GREAT CROPS OF STRAWBERRIES AND HOW TO GROW THEM 
R. M. Kellogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
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Climax, B. (Male) 
EXTRA EARLY. Bisexual. Climax is one of 
the most beautiful berries ever originated. In 
form it is of the perfect strawberry type; in color 
a rich dark red with a glossy surface. The fruit 
commands instant attention when displayed in 
the market. The flesh is firm, rich in flavor and 
juicy— qualities that have made it the favorite 
berry in many sections. To its beauty and pro- 
ductiveness are added the essential qualities of a 
standard shipper, which make it popular with the 
commercial grower, and its fine appearance 
makes it peculiarly attractive for the family gar- 
den. The calyx is small for so large a berry; the 
plant grows tall and stands erect. This is the 
seventh year we have had Climax under our sys- 
tem of breeding and selection. 
Excelsior, B. (Male) 
EXTRA EARLY. Bisexual. Excelsior is a rich 
dark-red berry of medium size, round in form, 
with small dark seeds which give them a bright 
appearance as they hang upon the vines, which 
is in no wise lessened when packed in the box. 
The green calyx of this variety makes a fine con- 
trast with the fruit. The meat is rich and red, 
somewhat lighter than the outer surface, and is 
of solid texture, with a rather tart, though de- 
licious flavor. As a shipper it has few equals, 
and therefore it is one of the most popular ber- 
ries grown in the South by those who ship fruit 
in car-load lots to Northern markets. Its bright 
color is retained for days after being picked. 
Such a combination of qualities makes this vari- 
ety one of the most popular, and it is in steadily 
increasing demand. This is the fifteenth year this 
variety has been under our system of breeding. 
name and heavy producers. In 1906 I purchased of you some 
12,000 plants, mostly Brandy wine, and they have returned on 
an average each year $700 to the acre." 
M. O. Bartholomew. 
San Bernardino, Jan. 17, 1910. "I have trrown your plants 
in sinBle-hill method, both here and in Nebraska, and my 
plants in both states have reached a total width of twenty- 
two inches across." Kavan Nurseries. 
Colorado 
Bennett, April 10, 1910. "I received my plants all O. K. 
They are all fine. Will do my best with them." 
S. J. Hooker. 
Canon City, April 28, 1910. "The strawberry plants I re- 
ceived of you came in fine shape and are splendid plants. Am 
well pleased with them." A. A. Gebhardt. 
Graccland, April 20, 1910. "The strawberry plants arrived 
all O. K." Mrs. Walter Seeley. 
Connecticut 
New Haven, April 28, 1910. "The strawberry plants ar- 
rived safe and sound, and I find them in Kood shape. I thank 
you very much for them." Martin Navin, Jr. 
Norwich, April 8, 1910. "Plants received April 4, set out 
the 5th. The nicest plants I ever saw." G. J. KiNOSLEY. 
Bridgeport, April 23, 1910. "I received the strawberry 
plants in fine condition this morninpr. They looked to be very 
fine plants and I don't see how I can help but have good luck 
with them. I certainly shall recommend your plants to all my 
friends." J- H. Heid. 
Florida 
Riverdale, April 5, 1910. "The strawberry plants arrived 
safely and in fine shape. They were set out the day following 
their arrival, and now after a few days, every plant is alive 
and doing well." Mrs. L. B. Kuhn. 
Houston, April 27. 1910. "1 am more than proud of the 
plants you sent me this season. They all arrived in fine con- 
dition, and 1 am now just setting out the last order. They are 
simply so fine that I must stop the setting of them to write 
you about them, and to say that I shall want a larger order 
next season." B. E. Heatly. 
Idaho 
Mountain Home, May 4, 1910. "The 500 plants you sent me 
are received in good condition. When 1 want more plants you 
will hear from me." C. A. Rathbun. 
Idaho City, April 25, 1910. "The plants I received from you 
were very fine, for which please accept thanks." 
Nate M. Gardner. 
Moscow, Dec. 5, 1909. "I purchased 1000 plants of you three 
years ago while residing at Uniontown, Wash. From the 
thousand plants I sold 110 gallons of berries, and we used so 
many ourselves that I am positive there were 150 gallons on 
the vines. I want more of your plants to set out at my new 
home here." Mrs. John Marlatt. 
Rexburg, April 5, 1910. "Plants arrived today and have 
just got through heeling them in. Well, sir, shake hands I 
