ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 



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MARQURITE — This new variety was offered for the first time last spring by 

 Mr. 'M. Crawford. Not having fruited it myself I will give Mr. Crawford's de- 

 scription which is as follows: 



''This variety was originated about six years ago, by John F. Beaver of Day- 

 ton, Ohio, from seed of the Crawford. It responds readily to good culture, and all 

 careful growers may expect it to produce the finest fruit in great abundance. 



The plant is large and healthy, and so vigorous in growth that it will mature 

 its last beriies and continue green and luxuriant while an abundnuce of strong 

 runners are produced. The foliage is dark green, and so clean and healthy looking 

 that it is a pleasure to work among the i>lants The blossom is perfect and one of 

 the strongest ever seen. It comm-.mces to ri})en soon after the early varieties and 

 bears until nearly all others arc gone. With a good chance its berries are all of 

 large siz(\ The plant with its habit of growth and productiveness is faultless. 

 The fruit is dark, glossy red. and the berries are not inclined to have white tips. 

 The large, green calyx adds to its beauty. The tleish is firmer than most very large 

 berries, and of excellent flavor. For healthy vigorous growth. ]iro(luetiveTioss. 

 size, beauty and quality, the IMargurite is a remarkable variety. 



