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J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



Gswndy. — Introduced b)^ me in 1888 and now 

 more largely grown b}^ far than any other variety — 

 in fact there were, no doubt, more quarts of berries 

 of this variety 

 marketed in 

 the United 

 States during 

 the past few 

 years than of 

 all other vari- 

 eties of the 

 strawberry 

 put together. 

 It ripens late 

 to very late — 

 none later ex- 

 cept the Les- 

 ter Lovettand 

 Common- 

 wealth. The 

 berries are 

 large to very 

 large," bluntly 

 conical, of the 

 firmest text- 

 ure and bright 

 flame color — which color they retain until they 

 decay; but in flavor it is rather acid and not of the 

 highest quality. It is very nearly perfect in vigor 

 and growth of plant, yet it is but a moderately 

 productive variety, except under high culture and 

 upon very moist land. It originated in a meadow 

 in South Jersey, and its peculiarities in habit are 

 its preference for very moist land and the fact that 

 it usually yields more bountifully the second than 

 the first year, if kept over, with good culture. 

 Owing to its firmness it is of special value as a 

 market berry and for canning. Doz., 25c.; 100, 

 50c.; 1000, $3.00. 



Lester Lovett. — The latest of the late — the last 

 to ripen. It is also a mammoth berr\ both in plant 

 and fruit and is as beautiful and good as it is large 

 and late. It is, however, a variety which requires 

 high culture for best results. The berries are 

 heart-shaped, exceptionally uniform in size and 



variety did it ripen in midseason; but when it is 

 remembered that it ripens after all others are gone, 

 thus extending the season of strawberries from ten 

 days to two weeks, its great value is apparent. No 

 collection is complete without it, and if but two 

 sorts were planted, the Lester Lovett should be 

 one of the sorts selected, unless the soil should be 

 very light, thin or sandy. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 

 1000, $4.00. 



Lovett. — The lazy man's berry. It ripens in 

 midseason; is not of the largest size and is rather 

 acid in flavor, but for quarts, quarts, quarts, it is 

 the variety to plant. It yields heavily upon all 

 kinds of soil and under all kinds of culture, or even 

 no culture at all. It is, however, a pretty berry, and 

 very firm, remaining bright and attractive longer 

 after being gathered than almost any other sort. 

 Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, 13.00. 



McKinley.— The most luscious and delicious in 

 flavor of any variety in cultivation; as sweet and 

 highly flavored as the wild strawberry. It is of 

 very large size, handsome appearance, though it is 



shape, deep crimson, of solid and meaty texture, 

 and of sprightly flavor. I am receiving reports 

 from all parts of the country, from Maine to Cali- 

 fornia, lauding it in extravagant terms. It is so 

 fine in every way as to render it a most valuable 



not very firm, and the plant is a most robust grower, 

 healthy and prolific. The only strawberry I have 

 ever grown producing berries of superior richness 

 and high flavor in profusion. I would not com- 

 mend it especially to the commercial grower, on 

 account of its lack of firmness, but I cannot praise 

 it too highly for those who wish fruit for their own 

 tables. It repays one well to give it liberal culture, 

 but it is such a strong grower it succeeds under 

 ordinary treatment and yields a satisfactory crop. 

 Ripens in midseason. Doz., 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1000, 

 $3.50. 



Marshall (Henry). — A large and beautiful berr>', 

 of high quality, but one that is decidedly unpro- 

 ductive, except under high culture ; and even then 

 it produces only a moderate yield. The berries are 

 so large, beautiful, firm and luscious it well repays 

 in its good properties what it lacks in yield, if one 

 has good loamy soil and is seeking for fine berries 

 rather than a large crop. Plant a vigorous and 

 healthy grower. Ripens in midseason. Doz., 25c.; 

 100, 6dc.; 1000, $4.00. 



