. Allen's catalogue for 1906 : choice strawberry plants and hundreds of other good things for the farm and garden. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. W. F. ALLEN'S PLANT AND .SEED CATALOGUE. IS. HaveHand.— This i= undoubtedly the most popular of all mid-season varieties. In 1901, I sent out blanks, asking customers to fill in with their favorite varieties; Haverland was awav ahead of everything else as the best mid- season berry for market, home use or distant shipment. This is stronger evid
. Allen's catalogue for 1906 : choice strawberry plants and hundreds of other good things for the farm and garden. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. W. F. ALLEN'S PLANT AND .SEED CATALOGUE. IS. HaveHand.— This i= undoubtedly the most popular of all mid-season varieties. In 1901, I sent out blanks, asking customers to fill in with their favorite varieties; Haverland was awav ahead of everything else as the best mid- season berry for market, home use or distant shipment. This is stronger evidence of its great popularity than anything I could say of its good qualities. While a pistillate variety, ii is one of the easiest to pollenize. Plant is healthy, large and vigorous, makes ample beds, and is very productive. The variet;.- is firm enough to ship well and is a good reli- able sort for any purpose. Under favorable conditions, I have seen the Havprland average as large as guinea eggs. This variety has never been boomed by any introducer as many varieties nave been, yet it has steadily work- ed its way up to the top of the list. It is not likely that any one will ever regret planting this variety; it is one of the old reliable stand- bys that was a leader from 15 to 20 years ago. Last year my stock of this variety consisted of one-half million plants and yet there was not enough to go around. Big Ben.—Not yet fruited here. Highly recommended by those who have seen it; is said to be a fancy market berry of great merit, bringing the very top price in market; has a vigorous grow- th large plants are immensely prod a c t i v e : fruit large and crimson color. It is said to be superior to many of the highly lauded new kinds sent cut. Catherine. This va r ie ty origiuated with Mr. J. F. Cannon a large fruit grower of Sussex County, Del., and has been grown by him for several years. The plants are large with thick, broad, light green foliage. It makes plants freely and
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