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W. F. Allen’s Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 
through the row there is more or less light colored or 
yellow lea 'es ; this seems to he a characteristic of the 
variety. I mention this in answer to the inquiries re- 
ceived* in reference to it. Sin^e introduced, this berry 
has had some very flattering reports as to good re¬ 
sults, but it would not be fair, on the other hand, not 
to mention the fact that we have had a great many 
complaints. While it has done exceptionally well 
here and in many other sections, there are also many 
places where it does not seem to thrive. I would ad¬ 
vise those who grow berries for distant market to be 
sure and give it a trial, not in too large quantity, 
however, until you have demonstrated that your soil 
will suit it. 
STEVEN'S’ LATE CHAMPION.—Evidently a 
descendant of 
the Candy, and hails from New Jersey. It is a much 
better grower than the Gandy and will thrive on a 
greater variety of soils. In some sections it is a great 
favorite and largely grown. In a recent trip to Con¬ 
necticut I found a great many of this variety grow¬ 
ing. and it seems to be giving general satisfaction to 
many growers. On my light soil it is not a favorite 
with me, although it did much better comparatively 
the past unfavorable season than it has been doing. 
Growers who are planting it largely claim it yields 
large crops of large, beautiful berries that ship well 
late in the season after most other varieties have rip¬ 
ened and gone. It makes strong, vigorous plants and 
plentv of them. The flowers and berries are well pro¬ 
tected by the ample foliage. Fruit large, a little flat¬ 
tened and sometimes slightly creased, but generally 
smooth. The color is bright red; the flesh is also red, 
but lighter. The flavor is somewhat acid, but is gen¬ 
erally accepted as a good berry. It ripens all over at 
once and has a fine surface protected by prominent 
seeds. 
BEST YET—WILL, WANT MORE. | 
Cumberland Co., N. Y., July 7, 1900. y 
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\V. F. Ai.len, Salisbury, Md. 
Dear Sir—Your Virginia and Chesapeake 
strawberries are the best plants I ever got 
yet. and the cream of them all. I will want 
more plants next spring. 
Yours truly, 
EDWARD PAYNTER. 
I ALWAYS GET GOOD TREATMENT 
Lacrosse Co.. Wis.. April 19, 1909. 
W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. 
Dear Sir—Plants were received in fine 
shape. I always get good treatment from you. 
J. B. NYE. 
NEW Hu ME. —Of Western origin and introduced 
by me several years ago. Until 
the advent of the Chesapeake it was the most profit¬ 
able berry with me that I had grown. It is nearly as 
late as the Gandy. Fruit bright red. that does not 
lose its luster and turn dark after being picked a long 
time; uniformly large size, and one of the best ship¬ 
pers that 1 have ever handled. It will produce a crop 
on much lighter land than where Gandy will grow. 
The fruit is so firm and keeping qualities so good that 
it does not require to be picked more than two or 
three times per week, and while some spv it i« not 
productive enough, I have several times picked 1,000 
quarts per acre at a single picking, which I consider a 
very good yield. One peculiarity about the New Home 
about which I have had many inquiries is that all 
