S. E. HOLDRIDGE & SONS, NORWICH, CONN 
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EARLY VARIETIES 
HOWARD NO. 17 (Special Strain) (Perfect)—We consider 
that the Howard No. 17 is by far the best all-purpose berry at 
the present time. We recommend that you plant the largest 
part of your bed to this variety. It is the earliest berry grown 
and will produce an enormous crop of berries under most all 
conditions. It is practically frostproof, which is a distinct ad¬ 
vantage here in New England. 
Our special strain is immensely productive. Even last year, 
which was a very bad year for strawberries, our bed of Howard 
No. 17 yielded over 4,000 quarts on slightly over one-half acre. 
We feel that those who have had success with this variety 
should plant most of their bed to it, while trying Dorset out 
under their own conditions. 
The Howard No. 17 is a fine plantmaker. The foliage is 
large and green and very resistant to leaf spot. This variety 
produces a large, bright red berry over a long season, the ber¬ 
ries growing smaller at the end of the season. 
I wish that every one of you could come and see the bed 
of Howard No. 17 from which our plants will be sold this 
spring. This bed was planted 15 inches apart in the rows, with 
rows 4*4 feet apart. In some sections of the field the plants 
form a solid patch. If you could see this bed I have no doubt 
that we would receive your order. 
If you wish to play safe and want a sure cropper and a 
heavy yielder, plant Howard. You will receive large berries and 
plenty of them when the prices are high. 
Prices: 50 for 65c; 100 for $1.00; 250 for $2.25; 300 for 
$2.75; 500 for $3.50; 1,000 for $6.00. Postpaid. Free delivery. 
3,000 to 5,000 at $5.00 per thousand. Not postpaid. 
April 3, 1936. 
Dear Sirs:—Your Howard 17 were wonderful. I never saw 
so many strawberries. Planted 500 plants and picked over 
500 quarts. 
Yours truly, MRS. S. ZAMULKO, 
Windsor, Conn. 
April 23, 1936. 
Dear Sirs:—This is to notify you that the plants I ordered 
reached me today in perfect condition. Many thinks for your 
prompt delivery. 
Respectfully, MRS. ELEANOR ANDREWS, 
Providence, R. I. 
