. Allen's strawberry catalogue. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 11. MARQURITE—This new variety was offered for the first time last spring by Mr.'M. Crawford. Not having fruited it myself I will give Mr. Crawford's de- scription which is as follows: ''This variety was originated about six years ago, by John F. Beaver of Day- ton, Ohio, from seed of the Crawford. It responds readily to good culture, and all careful growers may expect it to produce the finest fr
. Allen's strawberry catalogue. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. ALLEN'S STRAWBERRY CATALOGUE. 11. MARQURITE—This new variety was offered for the first time last spring by Mr.'M. Crawford. Not having fruited it myself I will give Mr. Crawford's de- scription which is as follows: ''This variety was originated about six years ago, by John F. Beaver of Day- ton, Ohio, from seed of the Crawford. It responds readily to good culture, and all careful growers may expect it to produce the finest fruit in great abundance. The plant is large and healthy, and so vigorous in growth that it will mature its last beriies and continue green and luxuriant while an abundnuce of strong runners are produced. The foliage is dark green, and so clean and healthy looking that it is a pleasure to work among the i>lants The blossom is perfect and one of the strongest ever seen. It to ri})en soon after the early varieties and bears until nearly all others arc gone. With a good chance its berries are all of large siz(\ The plant with its habit of growth and productiveness is faultless. The fruit is dark, glossy red. and the berries are not inclined to have white tips. The large, green calyx adds to its beauty. The tleish is firmer than most very large berries, and of excellent flavor. For healthy vigorous growth. ]iro(luetiveTioss. size, beauty and quality, the IMargurite is a remarkable Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Allen Co. (Salisbury, Md. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Salisbury, Md. : Allen Co.
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