CATALOGUE OF STRAWBERRIES. ETC. 



"*Sl»arples§ Seedling. (/. K. Sharphss, 77.) Very large; an average speci- 

 men measuring one and a half inches in diameter, either way; generally 

 oblong, narrowing to the apex, irregular, often flattened; clear light red, with a 

 smooth, shining surface; firm, sweet, with a delicate aroma; excellent quality; 

 remarkably vigorous and luxuriant; hardy and prolific; season medium to late. 

 See cut. 



All things considered, we have no hesitation in recommending it as the best straw- 

 berry that has fruited on our grounds. When the Wilson and other varieties were 

 selling in our market at 5 cents per box, the Sharpless readily sold for 8 cents. 

 Price, for layer plants, 40 cents per dozen; $1.00 per 100; $4.00 per 1000. 

 " for pot plants, 75 cents per dozen; $y.00 per 100. 



iSprmg'Clale. {A. Miller.) (/) Large, roundish, of a deep red color; flesh 

 moderately firm; good flavor; season early to medium. 



*Wi! son's Altoany. Medium to large; dark red; very hardy, vigorous and 

 productive. The most widely known, and universally successful strawberry 

 grown. 



^"Windsor CJllief. {^Gardner.^ {p) Large, globular; color dark crimson; flesh 

 firm and good flavor; plant vigorous and very productive. The best late 

 variety for market. 



CLASS II— FOREIGN. 



Alpine Wood. With runners; red and white; very hardy and prolific; fruit 

 small; flavor musky and agreeable. 



Price, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 



Alpine Busll. Without runners; red; same size, flavor, etc,, as the preced- 

 ing; makes a fine edging and, bears from June till October. 

 Price, $1.00 per dozen; $4.00 per 100. 



JBelie Bordelalse. A variety of Hautbois; medium size; dark red; flesh 

 white, juicy, with a high musky flavor; for the table, unrivaled; one of the best 

 of this class. Plant very ornamental. 



Price, 50 cents per dozen; $2.00 per 100. 



JFueilllcla. {Knox.) Large to very large; conical, clear light scarlet; moderately 

 firm and of fair quality. Plant hardy, and on some soils very productive. 

 Season early to late. 



ifWIontreilil. A fine large variety of the Alpine. 



Price, 50 cents per dozen. 



KTapoSeon III. Large, brilliant crimson; flesh firm, juicy, excellent. Plant 

 vigorous. 



Royal Mautlbois. {Rivers.) Large, with the true Hautbois flavor; a most 

 abundant bearer. 



Price, $1.00 per dozen. 



*TrioiliplBe de Crand. Very large, conical, often flattened; glossy crimson; 

 firm, musky and perfumed; hardy; a strong grower and good bearer. Should 

 be in every collection. Season medium to late. 



TroHope's VIetoria. (Golden Queen.) Very large; roundish, conical; 

 color pale red; sweet and agreeably perfumed; hardy; a fine grower, and 

 moderately productive. 



Xote. In preparing the preceding lists, %ve have excluded several varieties, both 

 native and foreign, heretofore cultivated, but which, though possessing some 

 merits, are superseded by others decidedly superior. 



