7. r LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. I. 



SIX EXCEEDINGLY PROFITABLE STRAWBERRIES, 



BISEL(P). For quarts, quarts, quarts of large beauti- 

 ful berries, this vai-iety excels all others, when given con- 

 genial soil and high culture. It requires a loamy soil, 

 and will not succeed on thin, light land. The berries are 

 conical, brilliant crimson, and glossy; large and excep- 

 tionally uniform in size and shape. In brief, the berries 



bear strong re- 

 semblance to the 

 old-time favorite, 

 Jucnnda or Knox 

 700, but the plant 

 is far stronger 

 and is healthy and 

 vigorous. In firm- 

 ness it is above 

 the average and 

 its flavor is sweet 

 and jDleasant. 

 Mr. W. L. Cornell, 

 Queens County, 

 N. Y., who is one 

 of the most suc- 

 cessful growers I 

 know, informs me 

 it has proved his 

 most profitable 

 variety for several 

 consecutive sea- 

 sons (and he has 

 grown almost 

 every variety that 



has been introduced during the past twenty years); 

 yielding a profit of five hundred dollars an acre annually, 

 on an average. I have planted it myself more largely 

 than any other variety for fruiting, and shall plant 

 several acres to it again the coming spring. I repeat, it 

 must be given high culture and good soil for good re- 

 sults» and I would recommend no one to plant it on sandy 

 or impoverished land. It is an early variety, and Smith's 

 Seedling is an excellent variety for fertilizing its blos- 

 soms; it succeeding that variety in ripening a few days 

 only. Doz., 20c; 100, 50c; 1000, $2.50. 



BRANDYWIINE. Another superb variety and one 

 that is especially valuable for those who desire berries of 

 great size. Its berries are roundish-conical, regular 

 and uniform, rich glossy crimson, exceptionally firm, 

 and of superior, rich, aromatic flavor. The plants are 



hardy and productive, with large, clean, healthy foliage. 

 Eipens in midseason. Although of recent introduction, 

 it has become a general favorite throughout the country, 

 by reason of its general adaptability, large size, and 

 other valuable properties. Its inherent vigor is such 

 that it needs no petting or coddling, yet its fruit is in- 

 variably sold as "fancy"; commanding fancy prices. 

 For the home garden it is rapidly superseding the popu- 

 lar Sharpless ; giving as it does a long and abundant 

 supply of the largest and finest berries of superior 

 quality. Doz., 20c ; 100, 50c ; 1000, $2.50. 



1 very pro- 

 i b 1 e. The 



CLYDE. One of the best of the earlv, large-fruited 

 varieties, yield- 

 ing abundantly, 

 and 

 fit 



berries are 

 bright in color, 

 hold up well, 

 being moder- 

 ately firm, and, 

 owing to their 

 qiiality, good 

 size, earliness, 

 and fresh color, 

 sell quickly and 

 bring in "^good 

 returns. 1 1 is 

 an admirable 

 early sort for 

 the family gar- 

 den. The plant 

 is excellent ; a 

 vigorous grower 

 with large, 

 clean, dark -green foliage, entirely free from rust or 

 blight, and exceedingly productive. Doz., 20c ; 100, 

 50c; 1000, $2.50. 



CANDY. This valuable strawberry, introduced by 

 me in 1888, retains its popularity as a late variety, 

 throughout the length and breadth of the land. In fact, 

 as a large, handsome, and very firm berry, it still remains 



unequaled ; lacking only productiveness to render it 

 well-nigh perfect as a late market sort. Under high 

 culture this defect is largely removed, as it is a vigorous 

 grower with an extremely robust plant; but it suffers 

 from drought, and must in consequence be given moist 

 land or liberally supplied with manures to counteract 

 the ill-etfects of dry weather. The berries are large and 

 uniform, both in size and shape, bright flaming crimson 

 and remarkably firm — standing longer and enduring 

 shipment better in hot Aveather than any other variety; 

 but the quality is but ordinary. Plants strong and 

 vigorous, with large, clean leaves and stout fruit-stems 

 which support the fruit from the ground. A superior 

 variety for canning and one that has proved a great 

 monev-maker for many growers through the United 

 States and Canada. Doz., 20c; 100, 50c; 1000, $3.00. 



NoBMAN Co., Minn. 

 Plant sent was received in the best condition, and the 

 packing was most admirable. Plants might have gone 

 the world around and beei2 received in good order. 



O. J. HAGEN. 



