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



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WM. BELT. As a general purpose berry, this is, in my opinion, witliout an equal among known 

 varieties, either for market or the home garden. The plant is a vigorous though not a rampant 

 grower, succeeds upon almost all kinds of soils, and invariably yields very heavily; and, best of all, the 

 berries are always of large size, and of the very highest quality. The true form of its berries is shown 

 by the one at left of illustration, but they are often cockscombed, especially the first and second pick- 

 ings. Its flesh is solid and meaty, color deep crimson, and the blossoms very large, with abundance 

 of pollen. It begins to ripen quite early and continues until almost the close of the season, the last 

 berries being large, handsome and full-flavored. Indeed, it is a king among strawberries, being among 

 tlie largest — many of the berries being of tremendous size — of the very highest quality, exceedingly 

 firm, and gives large pickings for a longer period than any other variety I know. I shall plant it largely 

 myself, and can commend it highly to others. In planting be careful, however, to obtain the true 

 vaVietv. Doz., 20c. ; 100, 50c. ; 1000, $3.50. 



SAMPLE (P). Among varieties of recent intro- 

 duction this has taken a foremost place. It is 

 profitable and desirable, ])ecause it is of large size, 

 productive and high quality. The demand for it 

 is great, and it has succeeded elsewhere as well as 

 it has done here. The fruit is very large, round- 



lie ving it will give general satisfaction. Doz., 20c. ; 

 100, 50c. ; 1000, $2.50. 



SMITEI. This has been my most profitable early 

 variety for market for several years past, and I do 

 not know of a variety that will take its place. It 

 is not quite so large as Excelsior, but a most pro- 

 fuse bearer. I consider it the best early straw- 

 berry for general culture that we have, and one 

 that is thoroughly reliable. It is particularly val- 

 uable for planting on light land and for growers 

 who are inclined to careless culture. It will suc- 

 ceed where even the "old reliable" Crescent fails, 

 and is even more prolific than that variety, famous 

 for productiveness and endurance. The berries 

 are slightly conical (almost round), bright scarlet 

 color, very uniform, but not of large size. In firm- 

 ness it has few equals. The plant is a rapid grow- 

 er, extremely hardy and strong, an excessive and 

 continuous bearer. It has never been known to 

 rust or blight, and, like its parent the old popular 

 AVilson, succeeds everywhere. Doz., 20c. ; 100, 50c. ; 

 1000, $2.50. 



SWEET or BDSH CLUSTER. A highly desirable 

 variety that will be greatly appreciated in the fam- 

 ily garden for its sweet flavor and tender flesh. It 

 succeeds admirably at the South, its foliage with- 

 standing hot suns perfectly. It is of the Crescent 

 type, somewhat resembling that variety in both 

 fruit and plant, but is larger and firmer, while 

 equally as productive. Plant strong and health}', 

 and sure to yield a good crop under almost all cir- 

 cumstances. Early. Doz., 20c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, 

 $2.50. 



ish conical, rich crimson in color, flesh firm and 

 of high flavor. Plant of strong growth, with 

 healthy, dark green foliage, and excessively pro- 

 ductive. I commend this variety strongly, be- 



Westchester Co., N. Y. 

 The strawberry plants were received yesterday in 

 fine order, and we are very much pleased with them, the 

 roots being so nice and bright, which showed them to 

 be young plants.— H. L. Carpenter. 



