Strawberries At Rochester, N. Y

The Country Gentleman gives some notes on Strawberries by H. E. Hooker, of Rochester. His list for a family supply is: Large early scarlet, Wilson's Albany, Triomphe de Gand and Russell's Prolific. The early scarlet he finds produces about one-fourth as much as the Wilson ; Triomphe de Gand one-fourth to one half; Russell's well fertilized, one-half to three-fourths; Green prolific nearly or quite as productive as the Wilson.

Strawberries For Profit

Mr. Louis Bits, of Plainfield, O., who has grown 207 American and European varieties, has made out a select list of sorts which he esteems most profitable, and they are herewith arranged in the order of their desirability: Barnes' Mammoth, Green Prolific, Boyden No. 20, Fillmore, Agriculturist, in light soils; Boyden No. 30, Lady of the Lake, and Jucunda, with heavy clay soil and high culture. All these varieties are placed ahead of the Wilson.

Strawberries In Iowa

The Ohio Cultivator says: "Robert Seevers was one of onr pomological correspondents some years ago, in Coshooton Co., from whence he removed to Iowa aboot fire years since. We see, by the Oskaloosa Herald, that he is still raising fruit, as set forth in the following statement: 'The ground occopied was fifty-nine feet long by fourteen wide. He has gathered from this patch of vines, the present season, one hundred and fifty-two quarts, or four bushels and three pecks of berries. At this rate, the yield per acre would be two hundred and thirty-two bushels, Mr. 8. sold his crop at twenty cents per quart. An acre of ground planted in strawberries, would bring to the owner, at this rate, eight hundred and forty-four dollars and eight cents, in one season. Mr. See vers is pretty extensively engaged in this branch of business. The above yield is from ' McAvoy's Superior' plants."'

Strawberries. Scott's Seedling

Raised a few years ago by Mr. Scott, a market gardener, of Brighton, Mass., and described as a large, handsome berry, two inches long, and half that diameter at the base; of a rich, glossy, crimson color; early and productive. It was first offered for sale in the spring of 1853. In the August number of Hovey's Magazine it is said to come fully up to expectations.

McAvoy's Superior is said to have done better than in previous years, but rarely fills up well, and is rather acid and too soft for market. but. productive and hardv.

Strawberry

Dr. F. M. Hexamer, of New Castle, N. Y., lately exhibited in our office, a new seedling strawberry, named the Early Dutchess. It originated with Mr. Barnes, of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., the same who introduced the Barnes Mammoth.

The Early Dutchess is three days earlier than the Burrs New Pine or Downer, and six days ahead of the Wilson. The berry is large, irregular surface, has bright color, and quality is sweet, good, juicy, of large size and unusually uniform. It seems to be an excellent family fruit, and though not of high quality, yet has that pleasant taste which will lead many to appreciate it who dislike the acidity of the Wilson.