4 LEAMON G. TINGLE, PITTSVILLE, MARYLAND 
Silver Coin—(Perfect) 
The introducer has the following to say. of the Silver Coin: ‘‘The most 
prolific large Strawberry; the largest very prolific Strawberry. The quality is 
grand; rich, full, sugary and very aromatic. Its brilliant flame-red color re- 
mains unchanged after the berries soften. It is very firm, keeps in good con- 
dition from three tofive days. The plants are strong, free from rust and blight. 
The blossoms are large, with lots of pollen. It has been thoroughly tested for 
several years and its merits proved by actual, practical tests. Originated in 
New Jersey, and coins gold for those who plant it for market.”’ 
Twilley—(Perfect) 
The Twilley was introduced by Mr. Allen of this state in 1910. It won the 
$200 prize offered by him for one dozen strawberry plants of the best unintro- 
duced variety. 
Mr. Allen says: ‘‘In plant growth it makes a large, vigorous foliage of a 
healthy, rich, light green color. It is large in size, well colored, and what is 
very important to the commercial grower, it is exceedingly firm. I believe it 
will equal in this respect any berry that has ever been produced. The eating 
quality is also very good. The Twilley will hold an important place among the 
list of fancy Strawberries, whether wanted for the home garden or for distant 
commercial purposes. Time of ripening medium late. The Twilley is a good 
plant maker, and I believe it will give general satisfaction to all who plant it. 
This berry should appeal to every grower, whether for local or distant markets, 
it will always be a leader.’’ 
Gibson—(Perfect) 
I have not fruited the Gibson but am giving the introducers description: 
Gibson commences to ripen with Senatcr Dunlap, Warfield, etc. but owi g to 
its wonderful productiveness it continues till quite late. It is a very strong 
grower, with long roots that withstand dry weather and has plenty of dark 
green foliage to protect its enormous crop of fruit from the direct rays of the 
sun. The vines are simply loaded with berries. You will hardly understand 
how the plants can produce such quantities of fruit. Berry is extra large, one 
of our very largest strawberries. Fruit is a beautiful dark, glossy red. The 
flesh of the berry is red clear through. Its appearance cannot well be beaten. 
Calyx is bright green, adding greatly to its beauty and market value. The 
flavor is as fine as can be found in any strawberry; a perfect table and canning 
berry and owing to its tough skin it is one of the very best shipping varieties. 
Nearly round and regular. Fruit stems are plenty, strorg and upright. 
This keeps the fruit up off the dirt where they are clean and easy to find and 
pick. The above is the introducers description and I have found the plants all 
they claim for them and am satisfied you will make no mistake in tryinga few 
of them this season. 
