Archive image from page 383 of Cyclopedia of hardy fruits (1922). Cyclopedia of hardy fruits cyclopediaofhar00hedr Year: 1922 294. Bubach. (X) BUBACH. Fig. 294. Western Union. Bu- bach was a standard sort a quarter of a cen- turj' ago but is now being discarded because the plants are not good plant-makers, and the berries are soft and irregular in shape; the plants are ver>' productive, however, and the berries are large, handsome, and of very good quality. Bubach originated with L. G. Bubach, Princeton, Illinois, about 1882. Imperfect. Plants vigorous, healthy, productive, do not make su
Archive image from page 383 of Cyclopedia of hardy fruits (1922). Cyclopedia of hardy fruits cyclopediaofhar00hedr Year: 1922 294. Bubach. (X) BUBACH. Fig. 294. Western Union. Bu- bach was a standard sort a quarter of a cen- turj' ago but is now being discarded because the plants are not good plant-makers, and the berries are soft and irregular in shape; the plants are ver>' productive, however, and the berries are large, handsome, and of very good quality. Bubach originated with L. G. Bubach, Princeton, Illinois, about 1882. Imperfect. Plants vigorous, healthy, productive, do not make sufficient runners; fruit-stalks short, weak. Fruit midseason, large, round wedge-shaped, ribbed, irregular; glossy bright crimson on the surface with red flesh ; flesh rather soft; mild subacid ; quality good to very good; seeds large, even with the surface. CAMPBELL. Fig. 295. Campbell's Early. Prized for its great productiveness. Campbell, a comparatively new sort, is being largely grown in New Jersey. The fruits are large, inviting in appearance and taste, very uni- CHESAPEAKE form in shape, and ship particularly well, Campbell was introduced by W. B. Kille, Swedesboro, New Jersey, in 1916. f 295. Campbell. (X) Perfect. Plants very vigorous, healthy, making many runners. Fruit early, medium to large, retains size throughout season; globose to globose-conic; rich crim- son color ; flesh firm ; subacid ; quality very good ; seeda large, yellow. CHESAPEAKE. Fig. 296. Chesapeake is one of the most promising of the new straw- berries. It has several distinctive characters, chief of which are vigor and healthfulness of plants, and beauty and attractiveness of fruit. The plants do not multiply so rapidly as those of most varieties, and therefore should be set somew'hat thickly. There is but little danger of frost with this variety, as the plants bloom late, a valuable consideration in some localities. The large, leafy calyx is well- colored, and adds to the attractiveness of the
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