strawberries 
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Springfield, Mass. 
The ground being thoroughly prepared at much labor and expense, it is not wise 
to plant any but the best varieties, and only strong and healthy plants. It is better 
to send to a trustworthy grower and pay him a fair price than to accept ordinary 
plants as a gift. Many tunes have we seen plants quoted at less than it would cost 
to dig and pack them properly. Such plants, being the refuse of old beds, would, 
if replanted, usually become Htile less than total Toss, and no clear-headed man 
would waste time, money, and land by such an investment. The difference between 
plants grown only for the runners and those which, Uke weeds, exhaust the crowded 
beds, must be apparent to every intelligent cultivator. 
New varieties we purchase from the originators, when possible, to insure correct- 
ness, occasionally paying more than a dollar apiece for them, and in a few months 
selling youn^ plants of the same at a less price per dozen. We continue our practice 
begun in 1880, of planting in our trial beds new Strawberries as they appear, and 
rejecting such as are in no respect superior. The fruit product this season has been 
abundant, and the demand equally large. In our trial beds have been planted fifty 
named varieties, and many more without names. 
Varieties marked (Imp.) have imperfect blossoms. At least one-fourth of those 
set out should be perfect flowering. 
Sample, imp. a new variety from Boston ; uniformly large, and very 
productive and promising in our grounds. 
Glen Mary. Very large, deep red, sweet and very productive. 
Uncle Jim. Large, scarlet and of ^ood flavor. Strong grower and pro- 
ductive. 
Haviland. Imp. Fruit large, long bright red, very prolific. Succeeds 
everywhere. 
Dunlap. Large, conical deep red all through. Plants healthy and great 
bearers. 
President. Imp, For large size and handsome round berries, this vari- 
ety holds the first place. 
Crescent. Imp. Medium size ; exceedingly productive. 
Clyde. A large, pale scarlet family berry ; as prolific as any we grow. 
Challenge. Very large and promising. 
Miller. Last year's plants produced a good crop of very handsome berries. 
Commonwealth. Not yet fruited. Said to be very late. 
Climax, fclarly. Very lirgeand productive. 
Price of the above, 25 cts. per doz. 60 cts. for 50. $1 per 100. 
Strawberry Plants, when desired, will be sent postpaid by mail at the dozen rate. 
For 100 plants by mail, add 10 cents. 
Our new system of packing is so perfect that plants can be sent in this way with 
the greatest security. Larger quantities had better go by Express. No charge for 
packing Strawberries. 
AWARDS— We were awarded the First premium for 4 best varieties. For the 
best Field Exhibit, $10. For the best 5 plates, 5io. 
There is neither pleasure nor profit in raising inferior fruit. To be salable, 
Strawberries nuist be of good size, and attractive in form and color. To be profit- 
able, they must be vigorous and prolific. For the private garden, they should pos- 
sess high flavor. We have this season rejected a large number of old varieties for 
better sorts. We recommend the kinds which do the best in our trial beds, where 
all have the same soil and treatment. These we plant most largely for market and 
for sale. — Address to Hampden Harvest Club. 
Our facilities for growing fine stock are in many respects unequaled. We have 
a fertile soil, without high manuring, not affected by drought or flood, thoroughly 
cultivated ; also the best climate, and shipping pnint in New England, easy of 
access at all seasons. We solicit the trade ot people who desire to set out trees and 
plants of superior quality. 
The Stock offered in this Catalog Je is young, thrifty and clean both in roots and 
top. Th2 Stale Inspector's Certificate accompanies all shipments. 
-^HE QUALITY of our plants is not to be compared with the che.ip trash adver- 
tised in magazines, much of which no skillful gardener would accept as a gift. 
