PETER HENDERSON & GCO., NEW YORK.—PLANT DEPARTMENT. 151 
FP vtes our extensive collection we 
; T have selected the varieties offered 
RAWBER Y i AN | S 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 
RANSPLANTED fruit the present year. The plants here 
offered are far superior to the untrans- 
sive LAYERS planted ‘‘layers” usually sold. 
Those marked with the letter P are 
pistillate varieties and must have arow of 
IF wanted by mail, | a perfect-flowered sort planted every 9 
add 25c. per 100, | or12 feet apart among them, to pollenize 
their blossoms. 
.. Brandywine... 
(Bi-sexual—Mid-season to very Late.) 
Although the Brandywine was only 
offered to the public last year, yet it is 
already world-famous from the very flatter- 
ing reports in the horticultural press, from 
the experiment stations and from strawberry 
critics to whom a few plants were given for 
trial; in fact, we doubt if any strawberry 
ever before has received such enthusiastic 
praise over so wide an extent of territory. 
The berries of the ‘‘ Brandywine” are of 
immense size, very firm, 
solid and shapely for 
so large a berry; flesh 
The illustrations are 
only 2/3 natural ac) 
Six sold at doz. rate, 25 at 100 rate, 250 at 1,000 rate. 
S 
O78 red to the core, of de- 
ery lightfularoma, rich, 
A juicy and luscious. 
. The seeds are but 
°e slightly embedded, 
° which adds to its 
firmness. The col- 
or is of a rich dark 
glossy searlet. In 
productiveness the 
Brandywine is 
truly a marvel, 
both in size and 
quantity. The 
plants are 
remarkably 
vigorous, 
healthy and 
hardy. 
MMETICO;:, DCs 
per doz.,$5.00 
per 100, $40.00 
per 1,000. 
.» Marshall... 
(Bi-sexual—Mid-season.) 
The berries are very beautiful and 
average extraordinarily large —often 
14 will fill a quart measure. As an 
exhibition berry and for home use it 
is peerless —it captured the prize 
wherever exhibited almost without 
exception. Itis the first of the extra 
large varieties to ripen, and although 
of great size the fruit is rarely ever 
misshapen. 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. As to productiveness, it will 
not yield as large a number of berries e 
as some varieties, but when measured aes e@eo 
in quarts or bushels will be above the average. The plant is bd 
faultless—a strong grower, often standing 20 to 22 inches high 
rooting deeply and standing drought well. The large luxuriant foliage 
is sufficient to protect the blossoms from frost. 5c. per doz., $5.00 
per 100, $40.00 per 1,000. 
-. cCimbrell.. 
“THE QUEEN OF STRAWBERRIES.” (Pistillate—Late.) 
The Timbrell is considered by many eminent authorities as the 
best Strawberry in existence—it certainly is the best late pistillate 
variety. The berries are borne in immense clusters, often 26 and 30 
toastem, of the largest size and delightful flavor, rich, juicy and 
sprightly ; considered the finest quality of any Strawberry in cultiva- ' 
tion. In shape, nearly round and generally very symmetrical, very 
solid and meaty ; color, when fully ripe, asolid crimson. It will keep 
longer after picking than most varieties; it is very late in blooming, 
and in consequence the flowers are not liable to injury from late 
frosts. The plants are fullof health, strengthand vigor. On account 
of the Timbrell being a pistillate variety it should have some late-flowering 
bi-sexual sort, such as Brandywine, planted every third row to pollenize 
the blossoms. 60c. per doz., $4.00 per 100, $30.00 per 1,000. 
FOR OTHER STRAWBERRIES, SEE NEXT PAGE. 
Novre.—The strawberry plants offered in this catalogue cannot be supplied 
after May 15th. OurSummer list of Pot-GROWN STRAWBERRIES is usually ready * 
about June 15th, and is mailed free to customers, or may be had upon applica- <> e 
tion by mail when ready. e oe 
