Highland has exceeded the claims made for it, and has received warm commendation 
from skilled growers in various parts of the country. In growth it is a marvel of 
vigor; in productiveness it was the leader at the Experiment Station during the four 
years that it was on trial there, and it has maintained its record since its introduc- 
tion. It surpasses its Station record in size and quality, and we believe in iirmness 
also. In color it is all that can be desired. The flesh is red and very juicj', and the 
flavor though somewhat tart is sprightly and pleasing. For canning it is one of the 
very finest. 
Island King. — Early. A seedling of Lovett, originated in Canada by Irvin 
Joyce and introduced last year by J. W. Thompson, who states that he had watched 
this berry in the hands of the originator for some time, and had tried repeatedly to 
obtain plants, but could not get one at any price xmtil he bought the whole stock. 
He further says: "As a plant maker the past season (1908) it has nearly covered the 
ground at four by one and one-half feet. The berry ripens with Michel's Early, -and 
is of good size, shape and color. A few of the first to ripen may show a little green 
tip, but after that they seem to color up well. The charm of the Island King seems 
to be its distinct, extraordinary flavor, whether on the table or taken from cans. 
Buyers, after they once purchased this berry passed everything else on the market, 
and paid an advanced price for Island King." 
Jim Dumas. P. — Early. Originated by lyouis Hubach, of Ark., and descended 
from Barton's Eclipse, Excelsior and Gandy. We offered this last year for the first 
time, and as in some other cases sold all that we could possibly spare, and then dis- 
appointed many, but we hope to supply them this spring. Mr. Hubach states that 
the Jim Dumas is a free plant maker and has very long roots and strong, healthy 
foliage. It is exceedingly productive, and holds out during a long season. The 
berries are very large and perfect, ripen nearly as early as Excelsior, and average 
twice as large. The flesh is red and of good flavor. 
July. I. — Very late. Grown by H. J. Schild of Michigan, and genuinely late. 
On our grounds in 1908 it begun ripening sixteen days after Gill and Fairfield. The 
plant is of medium size, healthy, vigorous, and prolific. The berries, though not the 
largest are above medium in size, and among the most attractive in our collection, 
conical in shape, and as uniform as though cast in moulds. The color is perfect, 
brilliant red and glossy, and the flesh is juicy and delicious. Too delicate for long 
shipment. 
Kittie Rice. I. — Midseason. Also called Downing's Bride. Originated and 
named by John F. Beaver of Dayton, Ohio. This is as fine as ever, productive, hand- 
some and good, but we were unfortunate in the locality chosen for it last year, and 
have only a few thousand plants, hence we offer it in small numbers only. 
Latest. I.— Late. Produced by S. H. Warren of Massachusetts. In 1904 the 
Ohio Experiment Station reported on this as ' 'one of the most beautiful berries of the 
season, fully as late as the Gandy, and much better in quality." It makes a healthy, 
vigorous plant, and the fruit is extra large, and faultless in flavor, but only moder- 
ately firm. In shape it is long conical, and in color, a deep, brilliant cherry, with 
soft mottlings of lighter shades. It has one fault, it does not keep its fine color very 
long after being picked, but this does not seem to militate against its popularity. 
Matthew Crawford. P.— Mid.season. From J. R. Peck of Missouri. We clip 
the excellent description given in our last year's catalog: It makes a large, stocky 
plant, with dark green, healthy foliage, and is exceedingly prolific. ' The berries are 
conical, and very uniform in shape and size. The color is a brilliant red, growing 
darker when the fruit becomes very ripe. It colors all over at once. The flavor is 
fine, and it is very firm for so large a berry. 
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