 ARMORE 
Crossing the Aroma and Blakemore strawberry has 
produced what many Missouri strawberry growers con- 
sider the perfect variety. Named ARMORE by the orig- 
inator, H. S. Swartout of the University of Missouri. 
The variety has been tested extensively in the important 
growing areas of the state. The berries are large size, 
bright red in color and are very firm. Plants are strong 
and vigorous and are prolific producers of quality fruit 
that promises to make an important place for the new 
variety on the market. The yield has been as much as 
100 crates per acre more than the nearest competing 
variety which is Blakemore. Fruit begins ripening a few 
days later than the Blakemore and plants continue to 
produce after all the Aroma berries are harvested. In 
contrast to many varieties the size remains uniformly 
large even to the last picking. Our supply of these 
plants is very limited, however, Waller Brothers would 
be very glad for you to try out this new and promising 
variety in your area. 
BELLMAR 
A FANCY EARLY SHIPPING BERRY 
The Bellmar has a number of qualities which make it 
outstanding in any list of strawberries. In some instances 
this berry has been reported to yield as high as 5,000 
quarts to the acre. 
As compared with Premier the plants are more vig- 
orous and produce more freely; the blossoms are perfect, 
ripening almost a week earnier than Premier and fruit- 
ing about as long. They are firmer than Premier and not 
so acid as Missionary. They rank high in dessert quality. 
The Bellmar plant growth is bright glossy green. 
The berries are a luscious bright red. Their bright green 
caps give them a very effective appearance. This, to- 
gether with their large size, makes them one of the most 
beautiful berries we have ever grown. 
BLAKEMORE 
Our “Number One” berry this year. We will have 
a larger supply of this variety than any other to offer 
you, and we feel that we have concentrated on the 
“Number One” where quality and productiveness are 
concerned. The Blakemore has been successfully grown 
from Maryland to California. Ninety-nine per cent of 
the berries shipped from White County, Arkansas, the 
largest berry growing district in the country, are Blake- 
more. 
The Blakemore is firmer than either of its parents. 
It will not bleed unless given unnecessary abuse and, 
unlike many other early berries, it retains its bright red 
coloring long after picking. This fact, coupled with its 
earliness, gives it a great advantage in the wholesale 
markets. 
As a plant maker, a shipping berry and a prolific 
yielder, it has not been surpassed, and added to these 
qualities is the fact that it will grow and yield a fair 
crop under conditions unfavorable to berry culture. 
Where other varieties of early strawberries will grow and 
yield, we firmly believe that the Blakemore will grow 
better, yield more berries of a better quality than the 
other varieties... The Blakemore is a tart berry of the 
Missionary type. | It is slightly blunted at the point, conic- 
shaped, with broad shoulders. Its bright green cap curls 
upward when the fruit is ripe, making it easy to pick 
and cap. 
KLONDYKE 
The old standby for shipping to distant markets, 
adapted to southern planting, berries medium to large, 
attractive red, flesh very firm and red to the core. Med- 
ium in quality, good plant maker, and yields good crops. 
Commands top prices on the markets. 
KLONMORE 
This variety comes from Louisiana where the grow- 
ers have been growing it for the past ten years, and 
many of them ha: le discarded all other varieties claiming 
Klonmore is superior to Blakemore and Klondyke for ear- 
liness, prolific bearing, as well as its delicious flavor. 
Klondykes are good shippers — Blakemores are disease 
resistant. The two were crossed and up came this wonder- 
ful berry — The, Klonmore. It is a good shipper, disease 
resistant and a high ylelder as well. This berry has an 
incomparable taste, flavor and rich coloring essential to 
the American springtime appetite. 
MARION BELL 
This is one of Louisiana’s latest introductions and 
we have heard many favorable reports from Louisiana 
as to the many advantages it has over the Klondyke and 
Klonmore. Many growers seem to think it will take the 
place of both of the above mentioned varieties. We have 
a limited amount of these plants and can say it is a good 
plant-maker. 
MISSIONARY 
The Missionary, even after a quarter of a century of 
extensive planting is still outstanding in yield and plant 
vigor. We ship millions of Missionary plants to Florida 
and the Gulf Coast annually. 
This old variety is an excellent plant maker, doing 
well on soil too sandy for other varieties. It is free from 
rust, a vigorous grower and produces an average yield of 
high-quality berries. + 
We take great pride in the quality of our Missionary. 
We believe that we grow and sell more plants of this 
variety than any other plant dealer in the United States. 
ROBINSON 
This is a comparatively new variety being given 
favorable comment from many Michigan plant growers. 
The berries are generally large size, bright red color. It 
seems to be a very good plant maker, and the foliage is 
healthy. The fruit begins ripening approximately one 
week later than Premier. 'We recommend this variety as 
a worthy mid-season to late berry, and especially adapted 
to commercial growing. A trial under eastern, central 
and northern conditions should prove very satisfactory. 
The light attractive color, nearly as light as Blakemore, 
makes the berries show up very well in the crate. 
TENNESSEAN 965 
This is a new variety originated at the West Ten- 
nessee Experiment Station and is a cross made by J. 
P. Overcash with two Tennessee developed varieties. It 
blossoms late and ripens early. Its long-shaped, glossy, 
attractive fruit appeals to the casual observer. Time of 
blossoming is somewhat later than that for Blakemore 
which often results in less cold injury. The late blooming 
combined with early ripening of this berry will appeal to 
many strawberry growers. 
A yield plot of this strawberry in 1947 produced 
382 crates per acre compared with 344 crates for the 
Tennessee ‘Shipper and 325 for the Blakemore on nearby 
plots. 
Shipping tests made in 1947 indicated that the 
Tennessean 965 is acceptable for handling and marketing. 
This strawberry runs somewhat larger than the Blake- 
more. It packs 84 per box; the Blakemore 99; and 
Tennessee Shipper 111. 
Tennessean appears about the equal of the Blake- 
more as a plant maker. A very large number of runner 
plants develop and the rows are filled out. 
PREMIER 
Premier is an old favorite with many growers. It 
does well over a large territory, chiefly in the middle and 
northern states. The berries are a medium red in color, 
good size and very productive. 
TENNESSEE BEAUTY 
The Tennessee Beauty is a scientific cross between 
the Premier and Missionary berry. Its vigorous growth, 
firmness and radiant color makes it one of the most 
productive berries grown. Tests have shown that it may 
replace the Aroma or Catskill as a late berry with some 
growers. It rates very high as a berry for freezing and 
is well worth trying in the southern and lower middle 
states. ‘Since this berry is a patented variety we sell to 
you wae the understanding that you are not to sell them 
to others. 
»HENATOR DUNLAP 
An old favorite garden and canning variety in many 
sections of Northern and Central States. DUNLAP’S 
greatest advantage is good growth and production under 
almost any condition. Very free bedding and productive 
of medium, dark red fruit for table purposes, 
