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Ideal No. 11 (S) So named by Professor Heiges. It is ideal in every respect; 
in form no berry could be more perfect, and its uniformity is certainly very re- 
markable. We know of no other berry so regular. In color it is just right; the 
same dark r-d that distinguishes the Wilson when it comes up right, as it rarely 
doe? now; flesh rich red all through as all over; of a very high flavor, with a firra- 
ness unusual among berries of its large size. Calix large and showy and a strong 
staminate of productive habit and robust, healthy growth. In foliage and growth 
of plants this variety strongly reminde us of Greenville, (it would take a decided 
expert to tell them apart when growing); its fruit also resembles the Greenville in 
size and quality, though more regular and less pointed, with a season a full week 
earlier, about one picking ahead of Dayton. Nearer perfection, says Mr. Kerr, 
than any other variety in existence. Ideal, says the Pomologist, and he has hit 
the mark GX8.ctly» 
Iowa Beauty (S) In growth of plant it resembles Jessie; it is said to be one 
of the largest, handsomest and best berries yet introduced Does much better 
than Jessie in prairie soil as well as timber soil and it is No. 1 in all respects. 
Jessie (S) A large, hand- 
some, dark red berry; In some 
localities one of the best market 
sorts. Strongly staminate; a 
fine fertilizer for such varities as 
Bnbachs. Vigorous, healthy 
plant, Midseason. 
Jucunda Improved (S) An 
improvement upon the old favor- 
ite, Jucunda: possessing a plant 
of much more vigor and endur- 
ance with fruit quality as fine. 
The berries are large, regular and 
solid, rich crimson in color, sweet 
in flavor; very good. One of the 
finest for the' home garden and 
profitable for markets where 
large, fancy fruit is in demand. 
Midsummer. 
Lovett (S) By reason of its 
productiveness, firmness and 
bright, fresh color, one of the 
most profitable for market: also 
desirable for the home garden. The plant is a stroug grower, with clean, bright 
foliage, and excessively productive. Though not of the very largest size, the ber- 
ries are still large, uuiform bright crimson, firm and of excellent quality. The 
berry colors up all over before being fully ripe and when picked in this condition 
is unexcelled for shipping and will keep in fine condition for a long time. It ripens 
about second early and continues long in bearing. 
Lincoln (P) Has, this season’ proved to be the most productive variety in the 
entire collection. 
nayflower (S) Tins is to Certify— That Mr. Win. C. Babcock has this day 
purchased of me 1000 Mayflower strawberry plants which I guarantee to be the 
earliest berry in cultivation, of extreme hardiness, good size and haps, of good 
quality, and to protect its fruit buds in the spring from frost, also to be the best 
bearer for its seas >n. J Knowing this berry as I do I agree to refund to Mr. Bab- 
cock the amount paid for the plants if they do not answer the above description. 
Van Buren County, Mich, 1895. G. E. Prater, Jr. 
Mary (P) Among all the strawberries here none have proved finer the past season 
than Mary. This has led them all in size, beauty and productiveness, thus en- 
dorsing our good judgment in offering it, and confirming our faith in it. To de- 
scribe the Mary in a few words is to say that it is of. the largest size, the most pro- 
lific in bearing, the most deautiful in appearance, and the firmest large strawberry 
yet produced. The berries are uuiformly of conical shape with blunt apex, regular 
in size and shape, never coxeomed, deep crimson in color, and of a rich, high 
quality. Its great firmness and solidity render it of exceptional value for distaut 
