ALLEN *S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 
EXCELSIOR —This is without exception the most valuable extra early sort 
now on the market. A persistent and healthy grower, a cross between Hoffman 
and Wilson Albany. Twice as vigorous and healthy as either. Will average 
larger than Hoffman, twice as productive and equal to Hoffman as a shipper, 
which is saying a great deal, but not too much, and with me this year it was 
three days earlier than either Hoffman or Michel’s Early. The above is my 
own experience and is strictly true; it is useless to say more. I shall plant it 
largely for fruit. 
DUFFS —This comes from North Carolina,and it was only after agreeingnot 
to sell any plants for a number of years in that state that I was able to procure 
it. The variety in many respects is similar to Lady Thompson, but is a strong¬ 
er, healthier grower, hardier plant and more productive. Its drouth resisting 
qualities and healthfulness of plant are equal to any I have ever seen. In size 
of fruit, it will compare favorably with Lady Thompson and Hoffman. In color 
of fruit, it is a bright red through and through, a color that will stand shipping 
without fading as many do. In firmness it probably has no equal, except 
Hoffman. 
