176 nr iHEMRrADREER-PNIlAKIiPHIAMM SELECT SMALL FRUIT3 



Berries. 



New Perpetual Stkaweerry, St. Joseph. 



New Perpetual or Everbearing Strawberry — St. Joseph. 



This is the first really true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct from the various improved 

 forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. During the summer of 1898 we saw this variety fruit- 

 ing freely during the months of August and September in various parts of Europe. On our own grounds the past summer we 

 picked a fair sprinkling of fruit during the month of July only; but as the entire season, with the exceprion of about four weeks, 

 was a continuous drouth, and as the plants were set out with a view of producing as many runners as possible, we do not consider 

 that it was a fair test, and believe that under favorable conditions, such as a cool soil and a fair growing season, it will show up as 

 well here as in Europe, and recommend it for further trial. 



We offer strong layers at 30 cts. per doz. ; $2.00 per 100 ; 15.00 per 1000. 



FOUR FINE NEW STRAWBERRIES. 



GI^ADSTONE. Early, Perfect. 



Originated with Mr. F. F. Merceron, of Catawissa, Pa., well 

 known as the home of the Sharpless, a variety that has stood 

 the test for many years and, while thousands of loudly heralded 

 new varieties have been introduced only to pass out of view, 

 the old Sharpless is still earning money for its owners, and un- 

 less all signs fail the Gladstone will become as popular. It is 

 darker in color than Sharpless, as large in size, is one of the 

 earliest to ripen, and not e.vcelled in quality by any strawberry 

 grown. 



EAR.L,Y ]^ AY. Extra Early, Perfect. 



This variety was found early in January of 1893 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 absolutely hardy and 

 is never injured by late frosts. It bears wonderfully heavy 

 crops of medium-sized berries, having the rich flavor and aroma 

 found only in the wild beny, but its most valuable feature is its 

 extreme earliness, coming into bearing before any variety now 

 offered. 



NICK OHMCR. Blid-Season, Perfect. 



The Nick Ohmer originated with Mr. John F. Beaver, who 

 is considered to be one of the most successful strawbeixy 

 growers in Ohio. Mr. Beaver has fruited nearly all of the 

 leading varieties, and his statement that the Nick Ohmer leads 

 any variety he has ever grown should have muih weight. 

 The plant is vei-y large and stocky, sending out plenty of strong 

 runners. It is probably not surpassed in healthy, vigorous 

 growth and great productiveness by any variety. It has a per- 

 fect blossom. The fruit is of the very largest size, a giant 

 among strawberries. It is never misshapen. It is dark, glossy 

 red, firm and of excellent flavor. 



SAMPLE. Mid-Season to I-ate, Pistillate. 



This is a new variety from Massachusetts. The points of 

 superiority claimed for it are : Health and vigor of plant, large 

 size of fruit, firm texture, ripens evenly all over at once, very ■ 

 productive of very large berries, and very late to ripen. This 

 berry was sent out for the first time in 1898, at the almost 

 prohibitive price of $.5.00 per dozen and f 25 00 per 100. 



Price ; 



Strong layers of any of the above 4 new varieties 30 cts. 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. 



Vayieties viarked with a [P) are pistillate^ or imperfect Jlo7i'erittg ; all the others ha'^e perfect flo'ivers. 



Early Sorts. Bederwood. Bismarck. Excelsior. Haverland (P). Marshall. Michel's Early. 



~-^. , ^ c * f Bubach (P). Chas. Downing. Clyde. Glen Mary. Greenville (P). Parker Earle Improved. 



J»lia-&easoil sorts. -^^ j^^^^^ Sharpless. Saunders. Seaford. Star. Wm. Belt. 



Ljate Sorts. Brandywine. Gaudy's Prize. 



Price : .\ny of the above Standard Varieties, strong, healthy layers, 25 cts, per doz. ; $1.00 per 100; $6.00 per 1000. 



STRAWBERRY CIILTURE by Fuller. A first-class book on the subject. 25 cents. 



