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EXCELSIOR. (Per.)— The originator says; 



We are proud in being able to offer to our patrons this extra early large, firm, high 

 colored Avell-shaped berry. It is immensely productive'and^ will take the place of Michel's 

 Early wherever tried. It Avas originated m tne State of Arkansas, We strongly urge all our 

 patrons to get a start of them, for they are great early berries for profit. It is a seedling of 

 Wilson crossed with Hoffman. Wilson shaped and Wilson colored. Plant resembles Hoffman, 

 but larger and more robust. 



The earliest variety grown with us the past season, fully one week earlier than Michel's 

 Early. Avhich it resembles very much, still it is a distinct variety, and is also very much firm- 

 er than the MicheJ.s. We have had numerous reports of this variety and everyone, where 

 earlinessis desired, speaks of it as a most favorable variety. There has been a desire for 

 years for a good variety that will ripen with Hoffman end as productive as Michefs. This is 

 as early as rloffman, and will grow three quarts of berries to the Hoffman's one per acre in 

 the same sod. We recommend this, wherever earliness is desired, to be the best early berry- 

 now grown. The first ripe berries with us were found May 10th. We paid $80 for the first 

 thousand plants, but have never regretted it. 



SHARPLESS. (Per)— An old standard variety, one of the very largest, when planted ou 

 strong, rich, moist soil, one would be surprised at the fine specimens it will produce, but this 

 variety will do fairly well in lighter soils, but not as well as a variety like Tennessee Prolific 

 on poor soils. The berry when not fully ripe is a little white at the tip. There have been 

 numerous varieties of this type put on in the past few years with the claim that it ripens all 

 over, and for this reason only, they were superior to Sharpless, but I fear that they have 

 missed it as we find when it comes down to actual facts there are but few of this type that 

 will surpass it. 



LADY THOnPSON, (Per.)— This variety has been grown worldwide for the past three 

 years and in great variety of soils, and it seems to succeed quite well; however it is better 

 adapted to rich, loamy or sandy soils. It is early, very large and quite productive. 



SAMPLE. (Imp.)— The introducer saj's; '•'This new berry is large size and fine quality, 

 quite hrm, continues a long time in fruit. The berries are large to the last. For the market- 

 men It is the best strawberry ever grown Yields as many berries as Haverland, and 

 averages as large as the Bubach. One of the latest. 



BRANDYWINE (Per.)- This has now been proven one of the most reliable late varieties of the 

 country It is a splendid grower, fair plant maker, very productive. The fruit is very large, 

 heart-shaped, firm, of good flavor and good color. It begins to ripen in midseason but con- 

 tinues til) nearly all other varieties are gone. It is seedy when canned. It is one of the best 

 polieni/ers for pistulate varieties ol nearly all seasons. While almost all reports are very 

 favorable. Messrs. K. D Mason & Son, of Wisconsin say it lacks productiveness and that the 

 big calyx turns brown before the fruit is ripe. Dr. E. L Beal, of Missouri, says the calyx 

 wilJ remain green if the variety is grown on dark prairie land. Mr. H. Kockhill. of Iowa, 

 found lii-andywiiie his best berry in a very bad season last year, running twenty to the box, 

 the largest weighing one ounce each. 



PRIDE OF CUMBERLAND (Per.)— Fruit medium to large size, when fully ripe is dark red. 

 Perfect shape, somewhat of Gandy type. Sets lots of berries, but to mature them it requires 

 a good soil. This variety should not be planted on light soils, as there are a number of other 

 varieties that will do much better. Rather sharp, but pleasant havor. Planted very largely in 

 New Jersey. 



n. QUEEN— On spring set plants on June 1st we find some very large green berries but 

 only a few ripe ones, hence it shows to be a late berry of excellent flavor and of good size. 



