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



Climax. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



Our strong pot-grown 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 hr)me use adapted to our climate. 

 These, if planted in July and August, produce a large 

 crop the next siunmer. Being grown in pots they 

 may be shipped to a distance and ])lanted 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 twf) and one-half 

 feet between the outside rows of adjoining beds left for 

 a pathway. They may also be planted in single rows 

 three feet apart and one foot apart in the rows. 



LAYER PLANTS. Fof Spring planting; de 

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

 $7.00. 



POT-GROWN PLANTS. From 2I4 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. Tliis is decidedly the best early Strawberry :inil tin- 

 earliest good strawberry. The fruit is of round conical fnrin, 

 glo.ssy, dark red color, and of mildly acid flavor. 



Fairfield. Mr. Joiinson, the introducer, says he has never seen any 

 licrry nearly its equal for earliness, large size, attractive color, 

 <iuality and firmness. 



SECOND 



Abington. A very ])rolific sort of ^[assachu.^etts origin, bearing 

 large bright crimson, firm fruit of line flavor. 



Climax. This is an extremely popular new variety, immensely 

 l)n)ductive, the berries ])eing slightly over medium size. Plant 

 vigorous, healthy grower, of a jieculiar shade of green that can be 

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

 cured of the originator and is exceptionally fine. 



Glen Mary. Large, conical, bright red berries; firm and of fine 

 Havor. 



MEDIUM 



fruit; a popular main crop sort for 



Success. I^arge, round, bright scarlet, flavor always tine. 



Virginia. A medium sized berry of recent introduction; flavor 

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

 acre at its home in the State of Virginia. 



EARLY. 



Sample. Kxcellent for either market or home u.se; prolific, large, 

 firm and di'licious. 



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

 by him, saicl that he doubted if he had ever sent out a berry bet- 

 ter than Senator Dunlaj). 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. 



Belmont. Large crimson 

 Boston market. 



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

 berry of a rich, bright red color; very prolific. Buhach ix a 

 pistillate or impevfert-floirinnt rnriety and requin'a a stamenate or per- 

 fect-flowered sort plaiili'd with it for fertilization. Bismarck, Brandij- 

 iriite and (ih'n Marij an; .luitidih'. 



Brandywine. A large heart-sliaped berry, fK'rfect in form, bright 

 red 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. 



Bismarck. 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, froni the fact that it beds up better, it will 

 generally produce a larger yield per acre. Color a dull scarlet, 

 ripens all over at once, having no green tips. The seeds are prom- 

 inent, and the berries quite firm. 



Mark Hanna. Very large, somewhat resembling IMarshall, but 

 still more prolific than that favorite sort. 



LATE TO 



Commonwealth. This is the latest of all Strawberries; bearing 

 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 than any other late variety. 

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

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

 varieties are compared by (jandy, which is the highest praise 

 that could be giv«n it. Large size, fine appearance, and remark- 

 able keeping and carrying qualities. 



Marshall. The fruit of this remarkable sort is of enormous si/.e, 

 of handsome, glo.-^sy, dark (trimson 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 recjuire^s goo<l soil and high 

 cultivation. As it does not thrive in all soils, it should not he 

 |ilanted extensively until its adaj)tability is ascertained. 



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

 color and superior flavor, bearing longer than almost any other 

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

 (ilen 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 

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

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

 color, will thrive in either high or low land, and generally more 

 productive. It thrives on any soil, but owing to the immense 

 crops it sets, the ground should be well fertiliz-ed to ensure Ix'st 

 results. 



VERY LATE. 



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

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

 than the Bubach. It is about as productive as the Bubach, and 

 of nearly the same shape. Its color is a bright, glossy, deej) red ; 

 its .season nearly as late as Gandy. 



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

 that does 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, uniform large size, 

 and unsurpassed carrying and keeping (jualities make it one of 

 the 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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