BELLMAR * 
A NEW FANCY EARLY 
SHIPPING BERRY 
BELLMAR, like the Blakemore, is 
a recent introduction of the United 
States Department of Agriculture. It 
is a scientific cross between the Pre¬ 
mier and the Missionary, and the re¬ 
sulting berry, according to many re¬ 
liable sources, is considerably higher 
in dessert quality than either the Pre¬ 
mier or the Missionary, and is of a 
better quality than the Premier. 
The new Bellmar has a number of 
qualities which make it outstanding in 
any list of strawberries. Since its in¬ 
troduction in 1922, this berry has been 
tried in almost every state in the 
Union, and from no strawberry grow¬ 
ing district has there come a report of 
its failure. In some instances this 
berry has been reported to yield as 
high as 5,000 quarts to the acre. 
Quoting from Circular No. 171, 
United States Department of Agricul¬ 
ture, July, 1931: “As compared with 
Premier the plants are more vigorous 
and produce more freely; the blossoms are perfect, ripening 
almost a week earlier than Premier and fruits about as long. 
In Glendale, Maryland, it has been more productive than Pre¬ 
mier and produced a better grade of berries, and on good 
soil the berries are fully as large; color bright red, similar 
to Premier but not as dark as Missionary. They have a very 
large green calyx and a gloss which has caused it to be 
selected as the handsomest among hundreds. They are firmer 
than Premier and not so acid as Missionary. They rank high 
in dessert quality when grown under proper conditions.” 
The Bellmar plant growth is vigorous, of a bright glossy 
green color and with us we find it will withstand more sum¬ 
mer heat and drouth than any variety we have ever grown. 
The same report comes to us from many other states. Many 
growers report 75 per cent of a loss on all varieties other than 
the Bellmar which they say have stood the summer heat 
nearly 100 per cent. 
Appearance: The berries are a glossy luscious bright red. 
Their bright green cap gives them a very effective appear¬ 
ance. This together with their large size makes one of the 
most beautiful berries we have ever grown. 
WALLER BROTHERS consider the Bellmar a valuable 
addition to the long list of good strawberries. We sincerely 
recommend it to our customers. Read some of the testi¬ 
monials received from our customers as to what they think 
of this great variety. 
AMBROSIA LATE 
The New Big Late Strawberry. Large co extra large. The 
fancy trade will, appreciate the excellent quality of these 
berries; its rich red coloring and sturdy texture makes it 
a good shipping berry. To the growers who are looking for 
a good late berry we recommend Ambrosia. 
IMPROVED KLONDIKE 
The Best Berry for Mid-South 
SEVERAL other varieties of strawberries may excel the 
time-proved Improved Klondike in one particular feature, but 
for a good, all-round strawberry which combines a multitude 
of admirable features, this variety knows no superiors. It is 
by long odds the most extensively planted strawberry in the 
mid-South and, after thirty years of testing, there must be 
good reasons why berry growers stick to this old favorite. 
The Improved Klondike is a free plant maker and almost 
a sure cropper. The new improved variety is not easily sus¬ 
ceptible to the diseases common to strawberries. It is adapted 
to a wide range of soils and conditions. 
The Klondike fruit is a bright, glossy red in color. It holds 
this bright color until long after it is marketed. It yields a 
heavy crop of fancy fruit which usually brings a 20 per cent 
premium on the market. In dessert quality, shipping quality, 
and strong plants we know of no variety which surpasses the 
Improved Klondike. 
If you want vigorous, true-to-name Improved. Klondike 
plants—let WALLER BROTHERS be your headquarters. We 
are prepared to fill your order, be it large or small, and we 
guarantee that you cannot buy better Klondike plants than 
those you will get from us. 
MISSIONARY 
For Florida, Texas, and the Gulf Coast— 
An Unbeatable Shipping Berry 
THE MISSIONARY, even after a quarter century of 
extensive planting, and so outstanding is its yield and plant 
vigor that the newer introductions of the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture have not enhanced this popularity. We ship mil¬ 
lions of Missionary plants to Florida annually. 
This old variety is an excellent plant maker, doing well on 
soil too sandy for other varieties. It is free from rust, a vig¬ 
orous grower, and produces an average yield of high quality 
berries. However, we do not recommend its being planted 
north of Missouri as there are several other varieties more 
nearly adapted to the colder climate. 
Our plants are from the original stock of Missionary— 
healthy, heavy producers, true-to-name. We take great pride 
in the quality of our Missionary and Klondike plants, for we 
believe that we grow and sell more plants of these varieties 
than any other plant dealer in the United States. 
Plant City, Fla., 
February 1st, 1939. 
Waller Brothers, 
Judsonia, Ark. 
Gentlemen: 
Inclosed is my order for 1,000 Missionary. I wish you could 
see the plants or rather the bushes and plenty of berries from 
the plants you sent me last year. All I ask is that you send 
me as good plants again this season. Mr. P. S. R., my next- 
door neighbor, ordered from_last season but after 
seeing our field said he is going to order from you and I 
believe he has already done so. We are getting better yields 
per acre than any one in Turkey Creek. Yours truly, 
M. N. O. 
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