TRUE-TO-NAME STRAWBERRY PLANTS 7 
CLIMAX. A good, reliable variety that no one 
need hesitate to plant. Climax has been grown 
over a wide range of territory, and for a large-size, 
medium-early berry it has given general satisfaction; 
the foliage is of a light green that can be distin¬ 
guished from other varieties for quite a distance. 
Plants are of a strong, vigorous, upright growth 
with no signs of rust. The Climax originated with 
a Mr. Graham, of Wicomico County, Maryland. 
COLUMBIA. I do not know where this variety 
originated, but my stock was procured from M. 
Crawford, of Ohio, who describes it in his 1913 
catalogue as follows: “Plants numerous, healthy and 
prolific; berry very large, light scarlet, glossy and 
of excellent quality; season late.” This variety has 
made a very good showing here. 
COOPER. Originated with Samuel Cooper, of 
Delevan, New York, and is described by him as 
follows: “A seedling of the Pan-American, but is not 
a fall-bearing variety; the plants are about I foot 
high at fruiting time, and grow very erect, so that 
the fruit can be easily seen by pushing the foliage 
to one side; fruit-stems about 6 inches long; makes 
plants freely and does best in matted rows not too 
wide; season medium to late; size medium, perfectly 
colored clear through; flavor fine; a good shipper and 
one of the best for canning purposes; has a record 
of 8,000 quarts per acre.” It has made an excellent 
showing here, being one of the best growers in the 
field. 
COMMONWEALTH. A product of Massa¬ 
chusetts, and a variety especially recommended for 
the northern and middle states and not for the 
South; I think it is a variety more adapted to the 
northern sections, and for the best results should 
be given rich soil and high culture. It grows 
well here, and berries are of a good quality and 
very fine. 
CRESCENT. Although one of the oldest varie¬ 
ties on our list, it is still admired by some growers, 
and for those who continue to grow it, I have a fine 
stock of strictly true-to-name plants. This berry 
has been on the market between thirty and forty 
years, and about twenty-five years ago it was one 
of the most largely grown varieties. 
DARLINGTON. I do not know the origin of this 
variety, but judging from the flavor, it is closely 
related to the Brandywine; although, I think, later 
and more productive than that variety. I obtained 
Climax. Second-early; very productive 
my stock from a New Jersey grower, who has the 
following to say of it: “We believe the Darlington 
to be a seedling of the Gandy; it has a dark red color 
and is a good shipper. A variety that grows large 
plants and makes a fine bed, it is far more productive 
than the Gandy and, to condense the facts, it leads 
the Gandy a long chase in size, vigor and yield.” 
Darlington has fruited here for two seasons and has 
made a very satisfactory showing. 
Good News From Cuba 
Yesterday I received my plants in fine condition.— 
Juan B. Carrillo, Cuba, December 4, 1912. 
Bubach. A good market berry, bringing high prices (see page 6) 
