8 LEAMON G TINGLE, PITTSVILLE, MARYLAND 
Haverland—(Imperfect) 
This is today unquestionably the most 
popular variety grown in America. The rea- 
sons are not far to seek as it really combines 
more good points than any strawberry ever 
introduced. It isa tremendously heavy yielder; 
it can be depended upon to bring up a crop 
every season, hot or cold, wet or dry. If you 
have any berries you are sure to have Haver- 
land; it isone of the toughest and strongest 
growers there is, and it is as near frost proof 
as any variety in cultivation. These four 
points have combined to make it one of the 
most desirable berries for the average grower 
that there is. The berries are large to very 
large, long conical, fairly firm, a good shipper 
HAVERLAND and never rusts. 
Bethel— (Perfect) 
This berry originated in Kent county, Delaware, and has been before the 
public three seasons. One of the encouraging points about this variety is that 
those who have seen it in fruit are the ones who praise it most. It is an ex- 
cellent shipper, being extra firm. The originator has had it growing six years. 
Many persons tried to purchase the plants soon after it was originated but the 
owner refused to sell until three seasons ago. A buyer wh» handles this vari- 
ety to a considerable extent says: ‘‘Immense size, fine shipping qualities, dark 
red clear to the center; flavor unsurpassed. Has few equals as a table berry; 
a heavy cropper covering a long bearing season commencing medium early. 
The vine is a strong, upright grower, free from rust. 
Saint Louis—(Perfect) 
Originated by Mr. Bauer of Arkansas. A cross of Lady Thompson and 
Haverland. This berry is in a season to itself. The earliest and largest of all 
early varieties. This berry ripens about five days earlier than the Excelsior. 
Plants have a very thrifty light colored foliage that lies close to the ground. 
Berries are very large, roundish conical, light in color, uniform in size and of 
good flavor. This is an extra good variety for home market or garden purpose, 
but I would not recommend it for long distance shipment on account of it be- 
ing too soft. 
Gandy—(Perfect) 
Too well known to need much description. It is one of the standard late 
varieties all over the country, and probably no higher compliment could be 
paid the Gandy than the fact that all other late varieties are compared by it. 
