Catalogue of Thoroughbred Strawberry Plants. 



/EARLY QUEEX (Per)— Early to mid- 

 sbason. Crimson, somewhat wedge shaped, 

 colors all over, large to extra large, very 

 attractive, flavor delicious, yields heavily, 

 medium plant maker, making just enough 

 for fine fruit. An excellent variety in 

 every respect. One of the very best in 

 dry seasons, having long roots and extra 

 strong plants entirely free from rust. 

 ^MAPLE EARLY (Per) — Not fruited on 

 5ur grounds, but comes highly recom- 

 mended. Season very early, said to be a 

 good shipper, and very fine flavor. 



NELLIE GRAY (Per) — Early to mid- 



season. This variety was sent me In 1909 

 in a contest for prize. It has never shown 

 any merits as a market variety, yet it is a 

 novelty in the strawberry world. A large 

 portion of the leaves resemble orange 

 leaves, the fruit is completely covered 

 with seed that make it look more yellow 

 than red. It has a flavor that resembles 

 the orange. Size of fruit medium to large, 

 makes strong upright plants. I would 

 call it one of the 20th century curiosities. 



/ MISSIONARY (Per) — Early. The Mis- 

 Wonary is probably the most popular early 

 variety grown in the South to date. I in- 



A THOROUGHBRED MISSIONARY PLANT IN FRUIT (PHOTO) MAY 15. 1912. 



