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V/. F. Allen’s Plant and Seed Catalogue, Salisbury, Md. 
WINE.—A variety that thrives on almost any soil. 
In season it is medium late. The berries 
far* large, broad and heart-shaped, of medium red color, with bright 
seeds and firm fresh, which is red through and through. These 
c©*»feiiied vritfe large size> productiveness and firmness of tex 
nsa&e the Brandywine a very valuable strawberry, especially 
has a peculiarly rich, spicy Savor that charms all who taste it 
giws general satisfaction throughout the country. It 
Pennsylvania, doc?s well all through the North and 
as well as being a standard and safe berry to plant in 
the Bermudas and other tropical and semi 
BABJbY HA TELA. WAY.— This variety was sent out about six 
years ago with many strong claims 
toy Its superiority as an early market berry. When I first saw it in 
®lft I net Li&e it and did not advise my customers to buy it 
^ a I****'’ however, I had a much better impression 
of 1*. ®®«SNp favorable conditions I find it giyes a very good crop of 
eafe^flent; berries very early in the season. I saw it in a trial plot 
of efc^r varieties where it proved to be of good size, firm, and of 
ft and attractive color. It was altogether better than 
olfcer early varieties in the plot, which, however, did nol 
ilKipde some of the later introduced. It is a strong staminate 
variety and a good one for fruiting early pistillates. 
1NHANCE.- -Berries somewhat Irregular in shape, large and 
firm ; season late. It is an excellent variety for 
due late pistillate sorts. Foliage is a very rich light green, 
1 tto not remember of ever seeing a spot of rust on it! Quite a 
faparite wit* some growers on the Pacific Coast. This is a good 
« 0 # standard variety, and this season I can furnish a quantity of 
fa«8y plants. 
#$®E!SfVJXIJ5.—Originated with E. M. Buechly, of Ohio. It 
is considered by many an improvement on 
sfew&ch, especially la firmness and vigor of plants. The fruit is 
*•»<•*« eoiored and has been reported hy many experimenters in small 
Watts as a very fine berry. It is no favorite of mine, hut as I have 
ea occasional call for it, have been keeping a few plants in stock. 
SOfFM®.—For many years the most largely grown market 
berry in the South. It is very firm and is quite 
i«ro«!nct!ve on heavy or springy land : it does not do well on sandy 
flfjttd. At one station about 30 miles south of Salisbury it has been 
*Se most largely grown, variety for many years, and is always sold 
St the depot at paying prices, owing to its excellent carrying qua!! 
ties. To those who want true stock of this good old reliableearly variet 
I can furnish them absolutely pure. I mqrely mention this beeaus 
there have been a great many mixed Hoffman on the market. 
STEVENS LATE CHAMPION.-I heard so 
... , many good 
things about this new berry at the New Jersey State 
Horticultural Society two years ago that I planted 
quite extensively of it. It is said to yield large crops 
of large, beautiful berries that ship well late in the 
season after most of the other varieties have ripened 
and gone. It is evidently a descendant of Gandy, but 
is a much better grower and will thrive better on a 
greater variety of soils. I have recently returned 
from a trip in Connecticut and find a great many of 
this variety growing, and it seems to be giving general 
satisfaction. It is one of the finest growers that we 
have. On my light soil it is not a favorite with me, 
but seems to be giving great satisfaction with a great 
many growers. M. Crawford, of Cuyahoga Falls. 
Ohio, describes it thus : “One of the newer late berries, 
and a very good one. It makes strong, vigorous plants 
which yield heavy crops of fruit and plenty of sturdy 
runners which take root promptly. The flowers and 
berries are well protected by the ample foliage. The 
fruit is large, long, a little flattened, and sometimes 
slightly creased, but generally smooth. The color is 
bright red and the flesh is also red, but lighter. The 
flavor seems rather acid, but is generally counted a 
good berry. It ripens all over and has a firm surface 
protected by prominent seeds. It is one of the best to 
keep after being picked and is a good berry for can¬ 
ning. It ripens late and makes a season of medium 
length.” 
$ FRESE AND GREEN. % 
Pennsylvania, April 22, 1908. 
<«■ W„ F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. ♦£ 
$£ Dear Sir—Plants came safe to hand today. 
*}* They are very fine, fresh and oreen. 
Rfe Your patron, LOUISA C. HAYBm & 
