Small Fruit Plants 



J. T. Lovett 



THE VAN FLEET HYBRID STRAWBERRIES 



EDMUND WILSON, EARLY JERSEY GIANT, LATE JERSEY GIANT 

 THE BERRY MARVELS OF THE AGE 



It is embarrassing to me to speak or write of these Hybrid Strawberries, for the reason that 

 I am so enthusiastic about them I fear I may say what would sound like romance. As a matter of 

 fact, it would be difficult to exaggerate their merits if one set out to do so; they are so remarkably 

 fine — in size, in yield, in beauty, in perfection of plant and that most important property — exquisite 

 flavor. In last year's Catalog I gave a brief history of them, but must omit it now. The three 

 varieties I offer cover the whole season — from earliest until latest. I may say in brief that of all 

 the vast number of marvelous things that Dr. Van Fleet has created (and I regard him as the great- 

 est hybridizer of all times), I know of nothing of gieater value to the human race than these 

 Hybrid Strawberries. 



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EDMUND WILSON— (Van Fleet No. 13). For description see page 3 



The Doctor is noAv connected with the Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture. In writing of these Hybrid Strawberries, with his habitual modesty, he says: 

 "In August, 1910, I sold to you, with exclusive right to introduce, my entire stock of Hybrid Straw- 

 berries, raised during the years 1907-1909; as a result of intercrossing the most vigorous high quality 

 European varieties — such as Jucunda, Alfonso, Xiij and Pres. De la Devansaye — with the very best 

 native kinds, including William Belt, President, Nick Ohmer and Chesapeake. The result was the 

 finest lot of seedling varieties probably ever produced, excelling in vigor, hardiness, productiveness 

 and plant-making powers, as well as size, quaUty and attractiveness of berries, any I have ever tested. 



"I am convinced certain of these hybrid varieties possess high commercial value and should be 

 introduced." 



Nearly jersey giant, van Fleet No. 10 

 See illustration, page 3 



Ripens with the very earliest, with St. Louis, Early Ozark, etc. Berries very large, brilliant 

 scarlet-crimson, conical with pointed tip, colors all over at once, has delightful aroma and rich, 

 mild wild Strawberry flavor. Large light green calyx or "burr," hence exceedingly showy and attrac- 



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