TRUE-TO-NAME STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
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SUPERB. J his i s 
- doubtedly 
the best of the fall-bearing 
varieties. It is a perfect 
blossom, and is a seed¬ 
ling of Autumn crossed 
with Cooper. A healthy 
growing plant that makes 
runners freely. Fruit 
large, dark red, glossy, 
firm and good quality. 
Edw. H. Reil, Pres, of 
the Alton, Ill., Horti¬ 
cultural Society, to whom 
plants were sent for trial, 
writes as follows: “Superb 
of which you sent me six 
plants is, so far, the most 
promising. It bore right 
along from the time plants 
got well established until 
this writing, October 26. 
I did not disbud, except 
at the start, because I 
wanted to be able to 
judge them fairly and 
test their vitality.” A 
prominent New York 
grower says: “The Su¬ 
perb is the largest fall Superb. The best of the fall-bearing sorts. This picture was taken September 30 , 1911 
Strawberry I have ever 
seen. It is glossy and very attractive as well as of finest flavor. It brings every blossom to maturity, there 
being no blanks, which is a strong point in a fall-bearing Strawberry.” I thought so well of this variety 
that, in addition to what I had growing, I have purchased about one-half of the originator’s stock, who 
claims that it is not only the best fall-bearing variety that he has, but also his best spring-bearing variety, 
giving a full crop in the spring and then after a short rest bears nearly all summer. To those who are in¬ 
terested in fall-bearing Strawberries, I recommend the Superb as the best to be had in that line. $2.50 per 
doz., $4.25 for 25, $8 for 50, $15 per 100. 
Parsons’ Beauty. Parsons’ Beauty originated 
in this country near Parsonsburg. It is very pro¬ 
ductive, medium large and of good quality. To any¬ 
one who has a near market, where the fruit can be 
hauled in or picked one day and sold the following 
morning, I would recommend this variety. Some 
claim that it will ship well, but I have never found 
that I could recommend this as a berry that would 
ship a long distance and give good results. It makes 
a luxuriant growth of dark green, vigorous plants, 
which bear an immense crop of medium to large 
berries. 
Paul Jones. This is a pistillate variety, and is 
claimed to be a seedling of the Haverland and 
Brandywine. It has been thoroughly tested in 
different soils, with all kinds of treatment, and has 
never been found wanting. It. is claimed to be 
wonderfully productive of beautiful berries, and the 
most wonderful of all, will keep a week and be just 
as handsome as when first picked. Of a brilliant, 
glossy color, which seems to have a varnished sur¬ 
face, and is claimed to be an excellent shipping 
variety. It is claimed that berries kept a week in 
a common house-cellar, were exhibited at the 
Worcester County Horticultural Society by the 
side of fresh-picked berries, and the only difference 
in appearance was the added richness in coloring 
of the week-old berries. It is said to be fully as 
productive as Haverland or Sample. I have not 
fruited the variety yet, but it has made an excellent 
showing in the field so far as growth is concerned, 
making a good quantity of strong, healthy plants. 
Prolific. I have quite a nice lot of plants and 
shall be pleased to supply those who wish to try 
this new variety. The Prolific originated at the 
Experiment Station in New York state, and I 
will quote the Station’s description: “Plants very 
numerous, vigorous, unusually productive, yielding 
on the Station grounds at the rate of 14,000 quarts 
per acre. On account of its vigor, the great pro¬ 
ductiveness of its plants and the attractiveness of 
the large, well-colored berries, this variety gives 
promise of taking front rank among standard com¬ 
mercial Strawberries. Fruit very large to above 
medium, retains size well as season advances; 
roundish conic to blunt wedge-shaped; attractive 
bright scarlet; flesh firm.” This variety was sent 
out in 1908. 
Pride of Cumberland. Originated in New 
Jersey. The berry is brilliant red and holds its 
luster and freshness a long time after being picked. 
It is very attractive, and always brings the highest 
market price. Where everything is favorable it is 
productive, very firm and good quality. It is a 
strong, staminate variety and an excellent one 
to plant with medium to late pistillate sorts. Were 
it not for the fact that its blossoms are easily injured 
by unfavorable weather, I think this would be one 
of the leading market berries. 
I Ship Promptly 
Thanks for good count and prompt shipment of 
Potato Plants.—J. U. Stout, Huron Co., Mich. 
I Know How To Pack 
The Sweet Potato Plants arrived in fine condition.— 
J. G. S. Chalfant, Washington Co., Pa. 
Fine Cabbage Plants 
Cabbage Plants I received of you last spring were 
fine.—E. A. Bisbee, Crawford Co., Pa. 
