GREAT CROPS OF STRAWBERRIES AND HOW TO GROW THEM 
Copyright 1913 by R. M. Kellogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
HELEN DAVIS. MALE OR BISEXUAL -MEDIUM LATE 
OELEN DAVIS, the famous variety which we presented to the strawberry world in 1911, continues to win new triumphs 
over a very wide area, and already is recognized as one of the most important originations of recent years. It comes as 
near to being a universally successful variety as anything we know, and in many sections of the country it has won the enthu- 
siastic admiration of leading growers, it stands unexcelled as a drought resister. It gives ua great pleasure to be able to make 
this report concerning this fine variety, which is based not only upon our own experiences, but upon the success of our custo- 
mers. Here is a specimen letter received relative to this variety, which comes to us from John McDermott of Peoria, 111., who, 
writing under date of May 21, 1913, says: *'The 25 Helen Davis plants I received from you in the spring of 1912 have done 
exceedingly well. You can see them in the front part of the picture I send you— the first two rows." (See Page 14 of this 
book). Mrs. J. G. Anderson of Elmhurst, 111., writes us that from 25 Helen Davis plants she gathered 84 quarts of fine large 
sweet berries. J. O. Staats, of Edgewood Fruit Farm, Dana, Ind., writes: "Of all the varieties I ever have tested, I have found 
nothing else to equal Helen Davis. Such piles of berries I never before have seen. If your Kellogg's Prize equals them, it will 
be a wonderful berry." We cannot too strongly recommend this great bisexual. Grown at Three Rivers and Twin Falls. 
Brief Descriptions of Varieties We Carry, But Which Are 
Not Illustrated in This Edition 
EXTRA-EARLY VARIETIES 
Excelsior. B. (Male) 
EXTRA-EARLY. Bisexual. This variety grows generous 
crops of dark-red berries, quite tart, but of high quality when 
grown in the South. It is one of the most popular varieties in 
the Gulf region, where commercial growers produce it year 
after year because of its high qualities as a shipper. Form, 
color and flavor are retained for many days after picking. 
This is the eighteenth year we have listed this variety. 
Grown at Canby and Three Rivers. 
August Luther, B. (Male) 
EXTRA-EARLY. Bisexual. Famous as a prolific yielder of 
finely formed and deliciously sweet fruit, this variety has won 
great distinction in all sections of the country, but is particu- 
larly popular on the Pacific Coast. The berry is bright col- 
ored, medium large in size, round in form, tapering to an ob- 
tuse point. We have supplied a very large territory with this 
variety for fifteen years. Grown at Three Rivers and Canby. 
Michel's Eariy, B. (Male) 
EXTRA-EARLY, Bisexual. This is the twenty-third season 
we have ofli'ered this universal favorite. Of excellent flavor, 
never very large in size, but thoroughly dependable, Michel's 
Early has won for itself a permanent place among the com- 
mercial growers covering nearly every section of the country. 
Rich crimson in color, this color extending almost evenly over 
the entire surface, varied as to form from top-shape to round, 
it is an ideal variety both for its excellence as a table berry 
and as a shipper. It is quite as popular in the home garden 
as it is in extensive fields. Grown only at Three Rivera. 
Climax, B. (Male) 
EXTRA-EARLY. Bisexual. The berries of this variety are 
rich red, conical in shape and have a glossy and very beautiful 
surface. There are few varieties more attractive on the mar- 
ket than the Climax. It is popular with commercial growers 
because the flesh is firm, making it a strong shipper, and is 
rich and juicy and of extremely delicious flavor. This is the 
tenth year we have offered Climax to our trade and it has won 
great favor in many sections of the country. Grown only at 
Three Rivers. 
Texas. B. (Male) 
EXTRA-EARLY. Bisexual. Berries are crimson, big and 
glossy, with dark-red cheeks shading to rich cream. Firm of 
flesh, it is popular among commercial growers for its ability 
to stand long-distance shipping. The meat is rich, juicy and 
the flavor distinctly tart. It is not particular as to soil and 
climate, but yields generous crops in practically all sections of 
the country. Grown only at Three Rivers. 
Virginia, P. (Female) 
EXTRA-EARLY. Pistillate. This variety has a steadily 
growing popularity in the Southern states, yields generous 
quantities of fine fruit, the form of which is almost always 
round, the berries hanging pendant on powerful stems held 
high by the massive plant. Fruit ranges from scarlet to crim- 
son. It is a splendid shipper, a heavy yielder and a deep 
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