16 ALLEN'S BOOK OF BERRIES— 1923 



What Varieties to Plant 



Among so many good varieties, some may be confused as to just what varieties to 

 select. 



If you are growing or have grown some variety or varieties that have given you 

 good results, stick to them for your main crop, even though they are not universally 

 profitable and popular; at the same time, trying out smaller quantities of the newer va- 

 rieties. Such varieties as Big Late, Glen Mary, Gandy, Haverland, Lupton, Paul 

 Jones, Sample, and Senator Dunlap, are known and liked by many growers in 

 various sections. They have made money for them, and such growers should and will 

 continue purchasing their favorites among the varieties mentioned. This is wise, but 

 care should be taken that these are considered best because they have proven their 

 superiority over others, and not simply because they have done well and no others com- 

 pared with them. Try out the new and different varieties. 



Klondyke and Missionary will remain the great Southern long-distance ship- 

 ping berries, and no grower with long distances to ship can go far wrong with these va- 

 rieties. 



Aroma is the favorite and only shipping berry planted in many sections of Ken- 

 tucky, Missouri, and Tennessee. 



But for the vast majority of home gardeners, and truck gardeners, who want fancy 

 berries for local or nearby market, PREMIER for early; BIG JOE for mid-season; 

 and CHESAPEAKE or WM. BELT for late is the safest and best choice. You can't 

 go wrong with these varieties. Get your order in early and they will be reserved for you. 



Extra Early Varieties 



Campbell's Early. Probably the earliest variety we have, being a day or two 

 ahead of Premier. A strong grower, very productive of medium size highly colored ber- 

 ries. Fairly good shipper, quality good. We like Premier infinitely better as an early 

 berry, but Campbell's Early is claimed by many growers in New Jersey and parts of 

 Delaware to be their best money maker. Until Campbell's Early has proven its worth 

 for you, rely mainly on Premier. Price list page 35. 



Early Ozark. Stands near the top as an extra early market berry, surpassed only 

 by Premier and possibly Campbell's Early. Plants tall, dark green and absolutely 

 healthy. Berries large, dark red in color, fairly good quality. Good shipper. Blos- 

 soms perfect. Price list page 35. 



Excelsior. Probably the earliest strawberry grown. Blossoms perfect. Berries 

 dark red in color, too tart to be of good quality, but they stand shipping well and are 

 popular in some sections. We do not recommend Excelsior except to those who have 

 grown it successfully. It is simply outclassed by Premier. Price list page 35. 



Howard No. 17. This berry is exactly the same as Premier. We have kept our 

 original stock separate for those who wish to try it for themselves, but we know it is 

 the same in every respect. No higher place can be given it. For description, see Pre- 

 mier. Price list page 35. 



Mitchell's Early. A very early, vigorous growing berry of excellent quality. The 

 berries are small but their good quality makes them popular in some localities as a very 

 early garden berry. Being a few days earlier than Premier is the only possible reason 

 for planting Mitchell's Early rather than Premier. Price list page 35. 



Its Our Way. We Are Pleased to Serve You. 



York Co., Maine, May 3, 1922. 



I received the strawberry plants Monday in good condition. Was pleased with them. Thanks for 

 prompt service. 



F. C. Fuller. 



Our Plants Beat All He Has Ever Received. 



Alleghany Co., Md., April 8, 1922. 



Order 625 was received in a first-class condition. In all my work in berries, these plants beat all I 

 have ever received yet. Thanking you for the attention you gave my order, I am, 



Charles E. Davis. 



