4 THE LOVETT COMPANY. 



f ANNA KENNEDY (P). 



\ The Most Beautiful Strawberry Ever Produced. 



In 1884 and 1885 our J. T. Lovett produced from crosses made by him between the finest varieties then in 

 cultivation and from selected specimens of fruit, three thousand seedling strawberries. As they came into bear- 

 ing, many of them proved to be exceedingly large, luscious and handsome, and were given names — numbering 

 several hundred distinct sorts. "With the exception of about a half dozen, all have now been discarded by reason 

 of some defect — in many instances but very slight defects — in fruit or plant. Of the few retained the Anna Ken- 

 nedy has ever been one of the most valuable of all these seedlings. Our records show it to be a cross between 

 Jersey Queen and an unknown seedling. It first attracted attention by the great beauty of plant — the foliage 

 being large with almost round leaflets which glisten in the sunlight after the manner of the true Laurel. It is 

 also extremely sturdy and vigorous. But the fruit is what is truly wonderful. The almost globular berries are 

 as smooth and regular as though moulded, of the most intensely brilliant flame-color imaginable and so glossy 

 that the fight plays upon them and is reflected as with jewels. During the ten years we have fruited this variety 

 we have yet to find a cockscombed or ill-formed berry. In addition to its marvelous beauty it is extremely rich, 

 sweet and sprightly, medium to large in size and firm. The plant is the perfection of vigorous and luxuriant 

 growth, enduring and prolific. Ripens in midseason. 



In Iowa Beauty we have an exceedingly handsome strawberry, but it cannot be compared with oui New 

 Jersey beauty, Anna Kennedy. Doz., 81.00; 100, §5.00; 1000, $35.00. Pot grown plants, doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



MICHIGAN. 



The Latest of all Strawberries. 



When introducing the Gaudy strawberry in 1888 we thought perfection had well nigh been reached in the 

 way of a late strawberry. The Gandy has proved a marked advance in this direction and much superior to all 

 that preceded it. But strawberry people — both amateur and professional — have called for a variety ripening 

 still later, and one that was more prolific and of higher quality; possessing all the desirable properties of the 

 Gandy. For such a variety we have been diligently seeking but of the hundreds of kinds tested none seemed to 

 meet the demand, until we secured the Michigan. This variety was sent us from Van Buren County, Michigan, 

 in the spring of 1891, since which time we have had it under trial. It is with the keenest sense of pleasure we are 

 able to announce it has proved to be by far superior to all late sorts as yet before the public. It is not only a 

 handsome berry and firm, equalling in size the Gandy, of high quality but ripens ten days to two weeks later 

 than that superb strawberry — in fact, when Gandy is at its best, the Michigan begins to show color upon its first 

 ripening berries. In form it is bluntly conic, exceptionally uniform in size and shape and of bright crimson color 

 with distinct yellow seeds. The plant is a strong, healthy grower and very prolific. "We have purchased of the 

 originator the entire stock with right to introduce and now offer it for the first. Doz., $1.00; 100, 85.00: 1000, 

 $35.00. Pot grown plants, doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



ELEANOR. 



The Largest and Best Very Early Strawberry. 



For a long time fruit growers and amateurs alike have been looking for a strawberry that was both large 

 and very early, possessing also the necessary properties of vigor and productiveness of plant, and firmness, fine 

 appearance and good quality of fruit. In Crystal City we have earliness, but its berries are insignificant; in 

 several other varieties large size, but they all ripen in midseason or late. The Eleanor is second to none in earli- 

 ness, ripening with Crystal City and in advance of all others; in size rivalling the Sharpless, retaining its size 

 well to the end of the season; in productiveness surpassing the famous Crescent; in firmness equal to the "Wilson, 

 is of bright scarlet color and has few equals in quality. Among other valuable properties of the Eleanor may be 

 mentioned its uniform size, color and shape, never cockscombed, and coloring evenly all over with no green tip, 

 a strong staminate or perfect blossom, and especially its vigor ; a field of it after picking season being as green as 

 a field of clover, when all other varieties are sere and brown. 



This Strawberry is a chance seedling found in Atlantic County, New Jersey, and has been thoroughly tested 

 in field culture on an extended scale for several years. It is by far the earliest large berry and the most prolific 

 early variety yet offered. Being fully convinced of its great value we have purchased the entire stock and con- 

 trol of the variety and offer it this season for the first. 



The above appeared in the spring issue of our catalogue. After another year's fruiting we have nothing to 

 take back. It has proved worthy of all that has been said in its favor. Doz., $1.00; 100, $5.00; 1000, $35.00. Pot 

 grown plants, doz., $1.25; 100, $6.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



As an inducement for all to plant and see for themselves how truly grand the THREE 

 STRAWBERRY STARS really are, we will send 



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