W. F. ALLEN’S CATALOGUE, SALISBURY, MD. 
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GOLDSBORO —I *erfect blossoms, foliage strong, 
vigorous, thick, leathery and 
glossy. A good grower and productive of large, hand¬ 
some fruit; very smooth and glossy, fine quality, 
especially recommended for home use or near mar¬ 
ket. A good, handsome berry that will make your 
mouth water for it and not disappoint you when 
you eat it. Too soft for distant shipment. 
GILL. -This is an early variety, uniform in shape, 
nearly round and above the average of the 
early varieties in size. It colors all over and be¬ 
comes quite deep red when full ripe. The flesh is 
light red and has a pleasing flavor. The growth with 
me has been entirely satisfactory. It makes larger 
and stronger plants than most early varieties, en¬ 
tirely free from disease. No rust spots have ap¬ 
peared on it on my grounds. Well worthy of a trial. 
GANDY. —Too well known to require any ex¬ 
tended description. It is the standard 
late variety by which all other late berries the coun¬ 
try over 4s compared. Probably no higher compli¬ 
ment could be paid the variety than this. It should 
be planted in black swamp land if possible, otherwise 
in clay land of a springy nature; never on dry, sandy 
land. We always have a big demand for this variety, 
and for that reason have pre pared a large stock of it. 
At this time it is without doubt one of the most 
largely planted of the late varieties. 
BARRYMORE. ^ITails from Massachusetts and 
was originated by H. L. Cram. 
My attention was first brought to the variety while 
visiting Boston during the fall of 1007 and* a voar 
later succeeded in getting a few plants at the modest 
price of $100 per thousand. The Barrymore has 
made a good showing with us, both in fruit and 
plant, and indications are that it is going to make 
good. During the Massachusetts Horticultural Show, 
in 1008, the Barrymore was awarded silver m< da) 
and three first premiums, which is quite a record for 
any new' berry for one season. The color is a glossy, 
rich, dark crimson, with red flesh of excellent quality. 
The berries are large, ripens at midseason and are 
regular conical shape. The blossoms are stamlnate 
or perfect, and fruit is firm enough to ship well. 
AROMA. —A popular berry in the West, where 
^ .is grown by many in place of 
Gandy. The berries are large, firm, attractive and 
good quality. We have generally considered it a 
poor grower, but this season we have an excellent 
stock, it having grown better than aiiv other variety, 
perhaps owing to the fact that it was planted in 'a 
piece of springy, rich land. Heretofore we have usu¬ 
ally been unable to fill a great many of our orders 
on Aroma ; I am pleased to say, however, this season 
that we have a splendid stock of this Western fa¬ 
vorite and will be pleased to have orders from anyone 
who wants good plants of Aroma. 
ENHANCE. —This is an old variety of excellent 
origin that w r e sometimes have 
call for from the Pacific Coast. Berries are some¬ 
what irregular in shape, large, firm and late in sea¬ 
son. Its blossoms are rich in pollen and it is valu¬ 
able for planting with pistillate varieties. The foliage 
is a very rich light green and, while I have grown it 
for fifteen years, I' do not remember of ever seeing a 
spot of rust. 
LARGER ORDER NEXT TIME. f 
Jefferson Co., Ohio, April 25, 1010. Y 
Mr. W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Md. X 
Dear Sir—I received the strawberry plants X 
all in good condition : the people were all well X 
pleased with them. Will send you a larger or- % 
der next time. Yours trnlv. X 
ISAIAH ,T. DOTJDS. % 
