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OTHER EARLY VARIETIES 
MIDLAND 
Midland, a U. 8. Department of Agriculture cross of Premier and Red- 
heart, introduced several seasons ago. It does not make as many plants as 
some of the other early varieties. The berries are large, firm, of good quality, 
and deep red in color. Midland is very productive for the number of plants 
grown. 
ROBINSON The Robinson is a 
variety originated in Michigan, and 
sometimes known as Scarlet Beauty. 
It is a cross between the Premier and 
Washington varieties. This variety has 
become popular with the northern and 
mid western growers, from Michigan 
to Maryland. 
The plants make a good wide bed 
of healthy plants that will grow on 
most types of soil. The big round blunt 
pointed berries are borne on large, 
thick fruit stems, that are well pro- 
tected with heavy foliage. The berries 
are solid red all the way through. In 
some sections, the fruit holds up well 
for shipping, while others do not find 
it favorable for long distances. How- 
ever some find it sells for top prices 
for their local market, because the 
berries make an attractive appearance. 
KLONDYKE. The cld_ standby 
for shipping to distant markets, adapt- 
ed to southern planting, berries med- 
ium to large, attractive red, flesh very 
firm and red to the core. Medium in 
quality, good plant maker, and yields 
good crops. Commands top prices on 
the markets. 
BELLMAR. A cross of Premier 
and Missionary. The plants are quite 
productive. The berries are bright red 
with a green cap, conical in shape and 
very attractive. For those not satisfied 
with Dorsett and Fairfax or Premier 
will advise giving Bellmar a trial. I 
have some nice plants for those who 
like it or who want to give it a trail. 
DUNLAP. It is gradually being 
replaced by Premier because Premier 
berries are earlier, larger, better 
quality, and more handsome in ap- 
pearance. Dunlap is still grown by 
many of its old friends and we have 
a nice stock of plants for those who 
know and want it. Berries are med- 
ium in size, bright rich red clear 
through, and fair to good in quality. 
FULL-OF-LIFE PLANTS 
Cur strawberry plants are taken from young beds, fresh dug 
before shipment, plants are well rooted and not dug from old or 
run down beds. These plants are from beds that have never bornea 
crop (excepting fall bearing varieties) and will bring the best re- 
sults. They are carefully packed in damp moss in well ventilated 
containers and will reach you in good condition. Read the letters 
from our customers who have used our plants. 
