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ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 





GLEN MARY — This giant among strawberries was tirst offered to the public 

 by me in the spring of of 1896, and being the introducer, I was very much inter- 

 ested as to the success of my first introduction. I have watched every word that 

 has been written or said concerning this variety I am now satisfied that, all 

 things considered, it is without an equal. It being large to very large in size, 

 one of the most productive ever grown; of strong, sturdy and healthy growth, 

 highly colored, firm for a large berry and ranks with the best in flavor. I was 

 so sure that it was superior to all other varieties ever sent out that last spring I 

 offered $100 in gold for one dozen plants of any variety that would equal it in 

 size, productiveness, and quality. Quite a number of plants were sent in com- 

 petition for the gold and ail have be-n given the same show but so far very few 

 show anything like the vigor of Gl^n Mary. 1 hope some of the varieties sent 

 will capture the prize as I had rather pay it than not. and will consider myself 

 fortunate if I can get one dozen plants of some new kind as good as Glen Mary 

 for that amount. Competent disinterested parties will decide which is best 



