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many ways, but is superior to it in some ways. Mastodon makes plant growth just 

 as freely as Champion and does not seem to require especially rich land, although 

 any Everbearing variety must have plenty of moisture during the summer and 

 fall if it is to produce good crops of fruit. The berries of Mastodon are considerably 

 larger than Champion or Progressive. They are much more productive than any 

 of the large type of Everbearers which we have had in the past, but not quite 

 equal in productiveness to the Champion. The berries seem to be somewhat 

 firmer than Champion, although not quite as good in quality, but, on account of 

 the larger size and its great productiveness, we recommend that you give Mas- 

 todon a thorough trial, especially if growing Everbearing Strawberries for profit. 

 One of the largest Michigan growers has this to say of Mastodon: "It is our belief 

 that there never has been and probably never will be, another Everbearing Straw- 

 berry that even approaches Mastodon in the qualities that make for perfection." 

 We have a nice stock of the plants, and we feel that it is well worthy of a thorough 

 trial. Price: 25 plants, $1.25; 50 plants, $2.00; 75 plants, $2.75; 100 plants, $3.50; 

 200 plants, $5.50; 300 plants, $7.25; 1,000 plants, $20.00. 



A profitable crop expected 



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 growers say 

 that it starts earlier, produces more and larger stocks, possesses the highest rust- 

 resistance and will net more money per acre or more satisfaction in the home 

 garden. 



We have a nice lot of well grown, 1 year old Mary Washington roots which 

 we are offering at $1.00 per 100, $2.00 per 250 and $6.00 per 1,000. 



GOOD PLANTS PRODUCE GOOD CROPS IN VIRGINIA 



Grayson Co., Va., July 5, 1926. 

 I thought I would write you and tell you how my strawberries were, that I ordered from you 

 in 1925. They were just fine. I picked the last of them last week, and I do not think they could grow 

 any larger. I wish I had kept the number of quarts that I picked from them. I am going to set 

 another patch soon. I think they were the finest plants I ever saw, and were packed good. \ ou will 

 always get my order for plants. Mrs. Hallie Hill 



