THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MP. 2A_ 



Medium Early Varieties 



COOPER. We think more of Cooper every year. Was given a tremendous 

 boost by the introducers and other plant growers when first sent out, but it did 

 not show up that well with us. However, with different conditions it has shown 

 a little better every year. The plant growth of Cooper is very vigorous, making a 

 moderate number of large, strong plants rather than tremendous numbers of 

 smaller ones, altho on very rich land when the weather is favorable, they will 

 get a little too thick if not kept thinned. Under favorable conditions, Cooper 

 is the largest good early berry that we have. It will average even larger than 

 Premier, is very fine in quality and handsome in appearance. It is excellent for 

 local market or nearby shipment, but not for shipping long distances. Cooper's 

 main value, we believe, will be to growers who have a good local market and 

 want a berry somewhat larger than Premier, otherwise we cannot see why it 

 should replace Premier for main crop berry of this season. When planting Cooper, 

 avoid land that is very wet. We have a nice stock of large, strong plants, the 

 best we have ever grown of this variety. Price-list, page 35. 



DR. BURRILL (Sen. Dunlap) . This variety is either identical with Senator 

 Dunlap or so near like it that there is absolutely no reason for growing them as 

 separate varieties. In some berry catalogues you will find the two varieties de- 

 scribed and listed separately, but the only actual difference is that if bought as 

 Dr. Burrill you pay a dollar or two more per thousand for the plants. For full 

 description, see under Senator Dunlap, on this page. 



KLOND YKE. Is the leading market berry in many sections of the South. 

 Klondyke with Missionary, early, and Aroma, late, are probably the three most 

 generally grown berries in the South, altho Premier is gradually becoming a 

 favorite as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee. Klondyke berries ripen 

 evenly all over, are round in shape and are very solid so that they will stand ship- 

 ping long distances and get into market in almost perfect condition. The flavor 

 is slightly acid, but this, with the uniform shape and firm texture of the berry, 

 has made Klondyke a favorite with those who make a business of canning and 

 preserving. The greatest weakness of Klondyke is that it is not very productive 

 and that the berries tend to run down in size toward the end of the season. How- 

 ever, it seems to be generally true that a bed of Klondyke the second year will 

 produce more berries and better berries than the first year. Chesapeake is another 

 variety which seems to be fully as good the second year as the first. Many growers 

 who have grown and shipped Klondyke profitably for years will still want to 

 rely on it, chiefly on account of its firmness. Price-list, page 35. 



MISSIONARY. Leading berry in Florida and popular in other Southern 

 States. Missionary will do well on almost all soils, but will do better than most 

 on the lighter soil types. The berries are medium in size, dark red in color, rather 

 tart in quality, and attractive in appearance. It is a very good shipper and is also 

 a favorite with the "cold pack" or "juice" men. Price-list, page 35. 



SEN. DUNLAP (Dr. Burrill). A vigorous growing variety that under good 

 growing conditions should be kept thinned to get the best fruit. It is easy to get 

 a good fruiting bed and the plants always bear a heavy crop of fruit. The berries 

 are medium in size, bright, rich red clear through and fair in quality. As a pro- 

 ducer, Dunlap ranks with Premier, Big Late, Haverland and Paul Jones. The 

 blossoms are perfect. Dunlap covers about the same season as Premier and we 

 prefer Premier, but Dunlap still finds favor with large numbers of experienced 

 strawberry growers and we have a nice stork of plants for those who warn them. 

 Price-list, page 35. 



GOOD PLANTS— GOOD SHAPE— GREAT COUNT 



Ross Co.. Ohio. April 14, 1 U 27: 

 Received the plants in good shape. Thanks for your good count and also foi the Chesapeake. 

 When in need of plants will order of your firm. OTTO GANT. 



