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THE W. F. ALLEN CO., SALISBURY, MD 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES, continued 
REALLY EVERBEARING—DELICIOUS FLAVOR 
In regard to the plants I bought from you, I wish to say that 
I found them to be all that could be desired. They arrived in 
fine condition and I did not lose more than half a dozen. I 
could not resist the temptation to allow some of the plants to 
bear fruit and the berries were large and of delicious flavor. 
My Everbearing plants were really everbearing and we had 
berries every day from late summer up to October 20, when we 
left home, and I heard they were bearing up to freezing weather 
—and then, in the spring they bore a full crop.—T. Ridings, 
Los Angeles, Cal., March 10, 1917. 
When you have a good market, it is possible to 
make some money growing Progressive. But the 
greatest need that the Progressive fills is in the 
home-garden. Wherever you live, whatever your 
soil, if you have or can get a piece of land for a gar¬ 
den, plant some Progressive and enjoy all summer 
and fall this most delicious of fruit. And remember, 
you can commence picking berries only a few weeks 
after the plants are set. Order now; the supply is 
much shorter than last year; and you do not want 
to miss Progressive. Price, $12 per 1,000. 
The fruit of Superb is large, 
^ _ -1VJJ. glossy, firm, and of fine quality, re¬ 
sembling the Chesapeake in many ways, being a 
strictly first-class fancy variety. It is not so pro^ 
ductive and requires more care and attention than 
does the Progressive, but makes up for this by being 
larger in size, presenting a better appearance, and 
having a finer flavor. In some sections of the nor¬ 
thern states, Superb gives better results than the 
Progressive, but in the South, no everbearing variety 
but the Progressive should be planted. Superb will 
grow well, but it will not produce fruit like the Pro¬ 
gressive. There is a great demand for the plants, 
largely because in some sections it is the best ever- 
bearer to grow and also because it is one of the best 
spring-bearing varieties that we have grown, bear¬ 
ing heavy crops of berries. Where Superb can be 
grown successfully, it is an excellent variety, both 
for the home-garden and for market, 25 cents to 35 
cents being an average price for the fruit on a good 
market. Price, $12 per 1,000. 
PI? 1? P T 1? C Q A new everbearing variety 
claimed to be better than the 
Superb, which it resembles. Samuel Cooper, of New 
York, the introducer, says: “Peerless is better than 
Superb, being a more vigorous grower, more produc¬ 
tive of somewhat larger-sized fruit, and fully as good 
as Superb in quality.” We have fruited Peerless for 
two seasons and can verify the above statement. It 
is well worth a trial. The large, fancy berries pro¬ 
duced will please you. We especially recommend 
this to those who have done well with Superb. 
Price, $1 for 25, $1.75 for 50, $2.50 for 75, $3 for 100. 
A mariruc The quality of Americus is unex- 
mentUD. celled by any of the fallbearers. 
It also gives a good crop of medium-large berries in 
the. spring. In many places this variety is very 
thrifty and has given excellent results, but with us 
it is hard to grow and a rather shy bearer. It has 
a delicious flavor, which, when once tasted, you can¬ 
not forget. Americus seems to give better crops the 
second year than the first, and we would advise that 
you hold this over for a second summer crop. Price, 
75 cts. for 25, $1.20 for 50, $1.60 for 75, $2 for 100. 
SELECTION OF VARIETIES 
The selection of varieties is not a difficult matter. Our descriptions are made trom actual observation 
of the varieties in our fields, combined with the reports of our customers, and are intended as a guide to 
the public in selecting varieties. While our descriptions are as accurate as we know how to make them, it 
must be remembered that each variety has its own individuality and characteristics and that, while some 
varieties will adapt themselves to nearly all soils and climatic differences, others will do well only under 
particular soil and climatic conditions. 
We list the varieties in order of season of ripening, and, if they are not generally grown, we tell in what 
sections they thrive best, or for what purposes they are best suited. It is always advisable to find out what 
varieties are grown most extensively near you, since they are generally the ones best adapted to that region. 
• The purpose for which you are growing berries, that is, home use, local market, or commercial shipment, 
would also influence your selection. There is only one way to determine which variety will do best for you 
and that is to try them out. Local conditions influence the Strawberry greatly. The same variety may 
give entirely different results when planted on adjoining farms. 
We would advise you to plant largely of standard varieties and, at the same time, test the new ones. 
It pays in the end. All were new at one time. Plant new varieties near the standard ones, so that you can 
compare results. When you find a new variety that does well with you, then plant it on a larger scale. 
By experimenting and testing, a grower will soon be able to find out what varieties are best suited to his 
soil, climate and market. 
We are listing this year 75 varieties, most of which are standard varieties of proven value. Each year 
we discard those varieties that seem least desirable and for which there is the least demand. While some of 
these discarded varieties might be of value in some sections, we are sure that there are varieties in our list 
that will do better in those sections than the ones we discard. Likewise, every year we are adding new 
varieties which seem to be worthy of trial, and by this process of selecting and discarding for over thirty 
years, we think that we have worked up a list of exceptional merit. 
It is for the purpose of having a variety particularly suited to any given condition of soil and climate 
^ ave suc .h a l ar ge list. If, after reading the descriptions, you are uncertain as to what varieties you 
should plant, write us, giving your soil, climatic and marketing conditions, and we will use our knowledge 
and experience as well as that of our customers in advising you what varieties to plant. This is a part of the 
service we render to Strawberry-growers. 
FINE CONDITION TO CANADA 
. J*ust a line to say that the Progressive Strawberry plants came 
in last night s mail. They are in first-class condition. The roots 
are moist and the leaves are as green as a leek. I am more than 
pleased with the fine condition. Mr. Isaac Lundy told me he 
always got good plants from you; that is why I bought from 
you. I shall recommend you to others and will buy more from 
you next year.— S. Davis, Norfolk County, Ont., Canada, 
May 2 , 1917. 
EXCELLENT 
Received my Strawberry plants on the night of the 30th. Am 
so well pleased I feel obliged to drop you a card. I bought 100 
plants from a nursery at $2 and your plants are five times as 
nice as they were. Have planted them side by side. This is 
the third time I have ordered Strawberry plants, and yours 
are the finest I have ever seen. They reached this place in fine 
shape. Excellent is the name for yours.— Alex. B. Overton, 
Granville County, N. C., December 4, 1917. 
