W. S. Todd, Greenwood, Delaware 
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HOWARD. (Per.) 
This is extensively grown in almost all sections and for several years has 
made berry growers more money than any other variety of its season. Ripening 
early, and continuing through a long season it comes nearest to being an “all 
season” variety of any variety I have ever seen. I have seen growers picking 
large, handsome Howard, when Gandy were ripening at their best. I can see 
no difference in the fruit of this and Premier and am sure they are the same but 
I have reports from some customers who say the Howard plants are better 
growers and more productive, while others report there is no difference. I have 
kept the two strains of plants separate so that customers may order under which 
name they prefer. Anyway, the Howard is an extra fine variety, ripening early 
and continuing through a long season, and no one will make a mistake in plant¬ 
ing it. When customers all over the country report that they get two or three 
good pickings from Howard which sell for fancy prices before any other variety 
of its size begins to ripen it must be the king of strawberries. The plants are 
vigorous, with perfect foliage, enormously productive of large, moderately firm 
berries, that are both beautiful and delicious. This berry was produced after 
thirty years of scientific plant breeding, and after 25,000 seedlings had been 
originated. Many growers all over the country are planting nothing but Howard 
because it is making them more money than any other variety. My Howard 
plant beds for this season are as fine as I have ever seen and the rows are well- 
filled with large, healthy plants that will please all customers and I can fill your 
orders for any quantity. 
