Strawberry Plants of Quality 5 
MISSIONARY (Per) 
A standard early variety that is very popular in the Southern states, 
and especially in central Florida where it is practically the only variety 
grown for shipment to the Northern markets; also extensively grown in 
Maryland and Delaware. Berries are medium in size, dark red in color 
with large green caps, making them very attractive in appearance. A good 
shipper and keeper. I always ship a large quantity of Missionary plants 
every year and this year I have a good supply of 100 per cent true to name 
Missionary and can take care of your order. 
Mid-Season VY arieties 
ABERDEEN (Per) 
A strong grower of healthy, vigorous plants with plenty of dark- 
green foliage. Plants are immensely productive of good size, good-looking 
berries which resemble Premier, and the introducer says in certain sections 
of New Jersey, where it originated, it is replacing Premier and Big Joe; 
also in some sections of Pennsylvania the growers say it does better than 
Premier. I sold out on Aberdeen the last two years, had to return orders 
for it both years and did not get to fruit it except a few scattered plants left 
in digging, but from what I saw of it liked its appearance but do not be- 
lieve will take the place of Premier here; of course, a better test might 
prove different. I have the best supply of Aberdeen plants I ever had and 
can take care of your orders. 
BEAUTY (Per) 
A new variety that the introducer says might just as appropriately 
been named Delicious or Keep Well. The plants make a vigorous root and 
top growth; the foliage being tall can be told from other varieties at a 
distance. The plants are tremendously productive of large, rather pale red 
berries of good quality and firm enough to ship moderate distances. I have 
not fruited Beauty but believe it worthy of a trial if you have a market 
not too far away. 
GIBSON (Per) 
Gibson and Parson Beauty are the same; in fact it has been intro- 
duced under several names and if that is an indication of its worth should 
be a valuable variety. The plants are healthy and vigorous and make 
good fruiting beds on almost any kind of soil. Very productive, the plants 
being simply loaded with berries. Fruit of medium to large size, dark 
red in color and of fine flavor. Gibson is not firm enough for distant ship- 
ping but is very popular for canning and for local markets. 
COOPER (Per) 
Cooper is popular with growers who cater to local or nearby markets 
on account of its large size, beautiful appearance and fine flavor. Also 
fine for the home garden. Plant growth is vigorous, making a moderate 
number of large, strong plants that produce fair crops of fancy berries. 
If you have a good market that will pay a premium for quality and fine 
flavor Cooper will fill the bill. 
FRUITLAND (Per) 
This new variety originated in this county and has become very 
popular with growers around Fruitland just south of here. One grower 
told me he would not have made any money in 1930 if it had not been 
for Fruitland; the growers and produce brokers both say it is one of their 
best varieties. Plants are healthy, vigorous growers and quite productive 
of large, handsome berries, very firm and of excellent flavor. Recommend 
it for trial as a shipping berry. 
