GREAT CROPS OF STRAWBERRIES AND HOW TO GROW THEM 
R. M. KelloRg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
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Wm. Belt, B. (Male) 
MEDIUM TO LATE. Bisexual. For fifteen 
years we have had this variety in our breeding 
beds, and its popularity steadily grows to such an 
extent as to compel us to set a constantly increas- 
ing area to this noble variety. Over a very large 
section of the United States and Canada it has 
won special popularity when set with Glen Mary. 
The Belt produces a berry of great beauty and 
size, and the fruit is rich, meaty and juicy, and 
in every way a desirable berry for table purposes. 
It is an ideal pollenizer, and has a very long 
blooming season. This variety varies as to form, 
but the illustration shown herewith represents 
the average type. The calyx is small for so large 
a berry; it has a very tall light-green foliage, and 
the berries are evenly distributed throughout the 
vines. The Belt is noted for the wide range of 
soil and latitude within which it thrives, and it 
certainly belongs to those varieties which may be 
said to be universal. No grower will make a mis- 
take in ordering generously of this variety wheth- 
er he grows strawberries on a small scale or for 
commercial purposes. 
but the plants seemed to have persevering qualities and were 
not goiny: to give it up. To my surprise I harvested more 
than 100 gallons of choice berries. Everybody who saw them 
declared he never before saw such large berries." 
Fred D. Gibbons. 
Braman, Dec. 15. 1909. "The plants I received from you 
last spring came in fine shape as usual, and have done well, 
though it was a bad season to grow plants. 1 did my part and 
the plants did the rest." W. R. White. 
Coalgate, March 26, 1910. "I used to buy plants from you 
when I lived in Missouri, but since coming to Oklahoma have 
been buying from nearby plant sellers. As a result of my ex- 
perience, I now wish to secure some of your plants. 
A. M. Swift. 
Oregon 
Astoria. April 10, 1910. "The plants you shipped on the 4th 
reached me on the 8th in fine condition." E. OLSON. 
Salem, April 4, 1910. "Plants received. They came in good 
shape and am well pleased with them." P. H. Raymond. 
Falls City, March 31, 1910. "Your plants arrived March 
29th in good condition, and I set them out the following day. 
Glen Mary, B. (Male) 
MEDIUM. Bisexual. This variety is noted for 
its heavy yields of big dark-red beiries, and grows 
in popularity with each succeeding season. Prom- 
inent seeds of bright yellow make a fine contrast 
with the dark red of the fruit, and itis particularly 
attractive on the market. The meat is crimson, 
juicy and rich, and of unusually high flavor. It is 
one of the finest canning varieties. As a shipper 
it is excelled by no other variety, and consequent- 
ly is grown very extensively by commercial grow- 
ers. Having a great root system and very large 
foliage, it is especially popular in sections of lim- 
ited rainfall. This is the fourteenth year we have 
offered Glen Mary to our patrons, and for the last 
several years we have been unable to grow a 
sufficient number to supply the demand. We have 
a very large planting this year to this variety, 
and hope to meet all the requirements of the 
trade. Glen Mary and Wm. Belt make an ideal 
team. It should be remembered that Glen Mary 
belongs to the semi-perfect varieties and requires 
mating just as a pistillate requires mating. 
This afternoon they look all nice and bright. Your system of 
pacl<ing and shipping is fine. O. A. Spinney, 
Portland, April 4, 1910. 'The strawberry plants arrived 
March 31st, and were set out the next day. They came in ex- 
cellent order." J. L. Barnard. 
Oswego. March 30. 1910. "My plants came all O. K. I set 
them out the day 1 got them and they arc doing finely." 
C. W. West. 
Port Oxford, April 12, 1910. "Have received the strawberry 
plants and set them out, and nearly every one is growing nicely. 
I wish to thank you for these fine plants." J. C. White. 
Clackamas, April 2, 1910. "Received the strawberry plants 
you sent in good orfer and in due time. They are all set out 
and growing finely." L. S. HayneR. 
Woodburn. April 16, 1910. "The strawberry plants arrived 
here last evening all O. K. They were as fresh and nice as 
when they started, and have fine big roots. ' O. P. Armes. 
Bend. April 11, 1910. "We received the plants today in good 
condition, and we think we shall be well pleased with them, 
as the plants look very nice now." R. H. Deyarmond. 
Grossman, April 19, 1910. "The strawberry plants you 
