TRUE-TO-NAME STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
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Senator Dunlap. Bright red all througn 
SENATOR DUNLAP. 
This is one of the distinct, 
hardy, healthy varieties 
that will almost look out 
for itself, if given half a 
show, and produce an 
abundance of fruit. The 
foliage is handsome, up¬ 
right, with long leaves 
and has more than the 
ordinary power of devel¬ 
oping a heavy crown- 
system. The roots go 
down deep in the soil for 
moisture, and it is thought 
that a drought has less 
effect on this than some 
others. It has an extra- 
long flowering season; the 
bloom is handsome and 
exceedingly rich in pollen, 
which makes it valuable 
to plant with such pistil¬ 
late varieties as ripen in 
its season. I have fruited 
this berry almost since 
its origin, and find it one 
of the best medium-size, 
early to midseason va¬ 
rieties that I have ever 
grown. The fruit is dark 
red, with a glossy finish, 
shading to a deep scarlet 
on the under-side. Its 
prominent yellow seed resemble gold imbedded in 
highly colored wax. The meat is bright red all 
through and exceedingly juicy. I always count on a 
heavy demand for this truly valuable variety. My 
strain of Senator Dunlap is ideal in every way, and 
fully merits its universal popularity. If you are in 
doubt about what to order, and especially if you are 
inexperienced in berry-growing, plant some Dunlap. 
SHARPLESS. This is probably the oldest va¬ 
riety that is generally listed at this time. In shape 
it is very much like the old famous Bubach, and 
varies just as does that variety, but is a lighter red 
in color. The berries are very large; the vines pro¬ 
duce a medium crop of rich and delicious fruit. It 
succeeds in practically all soils and climates. 
SONS* PROLIFIC. This is claimed to be a seed¬ 
ling of Bubach fertilized with Aroma, which is cer¬ 
tainly fine parentage. It was originated by James 
Sons, of Missouri, who claims it to be without excep¬ 
tion the greatest shipping berry. Its parentage is 
plainly shown in both plant and fruit. The berries are 
said to be a darker red than Aroma and a little larger. 
SPLENDID. This variety is a heavy producer of 
uniform, medium-sized fruit. It has staminate blos¬ 
soms and is desirable for fertilizing such sorts as 
Warfield, Crescent and other similar types. For best 
results the plants must be thinned, otherwise they 
will soon become dense and produce more foliage 
than fruit. 
STEVENS’ LATE CHAMPION. Originated in 
New Jersey, and 
a descendant of 
the Gandy. It 
is a much 
stronger grower 
than the Gandy, 
and will thrive 
on a greater va¬ 
riety of soils. 
It makes strong, 
vigorous plants, 
which will yield 
plenty of fruit. 
The plants 
make plenty of 
sturdy runners, 
which take root 
promptly; the 
blossoms as well 
as the fruit are 
amply protected 
by the foliage. 
The fruit is very 
large, long, a 
little flattened, 
Stevens’ Late Champion. Fruit long, slightly flattened 
