W. F. ALLEN, JR., SALISBURY, MARYLAND. 



Lady Rusk, with me is a very fine grower, in fact all that could be desired in 



plant growth. Have only fruited it on spring set 

 plants, the fruit was very firm, but could not say 

 anything definite as to size and productiveness 

 until further tested. 



L. J. Farmer, of Pulaski, N. Y., writes of it: 

 The firmest berry grown, having been shipped 

 safelv to Winnepeg, Canada, 1000 miles; arriving 

 in good condition. The plants are very vigorous 

 and free from rust equalling the Crescent in pro- 

 ductiveness. Highly recommended by leading 

 authorities. Several days earlier than the 

 Crescent. 



Daniel Wyss, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, says: 

 This is the ideal large, firm oblong berry, good 

 quality, very productive, often when plants are 

 not crowded, they will produce 30 to 60 berries each; all ripen and hold out in size till 

 last of season. This variety proves of great value to ns, early and the best of 

 shippers. 



Tippecanoe. — With me is a vigorous and healthy plant, fairly productive, of 

 large firm berries, of fine form and color. 



L. J. Farmer says: Plant hardy, beautiful 

 foliage and free runner. Fruit very large and 

 beautiful; globe-shaped, sometimes flattened; 

 flavor rich and delicious; remarkably produc 

 tive; stands drouth well owing to its immense 

 roots. Highly recommended at home. 



Daniel Wyss writes: For some reason I was 

 slow to place confidence in this variety. I 

 have been, however, agreeably surprised by its 

 behavior. It did not stand frost so well as 

 some other varieties, but the fruit was very 

 large, fine shape, and of excellent quality. 

 This is a good variety for the garden or for 

 the amateur. 



Edgar Queen. — This is the result of a lifetime 



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devoted to improving the 

 strawberry. The originator selected this as the 

 very best from a lot of 5000 plants grown from 

 the seed. It is unrivaled as a plant producer and 

 equals Crescent in productiveness Probably the 

 most beautiful berry ever raised. The originator 

 selected berries over 2% inches in diameter, 16 of 

 which filled a quart t.asket and weighed one 

 pound. Bubach was introduced at $5 per doz. 

 and paid everybody who purchased at that price. 

 Edgar Queen is said to be more valuable. Sen son 

 earlier than Crescent. 



J T. Lovett writes in July No. of Orchard and 

 Garden: Edgar Queen is all right in everything 

 except its name. It is a sort of glorified Sharp- 

 less, resembling that variety very closely in both 



