. Allen's book of berries : 1914. Berries Catalogs; Strawberries Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs. 12 W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY, MARYLAND The berries hold up well after pick- ing and the caps remain green and bright, indicating that it is to be- come a prime fa- vorite with com- mercial growers. HERITAGE. Originated in New Jersey. Blossoms perfect, and the berry has a large, green cap which adds very much to its appearance and market value. Ber- ries are uniformly large and uniform in shape, with splen- did color and de- licious flavor; firm and productive. JULY. This variety was planted by me fo
. Allen's book of berries : 1914. Berries Catalogs; Strawberries Catalogs; Nursery stock Catalogs. 12 W. F. ALLEN, SALISBURY, MARYLAND The berries hold up well after pick- ing and the caps remain green and bright, indicating that it is to be- come a prime fa- vorite with com- mercial growers. HERITAGE. Originated in New Jersey. Blossoms perfect, and the berry has a large, green cap which adds very much to its appearance and market value. Ber- ries are uniformly large and uniform in shape, with splen- did color and de- licious flavor; firm and productive. JULY. This variety was planted by me for the first time two years ago, and after fruiting it, I find the berries to be only medium in size, but very productive and later than the Gandy; in fact, the latest berry that I have ever grown. While the berries are not large, they are firm and attractive, and it is immensely productive. It makes very large plants, which seem to be entirely free from disease; blossoms perfect. If you want the latest berry grown, plant the July. (See illustration, page ii.) KING EDWARD. Plants are strong, with large foliage, and bear freely. Mr. D. J. Miller, of Ohio, who originated this variety, is very enthusiastic over it, and expects great things of it. Mr. Miller says: "All things considered, it is the greatest berry I have ever ; I have fruited it here in Maryland, and find it to be a good, reliable variety; productive, large in size and good in quality. The shape and size of the berry is well represented in the illustration. KANSAS. Fruit is above medium in size and the plant is immensely productive; the color is brilliant crimson, not only on the surface but through and through. It is one of the most fragrant of Strawberries, and the plants are free from rust and other diseases. I hear excellent reports from this variety on the Pacific Coast, and I believe growers in that section would do well to try King Edward. Strong grower; free bearer I do not mean by this th
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