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Medium Early Varieties 



COOPER. The plant growth of Cooper is very vigorous, making a moderate 

 number of large, strong plants rather than tremendous numbers of smaller ones, 

 although on very rich land when the weather is favorable, they will get a little 

 too thick if not kept thinned. Under favorable conditions. Cooper is the largest 

 good early berry that we have. It will average even larger than Premier, is very 

 fine in quality and handsome in appearance. It is excellent for local market or 

 nearby shipment, but not for shipping long distances. Cooper's main value, we 

 believe, will be to growers who have a good local market and want a berry some- 

 what larger than Premier, otherwise we cannot see why it should replace Premier 

 for main crop berry of this season. When planting Cooper, avoid land that is very 

 wet. Our plants of this variety are large, strong and well rooted. Well worth 

 trying if you have a good local, or nearby berry market. Price-list, page 34. 



DR. BURRILL (Sen. Dunlap). This variety is either identical with Senator 

 Dunlap or so near like it that there is absolutely no reason for growing them as 

 separate varieties. In some berry catalogues yoa will find the two varieties de- 

 scribed and listed separately, but the only actual difference is that if bought as 

 Dr. Burrill you pay a dollar or two more per thousand for the plants. For full 

 description, see Senator Dunlap, on this page. 



KLONDYKE. Is the leading market berry in many sections of the South. 

 Klondyke with Missionary, early, and Aroma, late, are probably the three most 

 generally grown berries in the South, although Premier is gradually becoming a 

 favorite as far south as North Carolina and Tennessee. Klondyke berries ripen 

 evenly all over, are round in shape and are very solid so that they will stand ship- 

 ment long distances and get i^nto" market in almost perfect condition. The flavor 

 is slightly acid, but this, with the uniform shape and firm texture of the berry, 

 has made Klondyke a favorite with those who make a business of canning and 

 preserving. The greatest weakness of Klondyke is that it is not very productive 

 and that the berries tend to run down in size toward the end of the season. How- 

 ever, it seems to be generally true that a bed of Klondyke the second year will 

 produce more berries and better berries than the first year. Chesapeake is another 

 variety which seems to be almost as good the second year as the first. Many 

 growers who have grown and shipped Klondyke profitably for years will still want 

 to rely on it, chiefly on account of its firmness. Price-list, page 34. 



LADY CORNEILLE. A free growing variety of the Missionary type. Does 

 well most everywhere but particularly adapted to lighter soil types and warmer 

 climates. As compared to Missionary, Lady Corneille is about equal in pro- 

 ductiveness, berries average about same si^e, somewhat better in quality, and of 

 long, conical shape rather than round like Missionary. In addition to being a free 

 grower, productive and of good quality, Lady Corneille is an excellent shipping 

 berry. Well worth trying. Price-list, page 34. 



MISSIONARY. Leading berry in Florida and popular in other Southern 

 States. Missionary will do well on almost all soils, but will do better than most 

 on the lighter soil types. The berries are medium in size, dark red in color, rather 

 tart in quality, and attractive in appearance. It is a very good shipper and is also 

 a favorite with the "cold pack" or "juice" men. Price-list, page 34. 



SEN. DUNLAP (Dr. Biirrill). For many years Dunlap was probably more 

 widely grown in the middle and northern States than any other variety, but is 

 being replaced very rapidly by Premier and other fancier varieties. Dunlap has 

 always been a favorite w^ith the beginner because it will grow well and practically 

 always bears a hea\^ crop of fruit. Dunlap will produce a heavier crop than most 

 of the other varieties being surpassed in this respect only Premier, Big Late and 

 a few others among the fancier sorts. The berries are medium in size, bright red 

 clear through, and fair in quality. Dunlap still finds favor with many of the older 

 growers. Price-list, page 34. 



