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varieties, that it should be planted for 

 the first. The latter kind are so hand- 

 some in shape that they will sell better 

 than any other, when the market is once 

 well supplied. 



Extra Early Dwarf. This is the 

 earliest in cultivation. It is dwarfish in 

 habit, fruit larger than the following 

 kind, and more flat; bright scarlet in 

 color and very productive. For an eariy 

 market variety it cannot be surpassed. 



Dwarf Champion. This is a dis- 

 tinct kind. The plants grow stiff and 

 upright, and need no support as other 

 kinds. Can be planted closelv together, 

 three feet apart. It is early and produc- 

 tive; the fruit resembles the Acme, but 

 is of lighter color, ripens up even and 

 does not crack. 



Early lyarg-e Smooth Red. Au early 

 kind of medium size; smooth and pro- 

 ductive. 



Extra Early Dwarf. 



King of Earlies. 



