. New Perpetual Stkaweerry, St. Joseph. New Perpetual or Everbearing StrawberryâSt. Joseph. This is the first really true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct from the various improved forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. During the summer of 1898 we saw this variety fruit- ing freely during the months of August and September in various parts of Europe. On our own grounds the past summer we picked a fair sprinkling of fruit during the month of July only; but as the entire season, with the exceprion of about four weeks, wa
. New Perpetual Stkaweerry, St. Joseph. New Perpetual or Everbearing StrawberryâSt. Joseph. This is the first really true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct from the various improved forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. During the summer of 1898 we saw this variety fruit- ing freely during the months of August and September in various parts of Europe. On our own grounds the past summer we picked a fair sprinkling of fruit during the month of July only; but as the entire season, with the exceprion of about four weeks, was a continuous drouth, and as the plants were set out with a view of producing as many runners as possible, we do not consider that it was a fair test, and believe that under favorable conditions, such as a cool soil and a fair growing season, it will show up as well here as in Europe, and recommend it for further trial. We offer strong layers at 30 cts. per doz.; $ per 100; per 1000. FOUR FINE NEW STRAWBERRIES. GI^ADSTONE. Early, Perfect. Originated with Mr. F. F. Merceron, of Catawissa, Pa., well known as the home of the Sharpless, a variety that has stood the test for many years and, while thousands of loudly heralded new varieties have been introduced only to pass out of view, the old Sharpless is still earning money for its owners, and un- less all signs fail the Gladstone will become as popular. It is darker in color than Sharpless, as large in size, is one of the earliest to ripen, and not in quality by any strawberry grown. ,Y ]^AY. Extra Early, Perfect. This variety was found early in January of 1893 in the wild state in the mountains of western North Carolina and was in full bearing at the time. A few plants were lifted and taken to the farm of the introducer at Bristol, Pa., where it has proven a most valuable Extra early berry. It is absolutely hardy and is never injured by late frosts. It bears wonderfully heavy crops of medium-sized berri
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