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ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 



RIDQEWAY — "Plant large and stalky, possessing the ability to make a 

 large number of strong healthy plants. Leaf large, heavy and dark green in 

 color. Blossom perfect, a good poUenizer for pistillate varieties, as it remains 

 in bloom for a long time; an ideal plant. Berry large to very large, the typical 

 form nearly round, largest specimens 

 broadly ovate, always smooth. Color, 

 as it grows at Rocky Glen, bright glossy 

 crimson with golden seed. Firm for so 

 large a berry, and will stand shipping 

 to distant market, except in a v« ry wet 

 time. Quality as good as the best, an 

 almost ideal berry and one that will 

 command fancy prices on any market" 

 — Originator's description. 



We have not fruited this berry but it 

 has certainly made a vigorous growth ^ ^ 



of large, healthy foliage. My stock was grown from plants "procured direct 

 from the originator and is very fine. 



Jeff, county, N. Y., April 18, 1897. 

 W. F. Allen, Jr.; Dear Sir:— The Straw- 

 berry plants came in due time, and In 

 most excellent condition. I never saw 

 finer rooted plants. I am very much 

 pleased with them. When I want more 

 plants I shall know just where to send. 

 Many thanks for liberal count 



Mrs. Chas. Hart. 



