. Allen's descriptive catalogue of choice strawberry plants : grown and for sale by W. F. Allen, Jr. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. here ret. Ont., savs: Both re- Al- John Little, of Granton. plant and fruit are fault 1 Chas. Wright, of Sussex Del., says: Mrs. Cleveland is a strong grower, large size, very pretty (like the fair one for whom it is named), and promises to rival Bubaeh. The following is what the originator says: This plant was produced from seed sown about the middle o
. Allen's descriptive catalogue of choice strawberry plants : grown and for sale by W. F. Allen, Jr. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. here ret. Ont., savs: Both re- Al- John Little, of Granton. plant and fruit are fault 1 Chas. Wright, of Sussex Del., says: Mrs. Cleveland is a strong grower, large size, very pretty (like the fair one for whom it is named), and promises to rival Bubaeh. The following is what the originator says: This plant was produced from seed sown about the middle of July, 1883. It denotes Cumberland parentage. A mixture of several varieties was sown together, among which was Cumberland. It is a very large berry, vigorous stock, healthy plant: fruited the next June and every season since, bearing large, uniform berries of excellent shape and quality: color scarlet and very attractive; pistillate blossom: withstands heat and drouth admirably well. It was exhibited at Montgomery Horticultural Society. Ohio. June 2, 1886. and ported as quite promising. Its intended name was Mrs. Garfield. Mr. N. H. baugh moved that, as there was a Mrs. Garfield strawberry, this seedling be named Mrs. Cleveland (if it be not too previous) in honor of the estimable lady which the President weds this day. It originated with Mr. Geo. Townsend. of D^rk^ Ohio. Crawford—Originated bv and named after Matthew Crawford, of Ohio, who holds an enviable reputation as a strawberry expert: and I am sure Mr. Crawford would never allow it sent out did it not possess de- sirable qualities. He thus describes it: '"The plant is very large and stalky, dark green, and free from defects. It has a perfect blossom and is a good bearer. The fruit is large to very large, somewhat irregular at first, but never coxcombed. Color bright, glossy red. and lighter within. The flesh is firm and of excellent quality, one of the best. It produces a go>d number of strong runners,
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