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NEW STRAWBERRY, No. 12. 
TWO CROPS PRODUCED IN ONE SEASON. 
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 erop in June. The only special cultivation 
given was to manure the beds after the crop was picked, and the 
vigor 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 
in the 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. 
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 frnit is very large when well-grown, a 
glossy crimson, delicious flavor, anda great point in its favor is that 
itis very easily hulled. Itis a perfect-flowered variety, medium 
to late. Price (including privilege of suggesting a name), | 
3 plants for 25¢., 12 for $1.00, 25 for $2.00, 50 for $3.75, 100 for $7.00. 
$85. 
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 
i WE WANT ANAME.... ¥ 
als TH Pn nnn eS eS P 
as| _ Worthy of this grand new Strawberry, and offer a prize of $85.00 i 
«| for it, divided as follows:—$25.00 for the best name suggested and + | 
twelve prizes of $5.00 each for the next best names. The names sug-| 
gested to be written on the blank accompanying the plants, with the 
J | name and address of the sender, only one name allowed on each blank. 
| A blank form sent for every three plants bought, whether in lots of | 
three, twelve, twenty-five or more. For fuller particulars see page 16. 
PLANTS. 
— 
TRANSPLANTED LAYERS. 
From our extensive collection we have 
selected the varieties offered as the best for 
general use. The Strawbeiry planuts_we offer, 
being strong layered plants which were trans- 
planted into cold frames in the fall, if planted out 
any time before May dth. 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 fect apart 
among them, to pollenize their blossoms. 
(Bisexual— 
IVicK INTE 2) Airtaccecon5 
It has been thoroughly tested on our grounds 
the last. two years, among the many kinds of 
new and old that we have growing; it has many 
points of superiority, being conspicuous for its 
size, shape, color and quality. In size it is un- 
usually large; shape roundish, inclining to 
conical, but sometimes flattened or cocks- 
combed; color crimson; flesh moderately firm, 
and quality extra good. The plant is vigorous. 
healthy, and a great yielder; flowers bisexual 
or perfect. We can confidently recommend it 
for the home garden and also for nearby market. 
Price, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. 
BRANDYWINE. 
(Bisex ual—Midseason to very Late.) 
00 FOR A NAME, 
(SEE BELOW.) 
WANTED BY MAIL 
ADD 25c. per 100. 
Brandywineis already world- 
famous; in faet, we doubt if 
any strawberry ever before 
has received such enthusiastic 
praise over so wide an extent. 
of territory. The berries are 
of immense size, dark glossy scarlet, very firm, solid and shapely, 
of delightful aroma, 1ich, juicy and luscious, and in productiveness 
is truly a marvel. Price, 40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. 
HILTON GEM. (Early to Late.) 
Regarded by the great Strawberry growers as the best variety for 
general use, either for the family or for market. In the New York 
market it commands a higher price than any other, owing to its 
uniform size, delicious flavor and handsome appearance. It rvipens 
uniformly, not a green tip is ever to be found on it; the color when 
ripe is a glossy crimson scarlet. It is an all-season berry, ripening 
early and bearing late, perfecting its fruit to the last berry. Price, 
40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. 
(Bisexual— 
MARSHAL De ircces 
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 fruit is rarely ever mis- 
shapen. The color is arich glossy crimson that every one admires— 
the surface color running well into the flesh, and the quality is far 
above the average. It will not yield as freely as some, but when 
measured in quarts will be above the average. The plant is fault- 
less—a strong grower, rooting deeply and standing drought well. 
The large luxuriant foliage is sufficient to protect the blossoms 
from frost. 40c. per doz., $2.50 per 100, $20.00 per 1,000. 
For other Strawberries see next page. 
Norre.—The Strawberry plants offered in this catalogue cannot 
be supplied after May 15th. Our Summer list of Pot-GROWN 
STRAWBERRIES is usually ready about June 15th, and is mailed free 
to customers, or may be had upon application by mail when ready- 
