2 W. F. Allen’s Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. . 
“TWILLEY.” —This new berry is the winner of 
the $200.00 prize offered in my 
1008 catalogue for one dozen strawberry plants of the 
best new unintroduced variety sent me during that 
season to be fruited in 1009. The Twilley strawberry 
was originated by Rev. \Y. J. Twilley, in Accomac Co., 
Va., and propagated by E. Parker Huffington, of Wi¬ 
comico Co., Md. The plant has never had a first-class 
show to do its best, but has shown many valuable 
qualities under difficulties. In plant growth it makes 
a large, vigorous foliage of a healthy, rich, light green 
color. The plants are large, with large crowns, and 
the above illustration correctly shows the shape and 
size of the berries. This drawing was made by one of 
the best horticultural engravers in this country di¬ 
rectly from the fruit. I wanted a correct illustration 
of the berry and sent the fruit in order to get it. Mr. 
Blanc, the engraver, after making the drawing, writes 
me as follows : “This is a very fine berry, so firm and 
solid and meaty. Some of them are still perfect today 
—seven days since picking.” The season is medium 
early, large size and unusually firm. It also has ex¬ 
cellent eating qualities. It appeals to me as a valu¬ 
able addition to the list of fancy strawberries, whether 
wanted for the home garden or for a distant market. 
I have an exclusive contract with the originator and 
propagator covering three years, but, unfortunately, 
the stock of plants is small and the price must, of nec¬ 
essity. be high for this season. As long as the stock 
lasts I will supply plants at $3.00 per dozen or $20.00 
per 100. 
WILL, LOOK NO FLUTHER. % 
Licking Co., Ohio. May 11, 1909. 
W. F. Allen, Salisbury. Md. 
Dear Sir—I received my plants and am w T ell 
pleased with them. They were fresh dug when 
I got them, and if I always get as good plants 
as them I will look no further. Yours respect¬ 
fully, G. It. SHOCKLEY. 
* NO RESTRICTIONS. 
f Did you notice that Allen does not sell new 
varieties under restrictions? When you buy 
X plants from Allen they are yours to do with 
^ them what you please. 
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CHEAP PLANTS. 
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The person who buys cheap plants to save 
money evidently uses the same logic as the 
man who stopped his clock to save time. 
NO AGENTS. 
This in answer to many enquiries. I employ 
no agents to sell plants on commission or oth¬ 
erwise. I sell direct to each and every custo¬ 
mer. When you buy the plants they are yours 
to plant, to sell or to dispose of as you choose. 
But I employ no agents and any one who rep¬ 
resents themselves to he such is a fake. I will 
be glad to sell you direct to your friends, or 
you and your friends together in a club order, 
but don’t hay from any one who represents 
themselves to he my authorized agents , but send 
your orders direct to W. F. Allen, Salisbury, 
Md. 
YOU CERTAINLY UNDERSTAND YOUR 
BUSINESS. 
San Diego Co., Cal., Jan. 28, 1909. 
W. F. Allen. Salisbury, Md. 
Dear Sir—I received my strawberry plants 
today and. to your credit, I say I never re¬ 
ceived finer plants in finer condition. You cer¬ 
tainly understand your business. Many thanks 
for your promptness. Yours truly, 
E. M. TARVIN. 
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