STRAWBERRY PLANTS OF QUALITY 17 



GANDY 



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 springy 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. 



McALPIN (Per) 



A good vigorous grower that will give a good account of itself 

 on poor light land; but will quickly respond if grown on richer 

 land and given more manure. Will grow anywhere. Fruit medium 

 to large in size, bright red in color, of excellent quality, very pro- 

 ductive, a good shipper and sells for top prices. An excellent va- 

 riety for home use or market. A good variety to plant with late 

 pistillate varieties. 



PEARL (Per) 



Described by the introducer as the latest of all other spring 

 varieties coming into bearing before Aroma stops and extending 

 much longer. It blossoms late and often escapes frost that wipes 

 out the earlier varieties. The berries are large, dark red in color, 

 very firm and will remain in good condition longer than most 

 varieties. Produces a heavy crop of large berries when planted in 

 a rich strawberry soil. 



I have not fruited Pearl but have a limited number of plants 

 which I am offering at ver-^ reasonable prices. 



