A staminate (or Self-Fertilizing) variety. 



Description of Belmont Strawberry. — It does well on both heavy and light soils. The 

 vigorous growth of the plant enables it to carry high, and mature an abundant crop o{ fruit, 

 which can remain a long time on the vines Without injury. It is not liable to rust or blight, and 

 being a staminate variety, will be found a reliable fertilizer for late pistillate sorts. It possesses a 

 hardy constitution, and being one of the latest, it escapes the spring frosts which are so fatal to 

 many early varieties ; is a large cropper. From 10,700 feet of ground, or scarcely a quarter of an 

 acre, the originator realized the net sum of #596, a portion of the crop being retained for home 

 use. 



The berryis large, crimson in color, oblong in shape, very solid and sweet, and of extra flavor 

 and quality. : Its texture is exceedingly fine, having no hard or unripe spots • it colors evenly 

 and perfectly, and is quite remarkable as a carrier and keeper. 



Price : Layer Plants, Spring of 1888, single plants, 10 cents each, post-paid; 75 per dozen, 

 post-paid; $1.75 per hundred, postage 50 cents extra; $1 5.00 per thousand, by express. Not less 

 than one-half dozen plants sold at dozen price post-paid; not less than 50 plants at the hundred 

 price, postage 30 cents extra; not less than 500 plants sold at the thousand rate. 



Bay your Plants at Headquarters, and of the Introducers. 



The Belmont is the leading Strawberry. It has proved a successful berry in all kinds of soil, 

 and in all climates where Strawberries are grown. Plants were, sold and sent to all parts of the 

 United States, and the testimonials to date show the results to be most favorable in all quarters. 



The Jewell. One of the finest varieties, and is very productive of large-size, high-colored 

 fruit. Season, medium ; color, bright red to crimson ; berry, solid and firm. Layer plants, 50 

 cents per dozen ; $1.75 per ico. 



The Gold. This new berry is a seedling from the Jersey Queen, and is noted for its fine 

 quality. It has proved to be a strong grower, averaging well in this respect, with the best, as 

 it also does in the yield, the color is light with gold seeds, very sweet, fine flavor, season long, 

 from medium to late, making new plants rapidly. $2.00 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 



Crimson Cluster. This new Strawberry was first introduced last season, and from 

 the description given by the introducer, it proves to be very productive. Berries large, rich 

 crimson color, and borne profusely in clusters. The habit of the plant is vigorous, and the 

 berries are carried high above the ground. Layer plants, $1.00 per doz., $6.00 per 100. _ 



The Henderson. Firm, solid flesh of exquisite flavor, color crimson, of large size, good 

 form, and productive. Berries are borne well above the ground. This we consider a good berry 

 for family use or market. Layer plants, 75 cents per doz. ; $4.00 per 100. 



Parry. A splendid variety of large size, beautiful color, and excellent flavor. Berries 

 are very solid, fine shape, and uniform in size, very productive. Layer plants, 30 cents per doz. ; 

 $1.00 per 100. . 



Jersey Queen, One of the best, light variety, productive and of large size, uniform m 

 shape. The fruit commences to ripen with the earliest varieties, and continues till the latest. 

 Layer plants, 30 cents, $1.00 per 100 ; $5.00 per 1,000, 



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