TRUE-TO-NAME STRAWBERRY PLANTS 



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This is un- 

 doubtedly 



SUPERB. 



the best of the fall-bearing 

 varieties. It is a perfect 

 blossom, and is a seed- 

 ling of Autumn crossed 

 with Cooper. A healthy 

 growing plant that makes 

 runners freely. Fruit 

 large, dark red, glossy, 

 firm and good quality. 

 Edw. H. Reil. Pres. of 

 the Alton. 111., Horti- 

 cultural Society, to whom 

 plants were sent for trial, 

 writes as follows: "Superb 

 of which you sent me six 

 plants is, so far. the most 

 promising. It bore right 

 along from the time plants 

 got well established until 

 this writing, October 26. 

 I did not disbud, except 

 at the start, because I 

 wanted to be able to 

 judge them fairly and 

 test their vitality." A 

 prominent New York 

 grower says: "The Su- 

 perb is the largest fall 

 Strawberry I have ever 



seen. It is glossy and very attractive as well as of finest flavor. It brings even- blossom to maturity, there 

 being no blanks, which is a strong point in a fall-bearing Strawberry." I thought so well of this variety 

 that, in addition to what I had growing, I have purchased about one-half of the originator's stock, who 

 claims that it is not only the best fall-bearing variety that he has, but also his best spring-bearing variety, 

 giving a full crop in the spring and then after a short rest bears nearly all summer. To those who are in- 

 terested in fall-bearing Strawberries, I recommend the Superb as the best to be had in that line. S2.50 per 

 doz., S4.25 for 25, S8 for 50, S15 per ioo. 



Superb. The best of the fall-bearing sorts. This picture was taken September 30, 1911 



Parsons' Beauty. Parsons' Beauty originated 

 in this country near Parsonsburg. It is very pro- 

 ductive, medium large and of good quality. To any- 

 one who has a near market, where the fruit can be 

 hauled in or picked one day and sold the following 

 morning, I would recommend this variety. Some 

 claim that it will ship well, but I have never found 

 that I could recommend this as a berry that would 

 ship a long distance and give good results. It makes 

 a luxuriant growth of dark green, vigorous plants, 

 which bear an immense crop of medium to large 

 berries. 



Paul Jones. This is a pistillate variety, and is 

 claimed to be a seedling of the Haverland and 

 Brandywine. It has been thoroughly tested in 

 different soils, with all kinds of treatment, and has 

 never been found wanting. It is claimed to be 

 wonderfully productive of beautiful berries, and the 

 most wonderful of all, will keep a week and be just 

 as handsome as when first picked. Of a brilliant, 

 glossy color, which seems to have a varnished sur- 

 face, and is claimed to be an excellent shipping 

 variety. It is claimed that berries kept a week in 

 a common house-cellar, were exhibited at the 

 Worcester County Horticultural Society by the 

 side of fresh-picked berries, and the only difference 

 in appearance was the added richness in coloring 

 of the week-old berries. It is said to be fully as 

 productive as Haverland or Sample. I have not 

 fruited the variety yet, but it has made an excellent 

 showing in the field so far as growth is concerned, 

 making a good quantity of strong, healthy plants. 



Prolific. I have quite a nice lot of plants and 

 shall be pleased to supply those who wish to try' 

 this new variety. The Prolific originated at the 

 Experiment Station in New York state, and I 



will quote the Station's description: "Plants very 

 numerous, vigorous, unusually productive, yielding 

 on the Station grounds at the rate of 14,000 quarts 

 per acre. On account of its vigor, the great pro- 

 ductiveness of its plants and the attractiveness of 

 the large, well-colored berries, this variety gives 

 promise of taking front rank among standard com- 

 mercial Strawberries. Fruit very large to above 

 medium, retains size well as season advances; 

 roundish conic to blunt wedge-shaped; attractive 

 bright scarlet; flesh firm." This variety was sent 

 out in 1908. 



Pride of Cumberland. Originated in New 

 Jersey. The berry is brilliant red and holds its 

 luster and freshness a long time after being picked. 

 It is very attractive, and always brings the highest 

 market price. Where everything is favorable it is 

 productive, very firm and good quality. It is a 

 strong, staminate variety and an excellent one 

 to plant with medium to late pistillate sorts. Were 

 it not for the fact that its blossoms are easily injured 

 by unfavorable weather, I think this would be one 

 of the leading market berries. 



I Ship Promptly 



Thanks for good count and prompt shipment of 

 Potato Plants. — J. U. Stout, Huron Co., Mich. 



I Know How To Pack 



The Sweet Potato Plants arrived in fine condition. — 

 J. G. S. Chalfant, Washington Co., Pa. 



Fine Cabbage Plants 



Cabbage Plants I received of you last spring were 

 fine.— E. A. Bisbee, Crawford Co., Pa. 



