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suited in our purchasing the variety outright, with all and exclusive rights. The past 
season (1890) it again delighted us by its performances, under any- 
thing but high culture or favorable circumstances. We have 
thought it might interest our readers, hence we give Mr. Morris’ 
report, written June 13th, 1890, nearly three years after the one 
given above, showing as it does how well the variety has fulfilled 
its early promise as well as the accuracy of his first statement: 
“Lovett’s Early originated some five years since, on poor old clay 
soil that had not been cultivated for seven years. Parent supposed 
to be Crescent. Plant large, well rooted, as vigorous and healthy 
as any known variety. Mats over the ground same as Crescent. 
Kipens among the very earliest. Will succeed better on poor soil 
than any other I know of, while on good soil and good cultivation 
there is as much improvement as any other strawberry. Yields as 
many berries in number as Crescent and fully twice as laryc — as large as 
Sharpless — of first quality and a first rate shipper. Has a perfect 
blossom. I have had a wide experience in fruit growing, and with- 
in the past ten years have tested at least one hundred different 
varieties of strawberries and would rather have Lovett’s Early than 
all the other sorts combined. You can also say to the public that I 
have parted with the entire stock and I have not the slightest in- 
terest in the sale of plants of it. That my statement is purely vol- 
untary, being without consideration or solicitation from any one.’’ 83 per doz., $10 per 
100, $75 per 1 ,000. (See cut on page 3.) 
PARKER EARLE. (P .) Avery promising berry from Texas; it has done well 
wherever tested. We have not been able to receive any fruit as yet, but, from all reports, 
we heartily recommend it. 
It is said to do well on light sandy soil as well as on rich, enduring the hot dry winds 
better than most berries. 
As a grower it is of the most robust nature. Fruit is conical, with short neck, 
bright crimson color and of large size. Do not fail to try it. $1 per doz., $5 per 100. 
YALE. Introduced in the spring of 1890, and was widely advertised by its origina- 
tors. Its growth with us is very satisfactory ; free from all diseases and presents a beau- 
tiful appearance in the growing vine. Being firm as it is, and possessing many of the 
qualities of the Wilson, it is quite valuable. 
One writer, in speaking of this, compares it to the Wilson, saying it is valuable for can- 
ing, and that the ladies place it equal to Wilson for that purpose. It is quite late, very 
firm and deep red in color; growth of the plant of the best, and looks very promising. $1 
per doz., $5 per 100. 
LADY RUSK. (P.) Originated in Illinois by one of the most extensive growers in 
the country; he claiming for it size and productiveness. We can vouch for its origin, 
as it has made an excellent growth ; free from rust. 
We are inclined to think well of Lady Rusk, or its originator would not had the faith 
to boom it as he did last season. He claims it to be one of the largest berries, holdingup in 
size to the end of the season. 75 cts. per doz., $3 per 100, $15 per 1,000. 
GREAT PACIFIC. (P.) We had the honor of introducing this wonderful new 
berry last season, which has given so 
much satisfaction throughout the country, 
and again we say to all who have not 
tested it as yet, see that you give it a trial 
this season. 
The originator, who has been a grower 
for many years, speaks of it as follows : 
“This berry — I love its name, and it is 
ahead of any of the strawberries I know. 
In growth of plant it is the strongest and 
most robust, and the hardiest plant I ever 
saw ; the greatest yielder of large beauti- 
ful berries I have even seen in twenty- 
seven years of strawberry culture. Have 
seen the fruit lay in piles around the 
plants: very large, and run large through- 
out the entire season. My last picking 
was as large as Wilson at the first; 
runs about one third larger than Crescent 
throughout the season. In my experi- 
mental lot of over thirty-five varieties, it 
yielded more than double any other, and 
twonty times that of Jessie, same row; in 
short, it was nothing to compare with it. 
I honestly think there is not a berry in 
existence that will compare with it. I 
have fruited Bubach No. 5 for five seasons, 
