R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. 



Climax. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



Our strong pot-gro'mi plants give a full crop of 

 fruit ten or eleven months after they are set out. 

 Plant in July and August. We have the best 20 varie- 

 ties for market and lionie use adapted to our climate. 

 These, if planted in .hily and August, produce a large 

 crop the next sunnuer. Being grown in pots they 

 may be shipped to a distance and planted with almost 

 no interruption to their growth. The plants may be 

 set in beds of three rows one foot apart and one foot 

 distant in the rows, with a space of two and on(>-half 

 feet between the outside rows of adjoining beds left for 

 a pathway. Tliey may also be planted in single rows 

 three feet apart and one foot apart in the rows. 



LAYER PLANTS. Fop Spring planting; de 

 livery April and May. Per 100, $1.00 ; 1000, 

 $7.00. 



POT-GROWN PLANTS. From 2 '4 in. pots, 

 well rooted ; delivery in July and August. 

 Per 100, $3.00; 250, $6.50; 500, $12.50; 

 1,000, $25.00, for all varieties. 



FIRST EARLY. 



William Belt. 



Excelsior. This is decidedly tlic best early 8trawl)erry and the 



earliest good strawberry. Tlie fruit is of round conical form, 



glossy, dark red color, and of mildly acid flavor. 

 Fairfield. Mr. Johnson, the introducer, says lie has never seen any 



berry nearly its equal for earliness, large size, attractive color. 



quality and finnness. 



SECOND 



Abington: Avery prolific sort of Massachusetts origin, bearing 

 large Ijright crimson, firm fruit of fine flavor. 



Climax. This is an extremely pojjular new variety, immensely 

 j)roductive, the berries being slightly over medium size. Plant 

 vigorous, healthy grower, of a peculiar sIkkIc (if green that can be 

 distinguished from other varieties. Our stock is from plants pro- 

 cured of the originator and is exceptionally tine. 



Glen Mary. Large, conical, bright red berries: firm an'l of fine 

 flavor. 



MEDIUM 



Belmont. Large crimson fruit; a popular main crop sort for 

 Boston market. 



Bubach. A well known and everywhere popular variety. A large 

 berry of a rich, bright red color; very prolific. Bubach iii a 

 pistillate or imperfrct-flowcri'd roricli/ and requires a stamenate or per- 

 fect-flowered sort plan fed irltfi it for fertilization. Bi-miarck, Brandy- 

 irine and (Hen Marij ore siiitahle.. 



Bpandywine. A large heart-shaped berry, perfect in form, bright 

 retl in color, firm flesh, red to the centre, and of rich, spicy flavor. 

 A great cropper especially on heavy soils, holds its fruit well up 

 from the ground and generally succeeds everywhere. 



Bismarek. Bismarck is a safe pollenizing strawberry, possessing 

 all the desirable qualities of Bubach. To those familiar with the 

 Bubach nothing further need be said, since Bubach has been a 

 favorite berry for years. Bismarck makes a much finer growth 

 than Bubach, and, from the fact that it beds up better, it will 

 generally produce a larger yield ]x'r acre. Color a <lull scarlet, 

 ripens all over at once, having no green tips. The seeds ar(> prom- 

 inc'nt, and the berries quite firm. 



Mark Hanna. Very large, somewhat resembling ISLir.shall. but 

 still more prolific than that favorite sort. 



Success. T^arge, round, bright scarlet, Havor always tine. 



Virginia. A medium sized berry of recent introduction; flavor 

 excellent ; enormous yielder. JNIade a record of 12,000 quarts per 

 acre at its home in the State of Virginia. 



EARLY. 



Sample. T'/Xcellent for either market or home tise; prolific 

 rirni and delicious. 



large. 



Senator Dunlap. Mr. Crawford, at the time of its introduction 

 l)y him, said that he doubted if he had ever sent out a berry bet- 

 ter than Senator Dunlap. It will keep in fair condition for 

 several days on the vines after being ripe enough to pick. The 

 fruit is large, rich and dark red clear to the centre, with a very 

 rich flavor. 



Marshall. The fruit of this remarkable sort is of enormous size, 

 of handsome, glossy, dark crimson color, and of delicious flavor. 

 It is one of the best midseason berries, either for private use or 

 market. It is a vigorous grower and R'quires good soil and liigb 

 cultivation. As it does n<>t thrive in all soils, it should not be 

 planted extensively until its adajstability is ascertained. 



Minute Man. A medium large well-formed berry of bright red 

 color anil superior flavor, Ijearing longer than almost any other 

 Sort. The flower is imperfect and requires a staminate sort like 

 Glen Mary planted with it. 



New York. One of the best sorts for private or market gardens. 

 The berries are large, of long conical form; dark red color, firm 

 texture and of remarkably sweet flavor. In the market they sell 

 at sight. 



Pride of Cumberland. The plant is a vigorous grower and free 

 frcjm rust. The bloom is perfect, ripens about one week earlier 

 than Gandy; it is nearly as large, equally as firm, as good in 

 color, will thrive in either high or l(jw land, and generally more 

 productive. It thrives on any soil, but owinjr to the iuuuense 

 crf>ps it sets, the ground should be well fertilized to ensure best 

 results. 



LATE TO 



Commonwealth. This is the latest of all Strawberries; l)earin>r 

 large conical, deep crimson fruit, sweet and of quality equal to the 

 well-known Bubach. Not only an extra large berry, but also 

 very productive, of deep rich color and solid. It is smooth and 

 quite juicy. The plants are strong, not quite so rank in growth 

 as the Marshall, and free from rust. One of the best introduc- 

 tions of recent years. 



Gandy. This popular old variety is probably known by most berry 

 growers. It is more largely grown tlian any other late variety. 

 It is at home on black swamp land if well drained, upon medium 

 stiff or red clay land. On sandy soils it is unproductive. All late 

 varieties are compared by Gandy, wdiich is the highest praise 

 that could be given it. Large size, fine appearance, and remark- 

 able keeping and carrying qualities. 



VERY LATE. 



William Belt. An exceptionally fine berry. In quality it heads 

 the list. The berries are as large, with some specimens larger 

 tlian tlie Bubach. It is about as productive as the Bubach, and 

 of nearly tlie same shape. Its color is a bright, glossy, deep red ; 

 its season nearly as late as Gandy. 



New Home. As late and large as Gandy, fruit a bright red color 

 that <loes not lose its lustre and turn dark for a long time after 

 being picked. It is a vigorous grower, and, unlike Gandy, will 

 produce a large crop on either high or low land. The fruit is so 

 firm and keeps so well, it does not need to be picked oftener than 

 three times a week. Its great productiveness, uniforni large size, 

 and unsurpassed carrying and keeping qualities make it one of 

 tlie most desirable on the list. 



Steven's Late Champion. A very productive late sort resemb- 

 ling Gandy, the fruit being considered larger and more freely pro- 

 duced than that sort. 



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