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NEW STRAWBERRY, “REPEATER.” 
OPFERED LAST YEAR AS No. 12.__ ee 
FOR DETAILS OF NAME CONTEST SEE PAGE 8. 
TWO CROPS PRODUCED IN ONE SEASON. 
For several seasons past our attention has been called to a 
Strawberry which made its appearance in the New York market 
in September, and we were at first loath to believe that the fruit 
could be obtained under natural conditions at that season of the 
year. Investigation, however, showed that such was the case; the 
fruit was picked in the open field from the same plants that pro- 
duced a bounteous crop in June. The only special cultivation 
given was to manure the beds after the crop was picked, and the 
yigor of the variety (which we offer herewith as No. 12) is such 
that it responded at once and produced a paying crop, not for one 
season alone, but for three seasons. As a further proof of this 
marvel, we may state that the leading market varieties, grown 
under precisely the same conditions, failed to fruit the second time 
inthe same season. The vigor of this variety is marvelous. Last 
season, during the long dry spell, it grew continuously, never 
showing the slightest tendency to rest while standard varieties in 
the same field ceased growing and rusted badly, another proof of 
its wonderful vitality—the secret, we believe, of its ability to bear a 
second crop. The commission merchant in New York who sells 
the fruit says that even in June it is the best seller he handles, 
finding sale for it at an advanced price among the most fastidious 
of his customers. The fruit is very large when well grown, a 
glossy crimson, delicious flavor, and a great point in its favor is that 
it is very easily hulled. Itis a perfect-flowered variety, medium 
to late. Price, 3 plants for 25c., 12 for $1.00, 25 for $2.00, 50 for 
$3.75, 100 for $7.00. 
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ADD 25c. per 100. PLANTS. 
TRANSPLANTED LAYERS. 
From our extensive collection we have 
selected the varieties offered as the best for 
general use. The Strawberry plants we offer, 
being strong, layered plants which were trans- 
planted into cold frames in the fall, if planted out 
any time before May 5th, will, under proper 
conditions, give quite a nice lot of fruit the 
present year. The plants here offered are far 
superior to the untransplanted ‘‘layers’’ usually 
sold. 
Those marked with the letter P are pistillate 
varieties and must have a row of a perfect- 
flowered sort planted every 9 or 12 feet apart 
among them, to pollenize their blossoms. 
SELECT STRAWBERRIES. 
BISMARCK. An improvement upon Bubach 
No. 5, being more robust and stocky and more 
productive. Berries very large, bluntly coni- 
cal, bright scarlet, firm and solid and of ex- 
cellent quality. A grand berry in every way. 
BRANDYWINE. (Midseason to very late.) 
Brandywine is already world-famous; in fact, 
we doubt if any Strawberry ever before has 
received such enthusiastic praise over so wide 
an extent of territory. The berries are of 
large size, glossy scarlet, very firm, solid and 
shapely, of delightful aroma, rich, juicy and 
luscious, and wonderfully productive. 
CLYDE. This is the great shipping berry, a 
money-maker for the gardener and a boon for 
the amateur, as it does well where all others 
fail. Berries roundish-conical, bright scarlet, 
fine quality, very productive. (Early to midseason.) 
JERSEY MARKHT. (P.) An ideal market berry, combining 
firmness, bright color, good keeping qualities, productiveness, 
good flavor, uniformly good size and vigorous growth. | 
MARGARET. A remarkable berry in many respects, large size, 
fine flavor, late in bearing, plant of wonderful strength and 
great productiveness. Allwho have tried it are delighted with it. 
MARSHALL. (Midseason.) The berries are very beautiful and 
average extraordinarily large—often 14 will fill a quart measure. 
As a berry for home use it is peerless. It is the first of the 
extra large varieties to ripen, and although of great size the 
fruitis rarely ever misshapen. Thecolorisa rich glossy crimson 
that every one admires, the surface color running well into the 
flesh, and the quality is far above the average. . 
McKINLEY. (Midseason.) Conspicuous forits size, shape, color 
and quality. Shape roundish, inclining to conical, but some- 
times flattened or cockscombed; color crimson; flesh moderately 
firm, and quality extra good. Plant is vigorous and healthy. 
MICHIGAN. The latest of all berries and should be planted by 
all who desire to extend the Strawberry season to its utmost 
limits. Large size, prime quality and delicious flavor. Form 
bluntly conical, color bright rich crimson. 
NIC. OHMER. A giantamong Strawberries, itisnever misshaped. 
Dark glossy red, firm and of excellent flavor. Plant large and 
healthy. sending out a wealth of runners and rooting deeply. 
RIDGEWAY. The ideal berry for the family table or home 
market. Quality unsurpassed, the size will average large to very 
large, berries nearly round, bright crimson with golden seed. 
WM. BELT. Another new Strawberry that is sure to make its 
mark. For size alone it ranks among the best, producing berries 
twelve of which will filla quart measure. The fruit is conical, 
rather long, regular in outline, bright red and glossy. The 
quality is excellent, plant strong and prolific. 
Price for any of the above, 40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 
per 1,000. Special quotations given on larger quantities. 
Nore.—The Strawberry plants offered in this catalogue cannot 
be supplied after May 15th. Our Summer list of Por-GRowN 
STRAWBERRIES is usually ready about June 15th, and is mailed free 
to customers, or may be had upon application by mail when ready. 
