. Kew Perpetual Strawberry. St. Joseph. New Perpetual or Everlasting Strawberry—St. Joseph. This is really the first true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct horn the various_improved forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. The fruit is of good size, dark red in color, solid, firm, very juicy, and of fine flavor and quality. We have during the past Summer, in August and September, personally seen this variety fruiting very freely-in various parts of Europe, and were assured that the plants were continually in fruit from Jun
. Kew Perpetual Strawberry. St. Joseph. New Perpetual or Everlasting Strawberry—St. Joseph. This is really the first true perpetual large-fruited Strawberry yet introduced, and entirely distinct horn the various_improved forms of the Alpine Strawberry, which have been offered at various times. The fruit is of good size, dark red in color, solid, firm, very juicy, and of fine flavor and quality. We have during the past Summer, in August and September, personally seen this variety fruiting very freely-in various parts of Europe, and were assured that the plants were continually in fruit from June until November. We know,of no trials having been made with it in our hot, dry climate, and recommend it for limited trial. We offer strong imported layers 15 cts. each ; per doz.; $ per 100. Four Fine New Strawberries. Clyde. (Early to Mid=Season,'Perfect, i | This new variety has been tested over a wide area and all reports are enthusiastic over its many merits, and all agree that it has come to stay. A well-known grower of large experience writes: "Various single plants had all the way from 18 to 25 heavily-loaded fruit stalks. No very small berries, many very large ones. Every one a perfect specimen in form. Not a single mis-shapen berry in the whole crop. For an all-purpose berry I know of none equal to ; Another authority says : " Clyde is so large, perfect in foim, firm and good quality that it will please all that get acquainted with it. I know of no staminate variety more ; Plant is very vigorous and healthy, deep rooting, standing drouth well ; foliage bright green ; fruit | glossy scarlet and of fine quality. Star, i Mid=Season, Perfect.) A new variety that comes very highly recommended. The introducer says of it: "Decidedly superior to anything on the market. The berry measures 6 to 7 inches in circumference on j an average, and is as near perfection in shape as possible : all berries large, no small or ill -shape
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