12 ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 



NbW YORK. (Swe boitom last cover page). This variety is fast^ becoming a 

 favorite. For the past 2 seasons, I haven't had near enough plants to supply 

 the demand. It is one of those varieties, the more you get of it the more you 

 want It is a cross of Bubach and Jessie; far surpassing either in strong 

 heahhy growth of vines. Larger than either of its parents in size, and equal 

 to the Bubach in productiveness. L ke the Glen Mary, it is rapidly comintr to 

 the front, and I am proud to be the introducer of these two vnrieties. Mr. Kel- 

 logg says: ' New York is a fancy berry lor fancy trade. Very large, bright 

 rtd, s?rong foliage, and he; vy fruiter; has taken many awards, and is making a 

 host of friends and admirers. It is now widely disseminated, and will be more 

 largely set in the future " I have grown this variety in quantity, and while I 

 have never claimed it to b' j firm enough for long distance shipping, I have 

 shipped hundreds of orates of it lrom Salisbury to Boston, and had it sell for 

 the highest market price; usualh bringing 13 to 16 c*s. per qt. It produces the 

 l&r^e t berries of any vanetv on the market, and is eepeciaijy desirable for ex- 

 hibition, fin berries tor the home table, or local market. Everybody should 

 plant some New York. 



PARSON'S BEAUTY. This is one of the most productive berries grown. 

 Size, medium to large, dark red, and of fair qualitv, but rather acid. For a 

 Hear market, wh^re they Q&n be hauled in and sold from the wagon, or direct 

 to the grocer every day, this is a valuable variety; but for distant shipment, it 

 has proved a failure I notice that some of the catalogs say, it is a great market 

 berry. I am well acquainted with the facts, as there has been more Parson's 

 Beauty grown in this county than all the rest of the countrv combined. It is 

 enough to say that, it will never be planted in anything like the quantity in 

 the future, as it has been in the past. Those who want a very productive berry, 

 that can be sold without shipping, it will no doubt prove very valuable. Asa 

 market berry to ship, I advise leavirg it alone. 



PRIDE OF CU VIBGRLAND Like Gandy, this berry will carry from Florida 

 to Boston, or trem Louisiana to Chicago, and arrive fresh pfid firm. It is bril- 

 iant red in color, and h< Ids its lustre and freshness longer than most other varie- 

 ties It thiives on ; ny soil, but owing to its immerse crop* better resulis are 

 obtained by putting ir in rich springy land. The fruit is equal to the Gandy in 

 every respect, and b -tter in quality Rpens one we* k earlier than Gandy. The 

 past season I shipped Pride of Cumberland to Boston on Saturday, which were 

 delaved, and didn't arrive in market until rhe following Tuesday. They were 

 reported to be in perfect condition, and sold for 17 cents per qt. This is one of 

 the best mark<-t berries for distant shipment, on the list. 



SAMPLE. The Sample seems to be giving satisfaction in most sections. A 

 few cond-mn it, bur. more praise it. The best test of its popularity is, that we 

 get m< re and more< rd^rs for it every year; and if it were not popular, this would 

 not be the case The plnnt is a strong vigorous grower, very productive, of uni- 

 form, medium to Urge berries, firm enough for shipping to distant market. The 

 berries color all ov«-r at once, and look very attractive in the crate. A good 

 reliable standard sort, that will generally give satisfaction. 



SOUTKERLAND. Originatfd with Eugene Southerland, of New York 

 State Blossom imperfect, fruit large, bright color, and elegant flavor. Mr. 

 Southerland savs; 'That the Sutherland is a seedling of Bubach, with strong, 

 vigorous healthy foliage, and the greatest bearer he. has e\er seen. Plants dark 

 green, and no rust, Thev make a good quantity of well rooted plants " The 

 varietv has not truited with me. I have some very good plants, which I offer 

 ©n Mr Southerland's recommendation. I know noshing of the variety beyond 

 the fact, that it is a .ood grower. 



SUPERIOR. Ripens just after Mitchel's Early, of excellent carrying qual- 

 ity, of good medium size, which is maintained until the last of the season. A 

 gieat favorite as a market berry. 



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Bradford County. Pa.. April 11th.. 1903 _ 

 W F. Allen, Dear Sir;— Plants a'l O K , and good liberal count. I find 

 that your plants do better with me than plants from the North. 



H. P. Greeno. 



