. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 1905 FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 255 GEISLER. Okigin : a chance seedling found in Michigan, somewhat resembling the Seaford in shape and size. Plant: a very strong plant, making plenty of runners; very healthj', no sign of nist and quite productive; perfect blossom; a very early bloomer, one of the first. Fruit: large, bright dark scarlet, round to oblong in shape; solid. Flesh: light pink in color, medium in firmness and of good qualit}'. Season : early to medium. GANDY. One of the best very late varieties. Origin: New Jersey; seedling of Jersey Queen x Glendale


. The fruits of Ontario. Fruit-culture. 1905 FRUITS OF ONTARIO. 255 GEISLER. Okigin : a chance seedling found in Michigan, somewhat resembling the Seaford in shape and size. Plant: a very strong plant, making plenty of runners; very healthj', no sign of nist and quite productive; perfect blossom; a very early bloomer, one of the first. Fruit: large, bright dark scarlet, round to oblong in shape; solid. Flesh: light pink in color, medium in firmness and of good qualit}'. Season : early to medium. GANDY. One of the best very late varieties. Origin: New Jersey; seedling of Jersey Queen x Glendale Plant: healthy; blossoms perfect; a shy bearer. Berry: large; form conical, regular; color glossy crimson. Flesh : color pink ; texture firm. Quaiitt: dessert very good; canning excellent. Value: market near or distant first class; an excellent shipping berry. Season : very late. GLEN MARY. Considerably planted for market purposes on account of its size and productiveness. Origin : a chance seedling found by J. A. Ingram, of Pennsylvania. Plant : vigorous ; healthy ; foliage dark green ; propagates readily ; perfect; fruit stem stout; productive. Berry: large to very large; form round conical, ribbed, with green tip; color dark crimson. Flesh: pink and white; texture firm; flavor slightly acid. Quality': dessert fair; canning good. Value: market first class: a good shipper. , Season : medium to late. GREENVILLE. A good commercial berry, which seems to succeed everywhere. Origin: a chance seedling of Bubach found in Ohio. Plant: vigorous; healthy; propagation easy- blossoms imperfect; very productive. Berry- : large but not quite as large as Bubach ; form obtuse conical, approaching heart shape; color scarlet. Flesh: pink to white: somewhat hollow; tex- ture moderately firm ; flavor pleasant. Quality: very good. Value : first class, especially for near market. Season : (tkeenville. HALES P. M. (Midnight). Origin : seed from Haverland crossed with Parker


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