THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MP. 29 



bright red in color, large in size, very fine in flavor and attractive in appearance. 

 They are not real firm but for local or nearby market, Sample has proven a money- 

 maker for many growers. It is enormously productive and does well on a wide 

 range of soils. It seems to be most popular in the Middle and Northern States. 

 It is very hardy and nearly always produces a crop. The blossoms are imperfect 

 and should be planted with Big Joe, Eaton, McAlpin, or Aroma. Many growers 

 still get fine results from Sample and will continue to grow it. We have a fine 

 stock of plants for them. We would prefer Eaton or Big Late, but, realizing as we 

 do how much different climate and soil can influence varieties, we can readily see 

 why many still continue growing Sample. Price list, page 35. 



Wm. Belt. On most markets the size and appearance of strawberries determine 

 the selling price, but where quality is counted in addition to large size and hand- 

 some appearance, Wm. Belt should be grown. This variety is the standard of 

 excellence for quality. The berries average large in size, somewhat irregular in 

 shape as shown in the picture, but they have an attractive cap and the berries 

 themselves are a bright glossy red which makes them very handsome. This variety 

 does best in the middle and Northern States, and whether used in the garden, for 

 local market, or nearby shipping, Wm. Belt is a friend to the strawberry grower and 

 on account of its quality an even better friend to the strawberry consumer. 

 Many growers are using Wm. Belt to extend the season after Chesapeake, or to 

 take its place where they have tried Chesapeake and found the land not suited to 

 that variety. Price list page 35. 



Very Late Varieties 



Gandy. This variety for years has ranked as a leader among the fancy late 

 shipping berries. If Gandy were only a little more productive, it would continue 

 to hold a place at the very top. Gandy likes black, swampy land or springy land 

 that is not too sandy. We believe Gandy is the only late-shipping berry that 

 equals Chesapeake in size, attractiveness and shipping qualities. It usually sells 

 about with Chesapeake, but is not as good in quality and not as productive. This 

 would be more important on a local or nearby market. Gandy is a good grower 

 and it is no trouble to get a good fruiting bed. Price list, page 35. 



Orem. This is the latest berry we have. The berries average large in size, 

 are of good quality and handsome in appearance. They sell well because they come 

 after all other fancy late berries are past their prime. Many growers want Orem 

 because it is so very late, but we feel that Wm. Belt is easier to grow, produces 

 berries equally large and better in quality. It lasts almost as long, but not quite, 

 as the Orem. Our stock of plants of this variety is fine in quality but limited in 

 quantity. Price list, page 35. 



Everbearing Strawberries 



The last berry of the season, the last peach, or the last of any fruit always 

 tastes the best. Usually it is necessary to wait a whole year before the season for 

 that fruit comes again. This was true of the delicious strawberry until the advent 

 of the Everbearing varieties. Now, however, it is no longer necessary to wait a 

 whole year for more berries. They can be had in your own garden from mid-summer 

 to freezing weather, long after the regular berry season is over. And it is not neces- 

 sary to sacrifice quality either because the Everbearing berries are just as good as 

 the spring berries. For the home garden the Everbearing strawberry is indispens- 

 able. 



PROMPTNESS APPRECIATED 



New Castle Co., Del., Apr. 14, 1925. 

 Enclosed please find my check of $7.93 payment for strawberry plants I received in good con- 

 dition, and plants are fine. Thank you for your promptness. With best wishes, 



Joseph H. Grandhomme. 



