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DREER'S SELECT LIST, 





Kew Perpetual Strawberry. St. Joseph. 



New Perpetual or Everlasting Strawberry — St. Joseph. 



This is really the first true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct horn the various_improved 

 forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. 



The fruit is of good size, dark red in color, solid, firm, very juicy, and of fine flavor and quality. We have during the past Summer, 

 in August and September, personally seen this variety fruiting very freely- in various parts of Europe, and were assured that the plants 

 were continually in fruit from June until November. We know, of no trials having been made with it in our hot, dry climate, and 

 recommend it for limited trial. We offer strong imported layers 15 cts. each ; 81.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Four Fine New Strawberries. 



Clyde. (Early to Mid=Season,' Perfect, i | 



This new variety has been tested over a wide area and all 

 reports are enthusiastic over its many merits, and all agree that 

 it has come to stay. A well-known grower of large experience 

 writes: "Various single plants had all the way from 18 to 

 25 heavily-loaded fruit stalks. No very small berries, many very 

 large ones. Every one a perfect specimen in form. Not a single 

 mis-shapen berry in the whole crop. For an all-purpose berry 

 I know of none equal to it." Another authority says : " Clyde 

 is so large, perfect in foim, firm and good quality that it will 

 please all that get acquainted with it. I know of no staminate 

 variety more productive." Plant is very vigorous and healthy, 

 deep rooting, standing drouth well ; foliage bright green ; fruit | 

 glossy scarlet and of fine quality. 



Star, i Mid=Season, Perfect.) 



A new variety that comes very highly recommended. The 

 introducer says of it: "Decidedly superior to anything on the 

 market. The berry measures 6 to 7 inches in circumference on j 

 an average, and is as near perfection in shape as possible : all 

 berries large, no small or ill -shaped ones during the entire season. ] 

 Quality is of the best. In productiveness we have never seen | 

 the equal of the Star. It matures all its berries in a dry season, I 

 possessing the greatest drouth-resisting qualities of any berry we 

 are acquainted with, having matured a full crop when all the 

 ordinary varieties were complete failures." 



The plant is extremely vigorous. This, together with its large 

 size, perfect shape and exquisite flavor should make it a favorite 

 in the private garden where a fancy fruit is desired. 



Price : Any of the above 4 Varieties 30 cts 



Seaford. inid=Season, Perfect.) 



Though a new berry in the sense of widespread dissemination, 

 it has been very thoroughly and extensively tried for four years 

 by careful and discriminating growers in one of the most critical 

 strawberry sections of the country. The strong and vigorous 

 plants produce a marvelous crop of handsome fruit of great size. 

 The color of the berries is deep red, bright and glossy ; the flavor 

 is good, with very little acid. In a strawberry for the private 

 garden or particular market, productiveness, size, firmness and 

 flavor are all-important, and in these particulars Seaford is a most 

 remarkable acquisition. 



Early May. (Extra Early, Perfect.) 



This variety was found early in January of '93 in the wild state 

 in the mountains of western North Carolina and was in full bearing 

 at the time. A few plants were lifted and taken to the farm of 

 the introducer at Bristol, Pa., where it has proven a most valuable 

 Extra early berry. It is of strong, robust growth and should 

 be given more room than other sorts. It is absolutely hardy and 

 is never injured by late frosts like most other kinds. It bears 

 wonderfully heavy crops of medium-sized berries, having the rich 

 flavor and aroma found only in the wild berry, but its most valuable 

 feature is its extreme earliness, coming into bearing 10 days before 

 anv variety now offered. 

 , per doz.; $1.50 per 100; $10.00 per 1000. 



Select List of Standard Varieties. 



For description see our Midsummer Catalogue, which will be mailed on application. 

 Varied' s marked 'with a (P) are pistillate, or imperfect flowering ; ^all the others have perfect flowers. 



Early Sorts. 



Bederwood, Haverland (P), Lady 

 Thompson, Marshall, Mary Pi. May 

 King, Michel's Early, Rio, Tennessee, 

 Wolverton. 



Price : 



Mid=Season Sorts. 



Late Sorts. 



Brandywine, Candy's Prize, Glen Marv, 

 IXL (Pi, Parker Ea'rle, Timbrell. 



Bubach (P), Charles Downing, (raw- 

 ford, Crescent Improved (P), Enhance, 

 Gandy Belle, Gov. Hoard. Greenville 

 t (P), Saunders, Sharpless, Warfield | P). 



Any of the above Standard Varieties, strong, healthy layers, 25 cts. per doz.; 

 $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



