W. F. ALLEN’S CATALOGUE, SALISBURY, MD. 
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HA VERL AN D .—Although the Haverland was 
introduced over twenty - five 
years ago, it is still one of the leading commercial 
sorts and seems to be growing more popular every 
day. It is among one of the most popular varieties 
that we handle, and of the older ones we have the 
largest sale for it from year to year than of any 
variety on our list; some seasons it is impossible to 
supply the demand. This year we have a very large 
stock of this variety and we expect to be able to fill 
all orders. Last year we expected to have enough 
and perhaps some to spare, but every plant of Haver¬ 
land was sold. It is a good, standard berry that 
bears a big crop above medium size, quality and ap¬ 
pearance, a berry that anyone who is in doubt as to 
what to plant would make no mistake in planting. 
It seems to do well in nearly every part of the coun¬ 
try. Several years ago I asked my customers to vote 
on the most popular mid-season variety; there was 
twice as many who named the Haverland as their 
preference as there was any other kind. The plants 
are healthy and vigorous, making ample runners. 
The blossoms are perfect, medium in size and ex¬ 
tremely hardy. The Haverland should be well 
mulched, as the fruit stems are not able to hold the 
immense load of berries from the ground. It is so 
enormously productive that the bright, large, juicy 
berries lie in great heaps around the plants. Under 
favorable circumstances the larger berries will grow 
as large as guinea eggs. Of course, under ordinary 
culture it will not be as large as this, but the average 
size is usually satisfactory under almost any con¬ 
ditions. It is popular everywhere, and we have sel¬ 
dom, almost never, had' any complaint from this va¬ 
riety. It is a good one to tie to and a safe one for 
the inexperienced. 
HOWARD. —-Perfect blossoms, superb growth of 
vigorous, healthy, light green foli¬ 
age ; very productice, season late. I have fruited the 
Floward for several years and have always been very 
well pleased with it. It is a good variety. 
AMANDA. —-The Amanda hails from Ohio, and 
was sent out .ammsBit at $5 per 
dozen. The plants have made a very good showing 
here, but we have not seen this variety in fruit; I 
will, therefore, give the description of the originator, 
which is as follows: “A seedling of the Sample 
crossed with Maximus. Bisexual, or perfect flowering, 
with lots of pollen. The berry is extremely large, 
with form varying from he'top shape to thick and 
broad; in color it is a deep red. The flesh is deep 
crimson and rich, with a fine. mild flavor. Firm and 
good for canning, as its holds its color well after 
being cooked. Foliage extra large and vigorous, free 
from rust; makes plenty of good, strong plants, with 
deep roots, thus standing drouth well. It is very 
productive, the berries holding their large size well 
to the end of' season. Season medium to late. 
HE SAYS NOT ALLEN’S FAULT IF THEY 
DON’T GROW. 
Hamilton Co., Ohio, April 10, 1010. 
Dear Mr. Allen—Plants arrived Monday in 
good shape, and if they don’t grow it will not 
be your fault, as I consider them extra fine 
plants. The asparagus roots came in fine con¬ 
dition. Yours very truly, 
GEORGE DEPENBROCK. 
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COLLOSSUS. —After fruiting this again the past 
season I am really more favor¬ 
ably impressed with it than I was a year ago, and as 
stated in my 1010 catalogue, perhaps the most com¬ 
prehensive description that I could give of it would 
be to say that it reminds me of the Bubach as the 
Bubach was 20 years ago. Plants are vigorous, ber¬ 
ries large and lots of them. The Ooliossus is said to 
be a seedling of the Bubach, and I do not doubt, as it 
bears much resemblance of that variety, but seems 
to surpass it in vigor, size and productiveness. I ad¬ 
vise all those who have admired the Bubach in its 
younger days to plant the Collossus now, and I pre¬ 
dict that everyone who does so will be well pleased 
with the results. 
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