22 Allen's Book of Berries — 1930 



HOWARD 17 (Premier) 



This variety is identical with Premier. We said so quite a number of years 

 ago, but now all growers of any standing recognize the fact. There also seems 

 to be little doubt that this variety was originated by Mr. Howard in New En- 

 gland, but that he did not keep all of the plants under his control in the first years 

 of the variety. Consequently, it has been introduced both as Premier and 

 Howard 17. Most New England growers and many growers in other sections 

 feel that in justice to Mr. Howard it should still retain his name. However, 

 under whatever name the variety is bought or sold, it is the best early berry in the 

 world. For full description, see under Premier, pages 20-21. Price list, page 34. 



RI4D GOLD. First introduced by the Gardner Nursery Company of Iowa, 

 and very highly recommended by them. Entirely different from variety of same 

 name by Micnigan grower which we offered two or three years ago, and which 

 has since been withdrawn under that name. The introducers say this variety 

 we now have is the most profitable berry they have ever grown, being a prolific 

 plant maker, large in size and a bright, shining, red color. They state that a 

 berry of this variety measured eight and one-half inches around. Seems to be 

 worthy of trial. We have a limited quantity of nice plants for our customers 

 this spring. Price-list, page 34. 



SUCCESS. A very early home garden variety. It makes lots of plants that 

 have a vigorous, healthy foliage. Plants are very productive of large, fine-looking 

 high quality berries. They are fine for home use but not firm enough for shipping. 

 We are growing this variety again because of the call we have from those who 

 know and like it. Price-list, page 34. 



Allen's Plants Best — Plants, Bed, Berries, Crop. 



Middlesex Co., Mass., Feb. 2, 1929. — Am enclosing check and order for plants. I wish to 

 say that the plants we bought of you about three years ago were the best plants, bore the best 

 berries, and gave us the best crop and best bed we ever had. And we have been trying almost 

 every year for over forty years. (Since 1884).— MRS. M. L. WOODWARD. 



Healthy Looking Plants in Best of Condition. 



New Castle Co., Del., April 15, 1929. — Inclosed you will find my check for my strawberry 

 plants. I received them in the best of condition and they were very healthy looking plants. 

 You deserve congratulations upon your plants and your prompt shipping on the date I asked you. 

 The next day I had them planted.— JOSEPH H. GRANDHOMME. 



Does It Pay to Bother With Runners. 



Monroe Co., Pa., April 2, 1929. — The plants came alor-:; all right and are in their places. 

 Just a bit of information. Does it really pay, considering your low prices for plants, to bother 

 with runners? In the south a neighbor keeps all runners cut off replanting after the good season 

 with new stock. No doubt the matted system would have given him more berries but not such 

 "good lookers." Company eats ours all up in which display counts. Much loss? — HAMET 

 BROWN. 



Allen's Plants Praiseworthy. 



Hamilton Co., Ohio, April 9, 1929. — We received our berry plants April 5th and wish to add 

 our praise of the quality of the plavts to the praise of your other customers. Also wish to thank 

 you for the extra plants.— EDWARD J. HENRY. 



Nicest and Largest Plants Ever. 



Hancock Co., Maine, May 1, 1929. — I received the berry plants on April 28th, O. K., and think 

 they are the nicest and largest plants I have ever seen. When I want any more plants I will send 

 in another order.— DENNIS E. GRAY. 



Best in the Country. 



Providence Co., R. I., May 10, 1929. — Inclosed is my order for 300 strawberry plants and 

 money order for same. My gardner has recommended your plants to me as the best in the coun- 

 try.— FRANK E. TINGLEY. 



Patch from Allen's Plants Beautiful to Look At. 



New Castle Co., Del. — I am sending you some pictures of my strawberry patch taken No- 

 vember 6, 1928. It surely is a beautiful patch to look at. Hope to deal with you again when 

 I need plants.— WILLARD E. TRUITT. 



