4 THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 
of this variety: “Chesapeake is described as one of the most promising of the comparatively new Straw¬ 
berries. It has several distinctive characteristics, chief of which are the vigor and health of the plants and 
the beauty and attractiveness of the fruit. There is but little danger from frost on account of the habit of 
late blooming, a most valuable consideration in some localities. The large, leafy calyx is well colored and 
adds to the attractiveness of the fruit. The most valuable asset is its high quality, in which it is hardly 
surpassed. The dark red flesh is aromatic, highly flavored, mildly acid, and is very good to best in quality. 
Among the many varieties tested on the station grounds, Chesapeake stands among the few kinds at the 
top. This variety was introduced by W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland, in 1906. Its parentage is unknown. 
It is unfortunate that, in some sections, plants not true to name are being sent out for this variety.” Send 
your order for Chesapeake to the introducers, where you will be sure to get good plants, true to name, 
which will bear you some of the finest-looking and best-quality fruit you ever saw. See illustration in 
natural colors, page 5. 
WE LIKE THIS 
Both shipments of plants re¬ 
ceived. The Warren and McAlpin 
Strawberries certainly are very 
large plants; the 2,500 bought last 
year came through the winter in 
fine shape. Allen’s plants are fine 
plants, and I know what I get when 
I order from you.— Bernard H. 
Anderson, Brown County, Kansas, 
March 28, 1915. 
IT PAYS TO PLEASE 
Inclosed please find order for 15,000 Glen 
Mary Strawberries and check for $52.50 for 
the same. Having purchased 3,000 of these 
plants in 1913. I know your goods are O. K. 
and for this reason 
am again giving 
you this order.— 
F. Ray Wayes, 
Union County, N. 
J., April 12, 1915. 
Chesapeake. Stands out among the few kinds at the top 
Clyde. 
Climax Has been grown over a wide range of 
umudA. te r r i tor y ( and f or a large, medium-early 
berry it has given general satisfaction. It is a good 
pollenizer for pistillate varieties, and a reliable kind 
that no one need hesitate to plant. Plants strong, 
vigorous, upright in growth, with no signs of rust. 
An immensely productive variety with 
fruit of large size, that has been grown to 
considerable extent in some sections and even yet 
quite a number are holding on to it and are planting 
more, in spite of the fact that its foliage gives way 
about fruiting time and is not sufficient to protect 
its immense crop of fruit; this can be guarded 
against to some extent by an application of nitrate 
of soda in the spring before fruiting. 
CommonwpaIfli A P roduct of Massachusetts, 
Lommonweailll. and a variety especially re¬ 
commended for the northern and middle states, ajid 
for best results should be given rich soil and high 
culture. It grows fairly well here, and the berries 
are of good quality, large size and high color; it is 
well worth a trial where high culture can be given. 
Cnlnmtkia Plants numerous, healthy and pro- 
V/OIUIIlDla. Berries large, rich scarlet, 
glossy and of excellent quality. This variety has 
made a good showing here. Its season is late. The 
plant-growth is exceedingly vigorous and healthy. 
Crpopprtf One of the oldest varieties on our 
IricSCeill. jj st and j s st jjj admired by quite a 
few growers. This berry has been on the market 
between thirty and forty years, and about thirty- 
five years ago it was one of the most largely grown 
varieties in cultivation. In quality it is just as good 
as it ever was. The plant is healthy, very hardy 
and productive. 
PARTY 7 A R If A seedling of Excelsior 
E*/ii\Li I ULAIMV. crossed with Aroma, and 
originated in Missouri, having made a great record 
almost everywhere it has been introduced. Growers 
on the Peninsula are very enthusiastic over it, and 
we are receiving many good reports from other 
sections. Wherever it has been grown almost every¬ 
body wants plants. Growth is distinctly luxuriant 
and thrifty; foliage stands up erect and is distinct 
from that of any other variety, the leaves are thick 
and leathery, with a healthy, vigorous appearance. 
The berries average large in size, ripen early and are 
firm, which means a great deal to the commercial 
grower. We consider it one of the very best large, 
early market berries, and it is a variety that has 
given many profitable crops. It shows up splendidly 
in market. If you are interested in an early berry, 
that is of good size, productive, handsome and firm, 
plant Early Ozark. See illustration in natural colors, 
page 16. 
