W. F. Allen's Plant and Seed Catalogue, J5aljsbury L Md. 



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CLIMAX.— This is 



perhaps the most 

 popular of all medi- 

 um early varieties 

 After several years 

 test, it seems to be 

 growing in favor all 

 the while. It is very 



E reductive, a rich, 

 andsome berry 

 that starts to ripen 

 medium early, and 

 holds on for a long 

 season. I sold one 

 customer over 100.- 



000 plants of this 

 variety last season, 

 and have an order 

 from the same par- 

 ty for as man y 

 more for this 

 spring planting. 

 This berry is sup- 

 posed to be a cross 

 between the Bu- 

 bach and the Hoff- 

 man. The foliage 

 is a beautiful light 

 green that can be 

 distinguished from 

 other varieties as 

 far as it can be seen. 

 The plants are 

 strong, vigorous 

 growers wit h no 

 rust . In product- 

 iveness, it is simply 

 immense. I doubt 

 if there is any va- 

 riety ever offered 

 with a greater rec- 

 ord for immense 

 productiveness 

 than the Climax. 



The above illustration is a splendid likeness of the JOHNSON'S EARLY. — Time of ripening second 



Climax, showing its immense productiveness of large, early, berries are above medium in size, very pret- 



beautiful-snaped berries. In this immediate vicinity tily colored, and extra fine quality. I really doubt 



1 think the Climax paid better last year than any if there is an early berry that will equal it when 

 early variety on the market, except the Virginia. I quality alone is considered. The foliage is clean 

 sold even- plant last spring and spring before, and and healthy and one of the most persistent plant 

 it seems hard to grow enough to supply the demand, makers. It is particularly adapted to stiff clay 

 It is now so well tested and has proven successful and low land where it bears, a satisfactory crop, but 

 over such a wide range of territory, that no one need does not bear well if planted on light, sandy soil. 



'* ^* JESSIE. — For several years I ceased to grow this variety 



entirely, but some of our customers kept inquiring for it 

 until we again commenced to grow it. I have a nice sup- 

 ply dFplants this season that I am sure will please all who 

 admire this variety. It is rather susceptible to soils and 

 somewhat hard to please as to location, but where you get 

 it perfect it is very fine indeed, either as a home berry or 

 as a fancy market berry. 



KANSAS. — Where given good culture under best condi- 

 tions, it is very desirable. Should be planted on rich, 

 moist land. Fruit rather above medium in size and im- 

 mense productiveness. It is a persistent plant maker, and 

 will often get too thick to give good results unless kept 

 thinned. The fruit is a brilliant crimson, not only on the 

 surface, but through and through, free from rust or disease 

 of any kind. It is the most fragrant strawberry that I 

 know of. I am just in receipt of a letter from George I,. 

 Cross, Los Angeles, Cal.. who has this to say of the Kansas : 



"The Kansas has done exceptionally well. I have not missed pick- 

 ing them a single week since last Christmas. I want 5,000 plants of 

 them this coming season ; send your catalogue as soon as it is ready." 



This letter is dated Oct. 20th. Judging from it I would 

 advise other of our California and Pacific Coast customers 

 JESSIE. not r.o fail to give this berry a trial. 



