although the latter has been tested one
season only
Timbrell 0mperfecD-A much lauded
and widely advertised variety. but fat
! from satisfactory. The berries color
poorly, often in patches. giving them
an unsightly appearance. From 90
! plants not single quart of marketable
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 War
field. Bubach. Crescent and Haverland
and no variety seems to have been
found that is likely to supercede them.