. Annual catalogue of the Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards. Nurseries (Horticulture), Illinois, Catalogs; Poultry industry, Catalogs; Nursery stock, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs. Kreeport, Illinois. 11 Sliarpless—One of the most popular strawberries oj the day. The plant is exceedingly large and vigor- ous, quite free from rust or blight. It demands well enriched soil and is then very productive. Fruit large to very large, irregular in shape, crimson, moderately firm and of good quality. A profitable variety for market, and one that will bring the home grower an abund
. Annual catalogue of the Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards. Nurseries (Horticulture), Illinois, Catalogs; Poultry industry, Catalogs; Nursery stock, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit trees, Catalogs. Kreeport, Illinois. 11 Sliarpless—One of the most popular strawberries oj the day. The plant is exceedingly large and vigor- ous, quite free from rust or blight. It demands well enriched soil and is then very productive. Fruit large to very large, irregular in shape, crimson, moderately firm and of good quality. A profitable variety for market, and one that will bring the home grower an abundance of fine fruit. Mid-season. Doz., 25c, 100, 75c; 1000, $ Warfield (No. 2) P—A variety that is very likely to supersede the Crescent, which it rivals in yield and excels in size, beauty and firmness. Quality pleasant, sub-acid, good. The plant is a vigorous grower with bright healthy foliage. One of the few new sorts that has sustained the claims made for it by its introducers, and we can confidently recommend it as one of the most promising for a market berry. Early. Doz., 25c; 100, 75c; 1000, $ warfield strawberry. Michael's Early — This is the earliest of all straw- berries, very productive and lasts through the season. The plant is a wonder of health and vigorous growth. Berries of good size, color and quality. Doz, 50c; 100, $; 1000, $ .Lady Rusk (P)—This berry has been so widely advertised that it needs no de- scription from us. It is a wonder and should be in every garden. Doz., 50c; 100, $; 1000, $ Great Pacific (P)—The most wonderful of all strawberries. Doz., $; 100, $; 1000, $ THE k'SHUCKLESS" STRAWBERRY. For description see next 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 Freeport Nurseries and Poultry Yards; Henry G. Gilbe
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