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Stephen's Late Champion — (Bisexual). 
It is a descendant of the Gandy, but is a much better grower, and will thrive 
better on a greater variety of soils. It is one of the finest growers that we have. 
It should be planted in dark loamy soil, or clay and chocolate loam. The fruit is 
large, long and a little flattened and sometimes highly creased, but generally 
smooth. The greatest fault that the writer can find of the Champion, is that fruit 
is not as firm as the famous old Gandy; therefore, it does not pay as well were you 
located quite a distance from your marketing place. But take the Champion for 
shor shipments, or local markets, it is one of the very best late varieties that can 
be grown. 
Missionary — (Bisexual ) . 
This variety of strawberries was recommended to us very high in Virginia a 
few years ago. It seems to be the leader there for sure. We have no doubt but 
what it will prove O. K in all Southern and Northern States. It has proved to be 
one of the verv best early varieties with us here in Sussex county, Del. The Mis 
sionary is a great plant maker. Plants medium size, and berries are medium large 
and firm. It is not surpassed as a shipper or keeper. While we have a very good 
line of this variety of plants, we expect to sell out every one. 
Lady Thompson — ( Bisexual ) . 
Lady Thompson is as perfect a strawberry in form as one would wish. In size 
the fruit is medium large, the seeds are red, that gives to the fruit a fine glossy 
effect; the berry is solid and meaty, pink in color, and is deliciously rich in flavor. 
This variety is a deep rooter, keepson growing through a severe drought; runners 
are long and abundant; the foliage is tall, grows upright, and has a light green 
leaf. It has been extensively grown in the Southern States for market, and is be- 
coming very popular in the Middle to North and Western States. The demand for 
these plants last season was so great, that we could not near fill the orders. 
Fairfield — ( Bisexual ) . 
The Fairfield is another splendid extra early variety, somewhat larger than the 
Excelsior, and has far better eating qualities. This variety is becoming more pop- 
ular every season. There is getting to be a great demand for the plants; no grower 
will go out of the way in planting this variety for an early crop. I have been grow- 
ing this variety for market ever since its origination, and it has always given me 
splendid results. The Ohio Experimental Station puts it ahead of all' other varie- 
ties. The quality of this berry is good; plants are strong and healthy; very much 
resembhng the Haverland. I advise you to put some Fairfield in your order, as it 
is a good berry to plant either for home or market. 
Uncle Jim — (Bisexual). 
Introduced by Messes. Flarisberg and Pierson, of Michigan, in 1902. Plants 
large, vigorous and healthy, long rooted, very productive; of large, fine firm ber- 
ries of good color and shape; raid-season to late. Here is another extra choice 
large medium late variety, and that will prove satisfactory in nearlv every State in 
the Union, and on most every kind of soil e.xcept light sand. Include some Uncle 
Jim in your order, because it is one of the very best for table use. 
