R. &■ J. FARQUHAR dr CO., BOSTON. 



A Pot- grown Strawberry Plant 



Climax. This is an extremely popular new variety, immensely pro- 

 ductive, the berries being slightly over medium size. Plant vigorous, 

 healthy grower, of a peculiar shade of green that can be distinguished 

 from other varieties. 



Sample. P. Excellent for either market or home use; prolific, large, 

 firm, and delicious. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



All the varieties offered are perfect- flowering (bisexual) except luhere marked P. The latter are 

 pistillate and require a row of a perfect-flowering sort planted every 8 or lo feet to pollenize 

 their blossoms. 



These, if planted in July and August, produce a large crop the next summer. Being grown 

 in pots they maj^ 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 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. 



POT=GROWN PLANTS. From 2i , in. pots, well rooted; delivery in July and Au = 

 gust. Per 100, $3.50; 250, $8.00; 500, $15.00; 1,000, $30.00; for all varieties, 



except where otherwise priced. 



FIRST EARLY. 



Alpha. A new, very early variety, producing strong, vigorous plants which are very productive. 



he fruit is of large size, attractive color and fine cjualitj-. ^1.25 per dozen; ^9.00 jjer 100. 

 Excelsior. This is decidedly the best early Strawberry and the earliest good strawberry. The 



fruit is of round conical form, glossy, dark-red color, and of mildly acid flavor. 

 Success. Large, round, bright scarlet, flavor always fine. 

 St. Louis. A very productive, early variety, with large berries, similar to Excelsior. The plant 



is ( if \-igorous growth and a good sort for the home garden. 

 Suburban. This berry is exceedingly productive, thriving well on light land, and is considered one 



of the best new sorts. Fruit large, conical, firm and of good flavor. i;4. 00 per 100; 5538.00 per 1,000. 

 Texas. An extra early variety producing immense crops of large, glossy, crimson berries, which 



are rich and juicv. The plants appear to thrive in all soils. . ^ 



SECOND EARLY. 



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



Senator Ounlap. Mr. Crawford, at the time of its introduction by 

 him, siiid that he doubted if he had ever sent out a berry better 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 

 (lark red clear to the centre, with a very rich flavor. 



MEDIUM. 



Abington. A strong growing native variety of recent introduction. 



The fruit is of large size, bright red in color, very solid and of e.xcellent 



flavor. 

 Barrymore. This new strawberry was awarded a Silver Medal by 



the Mass. Hort. Society in 1908, for its excellence. The plants are 



of strong growth and very productive. The conical shaped berries 



are of medium size and of a dark, glossy, crimson color ; the flesh 



is a rich red and very juicy. Per 100, $4.00. 

 Bubach. P. A weU-known popular variety, with large berries of a 



rich, bright red color. 

 Nick Ohmer. Dark glossy red globular berries of superior flavor; 



fine for forcing. 

 Brandywine. A large heart-shaped berry% perfect 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 ev-efywhere. 

 Golden Gate. A strong growing variety bearing rich crimson fruit 



without green tips and with quality similar to the Marshall. It 



blooms early and late, making it a good variety to pollenize the 

 pistillate sorts. 



Mark Hanna. P. An exceedingly prolific variety ripening in mid- 

 season. 'l~lic lierries are of enormous size, attractive in color ami of 

 splendid quality. 



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 requires good soil and high cultivation. 

 As it does not thrive in all soils, it should not be planted extensively 

 until its adaptability is ascertained. 



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

 berries are large, of 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, and riijcning aljout one week earlier than Gandy; it is nearly 

 as large, equally firm, as good a color, thriving in either high or low 

 land, but owing to the immense crops it sets, the ground should be 

 well fertilized to insure best results. 



P. A very productive sort, of fine quality. 

 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. 

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



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



Bubach. Its color is a bright, glossy, deep red; season as late as 



Gandy. 

 Stevens' Late Champion. A new variety of the Gandy type, yielding 



large crops of beautiful berries very late in the season. 



LATE TO VERY LATE. 



Belmont. This old favorite is still considered by many to be the finest Minute Man. 

 late berry. The fruit is of handsome appearance and keeps well. 



Chesapeake. The plants of the Chesapeake are large and vigorous 

 with rich dark green foliage. The fruit is of large size, deep red in 

 color and of a rich aromatic flavor. 



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 pro- 

 ductive, of deep rich color and solid. It is smooth and quite juicy. 



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

 growers. It is more largelj^ grown than any other late variety. On 

 sandy soils it is unproductive. 



ALPINE VARIETY. 



Large Red Alpine. No one who has eaten the delicious little straw- We are now able to offer this large fruited variety of the Alpine 



berries of the Alps will ever forget their delicious aromatic flavor. strawberry. Per doz., $1.00. 



NEW EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY. 



Superb. A variety of recent introduction, producing large glossy, pinch off the first flowers, and also keep the runners cut, which will 



dark-red berries of good quality. The plant is of compact growth give vigor to the later crop. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 



and makes runners freely. When late fruit is desired it is better to 100. Ready August ist. 



ENGLISH VARIETIES. Per dozen, $L25. Ready August 1st. 

 British Queen. A popular English variety producing large, conical, Standard. Very early, small, dark-red berries of fine flavor; forces 



pale red berries. , well. 



President. The fruit is crimson in color and of superior flavor; good Duke of Edinburgh. Late. Fruit irregular, but otherwise similar 



for forcing. to British Queen. 



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