K. & J. Fakquhar &l Co.. Boston. 



A Pot-grown Strawberry Plant 



STRAWBERRY PLANTS. 



Strong Pot-Grown Plants. 



A// the varieties offered are perfect-flowering (bisexual) except where marked P. The latter art 

 pistillate and require a roiv of a perfectflo7i'ering sort planted every 8 or lo f,;-t to pollenize their 

 blossoms. 



These plants, being grown in pots, may be shipped to a distance and planted with almost no 

 interruption to their growth. The plants may be set in beds of three rows, one foot apart and 

 one foot distant in the rows, with a space of two and one-half feet between the outside rows of 

 adjoining beds left for a pathway. They may also be planted in single rows three feet apart 

 and one foot apart in the rows. 



POT-GROWN PLANTS. From 2)i in. pots, well rooted ; delivery in August and 

 September. Per 100, $3.00; 250, $6.50; 500, $12.50; 1,000, $25.00, for all 

 varieties, except where othe7U'ise priced. 



FIRST EARLY. 



Excelsior. This is decidedly the best early Strawberry and the earliest good strawberry. The 

 fruit is of round conical form, glossy, dark red color, and of mildly acid flavor. 

 Fairfield. Mr. Johnson, the introducer, says he has never seen any berry nearly its equal for 

 earliness, large size, attractive color, quality and firmness. 

 Success. Large, round, bright scarlet, flavor always fine. 

 Texas. An extra early variety producing immense crops of large, glossy, crimson berries, which are rich 



and juicy. The plants appear to thrive in all soils. 

 Virginia. P. A medium sized berry of recent introduction ; flavor excellent ; enormous yielder. Made 

 a record of 12,000 quarts per acie at its home in the State of Virginia. 



SECOND EARLY. 



Climax. This is an extremely popular new variety, immensely productive, 

 the berries being slightly over medium size. Plant vigorous, healthy 

 grower, of a peculiar shade of green that can be distinguished from 

 other varieties. Our stock is from plants procured of the originator and 

 is exceptionally fine. 



Qlen Mary. Large, conical, bright red berries ; firm and of fine flavor. 



Sample. P. Excellent for either market or home use ; prolific, large, 

 firm, and delicious. 



Senator Dunlap. Mr. Crawford, at the time of its introduction by him, 

 said that he doubted if he had ever sent out a berry better than Senator 

 Dunlap. It will keep in fair condition for several days on the vines 

 after being ripe enough to pick. The fruit is large, rich and dark red 

 clear to the centre, with a very rich flavor. 



HEDIUM. 



Barrymore. This new strawberry was awarded a Silver Medal by the 

 Mass. Hort. Society in 1908, for its excellence. The plants are of strong 

 growth and very productive. The conical shaped berries are of medium 

 size and of a dark, glossy, crimson color ; the flesh is a rich red and very 

 juicy. Per doz., 52.00 ; per 100, 315. CO. Ready August ist. 



Abington. A strong growing native variety of recent introduction. 

 The fruit is of large size, bright red in color, very solid and of excellent 

 flavor. 



Bubach. P. A well known popular variety, with large berries of a rich, 

 bright red color ; very prolific. 



Big Ben. A new seedling variety of merit which in some sections of 

 this state has become the favorite fancy market sort. The plants aie 

 of vigorous growth and very productive with large fruit of a rich crimson 

 color. Per 100, $4.00; ^35.00 per 1000. 



Brandywine. A large heart-shaped berry, perfect in form, bright red in 

 color, firm flesh, red to the centre and of rich spicy flavor. A great 

 cropper especially on heavy soils, holds its fruit well up from the ground 

 and generally succeeds everywhere. 



Golden Gate. A strong growing variety bearing rich crimson fruit 

 without green tips and with quality similar to the Marshall. It blooms 



early and late making it a good variety to pollenize the pistillate sorts. 



Mark lianna. P. An exceedingly prolific variety ripening in mid- 

 season. The berries are of enormous size, attractive in color and of 

 splendid quality 



Marshall. The fruit of this remarkable sort is of enormous size, of 

 handsome, glossy, dark crimson color, and of delicious flavor. It is one 

 of the best midseason berries, either for private use or market. It is 

 a vigorous grower and requires good soil and high cultivation. As it 

 does not thrive in all soils, it should not be planted extensively until its 

 adaptability is ascertained. 



Minute Man. P. Very productive, and free growing sort with large 

 solid berries. A fine market variety. 



New York. One of the best sorts for private or market gardens. The 

 berries are large, of long conical form; dark red color, firm texture and 

 of remarkably sweet flavor. In the market they sell at sight. 



Pride of Cumberland. The plant is a vigorous grower and free from 

 rust, and ripening about one week earlier than Gandy ; It is nearly as 

 large, equally firm, as good a color, thriving in either liigh or low land, 

 but owing to the immense crops it sets, the ground should be well 

 fertilized to ensure best results. 



LATE TO VERY LATE. 



Belmont. This old favorite is still considered by many to be the finest 



late berry. The fruit is of handsome appearance and keeps well. 

 Chesapeake. The plants of the Chesapeake are large and vigorous 



with rich dark green foliage. The fruit is of large size, deep red in 



color and of a rich aromatic flavor. 

 Commonwealth. This is the latest of all Strawberries ; bearing large 



conical, deep crimson fruit, sweet and of quality equal to the well known 



Bubach. Not only an extra large berry, but also very productive, of 



deep rich color and solid. It is smooth and quite juicy. The plants are 



strong, not quite so rank in growth as the Marshall, and free from rust. 



One of the best introductions of recent years. 

 Gandy. This popular old variety is probably known by most berry 



growers. It is more largely grown than any other late variety. It is at 



home on black swamp land if well drained, upon medium stiff or red 



clay land. On sandy soils it is unproductive. All late varieties are 



compared by Gandy, which is the highest praise that could be given it. 



ENGLISH VARIETIES. Per dozen, $1.25. Ready August ist. 



British Queen. A popular English variety producing large, conical, fruit is crimson in color and of superior flavor. 



pale red berries of exquisite flavor. Standard. An improved type of the well known Black Prince. 



President. A variety much in demand for forcing in England. The early, small dark red berries of fine flavor, forces well. 



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Large size, fine appearance and remarkable keeping and carrying qualities. 



New Home. As late and large as Gandy, fruit a bright red color that 

 does not lose its lustre and turn dark for a long time after being picked. 

 It is a vigorous grower, and, unlike Gandy, will produce a large crop on 

 either high or low land. The fruit is so firm and keeps so well, it does 

 not need to be picked oftener than three times a week. Its great 

 productiveness, uniform large size, and unsurpassed carrying and keep- 

 ing qualities make it one of the most desirable on the list. 



William Belt. An exceptionally fine berry. In quality it heads the list. 

 The berries are as large, with some specimens larger than the Bubach. 

 It is about as productive as the Bubach, and of nearly the same shape. 

 Its color is a bright, glossy, deep red ; its season as late as Gandy. 



Stevens' Late Champion. A new variety of the Gandy type yielding 

 large crops of beautiful berries very late in the season. In New Jersey 

 it is considered one of the finest sorts for late crop. 



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