16 ALLEN'S BOOK OF BERRIES— 1924 



The Truth About Varieties 



The variety descriptions in this Berry Book, like the plants themselves, are true. 

 Of course, of the many hundreds of known varieties, we are growing the ones we be- 

 lieve to be the best. But in trying out new varieties we may find some that fail to 

 measure up, others that may be good in certain sections or on certain soils but poor in 

 others. But in all cases we have given the facts as we have found them. 



Our Recommendations 



If a grower has found a variety that suits his purpose and is making him money, 

 we say stick to this variety or those varieties for your main crop, even though they are 

 not highly recommended generally. 



There are growers who prefer Sample to any other late variety, others like Glen 

 Mary, still others Haverland, Big Late, Senator Dunlap, McAlpin, Paul Jones, 

 Gandy and so on down the list. To these growers we say continue planting these 

 varieties for the ma.n crop, at the same time trying out some of the other highly recom- 

 mended sorts. 



Klondike, Missionary and Aroma are the great Southern long distance ship- 

 ping berries, varying in favor in different parts of the South. 



For the man who wants great quantities of large fancy berries of 

 fine appearanc3 and quality for home market or nearby shipment we 

 unhesitatingly recommend Premier for early, Big Joe for midseason, 

 and Chesapeake or Wm. Belt for late. Read what we say of these 

 varieties and get your order in early. Read on page 34 for reasons 

 why you should order early. 



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 

 berries. 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. A favorite in some sections as an extra early market berry. The 

 foliage is tall, dark green and very healthy. The berries are large, dark red in color, 

 fair quality. Though well liked by a few growers, we do not recommend planting Early 

 Ozark when a variety like Premier is available. 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 Premier. Price list page 35. 



Judith. A new variety very highly recommended by the originator as follows: 

 "It is very productive bearing through a long season. The color is deep red through- 

 out and very high in quality. The flesh is fine grain and without any core. It makes 

 a strong, healthy foliage which is tall enough to cover the blossoms and protect them 

 from frost." With us it has made a very nice plant growth, but we have not yet 

 fruited it. Price list page 35. 



MitcheU'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. 



