THE LOVETT COMPANY, LITTLE SILVER, 

 MARY (P). 



N. J. 



So much for large, handsome fruit. Plant large, vigor- 



In introducing this superb 

 variety two years ago, we 

 said: "0/ the largest size, 

 the most prolific in bearing, 

 the most beautiful in a]>- 

 pearance, and the firmest 

 large strawberry yet pro- 

 duced.^'' 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, conical form with blunt apex, regular in 

 size and shape, never cockscouibed, deep crimson in 

 color, and of a rich, high quality. Its great firm- 

 ness and solidity render it of exceptional value for 

 distant shipment and it keeps in good condition and 

 retains its fresh color remarkably 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 ten to twenty 

 cents more per quart than the best of other varieties, 

 ous, and very hardy. 



Mr. J. H. Norris, Greenup Co., Ky,, the originator of the Lovett Strawlrerry and a veteran professional 

 strawberry grower writes us on June 7th the following unsolicited letter: 



" 1 have been growing strawberries for an occupation for the last sixteen years. Have tested during that 

 period over two hundred different varieties and have never found any strawberry that would any where near 

 equal Mary in vigor of plant, hardiness, i)roductiveuess, large size and beautiful appearance. I bought six plants 

 from you in the spring of '94 and this season some of the plants yielded over two quarts per single plant of the 

 largest and finest strawberries I ever saw. The foliage is black-green and the plant withstands 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." 



Matthew Crawford, whose crop last year was so badly injured by the late frosts that many were almost total 

 failures, says of Mary : '^t was almost uninjured by the frost this season."' Doz., Srx-; 100, i?1.00; 1000, .$5.00. 



^ HENRY WARD BEECHER. 



Like its companion Mai-y, this continues to fulfill the claims made for it 

 upon its introduction and has proved reliable and profitable imder ali man- 

 nei' of ti'ials and conditions. For enoi'mous yield of large, fii'm beri-ies, undei' 

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

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

 when compared with other varieties; not so beautiful yet a handsome bei'ry. 

 It possesses, however, the same firmness and high qualit}', 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 Cham- 

 'pion in its pahny days, and the size of the Sharpless; while in plant it has 

 the strong habit and pei-fect blossom of the Sharpless and the sturdiiiess and 

 productiveness of Champion. Like the Mary, this variety has, for several 

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

 For mai-ket it cannot be excelled as an all-around berry possessing, as it 

 does, such a remarkable combination of size, productiveness, firmness, and 

 good quality. A reliable bearer under all circumstances. The finest of all 

 foi- canning. Season early to medium. Doz., 35c; 100, T5c; 1000, $4.00. 



V BELLE. 



Berries extra large, long, meaty and solid, high col- 

 ored and of good quality. Plant vigorous but not of 

 strong habit, requiring deep rich soil and high culture. 

 Its large fine fruit is a strong inducement to plant it, 

 and under proper conditions it will be found a profit- 

 able late sort. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.25; 1000, $8.00. 



ARROW (P) 



As compared with its parent, Haverland, this con- 

 tinues to be an improvement in many respects. Fruit 

 does not average so large, but it is brighter, firmer, 

 and of much better quality, regular and uniform. 

 Plant healthy, strong and ])roductive. Will undoubt- 

 edly become popular. Doz., 35c; 100, $1.00; 1000 .*5.()(). 



