EARLY VARIETIES 
HOWARD NO. 17 (Special Strain) (Perfect)—This is our 
leading variety of strawberries. There-are more Howard 17 
raised in New England than all other varieties put together. 
The Howard 17 is the standard by which all other strawberry 
varieties are judged. We consider it to be the best all-purpose © 
berry for the main crop. Under almost any condition it will 
produce a very large crop of berries. Yields may vary slightly 
with wet or dry seasons but it will produce plenty of berries. 
Our strain of Howard is practically frost-proof and there- 
fore it ripens the earliest of all. We have often been the first 
grower to carry berries into the local market. At the start, 
the Howard produces large, luscious berries, many of which 
are double. The Howard will usually produce berries, for about 
4 weeks, the berries growing slightly smaller toward the end 
of the season. The_late berries still maintain their bright color 
and sweet flavor. 
For a number of years we have taken our plants for re- 
setting from the best sections of our beds. Now we have a 
strain of plants which have proven to us pat they will produce 
a tremendous crop of berries. 
If you have never grown strawberries before, we recom- 
mend Howard No. 17 to you. For commercial growers, we 
recommend that the largest portion of your plants be of this 
variety. 
Prices: 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.00; 500 for $9.00; 
1,000 for $15.00. 
Recommended for All Growers. 
PREMIER—(Same as Howard 17). 
DORSETT (Perfect)—This is a very fine quality early 
berry. The berries are very sweet. This variety makes an 
abundance of plants. In fact, it usually makes too many plants 
and will do better if thinned. Dorsett starts to fruit shortly 
after Howard but will go by fairly quickly. 
This is a nice berry for home gardeners who wish quality 
above quantity. It is especially good for those who are unable 
to plant their beds in April for it will make a nice row of 
plants when planted in May. 
Prices:—Same as Howard. 
Recommended for Home Gardeners. 
BRISTOL (Perfect)—We have a small number of this new 
variety for sale this year. It is a creation of the Connecticut 
Experiment Station at Mount Carmel. We cannot tell you very 
much about this berry but all the new varieties released from 
the Experiment Station have been worthy of a trial on your 
farm. Only a few available this year. 
Prices: 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.00. 
Recommended for Home Gardeners. 
Please enter my order for 100 Howard 17. Your. plants 
have been very satisfactory in past years. 
CHARLES F. ELDREDGE, 
Niantic, Conn. 
