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Jlew Family Strawtierrg^ "Hlltou Bem/* 





The new Strawberry, "Hilton Gem," offered herewith, was raised. 

 in Hilton, N. J., probably the greatest strawberry-growing district \ 

 in the vicinity of New York, and is regarded by the great strawberry 

 growers there as the best variety for general use, either for the fam- 

 ily or for market, known up to the present time ; and it is needless 

 to say that all known varieties are tried by these expert growers.V 

 It was a long time before the originator would part with any of his " 

 stock, but at length he consented to sell some, and to-day it is 

 more generally planted by the most progressive growers in that 

 section than any other. In the New York market, ever since the 

 fruit was first offered for sale, it has commanded a higher price than 

 any other. This is owing to its uniform size, delicious flavor and 

 handsome appearance ; in a two-acre plot of it we could not find a 

 malformed berry ; every one was perfect and as even in size and 

 form as if turned out of a mould. It ripens uniformly, not a green 

 tip is ever to be found on it ; the color when ripe is a glossy crim- 

 son scarlet. It is medium in size, juicy and solid to the centre and 

 of a delightful flavor ; in fact, this is one of its excelling merits, 

 and is the cause of its having been in demand by the finest hotels and private families 

 in New York since the fruit was first sold there. It is an all-seasons berry, ripening 

 early and bearing late, perfecting its fruit to the last berry as perfectly as the first one. 

 Its growth is strong, but not rampant ; the foliage is a healthy dark green and not 

 too plentiful, thus allowing the berries to ripen well and evenly. It is an abundant 

 bearer, yielding as much per plant as the most prolific, and on account of its prolonged 

 fruiting is more valuable than those which perfect their crop in a shorter period. Itis 

 astaminate or pe'fect-flowered variety, and therefore can always be depended upon to 

 produce a crop ; in fact, after a close study of it for the past three years, we are con- 

 vinced that it has no rival as a good all-round Strawberry for the family — one that is 

 certain to give satisfaction. Price, pot-grown plants, SI. 00 per doz., $6.00 per 100, 

 $50.00 per 1,000. Strong transplanted plants, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 

 New Strawberry, MARY. Claimed by the introducer to be the largest Strawberry 

 yet produced ; the most prolific, the most beautiful and the firmest of the extra-large 

 varieties. Conical in shape, blunt end, never cockscombed ; splendid keeper ; it has 

 not as yet developed a defect. Price, $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100. 

 Timbrell (P). The magnificent berries are borne in immense clusters, often 26 

 to 30 berries to a stem, and are of the largest size and delightful flavor, rich, 

 juicy and sprightly. In shape nearly round, and generally very symmetrical, very 

 solid and meaty; color, very dark crimson when fully ripe. It will endure more 

 wet weather without injury and will keep longer before or after picking than most 

 varieties ; it is very late in blooming, and in consequence the flowers are not liable 

 to injury from late frosts. Price, 75c. per doz., $4.00 per 100. 



Prom our extensive collection we have selected 

 the varieties offered as the best for general use. 

 The Strawberry plants we offer, being strong- 

 layered plants which were transplanted into cold 

 frames in the fall, if planted out any time before 

 May 5th will, under proper conditions, give quite 

 a nice lot of fruit by June 15th of the present year. 

 The plants here offered are far superior to the un- 

 transplanted "layers" usually sold. We call 

 particular attention to the PRICES AT WHICH 

 THESE ARE OFFERED, which defy all compe- 

 tition, when quality of stock is considered. 



The blossoms of all varieties are bi-sexual or 

 perfect, except those marked with the letter P, 

 which are destitute of stamens and are termed 

 pistillate or imperfect. Pistillate varieties must 

 have a row of a perfect-flowered sort planted every 

 9 or 12 feet apart among them, or, better yet, every 

 third or fourth plant in the row, to pollenize their 

 blossoms. When treated in this way they usually 

 bear more fruit than the perfect-flowered varieties. 



Parker Earle. This magnificent berry origi- 

 nated in Texas and is named in honor of Mr. 

 Parker Earle, the distinguished President of 

 the American Horticultural Society. It pro- 

 duces wonderful crops on light soils and en- 

 dures hot, dry weather better than most, 

 strawberries. The plant is a robust grower, 

 with perfect flowers, berries large, conical, 

 regular and uniform, glossy crimson, flesh 

 firm, reddish, and in quality excellent. Early 

 to medium. Price, 40c. per doz., $2.00 per 

 100, $12.00 per 1,000. 

 Haverlaud. (P). A magnificent and compara- 

 ' tively new variety ; very early and productive, 

 particularly in rich, deep soil. It is exceed- 

 ingly vigorous and healthy, bearing large, 

 handsome fruit of fine quality. The shape of 

 the berries is rather long, and of a glossy 

 bright crimson. Price, 35c. per doz., $1.50 

 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 

 Sharpless. One of the most popular. Plant exceedingly vigorous, 

 very productive. Fruit large, crimson, firm and of good quality. 

 A profitable variety for market and home. Price, 30c. per doz., 

 .- $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



Jessie. This large, fine Strawberry has been tested over a large 

 extent of country and has given universal satisfaction. Grown 

 on a rich, low piece of ground, it is very fine ; fruit large, abun- 

 dant, beautiful and of excellent quality. Price, 30c. per doz., 

 , $1.50 per 100, $10.00 per 1,000. 



"Shuckless." This is the most remarkable Strawberry ever in- 

 troduced, possessing the peculiarity of parting readily from the 

 calyx or " shuck," which remains on the stem as the berries are 

 picked. The berries are ready for the table as soon as picked, 

 thus obviating a tedious and disagreeable task, a feature quickly 

 appreciated by housekeepers. The plant is a strong grower, 

 hardy, producing abundantly berries of very uniform shape, size 

 and color, and of the best quality. As a market berry it is said 

 to be very salable, bringing more money per quart than many 

 others on account of its fine appearance. (See cut.) Price, 50c. 

 per doz., $3.00 per 100. 



' SHUCKLESS, ' 



STHAWBEEEY. 



