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bed of Chesapeake. After several years trial we have concluded that it is no easier 

 to grow Lupton than Chesapeake, and that while Lupton is a good variety, it is 

 not as good as Chesapeake. For one thing, the foliage is nowhere near as healthy 

 in a wet year. We have some nice plants for those who want to try them. Price list 

 page 35. 



McAlpin. A very vigorous grower that will do well on light poor land, but also 

 responds wonderfully to richer land and greater fertility. Will grow anywhere. 

 The berries are medium to large in size, brilliant scarlet in color and unexcelled in 

 quality. After a heavy rain during picking time the McAlpin will have less sand 

 and dirt on the berries than any variety we know. This is important, especially 

 where mulching materials are scarce and high priced. Its excellent quality makes 

 McAlpin a good one for the home or local market. It is also an excellent shipper, 

 bringing top market prices. Beautiful in appearance, very productive and unsur- 

 passed in quality. McAlpin planted with Big Late, makes a dandy combination 

 and one that has made money for us the last few years. For vigor, quality, pro- 

 ductiveness and all-round merit, McAlpin is hard to beat. The one weak point of 

 McAlpin is that the foliage rusts considerably during a wet season. McAlpin 

 grows so vigorously and makes so many plants that it is necessary to keep 

 them thinned somewhat or they will get so thick that they cannot produce the 

 best crop of fruit. Price list, page 35. 



New York. This is the sweetest strawberry grown. The plant is a vigorous 

 grower. The foliage is very healthy and the plants are quite productive. The ber- 

 ries are medium to large in size, dark red in color, and as stated above, the sweetest 

 strawberry grown. It is the only strawberry we know that is sweet before it gets 

 ripe. It is a favorite with many for the home garden. We have many calls for 



Big Late — Leads in Quality, beauty and productiveness 



