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TO OUR PATRONS--Read Carefully

The following terms and instructions should be read
carefully before making out your order.

We cannot afford to accept orders amounting to less
than $1.00. Our general terms are cash with order or be-
fore skipment except with public institutions. On orders
of $10.00 or over we will accept one-third cash with order,
balance C. O. D.

It is advisable to have your plants shipped as early
as possible. We begin digging and shipping plants in the
spring just as soon as weather conditions will permit, which
is usually about April 10th and continue till the Ist of
June.

If you wish to increase or make any change in your
order after it has been booked, don’t fail to refer to the
order number.

Our plants are accurately counted and tied in bunches
of 25 plants each and each bunch bears a label giving the
name of the variety. All claims for mistakes or adjust-
ments must be made immediately upon receipt of plants, advising us the number of plants of each
variety you have received also the number of crates or packages containing plants. This will
enable us to investigate the claim properly. Also give number of counter, which is enclosed in each
bunch. We cannot be held responsible for stock that is allowed to lie around your post office, or
Express Office, for purchasers neglect to care for stock on receipt, or misfortunes caused by drought,
floods, frost, insects, etc. These things are entirely beyond our control.

HOW TO ORDER—Kindly use order sheet which you will find in this catalogue carefully
filling out name, post office, express office (if sent by express,) shipping instructions, etc.

HOW TO SEND MONEY—Remit by money order, registered letter, post-office order or bank
draft. Postage stamps will be accepted for small orders. Ii you send a personal cheque add 15 cents
for exchange.

SHIPPING—We deliver goods to forwarders here without charge, after which our control
ceases. Berry plants should always be shipped by express, or small lots by parcel post, transporta-
tion charges*to be paid by the purchaser. We forward by Dominion express from Port Burwell and
Canadian or American express from Aylmer.

MAILING—If you desire plants sent by parcel post, look up “Parcel Post Rates.,’’ and
“Estimated Weight of Plants” on page 24.

PACKING—AIll plants, etc., are packed in light crates, baskets, boxes, free of charge in damp

sphagum moss. This moss is very light for shipping and keeps plants in best possible condition,
Mail shipments are wrapped in moisture prooi paper with plenty of moss.

TRUE TO NAME—We use every precaution to have plants, ete., true to name, but we will
not be held responsible for any sum greater than the cost of stock should any prove otherwise than
as represented,

SUBSTITUTION—Should the supply of any variety become exhausted as sometimes happens
late in the season, it is our custom to substicute a similar or better variety, at the same price
When it is desired that we should not do this, write “No Substitution” on the order.

CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION—A Government certificate of inspection goes with each

shipment.

HEELING IN—If ground is not in condition when plants are received always unpack them
carefully, separate each variety, untie bundles and heel them in in a V-shaped trench, dampen roots
but not the tops of plants, cover plants with carth and place boards over them to keep the sun off.
Always select a cool, shady place for the trench. Plants can be kept for a month in good condition
in this way.

REFERENCES—Royal Bank, Aylmer; Sterling Bank, Port Burwell; any merchant, express
agent or postmaster in either Port Burwell or Aylmer.

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AGENTS—We do not employ agents.

There is no one authorized to act in that
capacity for us. We deal direct with our

Keep this catalogue and use it until you
receive another copy, or give this one to
your friend and ask for another one.

customers through this catalogue.

1919 Introductory 1919

Port Burwell, Ont., Jan. 1, 1919.
To our Friends and Patrons:

We enter upon the New Year with mingled feelings of sorrow, thankfulness
and hope: Sorrow for the losses and griefs that have cothe to our fair land and
to the world through more than four years of most cruel warfare. Thankfulness
that the most terrible war of the ages has ended in victory for the forces of justice
and tightédusnéss and hope ufboundéd in the future of the world and especially
of our own proud Dominion, whose people have won the admiration of the world,
their soldiers by their undying bravery upon the battle field and those at home by

their self-sacrificing devotion to the cause of humanity and liberty.

_ We wish to thank our many customers for their continued support as well
as for the many kind words of appreciation of our efforts to give honest and
éfficient service.

Never before in the history. of our country has the outlook for the fruit
gtower been so encouraging. Prices the past season or two for small fruits of all
kinds were higher than ever before and will surely continue high for years
to come. Our stock of plants, etc., for otir Spring trade is equal in quality to any
we have ever grown and our assortment of the best standard and new varieties
unequaled in Canada.

Again thanking you all for past favors and Soliciting a continuance of your
‘patronage, we are,

Sincerely yours,
H. L. McConnell & Son.

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ONTARIO GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATE

OF INSPECTION
No. 27

This is to certify that the nursery of H. L, McConnell & Son, at Port Burwell,
Ontario, Canada, has been inspected between June 15th and September 15, 1918, under

the provisions of the Fruit Pest Act, and has been found free from disease. This cer-
tificdte expires June 15th, 1919.

Department of Agriculture, (Signed) L. CAESAR,
Toronto, Ont. Provincial Entomologist.

TIME TO PLANT

Spring is the best time to plant strawberries, and the earlier the better, Before growth
commences the plants are ripe and tough and it does them very little harm to be transplanted, but
after they have put out young tender leaves and roots the change effects them more seriously,
especially if the weather comes hot and dry soon after,

DISTANCES IN PLANTING STRAWBERRY PLANTS

Distances in plantitig vary according to the method of cultivation adopted, and the nature of
the ‘varieties used. As a general rule the rows may be three and one half feet apart, For the
matted row, ordinary kinds may be set two feet apart in the row, and fast runners like Sen,
Dunlap, three. If the plants are té be grown in hedgé rows or by hill culture, a foot and a half
is about right.

WHAT TO PLANT

This is an important question, especially to beginners and sometimes a very puzzling one.
To such we would say that if yaqu are setting a bed for home use you will make no mistake’ in
Planting Senator Dunlap or Glen Mary with Orem or Stevens Late to lengthen the season, If
you intend to grow berries for salé, make yourself familiar with the demands of your market. Will
it require fine fruit at good prices of an ordinary grade that can be sold cheaper? Are the
darker or lighter berries in favor? Is your market distant or near? If the former you need
good shippers, if the latter you can use the more delicate varieties. When you have decided as
to requirements, choose a few kinds that by their descriptions seem suitable and begin by plant-
ing a small area. This will give you an opportufiity to observe these varieties and see which
succeed best with you. There is room in nearly every cotintry community for at least one grower
to sell a large crop of berries at his own place. Let him plant varieties that are handsome in
appearance and rich in flavor, afid give notice that he will sell at a certain moderate price through-
out the season. Purehasers will come from all directions, and count themselves fortunate in
being able to obtain fresh berries whenever they want them. The supply creates demand.

2 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

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The above illustration pictures the proper method to set a plant. The first plan is set too
shallow, second too deep, third shows careless planting, and the last the proper method.

NUMBER OF PLANTS REQUIRED TO PLANT AN ACRE

Distance Distance _ No. Plants
between rows J between plants for one acre
36 inches... 12 inches .- 14 520
i ee a 9 680
BOL oz = 7 270
42 3 . 12 466
42” 8 297
ee 6 223
48” 10 890
48” 7 260
ct oe 5 445

Strawberry plants are divided into two general classes called perfect and imperfect, or stam-
inate and pistillate. The perfect or staminate varieties have stamens, produce pollen and fertilize
not only their own blooms, but those of the other class. The imperfect or pistillate sorts, as a rule
have no stamens and produce no pollen, hence their blooms must be fertilized by staminates.

°ERFECT BLOSSOM. "IMPERFECT BLOSSOM,

However, as a matter of fact, many of the so-called imperfect varieties have a few stamens and
are able to pollenize themselves to some extent but not sufficiently to produce a full crop. In
planting imperfect or pistillate kinds, every. third, fourth or fifth row should be set with some
perfect or staminate variety. In our catalogue we mark the perfect sorts (P), and the imperfect (I).

Well Packed

Shipment of nursery stock arrived last evening.They are nice trees and well packed,
Yours truly,
H. H. McKim, Byron, Ont., May 17, 1918.

An Old Customer

Trees arrived Saturday night all O. K. Planting them to-day. Please add to my plant
order 100 Arnout and 100 Big Joe.
Yours truly,
Mr. A. A. Rolph, Orono, Ont., May 13, 1918.

Arrived Safely

I wish to inform you that the bushes I ordered arrived safely and appear entirely satis-
factory. Thanking you for your promptness in filling the order, I beg to remain,
Yours sincerely,
A. E. Somerville, London, Ont., May 12, 1918.

A Satisfied Customer

Enclosed find express order for $4.15, for which please ship goods as per enclosed order, I
was much pleased with Strawberry Plants received a year ago. They have done fine and give
good promise, a

Yours respectfully,
E. W. Boyle, Brampton, Ont., Mar. 27, 1918.

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Everbearins Strawberries

Everbearing Strawberries, or Fall-Bearing as they. are sometimes called,
have been produced successfully everywhere spring varieties are grown. For very
cold parts, where late spring frosts are very prevalent they are better, for if the first
set of blooms are killed they will immediately put forth new blossoms. Everyone
Cee a foot of ground, whether in city, village or county should plant some of
these

With regard to the term “Everbearing”, we can safely assure you that the
varieties listed herein are really everbearing, producing fruit continuously from
spring until hard frost or freezing weather. The plants are set as early in spring
as possible, just like other strawberries. ‘They are also hoed, cultivated, and fer-
tilized just like other varieties. However for best results the blossoms should be
kept pinched off until the first or middle of July. About August Ist you can com-
mence picking fruit, real, ripe, delicious strawberries, and continue to get them un-
til freezing weather. And remember this is all done the first summer, only a few
weeks after the plants are set. The second year the plants can be allowed to fruit
in the spring and continue fruiting through all the summer and early fall months,
except for a short period in July.

While the Everbearing strawberries are especially successful in home-gar-
dens, in many sections, where you have a good market, they can be grown with
great success commercially. During August, September and early October the
weather is usually hot and people are willing to pay a good price for fresh
fruit. From 30 to 40 cents a quart can readily be received. Given good land,
good treatment and good growing conditions, each plant (especially Progressive)
will give a quart or more berries.

Plant some this spring and have the pleasure of picking berries this sum-
mer. They will give the whole family more real pleasure for the money than
anything else you can buy.

Kindly place your order before April 15th or not later than May Ist if pos-
sible, for we never have enough plants for the tremendous demand.

AMERICUS (P) The quality of Americus is
unexcelled by any of the everbearing sorts. It
also gives a good crop of medium-large berries,
in the spring and fall, but really gives its best
crop the second season. Well worthy of trial.

PROGRESSIVE (P)—The Progressive is a very
strong, healthy grower, deep rooted and a
great drougth register. Gives an abundant crop
of fruit until heavy freezing weather. It pro-
duees an enormous crop of fruit the follow-
ing spring and early summer and another big
crop in the fall, commencing about the Ist of
August. Berries are medium large, dark-red
color and of excellent quality. Very hardy and*
an ideal variety for home use or market. Ex-
cellent for either hill or matter row system,
Do not overlook this grand variety.

FORWARD (P)—Very similiar to Superb, but
hardly as vigorous a grower. The berries are
very fine and of good quality.

SUPERB (P)—A_ very healthy, vigorous
grower and immensely popular. Berries are
very large and firm, nearly round, bright scar-
let in color, shining as if varnished, and of good
quality. Excellent for hill culture. The ever-
bearing strawberries are well worthy of their
tremendous popularity and you should cer-
tainly place your order for some Superb or PROGRESSIVE
Progressive. You will never regret it. The Universal Favorite

Remember and place. your, order as early as possible.

4 -H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

PRICES
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SUPERB—Immensely Popular
(For description see page three)

Strawberry Plants

We are gradually shortening our list of varieties and are only listing those
that do the best with us and that we can safely recommend to our customers. Our
object is to describe each variety as it succeeds with us, in connection with reports

of other growers, Experimental Stations, etcc.

It should always be understood

that no one variety is best in every locality and under all conditions, and each
grower should do a little experimenting on his own account, to find out what is the
best for him to grow. Our long experience and varied knowledge of the different
sorts is of great value to our customers, and we will gladly help you to select
those best suited for your district and conditions, if you wish advice give us the
nature of your soil, whether for home use or market, and we will endeavor to help

you.

(P) denotes Perfect or Staminate blossoms.

(I) denotes Imperfect or

Pistillate blossoms. Kinds marked (I) should be planted near those marked

(P) to insure proper fruitfulness.
fect Blossoms” on page 2,

For full explanation read “Perfect and Imper-

EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES

CHARLES I (P)—From the behavior of this
grand new berry with us the past two sea-
sons, added to what the introducers say of it,
we are inclined to regard this as the king of
extra-early sorts. No other kind of its class
makes such a stand of strong, vigorous, heavy-
rooted plants. Berries large, of very attractive
form and color, firm and of fine quality, and
produced in great abundance. A sure leader,
Don’t miss it.

EARLY GIANT (P)—This is a thoroughly
tested variety of great merit and a prime favor-
ite with us. A splendid plant maker and very
productive of good sized, highly colored, firm,
good flavored berries. A most reliable extra
early.

EARLY WOODROW (P)—Altho a Southern
berry this proves to be a very hardy, strong,
vigorous grower, making a heavy row of plants.
Berries of medium size, wedge shape, very uni-
form, of good quality and remarkably firm, An
excellent shipper.

PREMIER (P)—Owing to its being boomed, as
well as to the real merits, this is becoming one
of the most popular early varieties, and well
deserves its popularity, in plant growth it is
most satisfactory and bears a great crop of
berries that are simply perfect in form, color,
flavor and shipping qualities. A great acquisi-
tion.

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MEDIUM-EARLY VARIETIES

DR. BURRILL (P)—Too much can scarcely
be said in praise of this great berry. Origina-
ted by the great Strawberry specialist, Dr.
Reasoner, of Illinois, by crossing Senator Dun-
lap with Crescent, and it combines in a re-
markable degree all the qualities that make
a variety valuable and in health, vigor and hardi-
ness of plant growth it equals either of its par-
ents, while in productiveness it surpasses them
both. In color and form the berries resemble
Dunlap altho larger and firmer and as good
or better quality. What more can one ask for
in a single variety. Do not miss this one.

CRESCENT (1)—Altho in ‘cultivation for a
generation this great old berry is still popular
with many growers. This is sometimes called
the ‘The Lazy Man’s Berry,” because of its
ability to produce a big crop of fruit under
most adverse conditions. Our stock of plants
is limited.

BILLY SUNDAY. (P)—A new variety as sen-
sational as the noted evangelist for whom
it is named, The magnificent plant growth
promises great things, which its introducers CHARLES I.
claim it lives up to. Try it. Nothing Finer for an Early Berry.

HUNDRED DOLLAR (P)—One of the finest (Description on page four)

of all for dessert. Fruit very large, often 18 to
20 berries fill a box, and as the fruit is very
sweet and entirély without acid, can be eaten
by many people who can not:eat acid fruit.
Also known as Auto, Hummer, Corsican, Uncle
Jim, New York, Pine Apple Etc.

LADY- CORNEILLE (P)—This berry from
the “Sunny South’ has proved a great suc-
cess in these latitudes. Makes an abundance
of fine, healthy plants, very productive of large
handsome, glossy red berries of finest quality.
A good one.

SENATOR DUNLAP (P)—So well known and
so popular as to need no description. Adapts
itself to almost any soil or location and there-
fore a universal favorite. Our stock is ex-
ceptionally fine

HUNDRED DOLLAR—Nothing finer for dessert.

THERE IS MONEY IN STRAWBERRIES

The plants I received from you this
Spring are doing very well, I had a
good crop this year over 4000 boxes from
an acre.

Yours truly,
H. A. Allen Marlbank Ont.,
August 23, 1918.

SENATOR DUNLAP—A universal favorite.

6 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

MIDSEASON VARIETIES

BLACK BEAUTY (1)—A new berry of the so-
called “Fig Type.” Plant healthy and vigor-
ous, making a good row. Berries large and
smooth, very dark red, firm, sweet and rich.

F. E. WILLARD (P)—An extra fine sort
that is fast gaining wide popularity. The
splendid plant growth, with its bright green
foliage attracts attention, and the great’ crop
of large, handsome, shining red berries among
the foliage make a picture not lightly passed by.
Do not overlook this splendid berry.

FIRST QUALITY (P)—One of the most de-.

sirable for the home garden. Makes an abund-
ant plant growth and the great crop of beauti-
ful, long pointed fruit is all the name indicates.

GOLD MINE (P)—A new berry from ‘the
South for which great claims are made, and
judging from its behavior with us during the
past two years, these claims are justified. The
splendid plant growth and big, handsome berries
on the few plants allowed to fruit, stamp it as
a winner. Give it a trial.

GRAND PRIZE (P)—We are more than
ever convinced that this great berry, which we
introduced in 1915, is destined to become the
leading commercial variety. Its magnificent,
healthy plant growth, its perfect fruiting habit,
and its immense crop of large, deep red, firm,
meaty, high quality berries, place it easily at
the head of the list. We have yet to receive
the first unfavorable report on Grand Prize,
while we have many placing it ahead of all
other kinds. We recommend all our customers
to give Grand Prize a trial, believing that they
will never regret it.

GRAND MARIE (P)—This is another fine
new variety of “Fig Type.’ Makes a good row
of strong, healthy plants which bear abundant-
ly, large, beautiful, dark red, firm berries of ex-
cellent quality. Try it.

ARNOUT—Is very popular

(See description on page seven.)

HELEN DAVIS (P)—A thoroughly tested
variety of,great value, and one that will stand
neglect better than most sorts. A great plant
maker and always comes to the front with a
great load of bright red, attractive berries of
good size and quality.

HERITAGE (P)—A strictly fancy sort from
Maryland, of the Hundred Dollar type, but
darker red and somewhat more acid, which
makes it more desirable for canning. A valu-
able new berry.

HUB (P)—A new berry from Massachussetts,
which shows valuable characteristics. Makes
a fine stand of plants, and the berries are large,
symetrical, firm, dark red, and of excellent
quality. Give it a trial.

PARSON’S BEAUTY—Is of fine quality

KING EDWARD (P)—This_ splendid
sort is well deserving a place among
our best standard kinds. It somewhat
resembles Williams in plant and habit
growth, but fruit colors more evenly
and is of better quality. A variety of
great value.

LA BON (P)—This variety is noted
for its remarkably long roots, which in
dry soil penetrates to a depth of three
or four feet, insuring against drought.
Makes an abundance of strong healthy
plants, and the very heavy crop of ber-
ries are first class in every respect.

NEW DISCOVERY .(P)—A_ most
promoising new variety, which if it
lives up to its appearance and the claims
of its sponsers, is certainly somethiyg
above the ordinary. We were unable to
save any plants for fruiting the past
season, but it is claimed to surpass Dun-
lap in every respect. Try it.

PARSONS BEAUTY (P)—This splen-
did old favorite is too well known to
require a lengthy description. In plant
growth it is everything that can be de-
sired and is very productive of large,
perfectly formed, rich, red berries, which
are first class either for dessert or cann-
The demand for plants increases year by

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year and we are always sold out before the

close of the season,

PAUL JONES: (1)—A_ recent introduction
that ha® already taken a leading place where

tested. A cross between Brandywine and Haver-
land. It resembles both but is superior to either.
A splendid sort.

POCOMOKE (P)—Similar to Parsons and

equally popular. Both are extra good plant
makers and the fruit abundant in quantity and
first class in quality.

PRESIDENT (I)—For nearby
consider this the best of all the midseason
pistillates. The abundant plant growth with
its luxuriant, dark green foliage, beneath which
the beautifully formed, large, crimson berries
lie in heaps, is not a sight soon forgotten.
Scarcely firm enough for long distant shipment.

SARATOGA (P)—This splendid variety
which we have grown for about ten years pos-
sesses in a remarkable degree all the qualities
that go to make a variety popular. Always
makes an abundant stand of plants bearing
tremendous crops of large, well colored, firm
berries, which sell well on the market. One of
the really good sorts.

THREE W’S (P)—This is one of the kinds
we always plant heavily, for the reason that
there is a great and growing demand for the
plants, as growers learn of its sterling worth.
For perfect plant growth and for desirable size,
appearance, shipping and keeping qualities of
fruit, it is equalled by very few varieties. The
quality is first class and is an excellent canner.

WARFIED (I)—This grand old “Pistillate”
in cultivation for more ‘than 30 years is still
popular with many growers. On moist, rich
soil its crop of good sized, shining crimson ber-
ries is almost incredible. One of the best can-
ners. Dunlap is its best pollenizer,

WILLIAMS IMPROVED (P)—For nearly a
generation this has been the standard variety

market we

PEARL-—Big in size; big in yield.
(See description on page eight)

throughout Ontario, and still retains its popu-
larity. Too well known to require detailed des-
cription.

WM. BELT (P)—This old favorite of the
garden. still appeals to every lover of good
strawberries. Has long been considered the
standard of quality. We have a fine stock of
the true Wm. Belt.

YORK (P)—A very promising new berry
from Penn, Makes a beautiful stand of plants,
with healthy, dark green foliage. The large,
long pointed berries are of superior quality and
flavor and produced in abundance. A most de-
sirable kind for the home garden, Try it.

LATE VARIETIES

AMANDA (P)—Claimed to be the largest
of all strawberries and they are simply im-

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OREM—A fine late variety.
(See description on page eight.)

mense. Not only that but the quality leaves

‘nothing to be desired. It is also a very pro-

ductive variety and the vigorous healthy, lux-
uriant plant growth enables to bring its great
crop of fruit to maturity, Try it in your gar-
den,

ARNOUT (P)—After 10 years experience
with this variety, wes recommend it to our
friends as one of the very best late berries we
have ever grown. Makes an abundant stand of
big, strong, heavily rooted plants, producing
an enormous crop of big, firm, bright red ber-
ries that ship well and bring top prices.

BALTIMORE (P)—This*new berry from the
South comes to us with great recommendations
as to its vigor of plant growth and size, color,
quality and quantity of fruit. Its plant growth
is splendid and we consider it very promising.
Try it,

BRANDYWINE (P)—Although long in cul-
tivation Brandywine is still in great demand in
some districts. Plants healthy, vigorous and
productive and the fruit has long been con-
sidered the standard quality, especially for can-
ning purposes.

8 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

FULL CULTURAL
DIRECTIONS for
Strawberry Plants will
be sent to each person
when acknowledging

their order.

If Strawberries,Rasp-
berries, Grapes, Cur-
rants, Asparagus, etc.,
are wanted by parcel
post look up “Parcel
Post Rates” and “Es-
timated Weight of
plants for shipment on

page 24. ,

FORD (P)—Claimed by its introducers to be
destined to become the universal berry, as its
name sake is the “Universal Car.” The magni;
ficent plant growth promises something un-
usual and we shall be gteatly disappointed if it
is not a winner.

GOLDEN GATE (P)—A grand sort, and one
that steadily grows in favor on its merits. One
of the best plant makers and one of the most

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REWASTICO has become very popular. Don’t miss it.

GLEN MARY—A general favorite.

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productive kinds. Fruit somewhat resembles

Williams. Does well on heavy soils.

GLEN MARY (P)—Growing in popularity

by leaps and bounds, each season the demand
for plants exceeding the supply. Big in plant,
big in berry, big
prifits.

in yield, which spells big

(See description on page nine.)

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MAGIC GEM (P)—A fancy sort from Idaho,
which we have fruited the past two seasons,
and find it all that was claimed for it. Makes
a beautiful plant growth with tall growing,
dark green foliage. Fruit very handsome and of
splendid quality.

McALPINE (P)—A variety of great merit
and worthy of extensive cultivation. One of the
very best plant makers and exceedingly pro-
ductive. Fruit large, very uniform and hand-
some, of excellent quality and firm. Dont over-
look McAlpine, it will delight you.

NUMBER ONE (P)—This is one of the num-
ber of seedlings which we have been testing
and are now for the first time offering it to
our customers. A chance seedling of unkown
parentage, it is a strictly fancy berry and great-
ly resembling Chesapeake, but hardier and
fully equal in quality. While the plants are
fully as large as Chesapeake, it makes about
three times as many, which are far more pro-
ductive. Try it for a fancy sort.

OREM (P)—An ideal variety for those want-
ing a very large, well formed, late berry of
splendid quality. Makes a splendid fruiting
row and is exceedingly productive. Very late.

PEARL (P)—We have fruited the berry the
past two years and are delighted with it. It
makes a good fruiting row of very heavy plants
and the manner in which the big, round, shin-
ing berries pile up around the plants is aston-
ishing. See the actual photograph of one of
our plants. Don’t miss this one. Very late.

PRIZE (KELLOG’S) (I)—An excellent late
kind which has attained great popularity. Makes
plenty of plants, which bear heavy crops of
large, regular, bright red berries, medium firm
and good quality. We have a splendid lot of
plants.

REWASTICO (P)—This is one of the var-
ieties that one can never grow enough of. Re-
markable for the health and vigor of its plant

growth and its mass of dark green foliage.

Berries uniformly large, true in shape, dark
red clear through firm, of high quality and
produced in immense quantities. Don’t pass

it ‘by,

STEVEN’S LATE— Will please you.

SAMPLE (I)—A valuable late “Pistillate”
and one of the most popular. The fruit is of
model form, of good quality and produced in
abundance. -

STEVENS LATE (P)—For several years this
has been the most popular very late berry.
Coming on just as the midseason varieties are
done, it greatly lengthens the season. The big,
bright red, firm berries command fancy prices.

WARREN (P)—This is a strictly fancy gar-
den berry resembling Chesapeake, but hardier
and far more productive. Extra fine for des-
sert. :

Raspberry Plants

Price of Raspberries except where otherwise noted

2 25 50 100
$3 50

$0 75 $1 25 $2 00

250 500 1000
$7 00 $13 00 $25 00

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24

Next to Strawberries, Raspberries are tlle most important, as well as the most profitable
of all our small fruits and easily outrank all other bush fruits.

Raspberries are divided into three general classes, viz.:

Reds, Blacks and Purples; the

latter being evidently a cross between the first two classes, and partaking the characteristics of
both, although the best of them resemble the Blacks in habit of growth, and like them propogate

from tips.
valuable.

The red varieties are more generally grown than the others

In addition each class has its albinos, or white varieties, only a few of which are

on account of their easy

Propogation, and also the fact that they give fair returns under neglect and even when allowed

to run wild.

The blacks are very profitable where they succeed.

the fact that they do not sucker.

They are easily controlled owing to

They cost only half as much to pick as reds, hold up better

in shipping and usually bring a much higher price on the market. They do best on rather heavy

soil, even a hard clay if well drained and rich.

Light soils are best set to reds.

The best time to place your order is as soon as possible after you receive this catalogue.

10 ~ H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PTF. BURWELL, ONT.

The Purple sorts are rapidly coming to occupy the place they deserve. They are by far
the most vigorous and productive of all Raspberries. The fruit is excellent for canning and
especially so far jams and preserves, being of a richer flavor and color than the reds. The
unreasonable prejudice that has existed against them because of their purple color is fast disap-
pearing. Our canners and jam makers import great quantities of these berries from the United
States, which could just as well be supplied by our own growers.

CULTURAL DIRECTIONS

Raspberries will succeed on any soil that will produce a good crop of corn. Land should
be rich and well prepared. We set Reds two feet apart in rows 6 feet apart; Blacks 3 feet apart
in rows seven feet apart and Purples 3% feet by 8 feet. To plant one acre at these distances it
requires about 3,500 Red, 2,000 Black, or 1,500 Purple. Set Blacks or Purples five or six inches deep
as the canes are liable to break off at the ground if set too shallow. The land must be kept
free from weeds the first year by cultivator and hoe, after which most of the work can be done by
cultivator or one-horse plow. A grape hoe drawn by one horse is also a most useful implement

for this work, as it will throw the earth either to or from the

“RED VARIETIES

CUTHBERT—Too well known
to need lengthy description, be-
ing one of the oldest and most
popular of all red raspberries. A
strong grower and very produc-
tive of very large, firm berries
of excellent quality. Not quite
hardy enough for Northern Ont-
ario and the Western ‘Provin-
ces. 75 cents per 12; $1.00, 25; $1.75,
50; $3.00, 100; $11.00, 500; $20.00,
1000.

EATON —Originated in Indiana
and is becoming very popular. A
good grower and very produc- -
tive.

HERBERT—An all Canadian
berry being originated near Ot-
tawa. Perfectly hardy and _ of
great value especially for the cold-
er parts of our country. Very

rows.

strong grower and immensely HERBERT—One of the finest

productive of very large, firm,

dark colored berries of excellent quality. Is be- no mistake in ordering this variety. 75 cents

coming more and more popular every year, and per 12; $1.75,

anyone wanting a good red raspberry will make $30.00, 1000.

ST. REGIS gives you raspberries nearly all summer and fall.

25; $2.25, 50; $4.00, 100; $16.00, 500;

MARLBORO—An early variety
of great value, ripening a week
earlier than Cuthbert. A vigorous
grower, fruit large, and of finest
quality. Cannot be equalled for
clay soils,

PERFECTION—Great things
are é¢laimed for this new _ berry.
The fruit is certainly fine, but
with us it is hardly vigorous
enough. $1.00 per 12; $5.00, 100.

RENERE—After further test
we find it to be so near like the
St. Regis that we are discarding
it. Can supply it this year how-
ever at $1.25 per 12.

ST. REGIS (Everbearing)—Has
become immensely popular and
the demand nearly always exceeds
the supply. A strong grower and
its very luxuriant foliage seems
'to defy fuugns and insect enem-
ies. Bears a heavy crop in the
regular season and is one of the
earliest to ripen, Shortly after
the berries are done on the old
canes, berries begin to ripen on
the new canes and continue to

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 11

PLUM FARMER will surely please you

produce quantities of berries of the finest
quality, until hard freezing weather, <A
compartively new variety of great value, espec-
ially for the home garden, $1.00 per 12; $1.50
25; $2.50, 50; $4.00, 100; $9.00, 250; $16.00, 500;
$30.00, 1000.

YELLOW VARIETY '

GOLDEN QUEEN—The finest of all yellow
raspberries and a seedling of the Cuthbert and
fully equals it in vigor of growth, productive-

hess, and quality of fruit, and hardier in cane.
Nothing finer for dessert. Berries large, hand-
some, being of a bright golden yellow, and bring -
the top price on the market,

BLACK VARIETIES

CUMBERLAND—One of the most popular,
largest, hardiest and productive of all black-caps.
Enormously productive of coal black berries of
the finest quality and not approached in size
and beauty by any other black variety. Ripens

early and covers a long season.
, Plant some of these and next year

and you will want to plant more.

PLUM FARMER—The leading
early black cap. Its great crop of
jet black berries ripen in 2 very
short period, usually about four
pickings, which is an advantage
to the commercial grower with a
good market. One of the finest
and should be tried by all.

SMITH’S GIANT — Unfortun-
ately our stock of this remarkable
variety is short for this year.

PURPLE VARIETIES

COLUMBIAN-—Similar in some
respects to the Schaffer, but far
superior in vigor, fruit and pro-

v

Remember! Straw-
berries were 20 to 30
cents a box last sum-

mer,

COLUMBIAN—Large and immensely productive.

12 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

ductiveness. Propagates from the tip, same as
black-caps. Bush an enormous grower and very
hardy. The firm, dark, purplish colored fruit
often measures an inch in diameter and is pro-
duced in unbelievable quantities. Unequalled
for canning and the finest of all for jams. T5c
per 12; $1.25, 25; $2.25, 50; $4.00, 100; $16.00, 500;
$30.00, 1000. :

HAYMAKER-—So nearly like the Columbian
that we are dropping it from our list.

ROYAL PURPLE—A new variety which is
well worthy of trial. Extremely hardy and very
productive of very large, purplish colored ber-
ries of excellent quality. 90 cents per 12; $1.50,
25; $2.50, 50; $4.50, 100.

Blackberry Plants

Blackberries are at home on a cool, moist (but not wet) loamy or sandy soil, but they
will succeed on any good soil if well managed. They require good cultivation or mulching and |
fertilizing and are among our most profitable small fruits.

They should be planted the same distance as Black Cap Raspberries.

We have found the following varieties best suited to conditions throughout Western

Ontario.

Prices except where otherwise noted

2 25 50
$1 00 $1 75 $3 00

1000
$35 00

100 500,
$5 00 $20 00

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel *Post,” page 24.

ELDORADO—A leader.

ELDORADO—This is the finest of all black-
berries, very vigorous grower and remarkably
hardy. Very productive of fruit of the finest
quality. The large, long, jet black berries are
very attractive in appearance and bring the top
price on the market. Try it.

SNYDER—An old
for its vigor hardiness and productiveness. A
valuable market sort, the berries being firm, of

standard variety noted

good size and attractive appearance. 90 cents
per 12; $1.50, 25; -$2.50, 50; $4.00, 100; $16.00, 500;
$30.00, 1000.

WARD-—A very promising variety originated
in New Jersey. This has made a splendid show-
ing with us, and is well worthy of trial.. Very
hardy, productive and berries are very large, of

handsome appearance and of extra good quality.
Bee's =

United States

I received the berry plants last Saturday night and set them out on Monday. They look
in good shape and I thank you very much for the fair treatment you have given us.

Yours very truly,

E. M. Dutton, Newfane, N.Y., Sept. 27, 1918.

To retain a Customer he must be satisfied. Repeat orders spell our success.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 13

Currants

Plant ‘in rows 6 feet apart and 4 feet apart in the row, or if to be cultivated both ways,
5 feet apart each way. A cool, moist loam is best for currants, but they will also succeed on sandy
soil. The first season allow two or three good shoots to grow and the next spring, shorten these
slightly if they have made a good growth, thus permitting the new shoots that have started to
come up for the second season. A half-dozen thrifty shoots will make more and larger fruit
than a crowded cluster. Keep well cultivated and the ground rich with frequent applications of

manure or fertilizer.
A WORD TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Owing to the existence of certain plant diseases in parts of the United States, an embargo
has been placed against the importation of some lines of Small Fruit plants. The result is a great
shortage in the supply and consequent advance in price, affecting principally Currants and Goose-
berries. So serious in fact is the shortage that already wholesale growers throughout Canada are
practically sold out of these lines. We would therefore, recommend our customers to place their
orders as early as possible, and thereby avoid disappointment.

Prices of Currants except where otherwise noted

Each 12 25 50 100
$0.25 ~ $2 25 $4 00 $7 00 $13 00

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

CHERRY (Red)—A very productive sort. Ber-
ries large and of excellent flavor. An excellent
variety for general planting and too well known
for lengthy description, °

BLACK VICTORIA—One of the best.

BLACK VICTORIA—Without doubt the lead-
ing black currant in cultivation to-day. A strong
very vigorous bush and immensely productive.
Fruit is very large and of a sweet, mild flavor,
unsurpassed for preserving or making Black
Currant wine. Do not overlook this in your
order.

BOSCOOP GIANT (Black)—A new variety
which was originated in Holland. In bush growth
and productiveness it,is very similar to Victoria,
but the fruit is somewhat larger and of equal
quality. This currant is becoming very popular
and you will will make no mistake in planting
it.

CLIMAX (Black)—One of the finest varie-
ties under test for some years at the Ottawa Ex-
perimental Farm. Bush a very vigorous grower
and exceedingly productive. 30 cents each; LONDON: MARKET
$2.75, 12; $4.50, 25.

Very popular

There is nothing finer than having some Fall Bearing Strawberries

14 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

FAYS (Red)—One of the newer and most de-
sirable varieties. Berries are large, juicy, meaty
and with little pulp. Bush not quite as strong a
grower as Cherry but more productive

WHITE IMPERIAL
The finest white.

LA VERSAILLES (Red)—This variety, which
we imported from France several years ago is one
of our very best sorts. A large, healthy grower
producing an abundance of fruit of the largest
size and best quality.

LONDON MARKET (Red)—Has taken a lead-
ing place among our red curants. A very vig-

orous, healthy grower producing an enormous 4 _
crop of berries of the largest size and of the FAY’S PROLIFIC—Will please.

finest quality. Remember this one.

. all currants and most desirable for table use.
MAGNUS (Black)—A Canadian currant of

high merit. A beautiful strong growing bush,

producing great crops of large, fine fruit.

WILDER (Red)—A very vigorous, upright
growing bush and remarkably productive. Fruit
large and borne in large clusters. Color bright

WHITE IMPERIAL (White)—The finest red and of excellent quality. Especially adapted
white variety. A vigorous grower and very pro- to our northern districts.....30 cents each; $2.25
ductive. These are the mildest and sweetest of for 12; $4.25, 25.

Try Us for Fruit Trees
Received the Strawberry plants and Cherry trees in the best of order. I wish you would
kindly send me by express to Harrow, 10 Duchess Apple Trees and as good as you sent me last

year.
Yours truly,

J. W. Noble, District Representative of Essex,
County, Essex, Ont., May 14, 1918.

All in Good Order

Received part of order of berries last week and Smith’s Giant yesterday, all in good order.

Yours truly,
P. Denise, Midland, Ont., May 15, 1918.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 15

Gooseberries |

The culture of the Gooseberry is very similar to that of the
Currant, except that it needs little pruning, and that, mostly to
remove the stunted shoots, and keep up the supply of vigorous
new shoots from the base.

“ Read “A Word to our Customers” on page 13.

Gooseberry bushes, owing to the U. S. embargo, are practically
off the market in Canada. Our stock is short and we are oniy
offering them in small lots of not more than six to a person.

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

DOWNING—One of the finest of all gooseberries. Fruit large,
pale green, and of excellent quality. Bush vigorous and very
productive. Never mildews. 40c. each; $2.25 per 6.

TO OUR CUSTOMERS:

or anything of interest to us, we will forward you a
If you will send us a good picture of your berry patch
nice present of plants.

DOWNING is very popular.

Grapes

Plant in rows 8 to 9 feet apart and 7 to 8 feet apart in the rows. Good drainage is absolutely
necessary and the soil should be well prepared and enriched. Well rotted manure or bone meal
make the best fertilizers. Vines may be trained on a trellis, grape arbor or over a fence, but of
course, the trellis will give the best results so far as a crop is concerned. Pruning should be
done in the late fall or early spring.

Each 12 25 50 100
$0 25 $2 50 $4 25 $8 00 $15 00

If wanted by mail, read ‘Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

DELAWARE |(Red)—A small red grape, con-
sidered the standard of quality., being very
sweet, juicy and of fine flavor. Very hardy,
vigorous and productive. A good keeper, splendid
shipper and brings a high price on the market.
One of the best for wine.

CONCORD (Black)—Too well known for leng-
thy description. It is the standard American
grape and after being in cultivation for over
50 years is still without a rival. Fruit large,
of fine quality and an excellent shipper. 20 cents
each; $2.00, 12; $3.50, 25; $6.50, 50; $12.00, 100.

BRIGHTON (Red)—One of the finest of red
grapes, the fruit being large, of superb quality
and produced in very large bunches. Vine is
healthy, vigorous grower and very productive.

MOORE’S EARLY (Black)—Undoubtedly the
best extra-early grape, ripening about two week's
before Concord. Bunch large and compact, berry
large, black and of excellent quality. A very
vigorous grower and especially adapted for clay
soils.

NIAGARA (White)—The finest of all white
grapes and a universal favorite. Vine a very
strong grower and remarkably productwe. Bun-
ches compact and of great size, often weighing
over two pounds, Berries large and of excellent
quailty. A good shiper. Ripens a little earlier
than Concord. CONCORD—Most popular of all

You will never regret it if you order “Grand Prize.”

16 H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PE: BURWELL, ONT.

WORDEN (Black)—A seedling of Con-
cord, to which it is superior in earliness,
size of berry and flavor, equal in vigor,
health and productiveness, but not quite
as good a shipper. Very valuable for
home use or nearby market.

We Can Please You the Same
All goods received in good condition
and doing favorably.
Yours very truly,
Norman Davies, Essex, Ont.,
May 27, 1918

Good Stock

The Strawberry plants arrived in good
condition and are growing fine. Thanks
for same.

Yours truly,
John N. Hancock, Finch, Ont.,
2 May 18, 1918

A-1 Order

Berry and Currant bushes arrived
safely and in A-1 order.
Yours truly,
F. R. Webb, Kingsville, Ont.,
May 1, 1918.

O. K.
I received Strawberry Plants O. K.
Yours truly,

V. A. Sinclair, Tillsonburg, Ont. 5
Oct. 21, 1918. NIAGARA will please you

(For description see page fifteen)

_Asparagus Roots:

Asparagus is thé most popular early
vegetable, coming as it does before any
other. Every family should have a good
supply of this delicious vegetable, not
only because of its dietary value, but
especially on account of its health-giving
properties, being considered a specific for
kidney disorders. It is also one of the
most easily grown of all vegetables, for
being a perennial, a bed will last a life
time. It succeeds on any deep, well
lrained, rich, mellow soil. For garden
culture, plant one foot apart in rows 2
‘eet apart. For field culture, plant 1 ft.
by 38 to 4 feet, which allows of horse
cultivation, Set in furrows 6 inches deep,
covering at first two,or three inches and
after the shoots are up 6 or 8 inches,
work the soil in gradually until the
ground is level. It is well to mow over
the old tops and burn the bed over early
in the spring and apply salt until the
ground is quite white, which helps to
keep down the grass and weeds. Remem-
ber that Asparagus is a seaside plant and
applications of salt are very beneficial.

Fresh Strawberries on the table in
August, September and October will sur-

WORDEN is a good one of exquisite flavor. prise your friends.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS el
2 a ee ee SS SS a eee

Keep well enriched and do not begin to cut till the second year, after which the bed may
be kept cut each year until midsummer, and then the tops must be allowed to grow and mature.
PRICES OF ASPARAGUS ROOTS

12 25 50 100 500 1000
$0 46 $0 60 $1 00 $1 75 $3 00 $5 50

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

CONOVERS COLOSSAL—A fine sort of large
size and good quality. A standard every where.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH—A strong vigor-
ous grower having light green or white shoots.

GIANT ARGENTEUIL—A variety we obtain-
ed from France sevral years ago and is being
very extensively grown. Shoots dark green, very
large, tender and of fine quality.

PALMETTO—Very early and a_ vigorous
grower. Shoots large and of splendid quality.

Ve

LINNAEUS—Why not

CANOVERS COLOSSAL
order some for your wife,

Very popular.

Rhubarb Roots

This is the universal plant for early sauce and pies and is of great value as a blood purifier.
Everyone can have a supply of these, whether they have a small city lot or a large farm, as
they take up very little room and will stay in the ground indefinitely. Give them rich soil, clean
culture and you can have an abundant supply. We have a large stock of these and are offering

them at reduced prices. é
Each 12 25 50 100
$0 25 $1 25 $2 25 $4 25 $8 00
If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

LINNAEUS—An early variety with large tender stalks of finest quality. Very popular.

VICTORIA—An extra fine sort, somewhat later than Linnaeus. Stalks red, extra large and
of splendid quality.

Golden Bantam Seed Corn

Of all the varieties of sweet corn this is by far the sweetest and most delicious. Matures
with the earliest and by planting each fortnight may be had to perfection from early summer
until frost. Kernels are a rich, golden yellow, very tender and with a flavor that is exceptionally
rich and pleasing. Ears are six to seven inches long and of medium size.

We have a good supply of beautiful seed of this variety and would advise our customers
so take advantage of this opportunity....4 Ib. 15 cents; } Ib. 25 cents; 1 Ib. 35 cents; 5, Ibs. $1.50.

If wanted by mail, read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

Raspberries First Class

Your 1918 catalogue arrived for which accept thanks. Kindly forward the following, 250
Conovers Asparagus and 50 Herbert Raspberry. The order of raspberries you sent me last spring
was most satisfactory. The root system of each cane was well developed, every plant grew and
many bore fruit.

Yours truly,

J. F. Brown, Toronto, Ont., April 1, 1918.

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Seed Potatoes

During recent years, the attention of potato growers has been directed to the fact that the
yield may be greatly increased by the use for seed purposes of immature tubers. That is, tubers
from a crop that developed late in the season and still unripe when cut down by the frost or from
northern districts where the shorter and cooler season does not admit of the crop ripening. The
importance of using such seed has been demonstrated by our Experimental Stations as well as by
a growers, the increase in yield often being from 25 per cent. to 50 per cent. over ordinary
seed.

We grow our seed potatoes on the “Immature” principle making our planting late in the
season and-thorough spraying and cultivation promotes a vigorous, healthy plant growth and.in this
way produce seed stock that will give the very best results. We aim to have our stock rather
under than over the ordinary size as such stock plants to better advantage.

“hss

It is advisable to treat all seed before planting by immersing seed for 2 to 3 hours in a
solution of Formaldehyde in the proportion of 1 pint to 30 gallons of water. It pays.

One, five and ten pound lots can go by mail. All sacks free.

1 Ib.
15 cents

5 Ib.
50 cents

10 Ib. 1 pk.
80 cents $1.00 “4
IF popatoes are wanted by mail read “Plants by Parcel Post,” page 24.

—— —4

ROCHESTER ROSE—Fine and very productive.

BLISS TRIUMPH—Earliest of the earlies. GREEN MOUNTAIN—Adopted as the stan-

A round, red variety, which matures at. least
two weeks ahead of Cobbler or Eureka. Of
good quality and especially valuable for its
extra earliness.

PERFECTION—This is our choice of the long
white type. Tubers very smooth and of the
highest quality. A vigorous grower and _re-
markable heavy yielder.

ROCHESTER ROSE—One of the most pro-
ductive and surest cropping potatoes we have
ever grown and certainly the best of the ‘‘Rose”’
type. Tubers large, uniform and _ symetrical
and of first class cooking quality. A variety
of great value for home use or local market.
Medium early.

dard round, white type potato by the Depart-
ment of Agriculture. A first class variety in
every respect, 1 lb., 15 cents; 5 lb, 40 cents;
10 Ib., 70 cents; 1 pk., 90 cents.

UP-TO-DATE—This great potato of the
round or kidney shaped white type is by far
the best of its class we have ever grown, sur-
passing them all in vigor of top growth, free-
dom from disease,. productiyeness and keeping
and cooking qualities. As a shipper it is scarcely
equaled by any other variety on account of its

tough skin. Being the leading potato in the
British Isles we consider it worthy of first place
in Ontario as well. Start growing “Up-To-Date.”

Wanted More
Kindly forward as quickly as possible 1000 Brandywine, 900 Sample and 100 Dunlap. Also

24 Herbert Raspberry.
Yours

The other lot reached me O. K.
truly,

H. W. Campbell, Midland, Ont., May 20, 1918.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 19

Fruit & Ornamental Trees

The varieties of Fruit Trees and Ornamentals we offer in this catalogue are such as can be
particularly recommended and are hardy and best suited to the climatic conditions of Canada.

Any variety desired and not listed herein, we can usually suply. Write us for it.

; Apple Trees

All varieties listed 2 years old, first-class. 5-7 feet

Each 12 50 100
$0 50 $5 00 $20 00 $38 00
SUMMER VARIETIES DELICIOUS—A new variety which is becom-

ing very popular. Fruit large, mostly a brilliant
dark red, fine grained flesh and of highest qual-
ity. A splendid keeper and shipper. Very hardy
and productive. November ,to April.

GOLDEN RUSSETT—Well known and very
popular. Of excellent quality, a good shipper
early bearer and very productive.

OE EY “Man

KING—Known almost everywhere. Novem-
ber to March.

EARLY HARVEST—Medium to large, pale
yellow and of good quality. Very productive
and an early bearer. August.

RED ASTRACHAN—Large and _ handsome.
Color dark crimson and quite acid, Healthy
grower and very hardy. Early bearer. August.

SWEET BOUGH—The universal favorite
among early sweet apples. Fruit large, pale
yellow and of excellent quality. An early bearer McINTOSH RED—Originated near Ottawa
and very productive. August. and one of the leading varieties for fancy trade.

Tree very hardy, productive and an early bearer.
F YELLOW TRANSPARENT—Bears early and Has no superior as an early winter apple. Octo-
is very productive. Fruit large, yellow, and of

: ber t i
fine quality. August. er to January

RHODE ISLAND GREENING—Too well
AUTUMN VARIETIES known for description. Hardy and very produc-

SS tive. December to April.
DUCHESS OF OLDENBURG—A good grower

Regular and free bearer, Fruit yellow, striped TOLMAN SWEET—The leading sweet apple
with red, large and of fine quality. September. and too well known for further description. Tree

FALL PIPPIN—Well known and very popu- ese an Fess and very productive.
lar. Fruit large, yellow and of best quality. ovemtber to, April,

October.
ood NORTHERN SPY—Immensely popular for

FAMEUSE (Snow)—Too well known for de- fancy trade and export. Too well known for de-
scription. Deep crimson colored fruit of excel- tailed description.
lent quality. November to January. ,
Other varieties not described above—MAID-

WINTER VARIETIES EN BLUSH, GRAVENSTEIN, WEALTHY, BEN

BALDWIN] Larpomianteredt colon cal pond DAVIS, TWENTY OZ., PEWAUKEE, SPITZEN-

quality and very profitable. One of the leading BURG, WINESAP, WOLF RIVER, ONTARIO,
varieties, December to March, BLENHEIM.

CRAB APPLE TREES

Each 12
- $0 50 $5 00
HYSLOP—Large, deep crimson and very popular. October to January.

TRANSCENDENT—Takes first rank, being of excellent quality, large, handsome and a
good bearer. September to October.

Read These Two Letters

Received the Strawberry Plants all right. Thank you very much for the Everbearing.
Yours very truly
April 27, 1918.
Received the last lot of plants O. K.
Yours truly,
Wm. Mehlenbacher, Otterville, Ont., May 20, 1918.

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Pear Trees

All Varieties listed 2 years old, first-class, 5-7 feet.

Each 12 50 100
$0 60 $6 00 $21 00 $40 00
BARTLETT—Well known and the standard SECKEL—Our most highly flavored pear and
everywhere. Large, yellow, fine quality and a a standard quality. Fruit small, and yellowish
splendid cropper. August to September. brown. Tree a good grower and very productive.
Y A great canner. September to November.
CLAPPS FAVORITE—Similar to Bartlett but
larger and a little earlier. August. SHELDON—Excellent quality, productive

and a good keeper. Fruit large and of a russett
KEIFFER—Grown extensively for éxport. color. October to November.
Tree very hardy, productive and a good grower.
Fruit large and of good quality. A great keeper Other varieties not listed above:—FLEMISH
and shipper. November to January. BEAUTY, ANJOU, LINCOLN, BELL.

Peach Trees

All varieties listed 1 year old, first-class, 4-5 feet

Each 12 50 100
$0 40 $4 00 $14 00 $25 00

EARLY CRAWFORD—Well known and one quality. Late September.
of the best commercial varieties. A freestone
and very productive. Early September. ALBERTA—The great commercial variety.
Fruit large, flesh yellow, freestone and of fair
LATE CRAWFORD —Similar to Early Craw- quality. Very productive. Late September.
ford but later.
YELLOW ST. JOHN—Large to very large,
CROSBY—A splendid peach for home use or handsome and popular. Flesh yellow, freestone
market Flesh yellow, freestone and of good and of finest quality. Late August.

Plum Trees

All varieties listed 2 years old, first-class, 5-7 feet

Each 2 50 100
$0 60 $6 00 $21 00 $40 00
BURBANK-—The most popular of the Japan- LOMBARD—Well known and a great favor-
ese varieties. Wery hardy and remarkably pro- ite. Fruit medium size reddish color and of ex-
ductive of large sized reddish fruit of good qual- cellent quality. Tree hardy and very product-

ity. Have picked six bushels from one tree. ive. September.
Early September.
. REINE CLAUDE—The most popular of all
BRADSHAW-—A very large, violet red plum Gages and the quality is unsurpassed by any
and immensely popular. Tree a good grower, other plum. Very productive of greenish yellow ©
productive and of fine form. Fruit of excellent fruit. September.
quality and a good shipper. Early September.

Other varieties not listed above—RED JUNE
YELLOW EGG—Large, handsome and of fine . ’
quality. Very vigorous and productive, Late 4BUNDANCE, DAMSON, MOORE’S ARTIC,

September. GRAND DUKE, EMPIRE, MONARCH.

McConnell’s Plants will Succeed if Any Can

Plants arrived O. K. Next spring will be pleased to send you sample of first strawberries
grown in these parts. Yesterday surplus postage came to hand—thanks,
Yours respectfully,
Fred W. May, Ottawa, Ont., May 16, 1918.

Delighted

Beg to say that the Strawberry Plants and Asparagus came to hand allright a week ago
Tuesday.We planted them that evening and they have taken root. We are delighted with them,
as they are our first venture in growing plants in these parts.

Yours truly,
A, W. Fry, Gananogue, Ont., May 22, 1918.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 21
Cherry Trees
All varieties listed 2 years old, first-class. 5-7 feet
Each 12 50 100
Sour.
$0 60 $6 00 $21 00 $40 00
Sweet
$0 75 $7 50 $26 00 $50 00
SOUR VARIETIES SWEET VARIETIES
BLACK TARTARIAN—Fruit large, black,
; tender, sweet and of unexcelled quality. Tree
EARLY RICHMOND—Very hardy and prod- very vigorous and remarkably productive. Early

uctive. A fast grower and an early bearer. Fruit
medium size, bright red, very uniform and of

fine quality. July.

LARGE MONTMORENCY—The most popular
of sour chérries. Fruit large and about 10 days
later than Richmond. Fruit bright red and of
unexcelled quality. Immensely productive and a
good shipper. July.

Quince Trees

Each 12
50c $5.00

CHAMPION—Well known and very popular.
Fruit large and of excellent quality. Tree vig-
orous and productive. Early November.

‘Price

July.

BING—Fruit large, black, of finest quality and
a good shipper. A new variety of exceptional
merit. July.

NAPOLEON—One of the largest and best of
all sweet cherries. Fruit sweet and pale yellow
with bright red cheek. Tree a fine grower and
immensely productive. July.

Other varieties not listed above:—SWEET

SCHMIDTS, _WINDSOR, YELLOW SPANISH,
GOV. WOOD.

Apricot Trees

Price Each 12

50c $5.00

ALEXANDER—Fruit large, oblong, orange
yellow spotted with red. Tree hardy and pro-
ductive. Ripens early.

Nut Trees

The past few years has witnessed a remarkable development in the growing of nuts of

different kinds.

The trees may be planted as orchards, groves or individual trees in the lawn,

thereby making a delightful ornamental tree as well as useful and profitable.

CHESTNUT (American Sweet)—A valuable
native tree, both useful and ornamental. Nuts
sweet and of delicate flavor. 4-5 foot trees each
15 cents.

CHESTNUT (Japan)—A new variety and val-
able. Nut very large and sweet. Bears early
and is prolific and very ornamental. 4-5 foot
trees each 75 cents.

FILBERT (English)—This is of the easiest
culture, growing 6 to 8 feet high. Very hardy
and productive. 2-3 foot trees 50 cents each.

WALNUT (Black)—A native species of great
size and majestic habit. Nuts round, large and
of fine quality. 4-6 foot trees $1.00 each.

BUTTERNUT—A rapid growing tree and
yields large crops in a few years. Very profitable
Nuts oblong, large and rich of flavor. 3-4 foot
trees 75 cents each.

HICKORY—A fine growing tree and produces
large quantities of medium sized nuts of finest
quality. 4-5 foot trees 75 cents each.

Everbearing Strawberries,

Kindly forward me another 1918 catalogue.

of fruit.
all in good condition and they are growing fine.

Raspberries and Potatoes

I gave mine to a friend that wants to set a lot

I received the Everbearing Strawberries, also the St. Regis Raspberries and Potatoes,

Yours truly,

Mrs. Thos. Hunter, Prescott, Ont., July 138, 1918

\

22 3 H. L .McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

Ornamental Trees

BIRCH, CUT LEAF WEEPING—Bark silvery white. Tree a vigorous grower, graceful
drooping habit and very attractive. Very popular for lawns and parks. 6-38 ‘ft. trees $1.25 each.

ELM, AMERICAN—Very popular for Aventie or park planting. Of maejstic habit and makes
a beautiful shade tree. 6-8 foot trees, $1.00 each.

MAPLE, NORWAY—Very handsome in appearance and very popular for park and lawn
planting. 6-8ft., $1.00 each.

MAPLE, SILVER LEAVED—Of rapid growth, large size and rounded form. Foliage bright
green above and silvery beneath. Very hardy and easily transplanted. 6-8 foot, $1.25 each.

TULIP TREE—One of our largest native trees, with large, glossy leaves shaped like a
violin, and beautiful tulip like flowers. Very desirable for planting on lawns or where rapid
growing trees are desired. 4-6 foot, $1.50 each. !

HORSE CHESTNUT—Well known and very popular for street and lawn planting. 6-8 foot
$1.00 each.
Other Ornamental Trees not listed above:—-MAGNOLIA, $1.75 each; CAROLINA POPLAR,

$1.00 each; CATALPA SPECIOSA, $1.00 each; MOUNTAIN ASH, $1.00 each; LINDEN, AMERICAN,
15 cents each.

Ornamental Shrubs

ALTHEA—Fine, free growing shrub, which can be trained in tree form if desired. Blooms
freely in September, very prtty flowers and succeeds everywhere. Four colors, Pink, Purple,
Red, White. State your choice. 50 cents each.

HYDRANGEA (Paniculata Grandiflora)—Perhaps the most popular of hardy shrubs. Very
large heads of bloom, which are cream color in bud, white when open, changing to pink and bronze
with age and brown when frosted. 50 cents each.

LILAC—An old and very popular shrub. Beautiful and fragrant. Three Colors, White
Purple and Red. State your choice. Common purple 30 cents each; Named varieties 75 cents each.

SNOWBALL (Japan)—An improvement on the old well known Snowball. Produces many.
snow-white flowers in large balls during May and June. 65 cents each. :

SPIREA (Van Houttei)—Immensely popular, giving a complete mass of drooping white
bloom throughout June. 50 cents each.

WEIGELA, ROSEA—An elegant shrub with fine rose-colored flowers, of great compact
growth. Blossoms in June. 50 cents each.

Other shrubs not listed above:—BARBERRY, 40 cents each; DEUTZIA, 50 cents each; JAPAN
QUINCE, 50 cents each; SYRINGA, 50 cents each.

Ornamental Vines

If wanted by mail add 5 cents each

CLEMATIS, HENRYII—Large, single, white flowers, A rapid grower and very popular .
60 cents each. :

CLEMATIS, JACKMANII—Similiar to Henryii except flowers are deep purple. 60 cents
each.

CLEMATIS, PANICULATA—Small, single, white flowers borne in large panicles or bunches
A very rapid grower, making a dense, heavy growth. Very popular, especially for verandahs, ete.
50 cents each. ‘

Strawberry Plants and Potatoes.

Your shipment of Strawberry plants and Potatoes arrived in good condition.
- Yours truly,
A. Lofquist, Clarkson’s Ont., May 18, 1918.

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 23

: IVY, AMERICAN OR VIRGINIA CREEPER—One of the most popular climbing vines for
covering walls, etc. Clings firmly to smooth wall. 50 cents each.

IVY JAPAN (Ampelopsis Veitchii)—Immensely popular as a climber for walls, covering
stumps, rockeries, etc. Foliage a handsome green in summer, changing to crimson in autumn

Very rapid grower. 50 cents each.

WISTARIA, CHINESE PURPLE—Beautiful climbing vine bearing large clusters of pale
blue flowers during the summer. Rapid grower and hardy. We also have the white. 50 cents

each.

Evergreens & Hedges

NORWAY SPRUCE—Too well known for description.

Equally good for hedges or planting

singly. 18-24 inch, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10; 2-3 foot, 50 cents, $4.50 per 10.

PRIVET, CALIFORNIA—Rapid and vigorous grower, making a very thick hedge trom

ground up.
best hedge offered.
$1.50 per 10, $12.00 per 100.

JUNIPER, IRISH—Very handsome, compact and uniform.

A general favorite. 2-3 foot, $1.00 each.

AMERICAN ARBOR VITAE, (Cedar)—Well known and very popular.

Leaves rich green and remain on tree till Christmas.
15-18 inch, 12 cents each, $1.00 per 10, $6.00 per $1.00; 2-3 foot 20 cents each,

For a moderate price, the

Unexcelled for single planting.

Much used for

hedges, singly on lawns or in tubs for porches. 18-24 inch, 25 cents each, $2.00 per 10; 2-3 foot,

50 cents each, $4.50 per 10.

Rose Bushes

If wanted by mail add 5 cents each

Price

AMERICAN BEAUTY—Very large and dou-

ble. Deep pink shaded with carmine. Very
fragrant.
ALFRED COLOMB—Very large and full.

Brilliant carmine. Very fragrant and yopular.

BABY RAMBLER—A dwarf (bush) form of
Crimson Rambler and will bloom continuously
throughout the summer. Makes a magnificent
sight when planted as a hedge. Very popular.

COUQUETTE DES ALPS—White © slightly
shaded with carmine. A general favorite.

KILLARNEY—Exquisite shade of deep sea-
shell pink. Wery large flowers and a profuse
bloomer. é

LA FRANCE—Rich satiny peach color to
deep rose. Large and full. Constant bloomer.

MAGNA CHARTA—Pink and carmine. Fra-
grant, very large and full.

GEN. JACQUEMINOT—Brilliant crimson,
large and fine. Beautiful in bud and a general
favorite.

PERSIAN YELLOW—Bright yellow, small
but handsome. Double, early bloomer and very
popular.

“RED MOSS—A general favorite on account
of the beautiful buds. Invaluable for* bouquets.

MRS. JOHN LAING—Soft delicate pink, very
fragrant free bloomer and one of the best light
pink roses.

RUGOSA ROSE—This class of new and rare
roses can be used in so many places that they
are almost indespensable. They make sturdy,
compact bushes, four to six feet high, which

Each 12
60 cents

$6.50

are very ornamental, owing to their dark, shiny,
rich green, leathery foliage. Free from insects
and disease. Thrive under almost any condi-
tions and hardy as an oak. Flowers are single,
large and fragrant, and bloom throughout the
summer. Excellent for hedges or cemetery
planting. We have both red and white. Each,
40 cents; $3.50 per 10.

CLIMBING ROSES

BALTIMORE BELLE—White and blooms in
clusters. Very attractive.

AMERICAN BEAUTY CLIMBER—Wonder-
ful bloomer, over 900 blossoms and buds being
counted on one four year old bush, Perfectly
hardy and very fragrant. Deep pink.

CRIMSON RAMBLER—Perhaps the most
popular of all climbing roses. Vigorous and
rapid grower, hardy and very prolific. Blooms
are in clusters of a beautiful crimson color and
last a long time,

WHITE RAMBLER-—Similar to above only
white.

YELLOW RAMBLER—Pale

ers nearly double.

TREE ROSES

yellow. Flow-

Price $1.00 each
CRIMSON ,RAMBLER TREE—Same as

climber only in tree form.
FRU KARL DUESCHKI—Pure
PERSIAN YELLOW—Tree form.

white.

24 ; H. L. McCONNELL & SON, PT. BURWELL, ONT.

Bulbous Plants

If wanted by mail add 3 cents each for postage

CANNAS t PEONIES
Price 25 cents each, $2.25 per 12 Prices? cee each, $5.00 per 10.
HUNGARIA—Pink. Very Popular. One great feature in favor of peonies is their

hardiness. They require no protection whatever

WYOMING—New. Large flowers, bright orange and are practically free from disease and insect

BRANDYWINE—Cherry red. pests. They are a very beautiful flower and
KING HUMBERT—One of the finest. Orange are tremendously popular. We can furnish
scarlet. any one of the following colors.
BUTTERCUP—Yellow and very popular. DOUBLE—White, pink, crimson.
EXPRESS—Vermillion. Profuse bloomer. SINGLE—Pink, red.

DAHLIAS JAPAN IRIS

Price 25 cents each, $2.25 per 12 Very popular. Rich colors and easily grown.

BRUNHILDE—Violet purple. Very fine. 25 cents each, $3.50 per 12.
FLORA—Heavy white flower. PHLOX
KRIEMHILDE—Ivory white and pink. Well known and very popular. 25 cents each
STANDARD BEARER—Brilliant scarlet. Sap0; per 12:
QUEEN VICTORIA— Clear deep yellow. LILY OF THE VALLEY

Del; . A well known favorite. 15 cents each, $1.25
MRS. ROOSEVELT—Delicate pink. per 12. If sent by mail add one cent each for
DAYBREAK-—Soft shell yellow. postage.

Plants by Parcel Post

Mail parcels of plants, of all kinds have to be forwarded by Parcel Post,

It is impossible to give the exact weight of any order till it is packed, as plants vary
so much in weight. For instance, some varieties of Strawberry plants are very much larger than
some other sorts, the same is true of Raspberry and other plants.

We are, therefore, giving below the approximate weight of the different species of plants,
etc., and also the Parcel Post rates for the different provinces. By referring to these rates you
can easily calculate the amount of postage to send.

Be sure to send enough postage, and if you send more than is required, all that is left,
after stamping your package will be returned to you. We will not keep one cent more than the
actual cost.

All postage on Plants, etc., must be prepaid, except collections on page 25.

Parcel Post Rates

Parcel Post Rates on Parcels Mailed in Province of Ontario. Rate Card C.

Addressed to bs: ee er ee ea em et Ao 9 10 11

Any post office within 20 miles including place

fo} Wart ATES: eee 2d Sentamrene acd tates Re pe OF .06 .07 .08 .10 .12 .14 .16 $ .18 $ .20 $ .22
Any post office beyond 20 miles but withi

Provinde Of (ORM TIO. ooccscissiesspsccsuerern
Any post office in Quebec or Manitoba ...
Any post office in Saskatchewan or Maratime

Provinces sass?
Any post office in Alberta...
Any post office in British Columbia ...

10.14 18 .22 .26 20 .84 38 42 46 8.50
-10 16 .22 .28 34 .40 .46 .52 .58 64 «70

12.20 .28 .36 .44 .52 .6€0 68 .76 80 92
12 24 .84 44 54 64 174 84 0 «=.94 1.04.14
12 .24 36 .48 .60 .72 .84 .96 1.08 1.20 1.32

Estimated weight of plants packed for shipment.

12 Gooseberry Bushes .......c000.0 4 Ibs.
12 Grape Vines ..
12 Rhubarb Roots .
100 Asparagus Roots

100 Strawberry Plants .
12 Blackberry Plants..
12 Raspberry Plants
12 Currant Bushes

What is nicer than having your own fruit of all kinds

SMALL FRUIT PLANT SPECIALISTS 25

Fruit Collections

The following collections are made up with the idea of saving a little money and also to
help those not sure of just what they want to plant. If you want a few fine quality berries for a
small family buy Collection “A”. For a larger family Collection “B”. Collection “C” is fine for
those who want to preserve some besides having some to sell to more than pay for plants and labor.
It also contains 25 plants of Progressive Everbearing. Collection “D” is excellent for those who

want a general assortment of small fruits.

Collection “E” contains five apple trees of splendid

varieties. Collection ”’F” will give you a splendid collection of the general varieties of Fruit Trees.

The following Collections are sent by Parcel Post or Express as noted in each Collection, and

all postage or express charges are paid by us.. This,
or express charges. Remember that only these coll

saves you the trouble of figuring the postage
ections are prepaid. All other prices in the

catalogue are f.o.b. Port Burwell, the purchaser paying the transportation charges.

——
COLLECTION “A”
Home garden collection. Early to
late. Postpaid everywhere in Canada.
100 plants.

25 Early Woodrow
25 Sen Dunlap

25 Arnout

25 Stevens Late

PRICE $1.50

SS

(Pe SPURE SB eR So Se
COLLECTION “B”

Home garden collection for large fam-
ily. Early to late. Postpaid anywhere in
Canada. 250 plants.

50 Ey. Giant
50 Sen. Dunlap
50 President

60 Golden Gate
50 Stevens Late

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PRICE $3.25

COLLECTION “Cc”

Berries all season for large family;
also some to preserve and to sell to pay
for plants and labor. Express charges
paid anywhere in Canada.
100 Arnout
100 Golden Gate
100 President
100 First Quality
100 McAlpine
25 Progressive

PRICE $6.50

f i
COLLECTION “D”

General Asortment of Small Fruits.
Just the thing for a family. Express
charges prepaid anywhere in Canada.

100 Golden Gate Strawberry
100 Asparagus Roots
4 Black Victoria Currants
2 Concord Grapes PRICE $6.00
4 Cherry Red Currants
12 Plum Farmer Raspberry

12 Cuthbert
ee

COLLECTION “E”

Apple Tree collection of splendid var-
ieties. Express charges prepaid any-
where in Canada. :

1 Yellow Transparent
1 Fameuse (snow)
1 Baldwin
1 McIntosh,
1 Tolman Sweet

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PRICE $2.60

COLLECTION “F”

General Fruit Tree collection. Ex-
ies charges prepaid anywhere in Can-
ada.

PRICE $8.00

3 Apple trees, any 3 varieties you wish.
Pear Trees, any 3 varieties you wish.

3 Plum Trees, any 3 varieties you wish.

8 Cherry Trees, any 8 varieties you wish.

2 Peach Trees, any 2 varieties you wish.

1 Crab Apple Tree, any variety you wish.

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BERRY BOXES, CRATES, FRUIT BASKETS, Etc.

We are in a position to supply our customers with the different lines of Berry Boxes; 24 or
27 quart Berry Crates; 11 quart and 6 quart Fruit Baskets, etc. We ask no advance on prices for
these but handle them for the convenience of our customers. Write us for prices if interested.

.

Excellent Condition.

We received the shipment of Raspberry and Strawberry Plants in excellent condition. We
planted them and they are growing fine and am well -pleased.

Yours truly,
I. S. Kolb, Kitchener, Ontario.

Nothing More Could be Desired
Your shipment of Strawberries arrived in excellent order. Nothing more could be desired.

Yours truly,

. H. Davey, Larchwood, Ont., Oct. 18, 1918

Please write below the names and addresses of any acquaintances-or friends
who might be interested, or buyers of strawberry or other small fruit Biante,
Trees, Ornamentals, etc.

From
Post Office \
RF. DS ___-_ Province —_

H. L. McConnell & Son,
ae 3 Port Burwell,
| - Ont.

McCONNELL’S GRAND PRIZE

We fully believe this to be the finest
June bearing strawberry that we have ever
grown, it is becoming immensely popular and,
we believe, will soon become one of the stan-
dard sorts for this country. The many very
enthusiastic reports we receive about this
grand berry only strengthens our already
wonderful experience. For health, vigor of
plant growth, productiveness, fruiting habit,
size and appearance of fruit it is a marvel.
The quality of fruit cannot be surpassed and
for shipping it is first class. Our sale of
plants of this wonderful berry last year
was remarkable and we anticipate a much
heavier sale of plants of this variety the
coming season. We would advise you to
place your order early.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
STANDARD AND EVER-
BEARING VARIETIES

THE STANDARD VARIETIES fruit only
in the spring and early summer and plants
of the standard varieties should not be al-
lowed to rfuit the same season they are set.
In other words, plants of sandard varieties
that are set the coming spring should not
be allowed to fruit until the following spring.

THE EVERBEARING VARIETIES which
are set this coming spring will fruit heavily
during the coming fall and the ‘second year
will give a remarkable crop from June to
November except for a short period during
July.

We make this explanation so that our
customers will not confuse the Standard var-
ieties with the Everbearing sorts when mak-
ing out their order.

HIGH PRICES OF STRAW-
BERRIES AND OTHER
FRUITS

You can well remember when Strawberries
sold at 6 to 10 cents per box and other fruits
in proportion. The past season Strawberries
sold readily at from 18 to 30 cents per box,
Raspherrizs 20 to 30, reeeanes 15 to 30, Cher-
rics £150 to $3.00 per basket, etc. Indications
are that prices cannot decline very much for
some time and this means a greater profit
to growers. The same applies to those who
have to buy their fruit and which is a con-
siderable item in their expense bill. We have
heen compelled to raise our prices slightly
on some lines, but in no comparison to the
great increase in the price of fresh fruit.

The present high cost of fruit should be
a great incentive to all who can grow their
own fruit and it should also greatly en-
courage those who grow berries for market,
to increase their plantings.

A few dollars invested in MeConnell’s
Plants, ete., will certainly prove a highly
profitable investment.

SMALL OUTLAY TO START

Little money is needed in making a home
strawberry garden. The only cash outlay is
for plants, so be sure you get some good
ones. We can furnish you with enough
plants for a few dollars, according to size
of your garden. If you are undecided about
the proper varieties, we will be glad to
advise you.

SUPPLEMENT YOUR SALARY

The work is healthy, pleasant and can
be done at odd chances. To the man who
works in an office all day, it will be an es-
pecial pleasure to get out in the garlen and
make money while he takes his much-need-
ed exercise. A strawberry or small fruit
garden offers the best posible chance for a
man with a little land to supplement his
salary. You can sell fancy berries at a good
price anytime and with a_ little common
sense and good plants you can grow fancy
berries and make some extra money. Let
us help you.

$800.00

The above is not an unsual amount to
he made from one acre of Strawberries.
One customer wrote us that he sold over
4000 boxes of berries last summer from one
acre. These figured at 20 cents per box,
which is perhaps below the average, would
realize $800.00. This is only one example and
in many cases larger yields are reported.
Ask yourself, what could you plant that
would give you a better profit per acre. To
insure lig crops and large profits it is
necessary to set good plants, and remember
the caring for a patch of poor plants entails
ust as much labor and expense. You cannot
afford to experiment with other plants just
heeause they are offered to you at a trifle
lower cost.

WOMEN BERRY GROWERS

Women play no little part in the Straw-
berry industry. Often they help in picking.
They prepare the fruit for the table, make
the preserves and syrup fro mthe berries. In
many cases the berry fields are managed by
them from start to finish and they are
making good at it. The women of our coun-
try are worthy of a great deal of praise for
the wonderful work they have been doing,
not only in war work, but in the home
gardening, and also preparing eatables for
the families. Canada is being congratulated
and is justly proud in the way the women
have helped during the terrible ordeal just
ended.

Our lady cusomers are among our most
sucessful customers in raising strawberries
and we can assure you them that we will
do everything posible to hellp them get
started with their strawberry garden.

More Than Pleased

I received your Strawberry plants all O.K.

They are fine plants and the Grand Prize do

look fine and I thank you for the good way you pack the plants for to ship, and the w ay I received

them.

Yours truly,

N. Lehman, Beaverton, Ont., May 15, 1918

McConnell’s Plants Highly Recommended

Kindly forward me one of your catalogues.

A friend of mine who got Strawberry Plants

from you, recommended them so highly that I thought I would like to get from you too.

Yours truly,
Mrs. Julia Shipley, Dutton, Ontario.

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