MIDSUMMER Catalogue, 1908. 



STRAWBERRIES.— Continued. 



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Gandy. 



New York. 



HEDIUM. 



Abin^on. A strong growing native variety of recent introduction. The fruit i.-; of large si/e. bright red in 

 color, very solid and of excellent flavor. 



Bubach. P. A well known popular variety. With large berries of a rich, bright red color ; very prolific. 



Big Ben. A new seedling variety of merit which in some sections of this state has become the favorite 



fancv market sort. The plants are of vigorous growth and very productive with large fruit of a rich 



crimson color. Per loo, $4.00; $35.00 per 1000. 

 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 everywhere. 



Bismarck. Bismarck is a safe poUenizing 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 per acre. Color a dull scarlet, ripens all over at once, having no green 

 tips. 'I'he seeds are prominent, and the berries quite firm. 



Mark Hanna. P. An exceedingly prolific variety ripening in midseason. The berries are of enormous 

 size, attractive in color and of splendid quality. 



Marshall. The fruit of this remarkable sort is cf enormous size, of handsom:, glossy, dar'; crimson coIo.', 

 and of delicious flavor. It is one of the best midseason berries, either for private use or iiarket. 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. 



Minute Man. P. Very productive, and free growing sort with large solid berries. A fine market variety. 



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, and ripening about 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 ensure best results. 



Brandywine. 







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LATE TO VERY LATE. 



Belmont. This old favorite is still considered by many to be the finest late berry. The fruit is of hand- 

 some appearance and keeps well. 



Commonwealth. This is the latest cf al! Straw^berries; bearing large conical, deep crimson fruit, sweet 

 and of quality equal to the well known Bu ch. Not only an extra large berry, but also very productive, 

 of deep rich color and solid. It is smooth jind quite juicy. The plants are strong, not quite so rank in 

 growth as the Marshall, and free from rust. One cf the best introductions of recent years. 



Gandy. This popular old variety is probably k.iown by most berry growers. It is more largely grown than 

 any other late variety. It is at home on i-lack swa'np land if well drained, upon medium stiff or red clay 

 land. On sandy soils it is unproductive. Al' late varieties are compared by Gandy, which is the highest 

 praise that could be given it. Large size, fl;ie appearance, .md remarkable keeping and carrying qualities. 



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 qualities make u 

 one of the most desirable on the list. 



William Belt. An exceptionally fine berry. In quality it heads the- list. The berries are as large, with some specimens larger than the Bub.ich. It is 

 about as productive as the Bubach, and of nearly the same shape. Its color is a bright, glossy, deep red ; its season nearly 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. In Xew Jersey it is 



considered one of the finest sorts for late crop. 



Willi aui Belt. 



