STRAWBERRY PLANTS “THE KIND THAT GROW” 13 
Helen Davis—(Perfect) 
ya \, 2 se ~ I will give the originators description: ‘‘The 
6i,.% Of, \ N Helen Davis is a chance seedling discovered near 
fir, (i : fy 4 OR UN aaR my berry fields on a mound of earth that had 
08 0 (} fohan wu ae been thrown out of a railroad cut. 
‘i by” yeh \ at \ i | HN The plant is a strong vigorous grower, with 
ay OO giant” Wi tall healthy foliage, and has never shown any 
eidmand w , Se ni 1 sign of disease, the runner wires are large and 
SN Nan " ih ‘ wy strong and just the right length to layer properly 
Woe NN ‘Dr N p I Oy without crowding. 
Set Oo The fruit stalks are | 7 
at Pe e fruit sta s are large, some growing as 
SQ See large as a lead pencil in diameter. 
HELEN DAVIS The fruit is held up from the ground by the 
strong stems and is easily gathered. The fruit grows in clusters, some stems 
having as many as thirty berries on them, with as many as ten fruit stalks to 
the plant. I have had single plants that a bushel basket would not cover. 
One great feature of this plant is that there are never any blank plants, 
every plant no matter how small has a fruit stalk. I have never seen a plant 
equal it in this respect. 
The fruit is large and attractive and holds up well in size throughout the 
season. lit commences to ripen with Dunlap and ends with Sample. Have 
picked berries from it as late as the 4th of July. 
It has a light crimson color which extends clear through, and has a flavor 
which cannot be excelled. The berry is sweet, and is a fine berry for canning. 
It is a heavy cropper, and will yield twice as many perfect berries as Glen Mary. 
It is a perfect flowering variety, andis a strong pollenizer for imperfect 
varieties. One strong point in favor of this variety is that every berry is per- 
fect and smooth, no knotty berries. It will go through hard frosts and bear a 
go. d crop of fruit. 
Every one that likes strawberries should give the Helen Davis a trial, and 
1 am sure you will be pleased.”’ 
Klondyke—(Perfec) 
The Klondyke is sti!l the most popular of all early Southern varieties be- 
cause of its ability to produce dollars for the Southern grower. Its especially 
fine quality, appearance and good shipping qualities gives it this ability. I 
expect the Klondyke is given the preference to all others where one variety 
only is planted excepting perhaps some localities. It is a very showy berry, 
therefore creates a good impression on first appearance. In quality it is ex- 
celled by none. Its unusual firmness makes it a most excellent shipper, uni- 
form in size from one end of the season to the other. 
Foliage heavy, dark green, rustless and rank, long stems, but the heavy 
foliage protects the blossoms from possible frost. This is one feature of great 
importance to the grower whether he is a large grower or justahome grower. 
