THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 



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Extra Early Varieties 



Excelsior. Probably the earliest strawberry grown. Blossoms perfect. Berries 

 dark red in color, too tart to be of good quality, but they stand shipping well and 

 are popular in some sections. We do not recommend Excelsior. It is simply out- 

 classed by Premier. Price-list page 35. 



HOWARD NO. 17 (PREMIER) 



This berry is identical with Premier. We recognized this fact several years 

 ago and said so in our catalog. It is now admitted by all growers of any standing 

 who have tried them both out. We believe Howard No. 17 to be the best berry in 

 the world without any doubt. For description, see Premier, Pages 18, 19. Price- 

 list page 35. 



Judith. We fruited this berry last year. It is early, a little later than Premier, 

 a strong, healthy grower. The berries are of good size, quality and appearance- 

 Judith is not a bad variety, but it is outclassed by Premier in every respect and 

 we can see no reason for growing it when a variety like Premier is available. How- 

 ever, we have some true-to-name plants for those who want to try Judith. Price- 

 list page 35. 



Good True-to-Name Plants, Packed, Ready to go 

 ,F UTURE ORDERS TO US. YOU WON'T BE SORRY 



Wayne Co., Mich., April 4, 1924. 

 Received my plants in fine shape. Sure look like fine plants. Also received the return on my 

 postage and wish to thank you for the same. Will be glad to give my future orders to the W. F. 

 Allen Company. T _, 



Leon Graves 



BETTER THAN OTHERS FOR SEVERAL YEARS 



Suffolk Co., N. Y., Jan. 7, 1924. 

 I have bought plants from you for several years and have found them better than any I have 

 bought elsewhere. „ T T 



H. L. Leek 



