12 LEAMON G. TINGLE, PITTSVILLE, MARYLAND 
A SCENE AROUND OUR STATION IN BERRY TIME 
Lea—(Perfect) 
The Lea is an early berry. Makes a strong, sturdy growth without asign 
of rust, has perfect blossoms, very firm, productive and ripens evenly all over 
at once, without green tips, and is uniformly medium large in size. 
Mr. Curtis, the originator, in writing of the Lea, says: ‘“‘It was the best 
thing I had in the Strawberry line. Climax produced a few more quarts, but 
did not bring near the money. The Lea sold along with the Bubach, and will 
stand more rainy weather and keep in better condition than any berry that I 
know. It is a vigorous grower of strong, healthy plants, and should not be 
allowed to mat too thickly in the rows for best results.”’ 
I have a nice supply of these plants, and shall plant quite a lot of them 
this season for fruiting next spring. 
Bubach—(Imperfect) 
Originated by J. G. Bubach of Illinois. A well known variety, noted for 
its large size and productiveness. Mid-season in ripening, but a poor plant 
maker, which is probably the main reason of its success in maturing large fruit. 
It is a variety that generally exceeds its promises at blooming time, for all of 
its fruits are of a marketable quality. A fancy market berry that can be de- 
pended on every season. 
