AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1913. 



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STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



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

 pistillate and require a roiv 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 growh 

 in pots they 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 beds left for a pathway. Thej- may also be planted in single rows three feet 

 apart and one foot apart in the rows. 



POT=GRO\\N PLANTS. From 2\ in. pots, well rooted; delivery in Julv and Au= 

 gust. Per 100, $3.50; 250, S8.00; 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 pro- 

 ductive. The fruit is of large size, attractive color and fine quality. .75 per dozen; $5.00 

 per 100. 



Early Ozark. One of the most productive early varieties, producing large dark-red berries of rather 

 acid flavor but ver\' delicious. The plants are of vigorous growth with fine dark-green foliage. 

 S4.00 per 100; S38.00 per 1000. 



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 variet\", with large berries, similar to Excelsior. The plant is 

 of vigorous growth and a good sort for the home garden. 



Suburban. This berrj- 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. S4.00 per 100 ; S38.00 per 1000. 



SECOND EARLY. 

 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. 



A Pot-gTO-wn Strawberry Plant. 



Glen Mary. 



flavor. 



Large, conical, bright red berries; firm and of fine 



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

 firm, and delicious. 



Senator Dunlap. Mr. Crawford, at 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. The fruit is large, rich and 

 dark red clear to the centre, with a verv rich flavor. 



MEDIUM. 



Abington. A strong growing nativ-e variety of recent introduction. 

 The fruit is of large size, bright red in color, ver\' soUd, excellent 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 ver\- juicy. S4.00 per 100; $38.00 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 heav\^ soils, holds its fruit weU up from the 

 ground and generally succeeds ever\^vhere. 



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

 rich, bright red color. 



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. 



King Edward. A very productive mid-season variety with large 

 conical glossy-red berries of delicious flavor. The plants are of 

 strong healthy growth with large dark-green foliage. 



Longfellow. The plants of this fine new variety are of vigorous 

 growth and very productive. Fruit highly colored, conical in shape 

 and inclined to be long. 



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 extensiveh" 

 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 the\' sell at sight. 



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

 fine for forcing. 



LATE TO VERY LATE. 



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



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. 

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



growers. It is more largely grown than any other late variety. 



On sandy soils it is unproductive. 



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 berr>', but also ven,- pro- 

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



Minute Man. P. A very productive sort, of fine quality. 



William Belt. An exceptionally fine berr\-. In quality it heads the 

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

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



ENGLISH VARIETIES. $1.25 per dozen; $9.00 per 100. Ready August 1st. 



British Queen. A popular English variety producing large, conical, 



pale red berries. 

 Duke of Edinburgh. Late. Fruit irregular, but otherwise similar to 



British Queen. 

 Standard. Very early, small, dark-red berries of fine flavor; forces well. 



President. The fruit is crimson in color and of superior flavor; good 

 for forcing. 



Royal Sovereign. This fine variety is regarded in England as the 

 best for forcing, as it possesses all the qualities required in a good 

 strawberry. Fruit large; conical and of a bright glossy-red color. 



ALPINE VARIETY. 

 Large Red Alpine. No one who has eaten the delicious little strawberries of the .Alps will ever forget their delicious aromatic flavor. We 

 are now able to offer this large fruited variety of the Alpine strawberry. Per doz., §i.oo. 



NEW EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY. 

 Superb. .A. variety of recent introduction, producing kirge glossy, dark red berries of good quality. The plant is of compact g^wth and 

 makes runners freely. When late fruit is desired it is better to pinch off the first flowers, and also keep the runners cut, which will give 

 vigor to the later crop. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. Ready August 1st. 



