4 THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 



of this variety: "Chesapeake is described as one of the most promising of the comparatively new Straw- 

 berries. It has several distinctive characteristics, chief of which are the vigor and health of the plants and 

 the beauty and attractiveness of the fruit. There is but little danger from frost on account of the habit of 

 late blooming, a most valuable consideration in some localities. The large, leafy calyx is well colored and 

 adds to the attractiveness of the fruit. The most valuable asset is its high quality, in which it is hardly 

 surpassed. The dark red flesh is aromatic, highly flavored, mildly acid, and is very good to best in quality. 

 Among the many varieties tested on the station grounds, Chesapeake stands among the few kinds at the 

 top. This variety was introduced by W. F. Allen, Salisbury', Maryland, in 1906. Its parentage is unknown. 

 It is unfortunate that, in some sections, plants not true to name are being sent out for this variety." Send 

 your order for Chesapeake to the introducers, where you will be sure to get good plants, true to name, 

 which will bear you some of the finest-looking and best-quality fruit you ever saw. See illustration in 

 natural colors, page 5. 



WE LIKE THIS 

 Both shipments of plants re- 

 ceived. The Warren and Ma^lpin 

 Strawberries certainly are very 

 large plants; the 2,500 bought last 

 year came through the winter in 

 fine shape. Allen's plants are fine 

 plants, and I know what I get when 

 I order from you. — Bernard H. 

 Anderson, Brown County, Kansas, 

 March 28. 1915. 



IT PAYS TO PLEASE 



Inclosed please find order for 15,000 Glen 



Mary Strawberries and check for $52,50 for 



the same. Having purchased 3,000 of these 



plants in 1913. I know your goods are O. K, 



and for this reason 



am again giving 



you this order. — 



F. PlAY Waves, 



Union County, N. 



J., April 12, 1915. 



Chesapeake. Stands out among the few kinds at the top 



Climax ^^^ been grown over a wide range of 

 territory, and for a large, medium-early 

 berry it has given general satisfaction. It is a good 

 poUenizer for pistillate varieties, and a reliable kind 

 that no one need hesitate to plant. Plants strong, 

 vigorous, upright in growth, with no signs of rust. 



Clvde ^^ immensely productive variety with 

 vijruc. fryj^ q£ jg^^gg gj^g^ ^^^^ j^^g ^^^^ grown to 



considerable extent in some sections and even yet 

 quite a number are holding on to it and are planting 

 more, in spite of the fact that its foliage gives way 

 about fruiting time and is not sufficient to protect 

 its immense crop of fruit; this can be guarded 

 against to some extent by an application of nitrate 

 of soda in the spring before fruiting. 



A product of Massachusetts, 

 and a variety especially re- 

 commended for the northern and middle states, and 

 for best results should be given rich soil and high 

 culture. It grows fairly well here, and the berries 

 are of good quality, large size and high color; it is 

 well worth a trial where high culture can be given. 



PnliiTnKio Plants numerous, healthy and pro- 

 UOlUmOia. jji^^. Berries large, rich scarlet, 

 glossy and of excellent quality. This variety has 

 made a good showing here. Its season is late. The 

 plant-growth is exceedingly vigorous and healthy. 



Commonwealth. 



CrPQrpnf ^"^ °^ *^^ oldest varieties on our 

 uresceni.. j|g^ ^^^^j jg g^^ju admired by quite a 



few growers. This berry has been on the market 

 between thirty and forty years, and about thirty- 

 five years ago it was one of the most largely grown 

 varieties in cultivation. In quality it is just as good 

 as it ever was. The plant is healthy, very hardy 

 and productive. 



FARIV n7ARIf -^ seedling of Excelsior 

 i:.AI\L,I U^AIVIV. crossed with Aroma, and 

 originated in Missouri, having made a great record 

 almost everywhere it has been introduced. Growers 

 on the Peninsula are very enthusiastic over it, and 

 we are receiving many good reports from other 

 sections. Wherever it has been grown almost every- 

 body wants plants. Growth is distinctly luxuriant 

 and thrifty; foliage stands up erect and is distinct 

 from that of any other variety, the leaves are thick 

 and leathery, with a healthy, vigorous appearance. 

 The berries average large in size, ripen early and are 

 firm, which means a great deal to the commercial 

 grower. We consider it one of the very best large, 

 early market berries, and it is a variety that has 

 given many profitable crops. It shows up splendidly 

 in market. If you are interested in an early berry, 

 that is of good size, productive, handsome and firm, 

 plant Early Ozark. See illustration in natural colors, 

 page 16. 



