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MARY (P;. 



In introducing this superb variety two years ago, we said, li Ofthe largest size, the most prolific in bearing, 

 the most beautiful in appearance, and the firmest large strawberry 

 yet produced." We have since fruited it for two more summers and 

 we would not to-day wish to withdraw or modify one word of the 

 commendation we then gave it. It has in all respects fully satisfied 

 us and, what is perhaps more convincing, has greatly pleased all who 

 have fruited it. The berries are uniformly of extra large size, coni- 

 ical form with blunt apex, regular in size and shape, never cocks- 

 combed, deep crimson in color, and of a rich high quality. Its great 

 firmness and solidity render it of exceptional value for distant ship- 

 ment and it keeps in good condition and retains its fresh color re- 

 markably well. In season it is medium to late and its fruit retains 

 its large size to the end. In market it is reported as one of the best 

 in color, flavor and size, always bringing the highest market price, 

 often from five to ten cents more per quart than the best of other 

 varieties. So much for large, handsome fruit. 



Mr. J. H. Norris, Greenup Co., Ky., the originator of the Lovett 

 Strawberry and a veteran professional strawberry grower writes us 

 on June 7th as follows : 



"I have been growing strawberries for an occupation for the 

 last sixteen years. Have tested during that period over two hun- 

 dred different varieties and have never found any strawberry that 

 would anywhere near equal Mary in vigor of plant, hardiness, productiveness, large size and beautiful appear- 

 ance. I bought six plants from you in the spring of '9 1 and this season some of the plants yielded over two quarts 

 per single plant of the largest and finest strawoerries I ever saw. The foliage is black-green and the plant with- 

 stands all extremes of weather without apparent injury. It stools out and covers nearly a foot square of ground. 

 The berry is of good quality and a good shipper. 



"The above is a true description of Mary as it grows on my ground." 

 Poz., 50c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $10.00. Pot grown plants, doz., 60c; 100, $4.00. 



HENRY WARD BEECHER. 



Like its companion Mary, this continues to fulfill the claims made for it 

 upon its introduction and has proved reliable and profitable under all man- 

 ner of trials and conditions. For enormous yield of large firm berries, under 

 all circumstances, we know of nothing better. It is an excellent sort for 

 planting with the pistillate Mary. Not so large as the Mary, yet very large 

 when compared with other varieties; not so beautiful, yet a handsome 

 berry. It possesses, however, the same firmness and high quality, and is 

 so sturdy, large, productive and enduring, none should fail to plant it. It 

 is a cross between the Champion and the Sharpless, and possesses all the 

 valuable properties of both parents. In fruit, the firmness and rich color of 

 Champion in its palmy days, and the size of the Sharpless; while in plant it 

 has the strong habit and perfect blossom of the Sharpless and the sturdiness 

 and productiveness of Champion. Like the Mary, this variety has, for sev- 

 eral years, been subjected to the severest tests without developing a single 

 defect. Blossom perfect. Season early to medium. Doz., 50c; 100, $2.00; 

 1000, $10.00. Pot grown plants, doz., (30c; 100, $4.00. 



BRANDYWINE. 



One of the most promising of all the new strawber- 

 ries is undoubtedly Brandywine, offered to the public 

 this year for the first time. It is very far from being 

 unknown, however, for it has been reported upon by 

 the Experiment Stations, written-up by the horticul- 

 tural papers, and talked of by fruit growers until it 

 has become very generally known in horticultural 

 circles. We believe it will bear out all that has been 

 said of it. It is supposed to be a cross between Glen- 

 dale and Cumberland and originated in eastern Penn- 

 sylvania. The berries are of immense size, of round- 

 ish-conical or heart-shaped form, regular and uniform, 

 bright glossy crimson, very handsome, firm and solid, 

 excellent in quality with fine aromatic flavor. The 

 plant is remarkably vigorous, large, healthy, hardy 

 and productive. The berries color all over evenly and 

 retain their large size to the last; every berry comes to 

 maturity. Its great productiveness, very large size, 



beauty and good quality render it a most desirable 50c; 100, $2.00; 1000, $15.00. 

 variety for the home garden. Midseason to late. Doz., 00c; 100, $4.00. 



Pot Grown plants, doz. 



