. Descriptive catalogue of fruit trees, plants, vines, Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Lexington Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Ornamental trees Seeds Catalogs. Catalogue of Green River l_y\bY THOrtPSON. Lady Thompson — We have been | on suitable soil is pleased with this variety the past sea- son. We refer to a well known author- ity : Mr. J. S. Westbrook, one of the largest strawberry growers in Xorth Carolina, says: '*I have shipped the Lady Thompson another season, and my experience has not only confirmed but increased my good opinion of its m
. Descriptive catalogue of fruit trees, plants, vines, Nurseries (Horticulture) Kentucky Lexington Catalogs; Fruit trees Seedlings Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Ornamental trees Seeds Catalogs. Catalogue of Green River l_y\bY THOrtPSON. Lady Thompson — We have been | on suitable soil is pleased with this variety the past sea- son. We refer to a well known author- ity : Mr. J. S. Westbrook, one of the largest strawberry growers in Xorth Carolina, says: '*I have shipped the Lady Thompson another season, and my experience has not only confirmed but increased my good opinion of its merits. It has proven its adaptability to adverse as well as favorable sur- roundings. We have had an unusually dry season and while the other varie- ties of berries succumbed to the drought and many plants died, the Lady Thompson held up and yielded a full crop of large fine berries. I began shipping them April 6. and at this very profitable kind. Fruit very large, sweet and excellent. A good market variety. Lovett—The plants are rank and form size, firm: of a high color: splen- did flavor. One of the best for general planting. Marshall—Plant strong and vigor- ous, with heavy, thick foliage protect- ing the blossoms and roots. Of the largest size and the first large berry to ripen, scarcely ever misshapen;, color dark rich crimson; flesh fine grained, of delicious flavor: firm, keeping and carrying to market well. Originated in Massachusetts; has been for several years the principal prize taker at the writing, May 18, there are many ber- j Boston strawberry show, ries on the plants, in every stage from the bloom to well-matured, ripe ones, and I am still shipping at remunerative prices, although the market is broken and small berries are worthless. I consider the Lady Thompson invalua- ble and very far superior to any berry I have ever ; With high largest and Longfellow-Introduced by A. D. Webb, of this place, and when planted culture it is one of the finest of
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