26 THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD. 
Do not plant Dewberries on too-rich garden soil, as they go too much to vine, with a corresponding 
loss of fruit. For fertilizer use a small percentage of ammonia and as large a percentage of potash as you 
can get, up to io per cent. The plants may be set in rows 5 to 6 feet apart, and about 3 feet in the row, for 
varieties other than Atlantic, which should have rows 7 feet apart, and be planted 5 feet apart in the row, 
unless the ground is quite light, in which case it should be planted the same distance as the others. On 
account of the late-fruiting habit of the Atlantic it is advisable to plant it on low ground to avoid danger 
of drought. Some growers let their Dewberries trail on the ground and keep the vines back to 2 or 3 feet 
in length; but much better results are obtained if the vines are given some support, either by trellis or by 
stakes driven between every alternate hill, tying one hill from each side to the top of the stake, which 
should be notched at the top to prevent the vine slipping down. Cut off all surplus vines 18 inches beyond 
where tied. 
Atlantir Atlantic Dewberry we have 
i\ lld.IlUC. something decidedly new, good and 
exceptionally valuable. The berries are about the 
size of the Snyder blackberry, jet-black, of good 
quality and exceptionally firm; are good keepers 
and will carry in excellent condition for long ship¬ 
ments. The plants are very healthy, entirely free 
from rust and have a very vigorous growth. The 
berries are easily picked, owing to the fact that large, 
productive clusters are held well above the bushes. 
The main crop here ripens in August and runs until 
September, or after all other Dewberries and black¬ 
berries are gone, except the Nanticoke blackberry, 
which is too soft to ship a long distance. 
Austin ayes) . An early Dewberry of excellent 
UoLlll q Ua iity; the berries are large and thick, 
but not so firm as those of the Lucretia. It is very 
hardy and seldom fails to give a good crop. We 
always plant a part of our field in Austin in order 
to start the season at the earliest date. The Austin 
ripens with us about a week earlier than the Lu¬ 
cretia, and for this reason it is valuable to grow in 
connection with that variety. While not quite so 
firm, if the berries are kept picked up close as soon 
as ripe, and not allowed to remain too long on the 
vines, they may be shipped a reasonable distance. 
They are especially valuable for the home garden 
or nearby market. 
T iirrpf ia Earlier than the earliest blackberry, 
LiUircLid. ag i ar g e as the largest, and the most 
largely grown of all Dewberries for market. Of a 
slender, trailing habit and entirely free from diseases 
and insect attacks; the canes are very hardy and 
exceedingly prolific, thriving almost everywhere; 
the fruit is superb, large and handsome, of rich 
black, and the quality is very fine. It is undoubtedly 
the best shipping variety of all the Dewberries in 
cultivation. It is always eagerly sought for in 
market. See illustration, page 27. 
THE TALK OF THE TOWN 
One year ago I bought some Chesapeake Strawberry plants 
of you, and they are now ripening berries which for size, fine 
shape, beautiful color, and elegant flavor are the talk of the 
town literally. You said in your catalogue, “If there is a better 
Strawberry, we have never seen it,” and I want to add, if there 
is as fine a berry, I have never seen it.— John W. Sanborn, 
Allegany County, New York, June 24, 1915. 
