32 ALLEN’S Book oF BERRIES — 1929 
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great abundance, only medium in size, but of excellent quality. For eating 
out of hand, they are superior to Mastodon, but Mastodon is just as juicy, 
so when sugar is added, this difference may not be so apparent. Some Pro- 
gressive or Champion should be included wherever the berries are primarily 
for the home garden. Price-list, page 35. 
MASTODON 
Mastodon is the only everbearing variety that has much chance of being 
profitable, commercially. It is the only one that produces lots of large ber- 
ries. Superb, Peerless and some others produce some large berries but not 
enough. Progressive produces lots of berries but not large enough for com- 
mercial purposes. Mastodon does both. It is also a strong grower, making 
larger and stronger plants than the Progressive. The quality of the berries 
is good but not quite as good as Progressive and Champion, and it is su- 
perior in all other respects. The fruit is of good size and attractive. They 
eat well, will sell well, and are firm enough to ship. Mastodon is the most 
remarkable everbearer yet known, and some should be included for every 
home garden. For growers who are favorably situated as to soil and mar- 
ket, we recommend a thorough trial for Mastodon, with a view to adding a 
good cash money crop to the list of things you grow. See illustration on 
back cover. Price-list, page 35. 
York County, Maine, Feb. 8, 1928.—Please book my order for 500 Mastodon plants. 
Just a word to say that the Aroma, Chesapeake and Premier plants I received from you 
last pring are looking very fine with prospects for a good fruiting bed. They sure are 
a healthy lot of plants.—F. A. FULLER. 
Washington County, Ohio, April 25, 1928.—I received the 5,000 strawberry plants to- 
day, which I ordered from you. They arrived in A-1 condition, and they certainly are 
fine. The best I ever got from anyone. I have a neighbor who bought plants from 
another concern and his plants were nothing to compare with yours, in any way. You 
certainly gave good count, and an excellent job of packing. Will continue to send to 
you when in need of more plants. Thank you for your promptness.—PERLEY H. 
WAGNER. 
Milwaukee County, Wisc., May 23, 1928.—I received my strawberry plants and they 
were in good condition. I am well satisfied with them. Now that’s what I call plants. 
Thanks.—MRS. GEORGE TIETYEN. 
Dewberry Plants— Lucretia 
We have a quantity of well rooted tip-plants. Dewberries (running black- 
berries) are especially adapted to the Middle and Southern States and to 
light sandy soils. Lucretia is the most popular and pro‘itable variety, yield- 
ing large crops which ship well and sell for good prices. 
Price: $1.00 per 25, $2.40 per 100, $4.35 per 250, and $15.00 per 1000. 
Asparagus Roots— Mary Washington 
Washington asparagus is generally recognized to be the best variety—and 
Mary Washington the best strain of that variety. Leading asparagus grow- 
ers say that it starts earlier, produces more and larger stocks, possesses the 
highest rust-resistance, and will net more money per acre or more satisfac- 
tion in the home garden. 
We have a nice lot of well grown, l-year-old Mary Washington roots 
yhich we are offering at $1.25 per 100, $2.35 per 250, and $8.00 per 1,000. 
