THE PLANT SITUATION-1966 



Rain was the deciding factor in giving us ample supply of all varieties this 

 year as far as we can tell. We did have an early drought in May and June but 

 we received 20 inches of rain during July, August and September. With cooler 

 weather and fertilization the plants are continuing to develop well both in quality 

 and quantity. 



Sunrise is a proud new addition to our list of varieties. Another new variety is 

 Earlibelle which seems best suited to North Carolina. Redcoat and Fulton, best 

 suited for northern climates, are with us for the first time. Catskill, Sparkle, Earli- 

 dawn and Surecrop are our sales' leaders. Our new stock of Pocahontas has re- 

 gained its old vigor to keep it solidly in fifth place. Good reports continue to come 

 in on Ozark Beauty. Plant growth is quite free for an everbearer. May we call 

 attention to our Family Garden Collections on pages 20 and 21? A Collection is 

 an excellent way to try several, but perhaps unfamiliar, varieties at at least a 

 25% saving. 



Registered virus free plants are the accepted standard in strawberry grow- 

 ing. All of the varieties we are offering are virus free with the exception of Dixie- 

 land, Dorsett, Big Joe, Temple and Ambrosia which we continue to grow for their 

 old friends. Allen's Winning Plants are grown under the regulations as detailed 

 on page 2 and the State Inspection Service registers only those plants meeting 

 these requirements. 



Please order early so that we may reserve your plants for you and dig them 

 while thoroughly dormant. In this way W. F. Allen Co. may plan its work for 

 your best service. 



ALLEN'S PLANTS, Standard of the Industry for 81 years, 

 are still your Best Buy for Big Crops of Better Berries. 



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