. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. SMALLEY WALES HENRY 321 SMALLEY. Fig. 289. This variety seems to be described only by the American Cranberry Exchange. The fruits are round or bell-shaped; ready for ship- ment about October 15. The quantity grown is said to be small, and is sold under the Chipmunk brand, in which the berries are of medium red color and medium to large size; and the Pocahontas brand, the ber- ries of which are well colored and of average size. WALES HENRY. Fig. 290. This variety is described as a most promising cranberry, now grown on only a 'ew bogs in Massa
. Cyclopedia of hardy fruits. Fruit; Fruit-culture. SMALLEY WALES HENRY 321 SMALLEY. Fig. 289. This variety seems to be described only by the American Cranberry Exchange. The fruits are round or bell-shaped; ready for ship- ment about October 15. The quantity grown is said to be small, and is sold under the Chipmunk brand, in which the berries are of medium red color and medium to large size; and the Pocahontas brand, the ber- ries of which are well colored and of average size. WALES HENRY. Fig. 290. This variety is described as a most promising cranberry, now grown on only a 'ew bogs in Massachu- setts. Productiveness of vines, and berries that may be easily cleaned, keep and ship exceptionally well, and of excellent flavor, are the qualities that recommend Wales Henry. The variety originated with W. A. Andrews, North Carver, Massachusetts, about 1885. Vines rather coarse, with many uprights and few runners; very productive, bearing 60 bbls. to the acre; well adapted to scoop-picking. Leaves dark Wales Henry (XI) Fruit midseason, usually ripe about September 20, medium in size, round; uniform in size anil shape; indistinctly striped with varying shades of red. coloring well in storage; flesh firm, keeping and shipping well; ex- cellent in flavor; easily cleaned; seeds Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Hedrick, U. P. New York, The Macmillan company
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