W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland 



Aroma 



A variety that has been on the market for quite a 

 number of years, and one that seems to be slowly but 

 surely gaining in public favor. One of the most recent 

 developments in this variety is a demand for it as a 

 late berry in tropical and semi-tropical sections. For 

 instance, it is one of our best sellers in Cuba, and 

 probably one of the most popular very late varieties 

 in the warmer Strawberry sections. It has also been 

 largely grown in the Western States where, in many 

 places, it is used in preference to Gandy. Foliage is 

 smooth, dark green, of spreading habit, giving the sun 

 a clear right of way to the crown. The leaves are long, 

 broad and clean. As a pollenizer for pistillates it is 

 unexcelled, and its picking season is unusually long. The 

 blossoms begin to open medium early and continue 

 until late. The berries are large, rich in color, and the 

 flavor is deliciously aromatic; the surface is smooth and 

 solid. Its prominent yellow seeds brighten the color 

 effect. It is a good grower and a good reliable all- 

 round market berry. 



Almo. This variety was first sent out by Mr. Kevitt, 

 and when I saw it fruiting on his place two years ago 

 I was so favorably impressed with the immense crop 

 of large, fine berries that I put it in stock. It has made 

 an excellent growth the past season, but the fruit was 

 not so good on my place as I saw it on Mr. Kevitt's. 

 Americus (Fall-bearing). I fruited Americus this 

 fall for the first time. With me it does not make as 

 much growth as Superb, but has made a very fair bed 

 notwithstanding. While the fruit of Superb is usually 

 concealed beneath the heavy foliage, that of Americus 

 is borne on long stems which hold the fruit up, in 

 most cases above the leaves. It is a true fall-bearing 

 variety giving a crop of fruit the same year it is planted ; 



that is, plants set in March or April will give you a crop of fruit in the fall following. The quality is very 



good, and the berries are firm. Next to Superb, Americus is undoubtedly the most popular of the fall-bearing 



varieties. Believing these to be the best two up to this time, they are all that I shall offer this season. 



I would not have my customers think that, because I am offering only two of the fall-bearing varieties, I 



am behind with this new type of Strawberry. 



The fact is I have several varieties growing, 



but have picked these out as the very best, 



and feel that my trade will be best served 



by offering these two varieties only instead 



of adding others of less value. 



Pleased as Usual 



I have received the 40,000 Strawberry plants. 

 The plants are very fine ones and were re- 

 ceived in first-class order, as usual. I am very 

 much pleased with the plants and condition on 

 arrival of present and previous shipments. — 

 H. V. Champion. Bermuda. Nov. 27, 191 1. 



This picture shows two plants of the same va- 

 riety. Some growers charge more for plants than 

 others. There is a reason. 



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Aroma. A. good, reliable, all-round market berry 



