THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, N, /. 



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 yiery early, pos- 

 ses sing also the 

 necessary proper- 

 ties of rigor and 

 productiveness of 

 plant, andfa-mness. 

 fine a p p e a r a n ce 

 and good quality 

 'j^ of fruit. In Crys- 

 tal City we have 

 earliness, but its 

 berries are insig- 

 nificant ; in several 

 other varieties 

 large size, but they 

 all ripen in mid- 

 season or late. The 

 Eleanor is second 

 to none in earliness. 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 pro- 

 ductiveness surpassing the famous Crescent : in fir mn ess 

 equal to the Wilson, is of bright scarlet color and has 

 few equals in quality. Among other valuable proper 

 ties of the Eleanor may be mentioned its uniform size, 

 color and shape, never cockscombed. and coloring even- 

 ly all over with no gi-een tip. a strong staminate or 

 perfect blossqm. 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 At- 

 lantic County, Xew 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 fidly 

 convinced of its great value we have purchased the en- 

 tire stock and conti-ol of the variety and offer it this 

 season for the first. 



The above appeared in last springs issue of om cata- 

 logue. After another year's fruiting we have nothing 

 to take back. It has proved worthy of all that has 

 been said in its favor, and we strongly commend it 

 to the attention of growers. Doz.. 81.00: 100. 8.5.00: 

 1000, 835.00. Pot-gi-o\^-n plants, doz., S1.25: 100, 86.00. 



SPECIAL OFFER. 



As an inducement for all to plant and see for 

 STRAWBERRY STARS really are, we will send: 



6 Layer Plants of each for 81.25 bv mail. 2a 



themselves how truly grand the THREE 



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2.25 50 

 100 Layer Plants of each for 81 



BRANDYWINE, 



Layer Plants of each for 81.00 by 



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00 by express. 



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mail. 



Xew and of indisputable value. It was offered last 

 year for the fii'st time but had been fruited in so many 

 different locahties that it became very generally and 

 favorably known. It seems to us well worthy of all 

 that has been said of it. and not a defect is visible. 

 The berries are large, roundish-conical, regular and 

 u n iform, bright glossy crimson, very handsome, firm 

 and solid, excellent in quahty ^\-ith fine aromatic flavor. 

 Plant remarkably vigorous, large, healthy, hardy and 

 productive; succeeds on any soil. The berries color all 

 over evenly and retain their large size to the last: everj- 

 berry comes to maturity. Its great productiveness, 

 large size, beauty and good quality render it a most 

 desirable variety for the home garden. Midseason to 

 late, Doz., 50c;' 100, 81 50: 1000. 810.00. 



Remarkable chiefly for its fine quality. Though of- 

 fered last year 

 for the first time- 

 it has fruited for 

 seven seasons at 

 its home in Dela- 

 ware Co., Indi- 

 ana, where it is 

 exceedingly pop- 

 ular. The ber- 

 ries are from me- 

 dium to large, al- 

 most perfect in 

 form, very uni- 

 form, dark red- 

 dish crimson, fij-m 

 and of exceeding- 

 ly rich, sweet, 

 luscious quality. 

 It is also very 

 handsome and at- 

 tractive, c o m - 

 manding the highest price in market. The plant is a 

 strong grower and entirely free from rust. A fine ta- 

 ble berry of superior quality and make up. Prof. 

 Green of the Ohio Experiment Station says of it: 'The 

 Bi-unette has done finely for us this season. It is the 

 finest berry for home use with which I am acquainterl. 

 and would also sell well in market."' Prof. Troop of 

 the Indiana Exp. Station also places it at the head of 

 all varieties for dehcious flavor, and Prof. Taft of the 

 Michigan Agricultm-al College praises it for its qual- 

 ity, firmness and attractive appearance. Doz., 50c; 

 100, $3.00; 1000. 815.00. 



