Wm. Belt— Noted for Its Quality 



\A/illiam R^lf ^ as * ong ^ een *^ e stan dard °f excellence in quality for all varieties and 

 YY 1 1 1 Id 111 DC 1 1 still remains such for all late varieties. There seems to be little question 

 that the new early berries, Fairfax and Dorsett and Southland, have a richer, fuller flavor 

 even than William Belt. On most markets the size and appearance determine the selling price, 

 but where quality is counted in addition to large size and handsome appearance, William Belt 

 should be grown as a late variety. The berries average large in size, somewhat irregular in 

 shape, as shown in the picture, but they have an attractive cap and the berries themselves have 

 a bright, glossy red, which makes them very handsome. This variety does its best in the middle 

 and northern states, and whether used in the garden, for local market, or nearby shipping 

 William Belt is a friend to the strawberry grower, and on account of its quality an equally good 

 friend to the strawberry consumer. We have a nice stock of plants of William Belt this season 

 and we know many growers will want to continue with this grand old variety. Price list, page 31. 



Sample 



An old standard variety still 

 popular in many sections of the 

 middle and northern states. Plants are vigor- 

 ous growers and very productive. Berries are 

 uniform in shape, medium to large in size, of 

 good flavor and attractive appearance. We 

 would much prefer Big Late but can realize 

 the reluctance of some to pass up an old faith- 

 ful like Sample. Blossoms are imperfect. Pol- 

 linize with Aroma, Big Joe, Gibson or Dunlap. 

 Price list, page 31. 



For the second straight 

 year Washington with 

 us has failed to live up to expectations. For 

 full account of its behavior with us read on 

 page 11. We have a nice stock of fine plants 



Washington 



which stock was secured direct from the intro- 

 ducer. On the basis of its behavior with us we 

 cannot recommend it. Price list, page 31. 



Wil-Son 



As stated in our Berry Book 

 last year, Wil-Son was intro- 

 duced by a Michigan firm and was recom- 

 mended highly by them. Like other late varie- 

 ties in our trial plot last season it did not 

 show up very well. Wil-Son is claimed to be 

 a cross of William Belt X Gibson. With us 

 here Wil-Son was not so good, but we believe 

 it might be quite valuable in sections that grow 

 William Belt or Gibson successfully. Our 

 plants have made a nice growth again this year 

 and we will be glad to supply it to those who 

 want to try it. Price list, page 31. 



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