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STAR (Per)— The largest berries we had last 

 season were the Star. Were we to tell you ten 

 filled a quart, you might say that Worcester 

 county will not grow berries of that size, but we 

 grew the Star this large in a low moist soil, in a ' 

 favored spot in the garden, and similar soils to this 

 must be had to grow the finest specimens of any 

 of the large berries. When you are looking for 

 something for the fancy market, you cannot 

 strike one better than this. The plant is strong, 

 very vigorous, and with no sign of rust, makes 

 plants quite freely for such a large berry as it is. 

 In fact it will make twice as many as the Sharp- 

 less, which it resembles, although it is superior to 

 this variety witb us. The berry is as near perfect 

 in sbape as can be possible; bright glossy red, and 

 of excellent flavor. Its season of ripening is late. 

 The accompanying cut is a very good representa- 

 tion of this variety. 



T^ Mass., April 16th, 1900. i 



< Mess. J. Gr. Harrison & Sons. / 



Gentlemen:— The package of trees and box 

 of plants came to hand very promptly and in 

 fine condition, and I want to say that I never 

 saw any neater packing, as for the trees they 

 just my pattern. I prefer to plant trees of 

 this size, and I am more than pleased with 

 them. The strawberries are very fine plants, 

 and I beg to thank you for more than gener- 

 CAKMI BEAUTY (Imp.)-Originator's^ous count. Yours truly, > 



description: "Is the strawberry for the far-<^ F. W. Kimball. > 



mer's garden and home market. We have noi-~s.-.^~^-v^-.-^~v— ^^^^-^^^---^-v-x.-^^^^-v--.— ^. ~^-^^ 

 hesitation in pronouncing this the largest berry up to date. Its fine size and beautit ul appear- 

 ance attract the attention of the best buyers. It is of the highest flavor; earliest of the medium 

 early varieties. It is a large deep rooted plant, Avith an abundant healthy, dark green foliage. 

 It will stand dry weather longer than any other kind on my place, and for a large berry will 

 bear -more to the hill than any other variety." 



BUBACH CImp.)— Hundreds of varieties have 

 Ohio, May 7th, 1900, <| come up since this one was put on the market by 

 } Dear Sirs:— The strawberry plants and <( Mr. Bubach of Illinois, and there will be hundreds 

 >> peach trees I ordered of you came to <( more of them that will go before this variety , When 

 )> hand a few days ago, and as far as I have / you sum up the whole substance of the strawberry 

 ^ discovered, were all right and in good <; crop you will find the Bubach will he among the lead- 

 } shape, and liberal count. <' ers of the old standard varieties when your hair has 



Yours truly, Daniel Shenk. < turned gray. This berry has been thoroughly de- 

 ^vwwww^--^.--^yv^vw..^wv^,^-^...'^.^^ scribed year after year, but for the benefit or those 

 who have not grown them we would say, the fruit is of the largest size, oftimes coxcombed, 

 and it is not at all unusual to find berries of this variety weighing an ounce to an ounce and a 

 quarter. It will do fairly well under poor cultivation, but responds freely to good food. The 

 plant is perfect, having dark foliage, very stout crown, a prolific grower and only sets enough 

 plants to give good sized berries. 



DAYTON (Per)— Early, very productive, high quality and is above medium size for the 

 early sorts. Plant a strong grower and is quite valuable for such an early berry ; large size. 



MARSHAIil. (Per)— Fruit is the very largest size, bright red when fully ripe, solid and a 

 good shipper. Plant very large and sets but few runners. One of the very best under favor- 

 able circumstances, but this variety must have the very best soil and plenty of food. 



MICHELS (Per)— One among the very earliest, medium size. Berries rather sour, scarlet 

 in color. A healthy and abundant plant maker. Must be thinned to get best results. An old 

 standard variety and needs no description. 



Mich., April 21, 1900. ) 

 Mess. J. Gr. Harrison & Sons, <. 



} Gents— I just received my trees and < 

 } plants to-day. They were in good con- \ 

 } (iition and trees look good and thrifty. < 

 ^ Enclosed please find check to pay for i 

 } same as per bill. Yours respectfully, < 

 } John Van Kuigen. <J 



HAYEBL AND— This variety has been before 

 the public for several years. The plant is perfect, 

 makes a good supply of plants and holds the fruit 

 well up from the ground. The berry is from 

 medium to large size, bright red, long and pointed. 

 Fair in quality and as a shipper, it should be well 

 pollenized with perfect bloomers, and in this way 

 you can improve the firmness. It is one of the most 

 productive varieties grown. The season of ripening ' 

 begins here about May 25. ' 



Kans., AprillT. 1900. 

 Dear Sirs.— As there had been some uneasiness about the strawberry plants I thought it 

 would be satisfactory for you to know that they arrived all right by freight and in gooil condi- 

 tion. They are fine plants, and as they have had a nice rain since they came, T am sure the out- 

 come will be all right. Very respectfully, G. Cavender, 



Mess. J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md., Shasta ("o., Cal., March 9, 1900. 



Gentlemen— I am in receipt of the trees sent me by mail, and I am greatly pleased with 

 them, as they were packed with care and arrived all in good shape. Yours truly, 



D. S. Benner. 



