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PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK-WHOLESALE PLANT LIST. 



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 family 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. 

 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 ap- 

 pearance ; 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 

 crimson scarlet. It is medium in size, juicy and solid to the center and of a delight- 

 ful 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 his 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. It is a staminate or perfect-flowered variety, and therefore can al- 

 ways be depended upon to produce a crop. 



Strong transplanted plants, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. 



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, $3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1,000. 



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. Iu 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 inconsequence the flowers are not 

 liable to injury from late frosts. Price, $2.00 per 100, $15.00 per 1,000. 



Michel's Early. This is the only Strawberry entitled to be called " early" being two 

 weeks earlier than any other variety. It is a robust strong grower, yields bounti- 

 fully, berries medium to large, handsome regular form, color bright scarlet. 



The blossoms of all varieties are bisexual or perfect, 

 except those marked with the letter P, which are destitute 

 of stamens and are termed pistillate or imperfect. Pistil- 

 late uarieties must have a row of a perfect-flowered tort 

 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. 



Gandy. This is the best late Strawberry yet 

 introduced. By its use the season of straw- 

 berries is extended by nearly two weeks. 

 The berries are of large, uniform size and 

 shape, of bright crimson, color very hand- 

 some and showy, of superior quality, very 

 firm, and ripen two weeks after Sharpless. 



Greenville (P). Berry of large and uniform 

 size, very regular in shape and borne in im- 

 mense clusters. It ripens very evenly and 

 is highly attractive. The flesh is of fine 

 texture ; flavor very sweet, with an aroma 

 that is simply delicious. The plant is almost 

 faultless. Vigorous, healthy grower, and a 

 wonderful producer. Price, $1.00 per 100, 

 $6.00 per 1,000. 



Parker Earle. This magnificent berry pro- 

 duces wonderful crops on light soils and 

 endures 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, $1.00 per 100, $6.00 

 per 1,000. 



Haverland (P). A magnificent variety; very 

 early and productive, particularly in rich, 

 deep soil. It is exceedingly vigorous and 

 healthy, bearing large, handsome fruit of 

 fine quality. The shape of the berries is 

 rather long, and of a glossy bright crimson. 



Sharpless. One of the most popular. Plant 

 exceedingly vigorous, very productive. 

 Fruit large, crimson, firm and of good qual- 

 ity. A profitable variety for market and 

 home. 



Jessie. Grown on a rich, low piece of ground, 

 it is very fine ; fruit large, abundant, beauti- 

 ful and of excellent quality. 



" Shuckless." This remarkable Strawberry 

 has the peculiarity of parting readily from 

 the calyx or "shuck," which remains on the 

 stem as the berries are picked. The plant is 

 a strong grower, hardy, producing abund- 

 antly berries of very uniform shape, size and 

 color, and of the best quality. Price, $1.00 

 per 100, $6.00 per 1,000. 



Lovett. The berries are of the brightest crim- 

 son, excel in firmness, and are of superb 

 quality. The plant is perfection itself in 

 habit and growth ; the foliage is at all times 

 bright and fresh, with not the slightest 

 trace of rust to be found upon it. 



Bubach No. 5 (P). A superior variety in every 

 respect, of large size and great productive- 

 ness; large, bright, well-colored berries, 

 immense yield and fine flavor. 



Shuster's Gem (P). A magnificent variety, 

 with an unusually strong and vigorous plant 

 and bright, healthy foliage. Fruit large, 

 globular shape, regular and uniform, main- 

 taining a good size to the end ; beautiful 

 bright scarlet, excellent quality. 



Great American. An old, well-known favor- 

 ite; it is a fine variety for yield, size and 

 beauty combined. Good-sized, solid fruit, 

 flavor excellent : fruit is carried high up 

 from the ground. Dark, glossy crimson, and 

 very productive in most localities. 

 Price for any of the above Strawberries, ex- 

 cept where specially priced, 75c. per 100, $5.00 



per 1.000. 



