. 22nd annual catalogue of small fruit and vegetable plants. Nursery stock Delaware Cheswold Catalogs; Fruit Seedlings Catalogs; Vegetables Seedlings Catalogs. Small Fruit and Vegetable Plants. 3. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Hope our friends do not expect us to give lengthy descriptioneof the whole list of strawberry plants, in this emall catalogue. Most everyone is now well acquainted with all the old and tried varieties and know about what they want. GLADSTONE.—The originator says: "The Gladstone must command the attention of the small fruit growers of the world. As large as the Sharpless at its
. 22nd annual catalogue of small fruit and vegetable plants. Nursery stock Delaware Cheswold Catalogs; Fruit Seedlings Catalogs; Vegetables Seedlings Catalogs. Small Fruit and Vegetable Plants. 3. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Hope our friends do not expect us to give lengthy descriptioneof the whole list of strawberry plants, in this emall catalogue. Most everyone is now well acquainted with all the old and tried varieties and know about what they want. GLADSTONE.—The originator says: "The Gladstone must command the attention of the small fruit growers of the world. As large as the Sharpless at its be6t, as early as the Michel's Early and not excelled in quality by any strawberry grown/' It is highly praised by many horticulturists, who we think cannot afford to misrepresent it. It is a prolific grower at Cheswold. Has no* fruited here yet. ROUGH RIDER.—We believe this is a most promising late berry. The plants are lar^e, healthy «nd vigorous, and we are very much pleased with its appearance and behavior here. No doubt that its many good qualities will place it in the front rank. EXCELSIOR —No one who wants a first class, yery early berry can afford to leave t bis out of their strawberry list. Plants vigorous and healthy. Per- ft ct blossom. B rries large, bright scarlet color. Wfl. BELT.—This is a grand and popular variety. A vigorous, prolific and p'oductive berry Perfect blossom. B-rries large, well colored and of fine flavor. Said to rust some in some sections. But it is all right here. PARSONS BEAUTY.—Ripens with Lady Thompson. Has a perfect blos- som. Ti e berry is very symmetrical and handsome in appearance. Dark red, firm, and reminds one of the old Wilson Albany. The foliage is very rank, dark glossy green and entirely free from rust or disease of any kind. It is one of the heaviest croppers in our whole collection, and worthy of a trial by all berry growers. NICK OrlHER.—The plant is large and stocky, sending out plenty of strong runners, equal to
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