ALLEN’S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 
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SEAFORD (Lloyd)—This is claimed to be surperior to Bubach; it makes a 
very strong healthy vigorous plant and is 
equally if not more productive than Bu¬ 
bach, quite as large and somewhat better 
shipper, a little earlier and comes on fas¬ 
ter. The fruit is a dark scarlet in color: 
blossoms pistillate. This berry was origi 
nally called Lloyd and is still known to 
many by that name but when introduced 
it was called Seaford. 
WOOLVERTON—This is a well known 
and reliable variety that succeeds on any 
soil and in any locality as a rule. It was 
originated by Mr. John Little, of Canada, 
and is really one of the most valuable ever 
sent out. The plant is a good grower and 
a great bearer. It has a perfect blossom, 
and is one of the best pollenizers we have. 
It is no uncommon thing to see blossoms 
and ripe fruit on this variety at the same 
time. Fruit ^ery large, of regular form, 
fine looking, of good quality, and produc¬ 
ed in great abundance. This and Saund 
ers though not the same are very much 
alike and were among the best on my place the past season. Side by side witht 
Bubach, Woolverton gave finer fruit and njore of it. The above was my de¬ 
scription of Woolverton last year, I have fruited more than ever of it the pas 
season and side by side with Bubach it was larger, more productive, firmer and 
better every way. 
JOHNSON’S EARLY —I must give our customers a word of warning con¬ 
cerning this berry, that is, do not let it get too thick. If properly grown in 
thin, matted rows, it is going to give satisfaction, as it is one of the finest 
of the early berries that I know of, being very showy and attractive in the bask¬ 
ets when picked, a good average medium size, neither very large nor small, 
it cannot fail to please all who are interested in a good, early berry. If 
allowed to make all the plants it will, the ground will become packed so 
full that it would be impossible for it to mature a satisfactory crop, and 
persons who disregard this advice should not complain if it does not meet their 
expectation, for, if grown as above directed, I still recommend it, and believe it 
will be a very valuable acquisition. In fact, it is decidedly the best berry of 
its season, which is three or four days later than Excelsior, and the same as 
Michel and Hoffman. 
SAUNDERS—I wish all my customers would test this berry, as it is among 
the most desirable. It makes many runners, has a perfect blossom, and is very 
productive. The fruit is large, conical, slightly flattened and often has a de¬ 
pression on one or both sides. It is a deep red and remarkably glossy. The 
flesh is of the same color and has a sprightly agreeable flavor. This is also a 
very fine variety to plant with pistillate sorts, and a good berry for most any 
purpose. It is one of the best we grow and I am planting it largely for fruit 
and shall plant more of it than ever the following spring. It is one of the good 
things that has made its way without booming. 
Lee Co., Ala., October lfi, 19C0. 
Mr. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md., Dear Sir:—The plants received from you were very satis- 
acvory and 1 shall probably mafcf you another order in Feb. next. Yours truly, T. S. Earle. 
Shelby Co., Ky., May 9, 1909. 
