. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. DWYEE'S GUIDE. Nick Ohmer (Perfect Flowers).âThe fruit is of the very largest size, a giant among strawberries. It is never misshapen. Its only de- parture from the regular roundish conical form is when, under high cul- ture, it is somewhat triangu- lar. It is dark, glossy red, firm and of excellent flavor. A superb, handsome, large fruit of the very finest flavor. Should be in every garden where size, color and high quality are the first consider- ation. It ripens in mid-sea- son and continues a long time in fruit. Oom Paul (Perfect Flo
. Guide to hardy fruits and ornamentals . Fruit-culture. DWYEE'S GUIDE. Nick Ohmer (Perfect Flowers).âThe fruit is of the very largest size, a giant among strawberries. It is never misshapen. Its only de- parture from the regular roundish conical form is when, under high cul- ture, it is somewhat triangu- lar. It is dark, glossy red, firm and of excellent flavor. A superb, handsome, large fruit of the very finest flavor. Should be in every garden where size, color and high quality are the first consider- ation. It ripens in mid-sea- son and continues a long time in fruit. Oom Paul (Perfect Flow- ers).âOrigin of parentage Jessie and Bubach. Stupend- uous in size and delicious in flavor, nice shape, elegant color, shipping the best. The plant is a very rank grower Another strong point in favor â of Oom Paul is that the last picking never runs small. Berries are very large, round- ish, conical; color glossy crimson. It is a wonderfully productive strawberry, and ripens early in the season. Desirable for market and the home garden. Parker Earle (Perfect Flow- ers).âThe plants of this variety are exceedingly rank growers, with a tend- ency to make enormous stools. It has perfect flowers and good sized fruit, rather long, with short neck, firm, of good color and fine quality. It is one of the few varieties that is adapted to a wide range of country, and thrives well in so many different soils and climates. Ripening quite late in the season, it should be known as a late berry. When grown un- der high culture good for market purposes. President (Pistillate).âThe plants are strong growers, producing an abundance of thick, leathery foliage, dark green in color, and standing very erect, and a thick, stocky fruit stalk. It is very prolific and brings the last berry to perfection. Ripens the last of May and continues a long time in fruit. In size it averages with the largest berries grown, and is absolutely uniform in shape, the berries being almost round, and free from unr
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