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W. F. ALLEN’S CATALOGUE, SALISBURY, MD. 
BE A2\i DYV/INE. —Th° Brandywine has now 
been before the public foi 
about eighteen years. This is a variety that thrives 
on almost any soil and usually gives good results. 
This berry was originated in Pennsylvania. It seems 
to do equally well in semi-tropical sections and is 
one of our largest sellers in Florida. Cuba, California 
and Bermuda: in fact, this variety seems to give 
particular good satisfaction in these semi-tropical 
sections. In fact, it is a variety that seems to grow 
well, fruit well and give satisfaction generally in 
almost all sections. It is one of the standards that 
can he relied on. 
NEW HOME. —Of Western origin and intro¬ 
duced by me several years ago. 
For one reason, for which I cannot account, this 
berry has not become popular except in a few in¬ 
stances. Before introducing this variety I grew sev¬ 
eral remarkable fine crops of fruit. They were such 
that I considered it at that time an exceedingly valu¬ 
able variety. It seems, however, that it does not 
keep up its reputation from home, and to those who 
have not already planted it and know whether or 
not it will gi e satisfaction I would advise planting 
it only in a small way. Where it succeeds, as it has 
done here, it is certainly a valuable market berrv. 
KANSAS. —Originated in the State from which 
it takes its name. Fruit rather above 
medium in size and immensely productive; color 
bright brilliant crimson, not only on the ‘surface, but 
through and through. It is one of the most fragrant 
of strawberries. Plant is free from rust and dis¬ 
ease. I hear excellent reports from this variety and 
especially on the Pacific Coast, and I shall be pleased 
to have my customers in that section give it a trial. 
I do not mean by the above description that it is 
not a valuable variety in other sections, as one of 
the best crops I ever grew was of this kind. 
MITCHELL’S EARLY. —Originated in Arkan¬ 
sas. For eating from 
the vines after it is full ripe there is probably noth¬ 
ing better, and until the Excelsior came it was the 
leading early market berry in this section, as well as 
for home use. If grown on good soil, it must be 
kept thin or it will go too much to vines. Too well 
known to need further description. 
CARDINAL, -ft riginated in Ohio by Mr. George 
J. Streater, and introduced by the 
Templin Company, of the same State. It makes a 
vigorous growth, very productive, very firm and hand¬ 
some. It looks so well and yields so well, and, being 
easily grown, it is claimed to be one of the most 
profitable market varieties in Ohio. The berries aver¬ 
age large and are bluntly conical, with a bright green 
cap that holds up remarkably well after 'shipping. It 
possesses the solidity of the old Wilson, united with 
the vigor of plant, prolificacy and brightness of color 
of the famous Crescent, while the berries are larger 
than either. Season, medium to late; blossoms, pis¬ 
tillate. 
COMMONWEALTH. —' Fhis is a Massachusetts 
berry, orignated bv Jas. 
Monroe, of near Boston. I have fruited this berry 
and find it bears a good quantity of firm, large ber¬ 
ries. A variety that I recommend for the North, but 
not for the South, as I think it is more adapted to 
Northern sections, and for best results should be 
given rich soil and high culture. When these con¬ 
ditions are met it is a very fancy berry. The plant 
is a strong grower, but not so rank as the Marshall, 
and makes a fair amount of good, healthy plants. 
CRESCENT.— For many years this was to straw¬ 
berry culture what the Early Rose 
potato has been to potato culture. There are quite a 
good many grown yet, but not so extensively as for¬ 
merly. About twenty years ago it was the most 
largely planted of any variety in this section, but 
later has given away to a great extent to other vari¬ 
eties. Many growers in the West, however, are still 
planting the Crescent. It produces great crops of 
fine berries, and those who have never grown it have 
missed one of the best medium to late varieties. 
FAIRFIELD. —Season of ripening about the 
same as Excelsior, Mitchell’s 
Early and Hoffman. It is somewhat larger than 
either of these and not quite so sour. The plant is 
a strong grower of healthy foliage, much resembling 
the Haverland. 
EARLY HARVEST. —The Early Harvest has 
not fruited here; was 
planted last spring for the first time. It comes from 
Arkansas and is described by the originator as fol¬ 
lows : “The Early Harvest, is not a full stamlnate 
and requires pollenation, for which the Excelsior is 
well fitted. It is very productive and forms immense 
tops and roots, with numerous crowns on good soil. 
By many it will be preferred to the Excelsior be¬ 
cause it is very nearly as early, with as good color 
and firmness, and excels it in size and productiveness.” 
DICKIE —Hails from Massachusetts, and was 
originated by J. D. Gowing, of that 
State, who also originated Sample and who has re¬ 
cently given us First Quality. For those who do not 
object to an uneven surface the Dickie will no doubt 
give satisfaction. It is a large berry of excellent 
quality, but is very uneven and irregular in shape. It 
is a berry that will give good results for the home 
table. The foliage is rank, healthy and strong. Blos¬ 
soms perfect. 
HOFFMAN ,—An old Southern market berry, 
which has been noted especially 
for its carrying qualities. Medium size, early and 
very firm. 
SHARPLESS. —This is an old favorite and & 
good many are still asking for 
it, especially to plant in the garden for the home 
table. Too well known to need further description. 
St THANK YOU, WE WILL TRY HARD TO 
& DIVE UP TO THIS RECORD. 
4 Page Co., Va., April 6, 1910. 
f Mb. Allen. 
Dear Sir—The strawberry plants received. I 
T will have to say you are a man after my own 
\ heart, as the more I deal with you the better I 
£ like your way like your way of doing business. 
A I never saw a finer lot of plants in all my life; 
4 well rooted, vigorous and strong. Wishing you 
A much success, I remain, yours very truly, 
4 D. K. CAYE. 
