Columbian Grape Company, Kingston, Ohio. 
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NEW STRAWBERRY, “MARY.” 
It would fill a large volume to tell all of interest that could 
be said regarding this truly wondertul berry, and the work 
of the grand old man who originated it, Mr. II. H. Aley, of 
Essex Co., N. J.,but we must be brief, and can well describe the 
berry simply bj' stating it to 
be the largest strawberry yet 
oftered. The berries are uni- 
formly of the conical form, 
with blunt apex ; of extra 
rich quality. Of the entire 
list of strawberries there is 
probably not a single variety 
that will live longer when 
ripe or endure shipping bet- 
ter. Its season is medium 
to late. The berries retain 
their large size remarkably 
well to end of season. 
As space will not permit 
us to give any further de- 
scription, we tlierefore mention the varieties not described, 
as they are just as fine, with as many promising points, and 
we certainly know that all will be pleased with those varie- 
ties not mentioned, as their merits are as great in every 
respect. 
