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SENATOR DUNLAP. 



This is one of the distinct, 

 hardy, healthy varieties 

 that will almost look out 

 for itself, if given half a 

 show, and produce an 

 abundance of fruit. The 

 foliage is handsome, up- 

 right, with long leaves 

 and has more than the 

 ordinary power of devel- 

 oping a hea\">' crown- 

 system. The roots go 

 down deep in the soil for 

 moisture, and it is thought 

 that a drought has less 

 effect on this than some 

 others. It has an extra- 

 long flowering season; the 

 bloom is handsome and 

 exceedingly rich in pollen, 

 which makes it valuable 

 to plant with such pistil- 

 late varieties as ripen in 

 its season. I have fruited 

 this berr>' almost since 

 its origin, and find it one 

 of the best medium-size, 

 early to midseason va- 

 rieties that I have ever 

 grow^n. The fruit is dark 

 red, w'ith a glossy finish, 

 shading to a deep scarlet 

 on the under-side. Its 



prominent yellow seed resemble gold imbedded in 

 highly colored wax. The meat is bright red all 

 through and exceedingly juicy. I always count on a 

 hea\'y demand for this truly valuable variety. My 

 strain of Senator Dunlap is ideal in every way, and 

 fully merits its universal popularity. If you are in 

 doubt about what to order, and especially if you are 

 inexperienced in berr>'-growing, plant some Dunlap. 



SHARPLESS. This is probably the oldest va- 

 riety that is generally listed at this time. In shape 

 it is very much like the old famous Bubach, and 

 \'aries just as does that variety, but is a lighter red 

 in color. The berries are very large ; the vines pro- 

 duce a medium crop of rich and delicious fruit. It 

 succeeds in practically all soils and climates. 





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Senator DunXap. Bright red all througn 



SONS' PROLIFIC. This is claimed to be a seed- 

 ling of Bubach fertilized with Aroma, which is cer- 

 tainly fine parentage. It was originated by James 

 Sons, of Missouri, who claims it to be without excep- 

 tion the greatest shipping berry. Its parentage is 

 plainly shown in both plant and fruit. The berriesare 

 said to be a darker red than Aroma and a little larger. 

 SPLENDID. This variety is a hea\y producer of 

 uniform, medium-sized fruit. It has staminate blos- 

 soms and is desirable for fertilizing such sorts as 

 W'arfield, Crescent and other similar types. For best 

 results the plants must be thinned, otherwise they 

 will soon become dense and produce more foliage 

 than fruit. 



STEVENS' LATE CHAMPION. Originated in 



New Jersey, and 

 a descendant of 

 the Gandy. It 

 is a much 

 stronger grow-er 

 than the Gandy, 

 and will thrive 

 on a greater va- 

 riety of soils. 

 It makes strong, 

 vigorous plants, 

 which will yield 

 plenty of fruit. 

 The plants 

 make plenty of 

 sturdy runners, 

 which take root 

 promptly; the 

 blossoms as well 

 as the fruit are 

 amply protected 

 by the foliage. 

 The fruit is very 

 large, long, a 

 little flattened, 



Stevens' Late Champion. Fruit long, slightly flattened 



