ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE 



EXCELSIOR — This is without exception the most valuable extra early sort 

 now on the market. A persistent and healthy grower, across between Hoffman 

 and Wilson Albany. Twice as vigorous and healthy as either. Will average 

 larger than Hoffman, twice as productive and equal to Hoffman as a shipper, 

 which is saying a great deal, but not too much, and with me this year it was 

 three days earlier than either Hoffman or Michel's Early. The above is my 

 own experience and is strictly true; it is useless to say more. I shall plant it 

 largely for fruit. 



DUFFS — This comes from North Carolina, and it was only after agreeingnot 

 to sell any plants for a number of years in that state that I was able to procure 

 it. The variety in many respects is similar to Lady Thompson, but is a strong- 

 er, healthier grower, hardier plant and more productive. Its drouth resisting 

 qualities and healthfulness of plant are equal to any I have ever seen. In size 

 of fruit, it will compare favorably with Lady Thompson and Hoffman. In color 

 of fruit, it is a bright red through and through, a color that will stand shipping 

 without fading as many do. In firmness it probably has no equal, except 

 Hoffman. 



