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ALLEN S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 



THE CLYDE— But few vraieties ever introduced have given better satisfac- 

 tion in all parts of the country. I have fruited it four times and consider it to 

 be the very best second early variety ever offered the American people. With 

 me Clyde is as large as Bubach, nearly or quite a week earlier and very much 

 firmer. It is a strong staminate. I do not hesitate to recommend Clyde to 

 anyone who wants a fine large early berry. I do not think any one will ever 

 regret planting Clyde as it is a sure producer of fine large berries and lots of 

 them. I shipped quite a lot of berries of this variety last year to the Boston 

 market, a distance of about 500 miles and some of the highest prices obtained 

 were for this variety which proves its shipping qualities beyond a doubt not- 

 withstanding some statements to the contrary. 



PARIS KING.— The plant is very healthy and vigorous and, entirely free 

 from rust. The fruit is large to very large, some- 

 what irregulor in shape, but of good Iqualitv. The 

 berry shown in the description is from a photo- 

 graph and is a true representation of its general 

 appearance except that it is considerably reduced 

 In size. It is a strong staminant and an excellent 

 variety to plant with large pistillate sorts. It seems 

 especially adapted to the south as well as the north. 

 Some very nattering testimonials from Florida. 

 A fine shipping berry. Quite firm. 



May 2nd, 1000. 



W. F. Allen Esq., Salisbury, Md., Dear Sir :— I received the 

 plants I ordered in good condition, they were fresh and green, 

 and the best packed plants I ever saw. 



Wishing you success I am yours truly, W. B. Burns. p A.RIS KI NG. 



GERTRUDE— Is medium early, large size, scarlet color, firm in texture and 

 a good shipper, perfect blossom and a strong, healthy vigorous plant; a reliable 

 and valuable variety. 



