Leamon G. Tingle, Pittsville, Maryland 



Chesapeake. ^^^^ variety originat- 

 '^ edonthe Eastern 



Shore of Maryland and is highly praised 

 by growers everywhere. In fact, I do 

 not know of any variety which has met 

 with greater favor among commercial 

 growers and amateurs. It is one of the 

 finest flavored berries, and if quality is 

 considered, you will make no mistake in 

 planting largely of the Chesapeake. 

 Quality however, is but one of its good 

 traits for it is one of the largest and 

 most prolific varieties grown. The color 

 is a dark red, resembling the Marshall. 

 It begins ripening a few days ahead of 

 the Gandy and continues to bear abund- 

 antly as long as this variety, yielding, 

 in many cases as much again as this old 

 time favorite. It makes just enough 

 plants to give the best results in fruit- 

 ing, the plants are immense with good 

 strong fruit buds. The leaves are large, 

 almost round and protect the bloom and 

 fruit from frost and weather. It has 

 never been known to rust and the foliage 

 is particularly clean and glossy. Blos- 

 soms are perfect; fruit uniformly large, 

 averaging larger than the Gandy, and as compared with that popular old variety 

 it is more productive, firmer, of better quality and without green tips. When 

 crated ready for shipment it presents a very striking appearance, always bringing 

 a fancy price. Its immense size makes it easy to pick, the fruit being borne on 

 large stems, the greater portion of which stand upright, holding the fruit from the 

 ground, thereby enabling the picker to gather more Chesapeake than any other 

 variety and this is no small item as all commercial growers know. If you do not 

 have the Chesapeake in your collection, [ advise you to plant at least a few thou- 

 sand and you will be very enthusiastic with the results. 



Abington Doubtless descended from It always produces good crops, and will 



CHESAPEAKE 



the popular Bubach and superior to it. 

 Although a perfect flowered variety, it 

 equals the prolific Bubach in yield, is 

 brighter in color and much firmer. Plant 

 of vigorous habit with clean healthy 

 foliage; berries are so large and attract- 

 ive and the plants so very prchfic, it is 

 a variety of great value — especially for 

 market growing. Ripens in mid-season. 



Aroma One of the most popular 

 standard late market varieties. A good 

 plant, and a good bearer of large hand- 

 some fruit; uniform roundish conical, 

 bright glossy red, firm and of good quali- 

 ty. A choice variety and reliable. 



Brandywine All growers are unani- 

 mous in their praise of this magnificent 

 berry, and is considered one of the best 

 of the mid-season sorts. Plants of extra 

 strong constitution and growth, doing 

 well everywhere. The fruit is large, 

 heart shaped, color bright, rich red, and 

 the flavor leaves nothing to be desired. 

 A grand variety for preserving, retain- 

 ing its natural flavor well when canned. 



always be found in the front rank of 

 high-grade berries. 



Bethel This berry originated in Kent 

 county, Delaware, and has been before 

 the public four seasons. Those who have 

 seen it in fruit are the ones who praise 

 it most. It is extra firm, therefore a 

 splendid shipper. Many persons tried 

 to purchase the plants soon after it was 

 originated but the owner refused to sell 

 until four seasons ago. Immense size, 

 fine shipping qualities, dark red clear to 

 the center, one of the reddest berries I 

 ever saw ; flavor unsurpassed. Has few 

 equals as a table berry; a heavy cropper 

 covering a long season commencing 

 medium early. A strong, upright grower 

 free from rust. 



Bubach Has for many years be^n one 

 of the best known and favorite berries 

 in the large markets and holds its own 

 af a'nst many newcomers. No mistake 

 is made in planting it extensively for 

 home use. It is prolific, of good appear- 

 ance and of excellent quality; a grand 

 old variety and always satisfactory. 



