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E. W. REID’S CATALOGUE OF SMALL FRUITS, ETC. 
STRAWBERRIES, Continued, 
with twenty other varieties, nothing ap- 
proaches it in plant growth except Buhach 
No. 5. Its market value can be learned from 
the following, taken from the Price Current 
of Messrs. P. M. Kieley & Co., St. Louis, 
Mo., from April 20th to April 30th, 1889: 
78.6 gallon cases, netting $329.50, or an 
average of near $4.25 per case.” 
Price, 75 cts. per doz. . $3 per 100, $15 per 
1 , 000 . 
STAYMAN’S No. 1 . We have this straw- 
berry growing by the side of Jessie, Bu- 
hach ’« Nil. 5, Jewell, Parry and many others, 
and have found none equal to it in growth, 
productiveness or quality. Is not only the 
most productive of any we have seen, but 
it is the most vigorous and prolific; the 
original seedling produced 090 plants, cov- 
ering a space of 43 square feet of ground, 
and every plant produced a heavy crop of 
fruit ; the last set plants were as produc- 
tive as the first. It appears to be per- 
fectly hardy, as it has had neither mulch- 
ing nor winter protection, and has endur- 
ed our most protracted droughts as well 
as late spring frosts without injury, while 
all others have suffered more or less. It 
is very late in blooming, scarcely showing 
any sign of fruit, except a large crown, 
until others are in bloom ; then it quickly 
throws up a heavy, tall fruit stock above 
the foliage, and blooms when all danger 
of frost is over. $1 per doz., $5 per 100, 
$40 per 1,000. 
EUREKA. (P.) Originated in Darke Co., 
Ohio, by Mr. Geo. Townsend, originator 
of Mrs. Cleveland strawberry and others. 
Eureka was produced from the seed of 
Crescent, Sharplcss, Manchester and Bidwell 
— mixed— sown early in July, 1883. The 
plants fruited finely the next June, being 
large bearers : plant vigorous, of medium 
size, free runners ; very prolific : large ber- 
ry of good quality, firm and of good shape ; 
medium to late in ripening : pistillate flow- 
er of easy culture, withstanding drouth 
and heat admirably well, combining the 
desirable qualities of a profitable market 
berry; this has fruited with me five sea- 
sons and has given better satisfaction than 
any of the old varieties, being adapted to 
fruiting in the matted row. 
| We procured a stock of these plants last 
season, and it is wonderful, thegrowth they 
have made. We heartily recommend this 
variety to those who wish to test a new 
fruit, as it is worthy of trial. We present 
some testimonials so you may see how those 
! who have fruited it like it. T. T. Lyon, 
President of Michigan State Horticultural 
Society, South Haven, Mich., says : 
South Haven, Micii., June 26, 1888. 
John Little: 
Dear Friend: — The Eureka strawberry 
plants you sent me last season have grown 
\ finely and are now ripening their fruit. I 
am highly pleased with it. The plants are 
' very vigorous and are carrying a very heavy 
crop of very large, beautiful fruit, of fail- 
quality. I have nothing, among perhaps one 
hundred varieties, which excels or even 
equals it in the qualities that go to consti- 
tute a good market strawberry, unless it be 
, Buhach, which approaches it very nearly. 
J Haverland and Warfield are highly spoken of, 
but have not yet fruited with me. 
Very truly yours, T. T. Lyon. 
When you see Mr. Lyon endorse a berry 
like above you can rely on something good. 
Staffa, Oxt., July 5, 1888. 
This is to certify that I, having seen both 
the plants and berries ( Eureka ) referred to 
by Mr. T. T. Lyon, of South Haven, Mich., 
can confidently declare they are all he rep- 
; resents them to be. A finer and more pro- 
lific berry I never saw. Rev. W. Baugh. 
Beautiful, Luscious Sthawbeuries. — 
We had presented to us during the past 
week a beautiful sight of rich, luscious, 
toothsome Eureka strawberries. When we 
say strawberries we have no reference to 
that fruit seen in shop-windows, store-door- 
| ways, or that seen upon the country side- 
road, but real genuine inch-and-three-quar- 
ters-diaineter strawberries. It is one thing 
to read Mr. John Little’s circulars of im- 
proved and choice varieties, but it is quite 
another thing to find that same palatable 
melting fruit within arm’s length. Mr. Lit- 
tle is especially skillful in bringing this 
berry to perfection. We are particularly 
grateful for the valuable present. — St. Mary 
Argus. 
Schuyler Co., N. Y., Sept. 16,1889. 
Gentlemen : — The plants I received of you 
are growing finely. Eureka ahead of all in 
making plants. G. E. AukIance. 
Bi.ufftox, Mo., July 2, 1889. 
Mn. George Townsend : 
I think it is about time for me to make a 
1 report on the strawberries you so kindly 
sent me in the spring. I took your advice 
and left a few berries upon each variety, 
j You ought to realize a fortune out of Eureka 
alone. It is a most grand affair; in fact, they 
all promise unusually well. 
1 Samuel Miller. 
