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LADV CORNEILLE — An Extra Fancy Early Berry 



Mvers No. 1 Tlie berries ripen about three days before Gandy. It will bear 

 ^ * extra large crops, let the weather be wet or dry. Succeeds on 



all soils; fruit medium size and firm. A favorite for long distance shipping. 



Missionary A varie ty that is proving very popular all through the South. 

 It is a strong grower, making plants freely; early to mature, 

 coming in right after Excelsior, and very productive. The berries are well col- 

 ored, firm, large, and hold their size well throughout the season. It is a good 

 shipper, having a tough skin not easily broken by handling. 



Michael's Early An °^ favorite. For eating from the vines after itis full 

 J ripe there is probably nothing better. Those who have a 

 garden or a good local market for an extra early berry will find the Michel's 

 just what they want. 



Magic Gem 



of the berries and its long fruiting season, Mr. Vance has controlled the straw- 

 berry trade in his local market. The berries are not only large and abundant, 

 but they also are beautifully formed and are distinctly cone-shaped. The ber- 

 ries are highly colored, being dark red with a glossy surface, and bright yel- 

 low seeds which are imbedded in the surface just deep enough to produce a 

 bautiful contrast. The flavor of the fruit is mild and delicious. The calyx is 

 a dark, rich green, which adds to the beauty of the berry. The berries are very 

 firm and ship exceedingly well. 



Monroe A seedling of the Sample and much like Wm. Belt in flavor and 

 color, but firmer and more uniform in shape. The blossoms are 

 perfect and they continue to bloom through a long season. Makes plenty of 

 runners. 



A midseason-to-late variety originated by Edward Vance of 

 Idaho. Because of the unusually large size and high quality 



