ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 



EXCELSIOR. It lias been settled beyond all argument that no other 

 variety anywhere near approaches Excelsior as an ear!y market variety. In 

 our vote on varieties for best early market berry Excelsior received 132 vote* 

 ■which was 61 more than that received by any one other variety. This is 

 proof conclusive direct from the public that as an early market berry the 

 Excelsior stands without a rival. Enough said. 



SAMPLE. The Sample se<*ms to be giving satisfaction in most sections. 

 A few condemn it, but more prfcise it. The best test of its popularity is, 

 that we get more and more orders for it every year; and if it were not popu- 

 lar, this would not be the case. The plant is a strong vigorous grower, very 

 productive, of uniform, medium to large berries, firm enough for shipping to 

 distant market. The berries color all over at once, and look very attractive 

 in the crate. A good reliable standard sort, that will generally give satis- 

 faction. In votes received Sample ranked fifth as best midseason market 

 berry third as best late market and second as best late for home use or near 

 market. This is an excellent showing. 



NICK OHIVSER, fine quality, valuable when given-high cultura, crop of 

 plants very short. 



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