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family Strawberry, RELIANCE. 
This grand new Strawberry was raised by one of the prominent 
New York market Strawberry growers, from whom we purchased 
the stock and offer it exclusively and for the first time this season. 
We had it under inspection for two seasons and only purchased it 
when we were thoroughly satisfied of its pronounced merits as a fruit 
and its excellence as a reliable, prolific producer and strong, 
healthy grower. See illustration of plant set in September. 
“RELIANCE” is a seedling of ‘‘Mary”’ crossed with ‘‘Marshall,”’ 
twoof the best Strawberries for general use ever introduced. It was 
selected from amongst several thousand seedlings, its enormous size 
and healthy, vigorous growth having arrested the attention of the 
originator. It is a perfect-flowered variety and an excellent pollen- 
izer for pistillate sorts. It ripens with the ‘‘Marshall’’ and has a 
long season. This is only one of its valuable traits. 
THE FRUIT resembles the ‘‘Mary”’ in shape, being a large, mas- 
sive berry, but decidedly larger and heavier. Itis remarkably even 
for such a large berry. We never saw a ‘‘cockscombed ”’ fruit on it. 
THE QUALITY is unsurpassed, in fact all that could be desired, 
very pleasing to the palate, juicy, luscious, solid to the centre, the 
flavor being what is generally known as ‘‘mild,’’ z. e., neither too 
tart nor too sweet. Every one who has tried it has been delighted 
with it. It commanded top price in a critical market. 
THE COLOR is dark crimson, very glossy and attractive, remark- 
ably even all over the berry. It ripens evenly, never showing a 
white tip. This will be appreciated by connoisseurs. 
THE GROWTH is excellent, large, deep green, handsome foliage. 
The fruit is borne on strong stalks and in great profusion, as may 
be seen in the cut, which is a photograph of a plantinthe field. Itis 
agreatplant-maker. Itis a grand shipper, standing a journey splen- 
didly. It was sold at 25c. per qt. at wholesale in the New York mar- 
ket, the best proof of its merit. The following is from the firm of 
commission merchants who sold the crop of fruit for two seasons: 
100 Barclay Street, New York, Oct. 16th, 1903. 
Peter HENDERSON & Co., 
Gentlemen :—Replying to your communication of the 15th inst., asking our opinion 
of the strawberry that we sold for Chas. Momm. As we remember this berry it was a 
large, dark-colored berry, very firm, very attractive, and an elegant seller. The fancy 
trade was much pleased with it as it was very perfect in its formation. notan ugly, one- 
sided berry, butround. Very glossy and gave great satisfaction to the trade that pur- 
chased it. . You can safely put it among your fancy varieties. Yours truly, 
: O. P. Davis & Bros. 
Price, 15c. each, $1.50 per doz., $10.00 per 100, $90.00 per 1,000. 
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sive collection we 
have selected the varieties offered as the best for general 
use. They were transplanted into cold frames in the fall, 
and if planted out any time before May 5th, will, under 
proper conditions, fruit some the present year. 
SELECT STRAWBERRIES. 
Henderson’s ‘‘Epicure’’ (Midseason). The quality is 
superb—so fine that in the locality where it was first 
grown the fruit sells better than that of any other variety. 
The berry is very handsome, large and attractive. It is 
slightly conical and of a magnificent bright glossy-crim- 
son color with golden-yellow seeds. A distinguishing 
feature is the large vivid green calyx which sets the 
berry off toperfection. This, too, protects itin shipping, 
making it a fine market berry. It is easily removed, so 
that the berries may be placed on the table as perfect as 
they left the field, a great consideration in a straw- 
berry. Price, 50c. per doz., $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. 
Monitor (Early). The berries are all of large size. 
The plant, with its habit of growth, its productiveness 
and beauty, is without a peer. The fruit is a bright red. 
Gladstone (Early). Solid, rich glossy-red, high, spicy 
flavor. As early as Michel’s Early, as large asSharpless. 
New York (Midseason). A robust grower, berries 
measuring over seven inches in circumference, rounding- 
conical. Color, crimson-scarlet, dark, rich and inviting. 
Brandywine (Midseason to very late). Brandywine is 
already world-famous. The berries are of large size, 
glossy-scarlet, very firm, solid and shapely, of delightful 
aroma, rich, juicy and luscious. Widely planted. 
Clyde (Early). This is a great shipping berry, a 
money-maker for the gardener and a boon for the ama- 
teur, as it does well where others fail. Berries roundish- 
conical, bright scarlet, fine quality. Very productive. 
Margaret (Midseason). A remarkable berry in many 
respects, large size, fine flavor, wonderful strength and 
productiveness. Dark glossy-red, fruit conical. 
Marshall (Midseason). As a large berry for home use 
it is peerless. The color is a rich glossy-crimson that 
every one admires, the surface color running well into the 
flesh, and the quality is far above the average. 
Michigan (Late). Large size, prime quality and de- 
licious flavor. Form bluntly conical, color rich crimson. 
Nic. Ohmer (Midseason). A giant Strawberry, never 
misshaped. Dark glossy-red, firm and of excellent flavor. 
Wm. Belt (Midseason). The fruit is conical, rather 
long, regular in outline, bright red and glossy. The 
quality is excellent, plant strong and prolific. 
Rough Rider (Extra late). The fruit is wonderfully 
large, very dark colored and extremely firm, quality like 
late berries, most delicious. Later than Gandy, veryfine. 
Price, 30c. per doz., $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 
NotTe.—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. 
