STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
These Strawberries were transplanted into cold frames in the fall, and if planted 
out any time before May 10th, will, under proper conditions, fruit some in the 
present year. : 
Note.—The Strawberry plants offered in this catalog cannot be supplied after 
May 10th. Our summer list of Pot-grown Strawberries is ready about June 
15th, and is mailed free to customers, or may be had upon application by mail. 
New Strawberries 
F AIRPEAKE (Late Perfect Flowering) 
Recently introduced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this is an ideal 
berry for the home garden. It is a cross between Fairfax and Chesapeake (the 
same parentage as Starbright). It is more vigorous than Chesapeake and more 
productive. A fine producer of large bright red berries. 
Price, 90c doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
MIDLAND (Perfect Flowering Mid-season) 
This is an extraordinary berry that is beautiful, large and productive. The 
berries are excellent in quality but slightly tart in flavor. It is recommended for 
genePal cultivation throughout the Eastern and Central states. ' 
Price, 90c per doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
ROBINSON (Perfect Flowering) 
Mid-season to late. Large, cardinal red, firm berries of fine texture and flavor. 
Its deep, heavy roots enable it to withstand dry weather and mature a full crop. 
Price, 90c doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
SPARKLE (Perfect Flowering Mid-season) 
It is extremely desirable for New York, New Jersey and northern sections of 
our country. The fruit is attractive, medium to large in size, of fine formation, 
and firm texture. Its color is bright red with a sparkling surface. The flavor is 
delicious, rich and sprightly. f 
Price, 90c doz., $6.50 per 100. c 
‘TEMPLE (Perfect Flowering Mid-season) 
An excellent new berry developed at the University of Maryland, vigorous 
grower, bred especially for its resistance to red stele. The berries run medium to 
large, and hold their size well throughout the season. The fruit is firm and of 
superb quality and flavor. 
Price, 90c doz.; $6.50 per 100. 
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Select Standard Strawberries 
MAYTIME (Very Early, Perfect Flowering) 
This is the sweetest and most attractive extra early strawberry that has ever 
been developed. In size it is slightly smaller than Dorsctt, but it makes up in 
prolificacy. The plant develops a vigorous, healthy growth. 
Fro: the results obtained at various test plots, Maytime is highly acclaimed 
for its extreme earliness, its high quality and its sweet and delicious flavor. 
Price, 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
RED STAR (Very Late, Perfect Flowering) 
Commercial growers and home gardeners alike are demanding an extremely 
late strawberry of good quality. From the commercial angle because very late 
berries bring good prices; and, from the home gardener’s standpoint, because 
whetted appetites demand more and more delicious fruit. 
The berries average very large and are bright red and glossy. 
a luxuriant large growth. ‘ 
Price, 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 4 
DORSETT (Early to Mid-season, Perfect Flowering) 
The plants are vigorous, with deep rich green foliage, runners are produced in 
abundance. The flowery stalks are strong, and the fruit is held well above the 
ground. The beautifully molded, conically shaped, bright red berries are large 
and uniform in appearance. 
The outstanding merit of this berry, however, is not its size, or appearance, 
but its delicious flavor. 
Price, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
FAIRFAX (Early to Mid-season, Perfect Flowering) 
The plants are very hardy and disease resistant. The fiower stalks are strong, 
and produce quantities of perfect heavily pollened flowers that are larger than 
most strawberry blossoms. The berries are very large, somewhat blunt in 
shape, and bright red with prominent yellow seed. When over-ripe, the fruit’ 
turns dark red but still retains its firmness and delicious flavor. 
Price, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
PATHFINDER (Mid-season, Perfect Flowering) 
It is an ideal Strawberry for the home garden, because its texture is soft and 
luscious. It also possesses a tantalizing aroma which bespeaks a delightful piquant 
flavor. It is disease resistant and can be grown successfully in areas where the 
Red Stele fungus is prevalent. 
Price, 75c doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
STARBRIGHT (Medium Early to Late) 
We believe that this new berry possesses everything that could be desired ina 
gardenfruit. It is beautiful in appearance, of fine form, extra large and uniform, 
with a bright brilliant color that inspired its name. Its flavor is, however, its 
chief attraction—a true rich strawberry flavor, with a sweetness that should 
preclude the necessity of any additional sugaring. . 
The plant is very vigorous, the foilage is deep rich green and leathery. 
Price, 80c doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
HOW TO PLANT. For 
garden cultivation straw- 
berries may be set in rows 
two feet apart, the plants 
in the rows fifteen inches 
apart; care being taken 
to firm the soil around the 
plant. For complete Cul- - 
The plant makes 
Too deep 
The correct way to set out strawberry plants 
for pamphlet,“ Culture of Too shallow Soret 
Garden Fruits.”’ 
odie Herbs 
There are a vast number of varieties suitable for garden cultivation, those that 
follow are among the most popular and most useful. They all succeed in averaze 
garden soil; they can be planted in the flower or vegetable garden. As stocks 
of herbs are extremely limited we urge our customers to order early. 
. Used for seasoning, etc. Price, pot-grown plants, 35c each; 
eLSIN IE $1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 5 
. Prized for soups and seasoning; also makes an attractive border 
CHIVES plant. Price, clumps, 35c each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 
LAVENDER. Grows about 18 inches high; produces an abundance of blue 
~ fragrant flowers. Price, pot-grown plants, 35c each; 
$1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 
MARJORAM, SWEET. One of the most pleasantly scented of all the 
herbs; used in perfumes, also for seasoning. 
Price, pot-grown plants, 35c each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 
'T (Spearmint The popular green mint used for mint sauce, for 
MIN ( Re ). flavoring cold drinks, etc. Price, pot-grown plants. 
30c each; 85c for 3; $3.00 doz. 
PARSLEY, EMERALD. A beautiful, brilliant green, curled variety; very 
decorative; excellent flavor. Price, pot-grown 
plants, 20c each; 50c for 3; $2.00 doz. 
ROSEMARY. A very compact and dainty plant with fragrant foliage; used 
z in perfumes, seasoning, etc. Price, pot-grown plants, 
35c each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 
SAGE. One of our most popular seasoning plants. Price, pot-grown plants, 
30c each; 85c for 3; $3.00 doz. } 
. One of our most ornamental herbs. Very hardy, 
SAVORY, WINTER suitable for border and edging; delicious in foods 
and liqueurs. Price, pot-grown plants, 35c each; $1.00 for 3; $3.50 doz. 
TARRAGON, TRUE FRENCH. It makes the famous French Estragon 
y Vinegar and is also used in perfumes, 
confectionery, etc. Price, roots, 40c each; $1.10 for 3; $4.00 doz. 
THYME, BROAD-LEAVED. Much prized for seasoning; very attrac- 
Y tive; used in rock gardens. Price, pot- 
grown plants, 30c each; 85c for 3; $3.00 doz. 2 
VEGETABLE ROOTS 
ASPARAGUS ROOTS, see page 61. 
HORSE RADISH SETS 
These sets, if planted in rich, deeply cultivated 
soil this spring will produce large useable roots by 
fall. They are planted in rows one foot apart and two 
feet between rows. 
Price, 60c doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
RHUBARB MacDONALD 
Developed by MacDonald College of McGill Uni- 
versity, Montreal, Canada. It is a distinct improve- 
ment on the older types of Rhubarb. The plants are 
exceptionally vigorous, and produce a large yield. 
The stalks are large and of a bright crimson color— 
very tender and of the highest quality. Due to the 
bright crimson exterior color of the stalks, sauces or 
pies made from MacDonald Rhubarb have a most 
of this variety. 
4 Price, Large Root Divisions, 60c each; $6.00 
OZ. 
Fruits For The Home Garden 
By W. P. Hedrick 
Treats on soil, climate, grafting, prun- 
ing, spraying, fertilizing, controlling or- 
chard pests, varieties to plant, picking and 
storage. 16 illustrations, 171 pages. 
Price, $3.00. 
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MAC DONALD 
SPECIAL NOTICE: Purchaser pays transportation charges on plants. If you wish your order sent by Parcel Post, please add 10% 
to value of your order for packing and postage for shipments East of the Mississippi, and 20% for points West of the Mississippi 
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