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that are very prominent, make a beautiful contrast with the rich red of the fruit. 
It is one of the best canning berries grown. Not only is this variety one of the 
large.st and most beautiful, but is also one of the most productive. The calyx i>; 
very large, and the fruit stems grow erect, holding up the big berries from the 
ground. The foliage is ample, and of upright nature, with a dark green leather) 
leaf, affording protection for the bloom. Many of its flowers open under the leaves, 
and thus are protected from late frosts. 
Chesapeake — ( Bisexual ) . 
One of the very best late varieties. It i."; 
is not quite as late as the Gandx — from 
three to four days earlier. Plants rich and 
vigorous; no rust, no weakness of any kind. 
The folia.ge is thick and leathery, upright 
leaf stems with the leaves almost round. 
The fruit is borne of large stems, the great 
proportion of which stands up, holding the 
fruit from the ground. The blo.ssoms are 
perfect; the fruit is uniformly large, aver- 
aging even larger than the Gandy, and as 
compared with the Gandy, is more produc- 
tive, just as firm and of better quality; 
without the green tips, which are often 
found in the Gandy. It should be planted 
in rich springy soil; but does remarkably 
well on any land that will grow strawber 
ries of any kind. There are many good 
things we could say about this berry, but 
it is difficult to decide which to permit in 
the limited space in which it must be described. We ran conscientiously recom- 
mend this variety to all planters whether growing for market or the home garden. 
We truly hope our customers will order heavily of this variety, knowing that they 
will not be disappointed in it The Chesapeake bears the name of being King of 
all late varieties. 
Nick Omer — ( Bisexual ) . 
Noted for its unusual rich flavor. Nick Omer has justly become one of the 
most popular fancy strawberries wherever it has been grown. The berries are 
cone-shaped; very large, with flesh firm and of rich crimson color, shading down 
to a pink at the centre. The larger share of the seeds are brown, with yellow fel- 
lows interspersed among them; the combination of color being especially beauti- 
ful and attractive, a fact which is increased by the green calyx that surmounts the 
berry. The foliage grows tall, has a dark green leaf, somewhat crinkled. The 
fruit stems are long and stand up through the foliage, making easy work for the 
pickers. The blossom is large, and is very rich in pollen. These facts tend to 
make the Nick Omer one of the leading late varieties. 
