PETER HENDERSON & CO., NEW YORK.— STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



The Rural New Yorker in issue of 

 June 15th, says : " . . . If we were desir- 

 ous of setting out a new bed for home 

 use, we would plant of all varieties in our 

 present collection the * Timbrell ' and 

 Brandywine, and if confined to but one 

 of the two would choose the timbrell 



On ACCOUNT of its EXCELLENT QUALITY." 



TLMBRELcLk* — "The Queen of Strawberries." 



{Pistillate: late.) 

 The Timbrell is considered by many eminent authorities as the best straw- 

 berry in existence — it certainly is the best late pistillate, and seems perfection 

 in every way — it is destined to become wonderfully popular when further 

 desseminated as reports from those who have grown it. enthusiastically praise 

 it. The magnificent berries are borne in immense clusters often 26 to 30 berries to a stem, and are of the largest 

 size, and delightful flavor, rich, juicy and sprightly; by some thought the finest quality of any strawberry in cultiva- 

 tion. In shape nearly round and generally very symmetrical, very solid and meaty ; color, very dark crimson, a 

 little patchy at first, but when fully ripe, a solid crimson; those who have the means of knowing say that it will 

 endure more wet weather without injury and will keep longer before or after picking than most varieties, it is very 

 late in blooming, and in consequence the flowers are not liable to injury from late frosts. The fruit also ripens 

 very late. The plants are pictures of health and strength and vigor, and are so distinct that they can be picked out 

 of a hundred varieties at a glance. " On account of the Timbrell being a pistillate variety it should have some late 

 /lowering bisexual sort, such as Brandywine, Muskingum or Gandy planted every third row to pollenize the blossoms." 

 Price, {pot grown plants), 75c. doz ; $5.50 per 100. 



QUART BASKET OF TIMBRELL PHOTOGRAPHED FROM NATURE. 



WARFIELD. 



{Pistillate: Eatly.) 

 Although a comparatively new strawberry it has been 

 widely disseminated and has invariably won a permanent 

 place in the list of "standard" varieties; and is well at 

 the head of the list at that, it succeeds everywhere, 

 sand or clay, wet or dry. It is the largest yielder of solid 

 handsome fruit that grows, ripening early and continu- 

 ing until late. Not enormously big, but of good medium 

 size, very regular and perfect in shape, obtusely conical, 

 slightly|necked, very firm, very dark red, very glossy and 

 exceedingly attractive. Although Warfield is catalogued 

 as a Pistillate variety, the flowers do produce a few sta- 

 mens; but for a sure yield a bi-sexual should by all 

 means be planted near. Quality pleasant sub-acid. It 

 is a very vigorous grower, with bright healthy foliage. 

 A decidedly valuable sort. (See cut) Price, (pot- 

 grown plants), 50c. per doz.; $3.50 per 100 



WOOLVERTON. (New.) 



(Bi-sexual : Mid-season to late.) 

 It is becoming immensely popular wherever tried. 

 It succeeds in all soils and localities in hills and matted 

 rows, and is unexcelled for home use, for market or for a 

 showy berry. It is a fine healthy grower, remaining 

 green and healthy all summer, and is a great bearer. 

 The blossom is perfect, and it remains in bloom a long 

 time. In fact it always matures a part of its crop before 

 it is done blooming. This is a valuable characteristic, 

 because it will prevent any great loss by a late frost and 

 also make it a great variety to plant with pistillates. 

 Fruit, extra large often 7 in. in circumference, roundish, 

 conical, rarely misshappen, firm and of rich fine flavor, 

 color a beautiful bright red. "The Hatch Experiment 

 Station Report" — states that Woolverton was ahead of 

 96 varieties tried for productiveness and size. (See cut.) 

 Price, (pot-grown piants), 60c. doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Strawberry plants mailed free at the dozen price, but to the 100 price, if desired by mail, add £Oc. for postage. 



