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HOLDRIDGE’S BOOK OF BERRIES—1939 
MID-SEASON VARIETIES 
ABERDEEN (Perfect)—This variety seems to be a fine 
running mate for Howard No. 17. It is somewhat later than 
the early berries and produces a large very bright berry until 
late in the season. It is a prolific plant maker with clean 
healthy foliage standing well off the ground. We have tried it 
on different soils and wherever planted seems to be at home. 
I saw a bed of this variety last year planted on fairly 
heavy soil. It was bearing very large, bright berries well after 
most berries were gone. It seems to give quality berries after 
Howard No. 17 and Dorset! have gone by. 
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. 
LATE VARIETIES 
IMPROVED PEARL (Perfect)—We have experimented for 
years to find a late berry which will stand up to our require¬ 
ments. Our Improved Pearl is the nearest to that which we re¬ 
quire of our Standard late berry. In the first place, it is real 
late, not producing any berries until two weeks after the Howard 
starts. It produces; a very large berry and produces them in 
quantity. It generally has a green tip when picked which usually 
ripens overnight, so when the berries are marketed, the appear¬ 
ance is that of a large firm berry when buyers are wary of soft 
berries. We feel that commercial growers should plant a por¬ 
tion to this variety as we feel certain they will add at least' one 
week to their picking season. 
Prices of Pearl (Perfect): 25 for 50c; 50 for 75c; 100 for 
$1.25; 250 for $3.00; 500 for $4.00; 1,000 for $7.00. 
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRY 
MASTODEN (Perfect)—We, consider this variety the best 
of the Everbearers. Is one of the largest Fall bearing straw¬ 
berries. Very attractive in size and color. Excellent for the 
home garden and the only Everbearer worthy of planting for 
profit. The berries are firm and good in quality. 
Every strawberry garden should contain a few Everbearers. 
You can set plants in April and enjoy strawberries fresh from 
the vines all summer and the Fall. A good plan is to keep 
blossoms picked off to July 1st or 15th. You will then have 
nice berries until snow flies. We have only a limited supply. 
First come, first served. 
Prices: 25 for 60c; 50 for $1.00; 100 for $1.50; 500 for 
$6.50; 1,000 for $12.00. 
Colchester, Conn. 
The plants are doing fine and the five hundred I put in m 
year ago bore crates and crates more than I expected. 
Respectfully, 
STEDMAN STORES. 
