PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 9 



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I !U-sfx:ial Mid-sfason.) 



The number of new strawberriesannually introduced 

 IS so great that we almost hesitate to add to the list, 

 but this new variety has so many desirable qualities 

 that we believe it deserves recognition and dissem- 

 ination. 



It has been thoroughly tested 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 unusually large ; shape roundish, inclin- 

 ing to conical, but sometimes llatlened or coxcombed ; 

 color crimson, flesh moderately firm and quality extra 

 good. The plant is vigorous, healthy and a great 

 yielder. 



We can confidently recommend it for the home gar- 

 den and also for nearby market. 



Price Kpot-grcrwn planU)y COc. per doz ; $.1.00 per 100. 



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{Bi-stxual : Jiarly ) 



We cannot better describe this new Western seedling 

 than by quoting Mr. S. S. Kilev, Secretary of the 

 Carthage, Mo. Fruit Grower's Union, who writes: 



"It has been my privilege many times during 

 the past three seasons to observe the habits and 

 characteristics of this new seedling The plant 

 is large and healthy and so vigorous in growth 

 that it will mature its last berries and continue 

 such a nice dark green that it is a pleasure to 

 walk "imong them. 

 The bloom is perfect and one of the richest 

 in pollen. Time of ripening is 

 witli the first Crescent, and con- 

 tinues until nearly all the others 

 are gone. The berries are all of 

 laruo size. The plant, with its 

 habit of growth, us productive- 

 ii-.;-! and beauty, is without a 

 i r- The fruit is a bright shiny 

 ;lI and uniformly large, firm 

 and attractive. The (lesh is 

 tirmer than most large berries 

 and is of e.xcollent flavor. All 

 points considered, I regard it as 

 a very remarkable variety, and 

 it will be a valuable addition to 

 the list of every one who gives it 

 a fair trial " 



Price, 



per doz.. 



(fot-groum plants) 75c. 

 $8.00 per 100. 



The Big Strawberry. 



The Prije-Taker. 



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THIS IS THE STRAWBERRY, a seedling of Bubach 

 and Jessie raised by a New York lady, that captured the 

 prize of $100 in gold offered for the best and largest new 

 variety The plant isan unusually robust grower, making 

 but few runners, throwing its strength and vigor into the 

 magnificient berries, which, in consequence, arc produced 

 in great abundance and are of immense size, sometimes 

 measuring over seven inches in circumference. In form 

 they are very handsome and regular, of a rounding conical 

 shape. Color - cnmson-scarlct dark, rich and inviting ; col- 

 oring all over, leaving no green t ps The flavor is delic- 

 iously'richand melting. For a family strawberry the "New 

 York" is eminently adapted, but iis large size and delicate 

 texture would possibly prevent the berries from arriving 

 in good condition in distant markets. Price i fol-grmvn 

 plants). 75c. per doz ; $.1 00 per 100. 



"NICK ^ 

 ^ OHMER. 



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(Bi-Sexual : Mid-Season.) 



A new betry of Ohio origin and named after the Fx- 

 Prcsident of the Ohio Stale Horticultural Society, and 

 described thus by Mr. Crawford, the veteran strawberry 

 authority : "After watching the "Nick Ohmer' three years, 

 and hearing how it has behaved wherever 1 sent it for 

 trial, never having received one unfavorable report on it, 

 I am confident that it is one of the most desirable, if not 

 the very best ever sent out. There is no other in the mar- 

 ket or in sight that I would plant with as much confidence 

 If restricted to a single variety it would be my first choice 

 without a moment's hesitation. 



The plant is very large and stocky, sending out plenty 

 of very strong runners It is probably not surpassed in 

 he.ilthy, vigorousgrowthand great proiluctivcness liy any 

 variety It has a perfect blossom. The fruit isof the very 

 largest size, a giant among strawberries. It is nevir mis- 

 shapen. Its only departure from the regular, roundish 

 conical form is when, under high culture it is somewhat 

 triangular. It is dark glossv red. firm and of excellent fla- 

 vor. Price, (pat-jf/invn plarifs), 60c. per doz , $4.00 per 100. 



II Strawberry Plants are cJeElred by mall, add Tor postag* lOc.to the doztn price and 50c. to the hundred price 



