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/. T, LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



attracted attention and brought it prominently for- 

 ward. It is of large size, roundish, with blunt 

 apex, very uniform, glossy crimson, exceedingly 

 firm and solid, and of a sprightly, high flavor; 

 plant of vigorous habit and very productive. Its 

 beauty, large size and high quality will commend 

 it to the home grower, and, as an exhibition berry, 

 it has invariably been awarded the best prizes — in 

 one instance taking first prize after having been 

 picked 26 hours. Although only first offered to 

 the public in 1900 it has risen rapidly in estimation, 

 and few varieties have attained such a reputation 

 in so short a time. Those who do not have the 

 Gibson should certainly try it, if a firm, large 

 shipping berry is desired. Midseason. Doz., 20c. ; 

 100, 50c. ; 1000, $2.50. 



nOOD RIVER. Of special value for distant 

 shipments, being exceedingly firm in flesh as well 

 as productive in bearing. The berries are large, 

 almost round, of a deep brilliant scarlet, and extra 

 fine flavor. Plant a very rapid grower, but strong 

 and healthy. Season very early, Doz., 20c. ; 

 100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.50. 



LOVETT. Has been found one of the most 

 profitable for market by reason of its productive- 

 ness, firmness, bright color and long-keeping 

 properties, which render it one of the best for ship- 

 ping. The last-named quality is i^emarkable in 

 this berry, for it retains its bright, fresh color for 

 .a long time, and is so attractive in the crates that 

 it meets with a ready sale. The berries are but 

 medium in size, but very uniform and regular, 

 conical, bright crimson, very firm and of good 

 quality. Plant a good grower, with clean foliage 

 and immensely productive. Eipens about second 

 early, and continues long in bearing. Doz., 20c. ; 

 100, 50c..; 1000, $2.50. 



LUTHER {August Luther). Extreme earliness 

 is the leading characteristic of this variety, 

 although it has proved valuable in many other 

 ways. It is among the first to ripen, and all 

 growers whose markets demand early berries 



should give this variety a trial. The berries are 

 of good size, roundish-conical, dark crimson, firm, 

 and of good quality; the plant is vigorous and 

 excessively productive with tough, healthy foliage. 

 Doz., 20c. ; 100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.00. 



MARSHALL {Henry). Unsurpassed for table 

 use, and noted everywhere for its fine quality. It 

 is essentially an amateur's berry, requiring rich 

 soil and good culture for best results. But in a 

 market where choice fruit is in demand it will 



bring good prices and prove profitable. The ber- 

 ries are uniformly large, dark crimson when fully 

 ripe, handsome, and of the highest quality. The 

 plant is a strong, luxuriant grower and, under 

 high culture, productive. Midseason. Doz., 20c. ; 

 100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.00. 



^cKINLEY. This has proved to be not un- 

 worthy of the honored name it bears, it is of 

 marked excellence, and I hear good reports of it 

 from many quarters. On the grounds of its intro- 

 ducers, where it has been grown for several years, 

 it has proved more valuable than many of the 

 leading sorts now grown. The berries are large, 

 roundish, inclining to conical, sometimes cocks- 

 combed, bright crimson, firm flesh, and in quality 

 much above the average. It is a heavy bearer on 

 good soil, the plant is a vigorous grower, and I have 

 seen no indications of rust upon its foliage. Mid- 

 season. Doz., 20c. ; 100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.00. 



MICmOAN. I have been somewhat disap- 

 pointed in this variety. When I introduced it 

 some years ago it gave promise of being the best 

 late strawberry before the public, and I have still 

 not a fault to find with its fruit ; but the plant, I 

 regret to say, has shown a disposition, in certain 

 sections, to blight, and hence it is not adapted to 

 general culture throughout the country, and can- 

 not be recommended for locations where rust or 

 blight of the foliage prevails. At the same time, 

 where it succeeds, it is one of the most profitable, 

 by reason of its large, late berries. These are 

 very large, of perfect form, of a deep rich crimson, 

 moderately firm, and of highest quality. The 

 plants are of strong growth. Doz., 20c. ; 100, 50c. ; 

 1000, $3.00. 



NEW YORK. Eemarkable chiefly for its im- 

 mense size, which is really astonishing when 

 grown on good soil and with generous culture. 

 Berries dark scarlet, changing to crimson when 

 fully ripe, coloring all over at once; excellent in 

 quality. In growth of plant it is exceedingly 

 vigorous, with foliage that is large, bright and 

 clean. For such a large berry it is a great bearer, 

 and the berries continue to be large in size and 

 regular in form to the end of the season. Mid- 

 season. Doz., 25c. ; 100, 75c. ; 1000, $5.00. 



