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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



Prom our Strong; Pot-Grown Plants a full crop of fruit ten months after plants are set out. Plant in July and 

 August. We have the best 20 varieties for market and home use adapted to our climate. 



These, if planted in July and August, prnduce a large crop the next suininer. 

 Beini; (frown in pots tliey may 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 beils left for a pathway. They may 

 also be planted in single rows three teet apart and one font apart in the rows. 

 L.4YKK Plants. Delivery April and May. i oo, $ i .00 ; i ,000, $7.00. 

 1'i>t-Gkown I'l.^nts. K'rom 2'% in. pots, well rooted; delivery in July and 



-Ausrusi. Per 100, $3.00; 250, $6.50; 500, $(2.50; 1,000, $25.00, for all varieties. 



WHAT TO PLANT WITH PISTU.LATE VARIETIES. 

 Bl BACH (P). Bismarck, Brandvwine, or Tennessee Prolific. 

 Haveri AND (P). TeTmcssee Pfolitic, or New York. 



FIRST EARLY. 



Excelsior. The Excelsior 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. 



HoFKMA.v. Productive on sandy soil, but on stifl' land, not too poor, it will hear 

 a very good crop of berries. (5ur stock of this has been carefully selected for 

 several years, and is strictly pure and tirst-class every way. 



Fairkikid. Mr. Johnson, the introducer, says lie has never seen any berry 

 nearly ils equal for earliness, large size, attractive color, (piality, and firmness. 



SECOND EARLY. 



Clima.X. This is an extremely popul.ir new variety that is being talker! of bv 

 berry growers. The berry is medium to large and is immensely productive. 

 We hear of a measured plot 3x5 yards yielding 7S ijuarts. Plant vigorous, 

 healthy grower of a jieculiar shade of green that can be distinguished from 

 Climax other varieties. Our stock is from plants procured of the originator and .are 



exceptionally fine. 

 Lady Thompson. The plant is a vigorous healthy grower, entirely free from rust, and has great drought resisting qualities. 



The fruit carries well, and then shows up to better advantage than most other varieties, hence its ijreat popularity. Productive, of 



regular form and large size, though not the largest. Succeeds almost everywhere, but seems to have a preference for sandy soils. 

 Senator Du.nlai'. Mr. Crawford, al the time of its introduction by him, said 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. A good 



standard berry that will always give satisfaction if not allowed to mat too thick in the row. The fruit is large, rich and dark red, 



clear to the centre with a very rich flavor. 



MEDIUn. 

 Bl'Bach. Our stock of this well known and everywhere popular variety is very fine and strictly pure. A large berry, very pro. 



lific and of a rich, bright red color. 

 Bkandvwink. 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, hti'ds its fruit well up from the ground and generally succeeds everywhere. 

 Bismarck. Bismarck is a safe polleni/.ing strawbei.y, possessing all the desirable qualities of Bubach. To those familiar 



with the Bubach nothing further need be said, since Bubach has been a favorite lierry tor 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 tins. 'I'be seeds are prominent, and tile berries quite firn. . 

 New York. One of the best sorts for private gardens. The berries are large, of long conical form ; dark red color, firm texture, 



and of remarkably sweet flavor. 

 Pkidk oi- Cumberland. The plant is a vigorous grower and free from rust. The bloom is perfect, ripens about one week earlier 



than (jandv; it is nearly as large, equally as firm, as good a color, will thrive in either high or low land, and generally more pro- 

 ductive. It thrives on any soil, but owing to the immense crops it sets, would obtain better results by being well fertilized. 

 Haveri.and. This grand olil variety has made a place lor itself solely on its merits. One of the largest sellers that we have in 



the list. The Haverland, while a pistillate variety, is one of the easiest to pollcnize. It has a strong, vigorous, heallhy plant, 



and is very productive. Large, long, conical, anci o( a bright crimson color. 

 Tennessee Prolific. The plant is one of the most vigorous and healthy that grows. Large size, very productive. A beauti- 

 ful bright crimson berry of mild, rich flavor. 

 -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, 



LATE TO VERY LATE. 

 Commonwealth. This is the latest of all Strawberries; bearing large conical, deep crimson fruit, sweet and of (pialit\' equal t.) 



the well-known Bubach, when other sorts are past. Not only an extra large 



berry but also veiy productive, dark in color and solid. It is stiicolh and quite 



juicy. The plants are strong, not tjuite so rank in growth as the Marshall, 



and free from rust. One of the most promising introductions of recent years. 

 <iANDV. This popular old variety is probably known by most berry growers. It 



is more largely grown than any other late variety. It Is al home on black swamp 



land if well drained, upon meciium stift'or red clay l.iiid. On sandy soils it is 



unproductive. All late varieties are compared by Gaudy, which is the highest 



praise that could be given it. Large size, fine appearance, and remarkable 



keeping and carrying qualities. 

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



makes plants freely, plants which are usually heavily rooted. The berries are 



as large, with some specimens larger than the Bubach. It is about as produc- 

 tive as the Bubach. Its color is perfect, its season nearly as late as Gandy. 

 New Home. As late and large as Gandy, fruit a bright red color that does n^t 



lose its lustre and turn dark a long time after being picked. Uniformly lar^i 



size and the best keeping and shipping berrv grown. Vigorous grower, an. I , 



unlike Gandy, will produce a large crop on either high or low land. Tlie fruii 



is so firm and keeping qualities so excellent, 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 it one ot the most desira- 



ble on the list. 

 NoRrii Shore. Oiiginated with Mr. Wm. H. Monroe, the originator of Com- 

 monwealth, who says ot it, " I have fruited North Shore four seasons, getting 



a good crop of large, handsome berries each season. It is a large, handsome 



berry with small yellow seeds. Makes a large, vigorous plant with dark green 



foliage showing no disease, blossom strong, staminate, season medium to late, 



quality good. I think it will please you." 

 Stevens' Late Champion. A late variety, yielding enormous crops of large, 



beautiful, and good berries that ship very well late in the season — after almost 



all other varieties have ripened and disappeared. 



William Belt. 



