STRAWBERRY PLANTS OF QUALITY 



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LUPTON (Per) 



A fancy late variety and, while the flavor is not of the best, 

 because of its large size and handsome appearance it always brings 

 top prices. A strong, healthy gi^ower, except that it rusts in some 

 sections, especially during wet seasons. Makes plants freely and 

 will do well on most any soil. Berries are large and handsome, 

 very uniform in size and shape; color a rich shiny red all over; 

 no green tips, with a large green calyx that adds much to its 

 beauty; very firm^, making an extra good shipper, and for the 

 above reason is a money-maker. Not recommended for the home 

 garden, but a fancy late variety for long distance shipping. I 

 have a good supply of plants that I am sure will please you. 

 WM. BELT (Per) 



Whenever quality and large size are considered, Wm. Belt ranks 

 with the best. Is probably the most popular fancy variety and 

 always brings fancy prices. Does best north of Mason and Dixon 

 Line, as south of this it will rust some seasons. It is quite pro- 

 duciive of extra large berries that are somewhat irregular in 

 shape; color a beautiful bright glossy red, firm and of the very 

 best quality. Largely planted in many sections, and if you have 

 a market that will pay a premium for quality and not too far 

 south, Wm. Belt is the variety to plant. 



GANDY (Per) 



The quality of the Gandy is known in every berry market 

 throughout this country and usually brings top prices. Berries 

 are borne on upright stems well above the leaves and dirt, are firm 

 and will not spoil if picking is neglected for a day or two after 

 they are ripe. The Gandy is at home on black springly soil or light 

 clay, but do not under any circumstances plant on high sandy soil. 

 The plants are strong and vigorous and generally considered a per- 

 fect bloomer, but for best results would advise planting* with Big 

 Joe, Chesapeake or some other good perfect sort, as it is deficient 

 in pollen. 



