. Dreer's Collection of Six Superb Strawberries All Pot-Grown Plants which will Produce a FULL CROP of Berries next June. Notwithstanding the care we take in keeping our list down so as to include only varieties of sterling merit, the amateur finds difficulty in making a selection that will produce a bountiful supply of the finest fruit from the beginning to the end of the season. It is for such that we offer this collection, which, in our judgment, based on actual tests made on our experimental grounds, combine in the highest degree all the qualities which high-grade strawberries should have.
. Dreer's Collection of Six Superb Strawberries All Pot-Grown Plants which will Produce a FULL CROP of Berries next June. Notwithstanding the care we take in keeping our list down so as to include only varieties of sterling merit, the amateur finds difficulty in making a selection that will produce a bountiful supply of the finest fruit from the beginning to the end of the season. It is for such that we offer this collection, which, in our judgment, based on actual tests made on our experimental grounds, combine in the highest degree all the qualities which high-grade strawberries should have. SUPERB EARLY SORTS. Marshall . . Described on page 4 Clyde " "4 SUPERB MID-SEASON SORTS. [ SUPERB LATE SORTS. Nick Ohmer . Described on page 4 Brandy wine . . Described on page 3 Sharpless] . 5 Gandy's Prize 3 Each of the above SIX SUPERB STRAWBERRIES, 18 pot-grown plants in all, forgi 00 6 12 " " " " « 25 " " " " ' 50 " Bran d y"Wi HO« Late, Perfect. All growers are unanimous in their praise of this magnificent berry, and it is considered the finest of all late fruiting sorts ; we do not know that it has a single defect. Plants of extra strong constitution and growth, doing well everywhere. The fruit is extra large, heart-shaped, color bright, rich red, and the flavor leaves nothing to be desired. A grand variety for pre- serving, retaining its native flavor in a wonderful degree when canned. It always produces satisfactory crops, and whether grown for market or home consumption will always be found in the front rank of high-grade berries. 60 cts. per doz.; $ per 100 ; # per 1000. 36 72 150 300 1 75 3 00 5 5o 10 00 BnbaCh. Mid-Season, Pistillate. One of the best known berries in the Philadelphia markets, many of the most extensive market growers in this vicinity con- sidering it the most profitable market berry, and no mistake will be made in planting it extensively for home use ; it is prolific, of good q
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