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ROBERTS’ READY TO GROW STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
CHESAPEAKE. The Ideal Strawberry 
Late. Perfect Flowering 
We regard Chesapeake as the finest strawberry in existance-- 
Finest in vigor of plant, quality, size and appearance of fruit. 
Chesapeake originated, here in Maryland, only a few miles from 
our farms. More money has been made on Chesapeake than pos¬ 
sibly any other variety of strawberries. 
The plant is exceptionally vigorous, but does not make runner 
plants freely. The beds seldom become too thick, so thinning is 
un-necessary, except in rare cases. Chesapeake requires rich soil, 
and good attention. It should be planted in soil which has been 
thoroughly manured, or enriched by plowing under green forage 
crops, such as cow-peas, or clover. Any strawberry plant thrives 
in new ground, because it is full of humus. 
Because Chesapeake blossoms late it always escapes damage 
by late frosts. 
The fruit is large. The shape is round conic. The color is 
bright crimson, with prominent yellow seeds. The heavy dark 
green cap adds to the beauty of the berry. The flavor is superb. 
It is very firm, having won a reputation as a shipper. 
