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Haverland endures the drouth better than any other variety we 

 grow ; but in a wet season the fruit is all water and won't stand 

 shipment. In a dry season like the last one, this berry will pay 

 best of all on account of its great productiveness, size and fine 

 appearance. It ripens early and continues until very late- 

 Michel's Early ripens first of all. It is valuable on account of its 

 extreme earliness and as a poUenizer for early pistillates like Warfield 

 and Haverland. It is very productive of berries the size of Cres- 

 cent -, but towards the close of the season they appeared as if rolled 

 in road dust. Whether a trait of the variety or caused by drouth 

 we do not know. 



Eureka is the best late market strawberry. It begins to ripen as 

 the earl}' varieties begin to fail and continues until all others are 

 gone. The berries are extra large, firm and of a bright glossy 

 crimson, the ideal strawberry color. Plants are good size, very 

 vigorous and productive. For fertilizing this use Burt or Parker 

 Earle. 



Burt is an ironclad in every respect. We have recommended it 

 as the best variety for wet soils and wet seasons, but the last year's 

 experience proves it one of the best for dry seasons. Berries are 

 fair size, round and very firm. Even after long continued rains they 

 carry well to market. It lacks flavor, however, and should not be 

 grown for fancy tastes. 



Parker Earle should have more admirers among those that are 

 well posted on varieties than any other variety. No one can see a 

 row of this variety in fruiting without falling in love with them. 

 The berries are rather long and slim, appearing as if the end had 

 been cut off. The way they are crowded around the plant reminds 

 one of that expression used by introducers of new strawberries, 

 "They lay around the plants in heaps and piles." The berries turn 

 white before coloring red and when ripe are very beautiful, covered 

 with golden seeds. It is not as firm, large or attractive as Eureka 

 and therefore will not equal it for market ; but were I asked to name 

 the best one variety for home use, I should unhesitatingly name 

 Parker Earle. 



