G. H. k J. H. HALE’S CATALOGUE OF 
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STANDARD LIST. 
MRS. GARFIELD —Blossom perfect, or self-feitilizing; fruit medium to large, averaging 
somewhat larger than Crescent; in form resembling somewhat the fairest specimens of that variety, 
hut rather more conical, with slight neck, color a bright glossy scarlet, making one of the most 
showy and attractive-looking berries we have ever seen. In flavor, it is rich, sweet and delicious, 
far surpassing all the leading varieties of the present day, and in a marked degree resembling that 
acme of perfection, President Wilder—a point that will at once place it in every family garden ; 
for what has long been wanted was a productive berry, of high quality, and we have it in the Mrs. 
Garfield. 25 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $S per 1000. 
MANCHESTER ( P ).—A strong, robust plant, somewhat inclined to rust, producing an 
enormous crop of large to very large berries; in form and color much like the Cumberland Tri¬ 
umph, and holding their size to the very last picking. Where it does not rust too much it is the 
best and most prolific medium to late strawberry in America. 25 cents per dozen; 50 cents per 
50; 75 cents per 100; j$3 per 1000. 
OLD IRON CLAD.—Plant more vigorous than Sharpless; perfect blossom; ripens ex- 
tremely early ; fruit, large and good; bright color. Many of our Eastern growers pronounce it 
the most promising extra-early market variety. 25 cents per dozen; 50 cents per 50; 75 cents per 
too; $3 per 1000. 
MINER’S .GREAT PROLIFIC.—One of the very best for family use. Plant, a strong, 
free "rower, with clean bright foliage, enormously productive; fruit large, somewhat irregular in 
shape; deep, rich, red color; firm enough for a near market; best quality. 25 cents per dozen; 
50 cents per 50; 75 cents per 100; S3 per 1000; 5*3 P er 5 000 - 
SHARPLESS.—A superb variety in every respect. Plant enormous, producing very 
heavy fruit stalks that are loaded with fruit of the largest size, the first picking, however, being 
rather irregular. Quality good, ripens late. Produces its beSt fruit on two-year old plants. 25 
cents per dozen; 50 cents per 50; 75 cents per 100; S3 per 1000. 
WINDSOR CHIEF (P ).—A seedling of Champion, fertilized by Charles Downing. Its 
general character being similar to Champion, some growers think them identical; and while a 
berry must be fine to surpass the Champion, we think the Windsor is its superior in many respects. 
Plant, strong and vigorous, free from rust and blight, enormously productive, yielding with us 
12,Soo quarts to the acre; fruit of regular, uniform size, with large green hulls, very acid until 
fully ripe; ripens late, coming in about ten days after its rival in productiveness, the Crescent. 
This is the only variety that has never failed to give us a profitable crop of berries. 25 cents per 
dozen; 50 cents per 50; 75 cents per 100; $3 per 1000. 
KENTUCKY.—Plant, vigorous and productive; a general favorite everywhere. Fruit, 
medium to large size ; delicious flavor ; too soft for anything except a near market; very valuable 
for family use, and is one of the latest to ripen, except the Cornelia. Is best on light sandy soils. 
25 cents per dozen; 50cents per 50; 75 cents per 100; $5 per 1000. 
INDIANA.—A seedling of Charles Downing, which it much resembles, being fully equal 
to that variety in its best days, which is high praise, indeed. We predict that this will in a few 
years be recognized as one of the best of family berries, and in such markets as appreciate fine 
flavor. 25 cents per dozen; $1 per 100; $5 per 1000. 
Charles Downing, Monarch, Crescent, Wilson, Finch, Sucker State. 25 cents 
per dozen; 75 cents per 100; $3 per 1000. 
Longfellow, extra size and quality. President Lincoln, largest of all. Prince of Ber¬ 
ries, Jucunda, Dan Boone, Henderson, extra quality. 35 cents per dozen; $1 per 100. 
* ( JEIow far can you ship plants with safety ?” we are 
often ashed. 
The following extract from a recent letter is a fair sample of what we are 
constantly receiving. 
Watsonville, Cal., Dec. 31, 1886. 
Messrs. G. H. & J. H. Hale, South Glastonbury : 
Gentlemen —The 16,000 Parry Strawberry plants arrived in due time and 
were in excellent condition. Your mode of packing is superior to any I have 
ever seen, and I have received a great many thousand strawberry plants from the 
East during the time I have been in the business, some eight or ten years. The 
charges on your plants were much less per thousand than any I have ever re¬ 
ceived, owing to the superior manner in which they were packed. The plants 
were set immediately after their arrival, and have commenced to grow finely; 
hardly think we will lose a plant. JAMES WATERS. 
