Klondyke. B. (Male.) 
MEDIUM. Bisexual. Just take a good long look 
at the illustration and note the beautiful uniform shape 
of the Klondyke. Its color is a rich, blood red, which 
extends through the entire berry. It is neither sweet 
nor sour, but has a very mild flavor peculiar to itself 
and also is quite juicy. The calyx is small, curling 
back towards the stem. Southern growers have be- 
come so enthusiastic over it that they now are setting 
more largely of it than of any other variety, and in some 
localities are growing them exclusively. One Texas 
grower cleared $500 from one acre. He undoubtedly 
is convinced there is gold in the Klondyke. Chicago 
commission merchants tell us that Klondyke is a great 
favorite in that market, because it always arrives in 
good condition, retaining its form and bright color 
longer than most varieties do after being shipped a long 
distance. These are points that should be considered 
by all commercial growers. Its extraordinary product- 
iveness is another feature that is bringing it rapidly to 
the front rank. 
The foliage is light green, tall and compact, with 
medium sized leaves; runners form abundantly and set 
their plants closely, thus preventing them from growing 
to a large size in the propagating bed, but when re- 
stricted to single or double hedge rows, they grow large 
and develop as many crowns as any variety we have. 
We get best results from the double hedge system, as 
the berries grow just as large, and there are many more 
of them than can be grown in the single hedge. 
For high price, pack the berries with stems down, 
thus showing only the glossy ends. This is the fourth 
year we have had it in the breeding bed under our 
methods of selection; we also have tested its fruiting 
ability on different soils, and it proves to be a money- 
maker wherever tested. It will pay to set largely of 
our strain of Klotidykes. 
pROM Geo. W. J. Bates of Vassar, Mich., comes 
' word that from twenty-four square rods he sold 
704 quarts of berries in 1905, realizing $49.66. They 
were sold at the rate of $2 to $2.50 a bushel. Of 
course they were Thoroughbreds. 
Miller. B. (Male.) 
MEDIUM TO LATE. Bisexual. One of the 
very best varieties for family gardens of its season. 
Just look at the picture and see what large round ber- 
rier they are; if the dark red color could also be shown 
it would take your eye for sure, and when it comes 
to flavor, they will compare with the very best. The 
interior is of a smooth, melting texture, exceed'ngly 
rich, juicy and sweet; good enough withoxit cream or 
sugar. Its productiveness and richness make it ideal 
for home use and family trade, but it is too delicate 
for shipping. The foliage easily is distinguished from 
all others; it is a light green, grows very tall and has 
extra-large, coarseleaves. It is not particular as to soils, 
but seems to succeed everywhere. Set the plants thirty 
inches apart and layer the runners in a straight line, to 
form the single hedge row. This is the fifth year we 
have had it under selection and restriction. Our strain 
of Miller plants is without an equal. Everyone or- 
dering for home use should include them in the selec- 
tion. 
The Advance No. I Wire Stapling Machine. 
'E call attention to the Advance 
No. 1 Wire Stapling Machine 
as a simple, reliable, and moderate 
priced article. It is substantially 
built of the best material and by the 
highest class of mechanics. All the 
screws, studs, etc. , are made of steel, 
extra large and strong. Castings of 
best gray iron. Wearing parts of 
best grade tool steel where it is needed. 
All parts subject to wear can be du- 
plicated. This machine is built for 
belt power, when wanted, and is fit- 
ted with friction clutch and pulley. 
We guarantee the machine against 
faulty material or workmanship, and 
will gladly replace any part that 
proves defective up to one year from date of sale. 
Price, $25.00 f. o. b. St. Joseph, Mich. 
40 
\ 
