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Brandywine took the first prize at the Michigan State Horticultural Meet- 

 ing at St. Joseph, Mich., held on June 1\ 11 aad 12th, of which our Mr- O-rlaa- 

 do Harrison was present. The fruit was fiue, not extra large but shown .s ihe 

 cut ahove, regular in size, as grown on our grounds the plants are mar -els i>f 

 health and vigor; the berries are of good size regular in form, of a be.iutifjal 

 crimson, and the season medium to very late. It is recommended by m. uy of 

 the fruit growers in several States as being one of the bes. where ever tested. 



The Rural New Yorker says: ''Brandywine is wonderfully product! ^ and 

 beginning to ripen at their grounds, June 11th. The size is of the larg^-f , heart 

 shaped at its best, olten sharply angulnr wiihout being coxcombed or criuklefl, 

 a fine keeper and shipper, quality excellent, though not the best. 



M. Crawford, the noted Strawben-y Culturist, says the Brandywine has 

 proven a success with me in every wav , Our stock of this is as fine as can l>e 

 gi'own, all on new virgin soil, well rooted and true. While we have a. flue 

 stock, for this, orders must be placed early to secure them at the low price yve, 

 offer them. 



HOLLAND (perfect)— "A new variety of sterling merit, originating ^ i Jucl- 

 sonia. Ark., four years ago; offered for the first time this season outside of its 

 home, where it is highly prized and well known as a profitable mark<ht hetrj^ 

 Its general character insures it a universal success. It is a rank, uprii^h grc*^- 

 er of the Sharpless type of foliage, a strong plant-maker and wonderiull j pi«>- 

 ductive; fruit large to very large, of a dark reddish crimson color cleHr ihroug& 

 solid and firm; holds its size to the last pickings; all are large to very lar^e folns 

 rouad to oblong; positively no coxcomb or ill-shaped fruit; a firm, good hnippe?; 

 ripens with the Crescent; has a pistillate blosom; is altogether a very desirable 

 new sort that is sure to please all who give it a trial, and at the low pi ic.^ it 3s 

 being sent out, everybody should plant this sort. Although it has not. heen 

 tested outside of its home, its general character assures it a universal success.'^ — 

 J. W. Vestal. 



As grown here, plant is all that could be asked for. Not fruited here yet. 

 SUNRISE. — Plants on our soil similar to Greenville.* Hale says: 'A vig- 

 orous growing p'.ant of the Crescent type, although having broader, tbieier 

 leaves; imperfect blossom; wonderfully productive of medium sized, obtuse 

 conical berries; dark glossy scarlet, with white flesh; moderately firm, subacid, 

 of high flavor. Fully as productive as, and averaging one-third larger than. 

 Crescent. Came to us without flourish of trumpets, but for three years now 

 has proven itself a wonder of productiveness. Anyone who was ever satisfied 

 with Crescent would be more than happy with a bed of Sunrise. You must get 

 up early to beat it." 



IDEAL (No. 11)— So named by Prof. Heiges. It is ideal in every respect. 

 In form no berry could be more perfect, and its uniformity is certainly remails- 

 able. We know of no other berry so regular. In color it is just right; the same 

 dark red that distinguishes the Wilson when it comes up right, as it rarely does 

 now; flesh rich red all through as all over, of a very high flayor, with a firmsess 

 without equal among berries of its large size. Calyx large and showy, and a 

 strong etaminate of productive habit and of robust, healthy growth. Bl€>ssom 

 perfect. " — Introducer. 



TENNYSON — This variety originated in Arkansas; there it produces berries 

 from, early spring till late in fall. We have not fruited it yet. If you are try- 

 ing to reach M. Crawford's predictions to have strawberries ten months in the 

 year you should try this. It is a vigorous grower but shows some sign of inBt. 

 Our stock came direct from the introducers. 



