Allen's book of berries : 1913

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Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen

WENTY-EIGHT New Years have come and gone since a certain boy (then about eighteen
years old) printed his first price-list—a few thousand four-page folders. Without capital
and without business training, he determined to improve his then almost destitute circum-
stances by building up a plant business. Under these circumstances the start was slow
and tedious. In fact, the entire start was made with $15.00 borrowed capital. With a very
few customers at first, the business has grown steadily, increasing year by year, until his

annual customers are numbered by thousands—satisfied customers who send their friends to him for

plants, until the present proportions of the business are second to none in this line.
The 1913 catalogue, of which this is one, consists of 60,000 copies, weighing 15,000 lbs., or 734 tons.

The demand for Allen’s catalogue and plants is growing by leaps and bounds. There must be a reason.

It is my endeavor to make a friend of every customer; by so doing, he will not only be pleased to send:
me his next order, but will also bring his friends with him.

Thanking you most sincerely for your liberal patronage in the past and trusting to merit a continuance
of your favors, and wishing you a very, very prosperous season, I remain

Yours faithfully, W. F. ALLEN

PLEASE READ THIS TWICE

I fill strawberry plant and other small-fruit plant and shrubbery orders any time after November 1,
during November, December, January, February, March, April and until May 1. From May 1 to May
10 I will fill a limited number of orders on any stock that is unsold, and put it in the very best possible
order, but at purchaser’s risk as to results.

After May 10, and during June, July, August, September and October, I most positively will not
fill any orders for small-fruit plants. (This, however, does not apply to vegetable or flower plants.)

During March and April, the great planting season, almost my entire attention, and that of over one
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I am willing to answer any questions during the summer months as promptly as possible if written
in a short style and to the point. Long letters are subject to long delays. This notice was made necessary
from the fact that I receive hundreds of orders for strawberry plants during the summer months when I
have no plants in fit condition to transplant, and when not one in ten could make even good plants grow
if I could send them, unless it were potted plants, which I do not grow at all.

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located sections are supplied any time in the fall and winter after November 1.

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- that are not paid for seldom do well.

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Copyright ror2, by W. F. Allen.

ALLEN’S BOOK OF BERRIES

Rewastico— Don’t Miss It

This new berry originated in Wicomico County, about twelve miles from Salisbury, with Thos. B.
Howard. A few of the plants were set out and have been grown in a small way by Mr. Howard for several
years. Some of the fruit has been shipped to Baltimore for two seasons past, the berries invariably bringing a
special inquiry for more of the same kind. I have heard of this berry for two or three years, but did not take
the time to go and see it until the past season. I had no idea of the surprise that was in store for me. The
color of Rewastico is a rich, deep, cardinal red, which penetrates the berry through and through. In
productiveness it is all that could be desired; in size it is uniformly large; in shape as perfect and uniform as
if turned out of a mold; in plant-growth it is healthy and vigorous; in quality it is rich, with aromatic,
Strawberry flavor, though somewhat tart, but is firm enough to be very popular as a market be srry. I was
fortunate enough to procure the entire stock, one-half of which I shall plant, the other half—which will
only amount to a few thousands—I am offering to the public this season, and I sincerely believe that those
who procure plants of this variety will be fortunate. I consider it the only real competitor that the Chesa-
peake has ever had, and in some respects it even surpasses that popular variety. For prices see page 37.

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W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Chesapeake. If there is a better one, I have never seen it

Chesapeake

This grand variety, of which I am proud to be the introducer, has made the most enviable record.
The true test of the value of a new berry is the continued increased sales after the people have seen it in
fruit on their own soil, and it has taken more than twice as many plants of Chesapeake to fill my orders
the past spring as of any other one variety on the list. This variety, which I introduced in 1906, is now
grown commercially in practically every section of the United States where Strawberries are grown. One
of the largest growers in Connecticut told me the past summer that he should plant practically nothing
but Chesapeake in the future, unless he was fortunate enough to find something better, which he has never
seen yet. The Chesapeake does not make a large number of runners but beds up just right to give the best
results in fruiting. The blossoms are perfect; fruit uniformly large, averaging larger than Gandy, and as
compared with that popular old variety it is more productive, firmer, of better quality and without green
tips. I use Gandy as a comparison as it is universally known. The fruit of Chesapeake is borne on large
stems, the greater proportion of which stand upright, holding the fruit from the ground. The time of
ripening is practically the same as Gandy, starting three or four days earlier. It is not a variety that sets
an immense quantity of fruit, but every blossom makes a berry; the result is a good crop of berries that
are well developed and strictly fancy. Personally, I consider it the very best late berry on the market,
whether it is grown for home-market or distant shipment. I could go on and give a page or two of the good
qualities of this variety, but it is not necessary, as the variety is now well known and the most popular on
the list. My greatest difficulty has been to grow plants enough to supply the demand, which increases
in volume from year to year. I hope to have enough to fill all orders the coming season; but did not last
year and may not this, so do not delay your orders too long.

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 3

Superb (Fall- bearing)

Well named, for it is superb
indeed. It is only within the last
two or three years that a really
good, reliable, fall-bearing Straw-
berry has been an actual fact,
although they have been talked
of to some extent for a number of
years. So far Superb is the best on the list. Planted in early spring, with blossoms kept off until mid-
summer, or until about four weeks before you want ripe fruit, you get a crop the same season you plant;
the spring following you get a crop of fruit the same as you would on any other variety, and then another
crop in the fall following. Until recently most of the fall-bearing varieties have been poor plant-makers,
and it has been difficult to propagate them in any quantity. Superb, however, will make as fine a bed of
plants as Glen Mary, Sample, or Haverland. At this writing, September 28, Strawberries have been almost
as common on our table for over a month as they were last spring. Next year, with anything like a favor-
able season, I expect to have fall Strawberries in commercial quantities, and, as I am already having
inquiries for them from the big cities, I anticipate
no difficulty in finding a market at remunerative
prices; but it seems to me that, at the present stage
of the game, one of the greatest uses for the fall-
bearing Strawberry is for the home-garden. With
a good bed of this variety it is entirely possible to
have Strawberries every day from the time the
first ripe berries come in the spring until they are
cut off by the first heavy frost in the fall.

Superb. The fall-bearing berry forthe home-garden

For prices of all Strawberry Plants,
see pages 36 and 37

Amanda

This is a very strong, vigorous-growing variety
with perfect blossoms. Very large plants of upright
growth. Berries large to very large, beautifully
colored and firm. A berry that should bring top
prices on any fancy market where large berries are
an object. The past season is the first time I have
fruited it, and I am well pleased with its appearance.
I do not hesitate to recommend it as one of the best
of the large-fruited varieties. It is a dandy, and
every grower of berries should try it.

Abington. A vigorous grower; quite productive
of large, firm, well-colored berries, suitable either
for shipping or home use. A good berry that will
generally give satisfactory results. I have been
growing it for several years and it has always been
good; my crop the past season was very fine. | —_
Blossoms perfect. Amanda. A dandy berry

4 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Aroma

A variety that has been on the market for quite a
number of years, and one that seems to be slowly but
surely gaining in public favor. One of the most recent
developments in this variety is a demand for it as a
late berry in tropical and semi-tropical sections. For
instance, it is one of our best sellers in Cuba, and
probably one of the most popular very late varieties
in the warmer Strawberry sections. It has also been
largely grown in the Western States where, in many
places, it is used in preference to Gandy. Foliage is
smooth, dark green, of spreading habit, giving the sun
a clear right of way to the crown. The leaves are long,
broad and clean. As a pollenizer for pistillates it is
unexcelled, and its picking season is unusually long. The
blossoms begin to open medium early and continue
until late. The berries are large, rich in color, and the
flavor is deliciously aromatic; the surface is smooth and
solid. Its prominent yellow seeds brighten the color
effect. It is a good grower and a good reliable all-
round market berry.

Almo. This variety was first sent out by Mr. Kevitt,
and when I saw it fruiting on his place two years ago
I was so favorably impressed with the immense crop
of large, fine berries that I put it in stock. It has made
an excellent growth the past season, but the fruit was
not so good on my place as I saw it on Mr. Kevitt’s.

Americus (Fall-bearing). I fruited Americus this
fall for the first time. With me it does not make as
much growth as Superb, but has made a very fair bed
notwithstanding. While the fruit of Superb is usually
concealed beneath the heavy foliage, that of Americus
is borne on long stems which hold the fruit up, in
most cases above the leaves. It is a true fall-bearing
variety giving a crop of fruit the same year it is planted;
that is, plants set in March or April will give you a crop of fruit in the fall following. The quality is very
good, and the berries are firm. Next to Superb, Americus is undoubtedly the most popular of the fall-bearing
varieties. Believing these to be the best two up to this time, they are all that I shall offer this season.
I would not have my customers think that, because I am offering only two of the fall-bearing varieties, |
am behind with this new type of Strawberry.
The fact is I have several varieties growing,
but have picked these out as the very best,
and feel that my trade will be best served
by offering these two varieties only instead
of adding others of less value.

This picture shows two plants of the same va-
riety. Some growers charge more for plants than
others. There is a reason.

Pleased as Usual

I have received the 40,000 Strawberry plants.
The plants are very fine ones and were re-
ceived in first-class order, as usual. I am very
much pleased with the plants and condition on
arrival of present and previous shipments.—
H. V. CHampion, Bermuda. Nov. 27, IgIt.

Aroma. A. good, reliable, all-round market berry

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants

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Brandywine

I am pleased again to be able to offer a
good large stock of this grand old variety.
Originated in Pennsylvania near the famous
Brandywine Creek, and has long been a
favorite with many growers. The plant is
healthy and vigorous and produces a fine
crop of large, handsome fruit, which usually
sells for more than the average. This is
another of the most popular late varieties
for tropical and semi-tropical sections. I
especially recommend this to my Bermuda
and Pacific Coast customers, and those of
all sections of the United States will find
it a good, reliable variety.

Barrymore. Originated by H. L. Crane,
of Massachusetts, in 1908. Barrymore was
awarded a silver medal and three first pre-
miums, which is quite a record for any
berry one season. It is a healthy and
vigorous grower with perfect blossoms. The
berries are glossy in color, rich, deep crim-
son, with red flesh of an excellent quality.
The fruit is firm enough to ship well. The berries
are large, regular conical in shape, and ripen in
midseason.

Bedar Wood. Foliage very dark green; plant very
tall and has long, narrow leaves. It has very long,
coarse roots which extend deep into the soil and
enable it to endure dry weather better than most
varieties. For this reason it will probably give good
results in very dry sections. The plant is hardy and
produces big crops of medium-sized fruit that is
rather soft for long shipment.

Black Beauty. A large, healthy, well-balanced
plant which produces aromatic, sweet, rich berries,
which are firm and free from core, conical in shape,
large, even and smooth, deep red to the center. Will
keep a long time on the plants. Sent out by the
originator with many flattering claims. Season late.

Brown’s Beauty. I have only a few plants of
this new variety, which seems to be quite vigorous
and healthy in growth. The fruit seems to be very
good. Unfortunately I have lost my records as to
who was the originator, and from whom I procured
the plants; but, if I remember correctly, it came

An old-time favorite

Brandywine.

from the Middle West. I have forgotten the exact
description given by the originator, but remember
that he praised it quite a little. I can only say that
it looks promising.

Bradley

This is a splendid variety with perfect blossoms
and healthy, vigorous plants. The berries are of
good color, uniformly conical in shape, with some of
the largest slightly flattened at the tip. Large in
size and firm enough to make a good shipping berry.
Exceedingly productive, having yielded with me on
thin land over 5,000 quarts to the acre without
fertilization. It is entirely distinct from any other
berry, and ranks very high in the list. See illustra-
tion on page 6.

I Congratulate You, Come Again

The Strawberry plants that I got from vou are the
nicest I ever had. I am very glad I got my plants from
you. I can truthfully say I have half an acre of the
nicest plants in York County.—GEo. W. REINHARD,
York County, Pa.

For prices of all Strawberry Plants, see pages 36 and 37

6 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

é mmr ee 2 : Ghia gy a
Bubach. A good market berry, bringing high prices (see page 7)

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants

Bubach (Colossus)

An old variety that is still a great favorite with
many growers. My stock of this grand old variety
is very fine. It has been grown by me for many
years on land peculiarly adapted to the variety,
and notwithstanding I have heard complaints that
they could not get growth enough, I seldom fail
to get good wide beds from my stock of Bubach,
which I think is just about as good as the Bubach
was in its earlier days. It is nothing unusual for
the Bubach beds to be 2 feet across, with as fine,
healthy growth as you will find in almost any va-
riety in this section. The fact is that I have had
so much demand for this grand old berry that I
have kept it among my leaders, and only twice in
ten years have I failed to sell every plant that I had.
My present stock will exceed half a million, and I
doubt very much if there will be a plant left. One
customer says: ‘““My Bubachs were by far the
finest berries and brought the best prices.’”’ Another
says, “In my experience of Strawberry-growing for
fifteen years I have never seen anything equal to
Bubach.” The illustration will give you a good idea
as to how the berries look and how they grow. I
have a very fine stock, and shall be pleased to have
your order for this variety and I am sure no one in
the business can give you better stock. Colossus
being so near like Bubach, if not identical with it,
I have discontinued offering Colossus as a separate
variety. See illustration on page 6.

Climax

Plants of strong, vigorous, upright growth with
no signs of rust. Climax sprang into prominence Pe ess 3
very fast after it was introduced, and its popu- Climax. Second-early; very productive
larity seems to hold on. The berry is second-early,
very productive and holds on for a long season. The foliage is of light green, and can be distinguished from
other varieties for quite a distance. Climax has been planted over a wide range of territory and has given
general satisfaction. It is a berry no one need hesitate to plant.

Clyde. An immensely productive variety, with fruit of large size. There is quite a demand for it, in
spite of the fact that its foliage sometimes gives
way about fruiting time, and is not sufficient to
protect the immense crop of fruit. This, however,
can be guarded against to some extent by an appli-
cation of nitrate of soda in the spring before fruit-
ing. The Clyde has been largely grown in some
parts of Kentucky, and seems to have been a great
favorite with many growers, and even yet quite
a number are holding on to it and planting more.

Columbia. My stock of this variety was re-
ceived last spring from M. Crawford, who describes
it as “late in season; plants healthy and prolific;
berries very large, light scarlet, glossy and of
excellent quality.”” Has not fruited here, but has
made an excellent growth of large, strong, healthy,
vigorous plants, and looks very promising.

Commonwealth. Hails from Massachusetts,
and is a variety especially recommended for the
North and not for the South. I think it is a variety
more adapted to northern sections, and for best
results should be given rich soil and high culture.
It grows well here, and I find that it bears a good
quantity of fine, large berries. With intensive cul-
ture and rich soil it is very fine.

And I Thank You. Come Again

saad I received the plants you sent me in fine condition.
$$ _________— - : ei I thank you. J. L. PEerRHaAM, Hillsboro Co., N. H.,
This is how my plants are shipped April 30, 1912.

For prices of all Strawberry Plants see pages 36 and 37

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Makes a strong, healthy growth.
ductive and late, the first berries just beginning to

Deacon. A very desirable strawberry

Deacon

It is very pro-

turn May 22. Flavor similar to Brandywine; the tex-
ture of the berry very much the same, a little more pointed in shape, and I think a little more productive.
I would prefer it of the two, and recommend it especially to those who like Brandywine. It has good, strong,
perfect blossoms, and I consider it a very desirable variety.

Cooper. Originated with Samuel Cooper, of
Delevan, N. Y., and is described by him as follows:
“Seedling of the Pan-American, but it is not a fall-
bearing variety. The plants stand about a foot
high at fruiting time, and grow very erect, so that
the fruit can easily be seen by pushing the foliage
to one side. Fruit-stems about 6 inches long; makes
plants freely and does best in fruiting rows not too
wide. Season medium to late. Size medium; per-
fectly colored clear through; flavor fine. A good
shipper and one of the best for canning purposes.
Has yielded as high as 8,000 quarts per acre.”’ It
has made an excellent showing here, being one of
the best growers I had the past season.

Crescent. About twenty years ago this was the
most largely planted of any variety in this section,
but later has largely given way to other varieties.
Some growers, however, still like Crescent, and for
those that continue to grow it I have a very nice
stock of strictly fine plants, true to name.

All the Way to Texas Fresh and Nice

Have received Strawberry plants ordered from you.
They came in good condition, fresh and nice.—Mrs.
Upton McGary, Medina County, Texas, Feb. 29, 1912.

Darlington. Originator unknown. I obtained
my plants from a man in New Jersey who describes
it as follows: ‘One of our customers called our
attention to this new berry, and we were surprised
to learn, after careful inquiry in the neighborhood
where it originated, that it would be impossible to
attempt to introduce a new variety among the
people; they were planting Darlington and would
plant nothing else. They had been planting it for
several years, and had guarded it so carefully that
it had never (so far as we could learn) passed
beyond the boundary of that vicinity, therefore we
can promise our trade that this variety will be entirely
new to them. We believe Darlington to be a
seedling of Gandy. It has a dark red color and is
a good shipper; a variety that grows a large plant
and makes a fine bed. It is far more productive
than Gandy, and, to condense the facts, it leads the
Gandy in a long chase in size, vigor and yield.”
Darlington fruited here for the first time the past
season. Plants strong, healthy and vigorous; quite
productive of large-sized berries with Brandywine
flavor. I do not know the parentage of this variety,
but I judge from the flavor of the berry that it
must be closely related to Brandywine, but I think
it is rather more productive than that variety.

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 9

Ewell’s Early

Fruited with me for the first time the past
season, and I found it to be very productive
of early medium to large berries. I am well
pleased with it, and shall plant much heavier
of it the coming season. It isa strong grower,
nearly if not quite as early as Excelsior, Ewell’s Early. Very productive
with larger fruit and more productive. Do
not fail to include this in your list.

Ekey (QO. I. CG.)

This is one of the largest plants on the
farm; makes a strong, healthy growth during
almost any season. It is very pro-
ductive of large, long-conical berries, oy
as seen in the illustration. It isa y
good shipper and a good all-round a
berry. Last season a new variety
was offered me under the name
of O. I. C. The description and
illustration which were sent me
were very convincing. So strong
were the good points of this
berry proclaimed that I bought
a stock of plants and last year
offered it to my customers. The
description was all right, and
fitted the berry admirably—it
also fitted the Ekey—and when
they came in fruit the past sea- ©
son I found that they were iden-
tically the same, and for
that reason I am omitting
O. I. C. and offering only
the Ekey, as it was first
sent out under this name,
and I consider it the
proper one to use. I think
those who try this va-
riety will be well pleased
with it.

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For prices of ali Large, conical
Strawberry Plants, see fruit

pages 36 and 37

10 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Early Ozark

This is said. to be a cross-seedling of Aroma and Excelsior, and hails from Missouri. This berry has made
a great record since it was first put on the market. It is unquestionably the best large, early, firm market
berry that we know of. Where it has been seen in fruit everybody wants plants. Growers on the Peninsula
are very enthusiastic about it. We are receiving good reports from Early Ozark from every section where
we have sold plants, and it is highly praised by practical growers in all sections. The growth is distinct,
luxuriant and thrifty, the foliage stands up erect and is distinct from any other variety. The leaves are
thick and leathery, with a healthy, vigorous appearance, looking as though they had been varnished. The
berries are very fine, averaging large size and early—the largest very early, firm berry yet produced, which
means a great deal to the commercial grower. I have a very fine stock of plants of this variety this season,
and shall be pleased to have the order of any person who wishes to pay off that little mortgage on the home
or add to their bank account. Early Ozark is certainly a great helper in either instance. The berries
stand shipping without becoming soft, and bring good prices on account of appearance and flavor.

Early Harvest. Is not fully staminate and Excelsior. The standard for earliness by which

requires pollination, for which Excelsior is well
fitted. By many it will be preferred to Excelsior,
because it is very nearly as early, with as good
color and firmness and excels it in size and pro-
ductiveness. A very strong, vigorous grower.
Enormous. A medium to late pistillate variety.
The berries are broad and wedge-shaped, with a
crimson surface and dark yellow seeds. The flavor
is good and the name is suggestive of its size. Pro-
ductive and firm enough for shipping. Try it.

all others are compared. Berries of medium size,
very productive and firm, ship well. If given a good
chance it will take care of itself and bring splendid
returns. It has never been popular for the home-

garden owing to its being extremely tart, but the
berries are highly colored and highly flavored and,
when fully ripe, are of very good quality. As a
first-early shipping berry it has for a long time
had the field to itself, and is still popular with many
growers.

First Quality

Here is something fine. I have fruited this
the second time and find it all that the intro-
ducer claimed. The plant-growth is excellent.
Foliage dark green, very vigorous, and up-
right in growth. First quality will bear
double the berries that can be produced from
Gandy or Brandywine, and I think are better
in quality than either. It is undoubtedly a
great cropper. Firm, uniform shape, and colors
up well. There is something about the flavor
that grows in favor. It is a large
berry, pointed somewhat like Haver-
land. I consider this one of the
most promising of the varieties of
recent introduction. It is eagerly
sought after by growers who desire
a fancy berry as well as a large

cropper. You will make no mistake
in planting this. See
illustration on page
12s
Fairfield. The

plants are strong grow-
ers with healthy foli-
age, much resembling
that of Haverland. A
reliable variety to plant
for early crop. Of fair
quality; firm enough
for distant shipping.
A good reliable sort,
for market or home-
garden planting.

It is Our Delight to
Please Customers

The Strawberry plants

were received in fine
shape, all nice, well-
rooted plants, don't

think I will lose any of
them. They are looking
fine.—A. J. PRICE,
Ritchie Co., W. Va.,
April 15, 1912.

Early Ozark. A mortgage-raiser, or bank account builder

Prices of all Strawberry Plants on pages 36 and 37

True-to-Name S trawberry Plants

Fendall

Originated by Chas. E. Fendall, of near Balti-
more. I have fruited this variety for two seasons.
It is a strong-growing plant, with very attractive,
luxuriant, light green foliage. The berries are large
and very fine in flavor, described by some as perfect
beauties; rich in color, smooth and glossy, with long
stems and large caps. The plant and fruit are bound
to command attention wherever seen. It is a
variety that should not be overlooked. If you want
large, fancy berries, and lots of them, you can safely
include the Fendall.

Gandy (Blaine)

A reliable old standby. A standard late variety
by which all other late berries are compared—prob-
ably no higher compliment could be paid to the
variety than this. It should be planted in black
swamp-land, if possible, otherwise in clay land or
land of a springy nature, never on dry, sandy land.
I have a big demand for this variety. It is one of
the most largely planted of the older late varieties.
We have found Blaine to be identically the same
as Gandy, and for that reason have discontinued
to offer Blaine. As there is absolutely no difference,
I think’ it is a sensible thing to grow it under its
original and right name.

Gill. An early variety, uniform in shape, nearly
round, and above the average of the early varieties
in size. It colors all over and becomes quite deep
red when fully ripe. Flesh is light red and has a
pleasing flavor. Makes larger and stronger plants
than most other varieties. Entirely free from
disease.

Gold Dollar. An exception-
ally healthy growing variety with
perfect blossoms, every one of
which comes to maturity. Its
fruit is above medium in size,
uniform and highly colored.
Fruited here for the first time
the past season,
and I am highly
pleased with it.
Wish I had set
out all the
plants I had.
Get a few Gold
Dollars—y o u
will be pleased
with them.

to this
expert.

Clark’s

Fendall. Berries are perfect beauties

Gandy. A reliable standby

Deman,

Soa

Goodell. Goodell comes from the far West.
It was on exhibition at the Alaska-Yukon-
: Pacific Exposition and the in-
troducer’s attention was called

variety by Prof. Van
who is a noted fruit
It was in competition

with such berries as Marshall,

Seedling and other
standard varieties
grown in that section,
and far outclassed them
all on every point,
having better flavor,
sweeter, with
meat solid, red
to the core, and
an aroma of the
wild Strawberry.
It is spoken of
in the highest
praise by those
who have seen
it in fruit.

My book “Suc-
cess with Small
Fruits,’ free to all

who order this
year.

For prices of
all Strawberry
Plants, see
pages 36and 37

12 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Glen Mary

Originated in Pennsylvania and introduced
by myself in 1896. It has become one of the
leading standard varieties through New
England, the Middle West and Northwest.
It has been one of the most popular varieties
in this vast territory for over fifteen years.
The roots are long and well developed, pro-
viding plenty of moisture during a drought.
The foliage is large, upright in growth, and
dark green in color. The Glen Mary is only
semi-staminate; but, as its blossoms carry
enough pollen to fruit its own berries, it is
listed as a staminate variety, but it is not
recommended to plant with pistillate va-
rieties. The berries are big, dark red beauties
with prominent seeds of bright yellow. The
meat is rich, juicy and crimson; they are of
such high flavor that when once eaten more ;
are wanted. Asa good, firm shipper it is very Glen Mary. Big, dark red berries
popular; for fancy local market there are few,
if any, better, and for this reason it is popular with both the large and small growers. One customer says,
“T have found no plants to come up with Glen Mary, taking all sides of the question.’”’ Another says,
“T have grown Glen Mary for several years, and it is my most profitable variety.’”’ A New Jersey cus-
tomer says, “It is the only variety with which I have made a success.”’

RENEE KAN Rat tt Heels MoI NCUA

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True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 13

Klondyke

This berry has made a great success. It is one of the best shippers and commands the top prices in the
market, frequently bringing a premium over other varieties, owing in a great measure to its large size and

unusual firmness.
Blossoms are per-
fect. Plant makes
a vigorous growth
and produces a
good crop. Klon-
dyke is being
planted more and
more largely in
the semi-tropical
sections, and is
also planted in all
sections of the
country. I think
I would be safe in
saying that there
are a_ thousand
acres of Klondyke
growing for mar-
ket within fifteen

miles of Salisbury.
If you want a
good berry that will bring the top price in market,
and will ship anywhere, do not hesitate to plant
this variety—it will please your customers, bring
more trade, and increase your profits.

Governor Fort. Sent out by T. C. Kevitt, who
describes it as follows: ‘‘Kevitt’s phenomenal seed-
ling Strawberry of high
rank, or improved Glen
Mary. It is the result of
a cross between Glen

Klondyke.

Often brings a premium over other sorts

Mary and Sample. The berries take after Sample
in shape and color. In flavor and productiveness
it resembles Glen Mary.” I have been striving hard
and strenuously for a number of years to obtain a
Strawberry with the same generative fruit-pro-
ducing power as the Glen Mary, and to eliminate
the objectionable white tips. Governor Fort is
coreless and rich in flavor, berries literally melt in
your mouth. The plants grow enormous clusters of
berries, individual stems often producing eight to
ten perfectly
shaped berries.

First Quality. Eagerly
sought after as a fancy fruit
(see page Io).

Prices of all Strawberry
plants on pages 36 and 37

I have now
fruited this
one time, only
in a very small
way, and think
it gives prom-
ise of being a
valuable va-
riety; I cannot
say whether it
will be a good
shipping sort
or not, but for
the home-gar-
den it seems
desirable.

Heritage. Berries uniformly large,
beautiful in shape, splendid in color,
with delicious flavor. It is medium,
firm, and makes a big yield. The
blossoms are perfect, and the berry
has a rich green cap which adds very
much to its appearance and market
value. Originated in New
Jersey, where there was so
much said about it that I
bought quite a few plants on
the start and put it in stock
three years ago, but have
seldom had plants enough to
supply the demand. This
year I am very well supplied
with a lot of extra-good plants
and hope to be able to take
care of my customers for this
great favorite.

14 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Helen Davis

This showed its first ripe berries
here on May 23. The fruit is
above medium to large, of good
quality, and the plants are very
productive. Blossoms perfect.
Makes a strong growth, and is very promising.
It seems to have no particular preference as
to soil. The berries hold up well after picking,
and the cap remains green and bright, indicating
that it is to become a prime favorite with com-
mercial growers. In color it is a subdued crim-
son, which extends from center to circumference.
The flavor of this variety is like no other Straw-
ot* . berry, and is delicious. The velvety quality of
S24 D te : the meat gives Helen Davis a distinction abso-
ee = iia lutely its own. When it comes to productive-

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ness no other variety can outyield it, and its
capacity for endurance under trying circum-
Helen Davis. Early and very productive stances shows it to be a marvel of vitality. I
have a very fine stock of plants, and have
put the price within the reach of all. If you have room to plant an acre of plants this is a good one to
use—or try it in the home-garden.

Haverland (Mammoth Beauty)

For twenty-five years this has been one of the leading standard commercial sorts in a large portion of
the country. For several years, before Chesapeake became so well known, Haverland was the largest
seller on my list, and is still included among the best six. It makes a strong, healthy, vigorous growth with
ample runners, and seems to do well in every part of the country, being popular North, East, South and
West, and we seldom, almost never, hear any complaint from this variety. The blossoms are pistillate,
medium in size, and extremely hardy. The Haverland should be well mulched, as the fruit-stems are not
able to hold the immense loads of berries from the ground. It is so enormously productive that the bright,
large, juicy berries lie in great heaps around the plant. Haverland is a good standard berry that bears big
crops above medium in size, quality and appearance. I have a nice stock of plants and expect to be able
to supply all demands the coming season. Mammoth Beauty being so near like Haverland, if not the
same, that I have discontinued offering it, as no one would want both, and I think it preferable to have
it under its proper name.

For prices of all Strawberry Plants, see pages 36 and 37

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants

15

King Edward

Originated with D. J. Miller, of Ohio, who is very enthusiastic over his new berry, and expects great
things of it. Here it is fine, large and productive, good quality and moderately firm. The plants are strong

growers, with large
foliage and bears
freely. Mr. Miller
says that, all things
considered, it is the
greatest berry he
has ever grown. I
have fruited it here
in Maryland for
several years and
find it to be a good,
reliable variety.

Highland. I[n-
troduced several
years ago by M.
Crawford, of Ohio.
It makes extremely
fine, large, healthy
plants. Fruit is of
good size, fine color
and form. It is
giving good results
at the experiment
stations and elsewhere. The Highland is im-
mensely productive, and, as fruited here, I have
been very much pleased with it, and believe it
will be a money-maker among the commercial
varieties.

Hub. Hails from Massachusetts, and was
first propagated by Mr. S. H. Warren, of Auburn-
dale. I was at his place last season and saw it in
fruit, where it was producing a big crop of large,
luscious, fine-flavored berries. In a letter from
Mr. Warren last spring he says, ‘“‘You will never
regret planting Hub if it does as well in your
state as it does in Massachusetts.’’ Mr. Warren
is a gentleman of high character and unquestioned
integrity, and his recommendation of a new variety
should at least be sufficient to warrant a trial. I
have only a small stock this season, and can offer
it only by the hundred.

Ideal. Plants of strong, healthy growth; blos-
soms perfect; quite productive. Berries uniform,
slightly pointed and of good size. Not one of the
largest, but rather above the medium. Commences
to ripen here on May 23. It is firm enough to carry
well, and does not easily bruise and discolor. Mr.
Jos. W. Haines, the originator, says, “I have been
growing Strawberries for market for forty-five
years, and have bought nearly all of the new ones,

Enjoying the first ripe Strawberries

King Edward. Strong grower; free bearer

but never got anything to compare with Ideal.
It is the finest berry I ever saw, and my description
is rather under- than overdrawn.” I have a very
nice stock of plants this season which I am in
a position to offer at a price within the reach of
everyone.

Jessie. Where the soil conditions are favorable,
Jessie is an exceedingly fancy berry for either
home use or market. It is very choice as to the
soil in which it grows, however, and for this reason
many people have not seen it at its best. Where
it succeeds it is fine. I usually keep a few plants in
stock for those who refuse to give it up.

Kansas. One of the most fragrant of Strawberries.
Plants free from rust and disease. I hear excellent
reports from this variety and especially on the
Pacific Coast, and I shall be pleased to have my
customers in that section give it a trial. I do not
mean by this that it is not valuable elsewhere, as
one of the best crops that I ever grew was of this
kind. Fruit above medium in size and immensely
productive. The color is a brilliant crimson, not
only on the surface but through and through.

Lady Thompson. In the great Strawberry-grow-
ing sections of North Carolina this has for many years
been the leading variety. It makes strong, healthy
plants that produce large crops of medium large,
firm berries. It is more particularly adapted to
the warmer climate than to the northern sections.

The Chesapeake is a Dandy

The Chesapeake plants came in good order and must
gay they have the finest roots of any plants I ever
purchased anywhere.—L. W. NAGLE, Putman County,
Fla., Feb. 29, 1912.

16

Lea

Makes a strong, sturdy
growth, without a spot of
rust. Has perfect blossoms,
and is very productive.
Ripens evenly all over at
once, uniformly large in
size and a very promising
berry. Mr. Custis, the
originator, of Lea speaks
as follows: “‘It is the best
thing I have in the Straw-
berry line. Climax pro-
duced a few more quarts,
but did not bring near the
money. Lea sold along
with Bubach, and will stand
more rainy weather and
keep in better condition
than any berry I ever
grew.” It is a vigorous
grower of strong, healthy
plants, and should not be
allowed to mat too thickly
along the row for best
results. Mr. C. W. Benson,
Industrial Agent of the
Wells-Fargo Express Co.,
Alvin, Texas, under date
of February 25, writes as
follows: “I just noticed this
morning what a fine show-
ing Lea is making in com-
parison with fifty other
varieties. It has made

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Lea.

Will stand rainy weather

the best development of plant and fruit, considering the root-development when planted. I am not
playing any favorite in this test, and if Lea makes good here as an early berry, as it makes promise, you

will get lots of good orders from here next season.”’

Longfellow.

An exceedingly promising sort

Lonégfellow

Medium early;
perfect blossoms;
very productive;
quality good. Fruit
highly colored, con-
ical in shape, in-
clined to be long;
growth _ vigorous
and healthy. I con-
sider this exceed-
ingly. promising,
and can recommend
it as a good all-
round market berry.
Pin this in your hat
and do not forget it
when you order
your plants. You
will find it all right.

This Alludes to a
Shipment of 28,000
Plants

Plants received on
the 26th, and have
them all set out and
they are looking nice.
They were in good
condition on arrival.
—W. O. KUNDSON,
Boxelder Co., Utah,
March 31, 1012.

Prices of ali Straw-
berry Plants on pages
36 and 37.

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 17

Mascot

The berries are of a beautiful
glossy red, good quality and pro-
| ductive. The plant makes a
strong, healthy growth, with
|

plenty of runners. I see no reason
why this should not become a
popular standard sort. I person-
ally have picked numbers of heap-
ing full quarts containing twenty-
seven berries. I do not know
much about the history of the berry
further than that it hails from
Virginia. It seems to be a strong
competitor to Gandy. It isa goou
one, and you will be pleased with
it, or I miss my guess.

Manhattan

One of the largest plants on the
farm; makes a fair quantity but
not a large amount of plants.
Blossoms perfect; berries large to
very large, and somewhat
irregular in shape. When
taking notes last spring, I
picked twenty-seven that
| filled a quart heaping full.
I recommend this to any-
one who wishes to grow
exceedingly large berries
of good quality. The in-
troducer claims that eight
or nine berries have been
, selected that would fill a

Mascot. Glossy red berries, and lots of them quart, and he also claims

that two-ounce berries

have been a frequent occurrence. They were certainly giants both in plant and fruit as fruited here last
season.

Marshall (Norwood). An old, well-known variety of excellent quality. One of the richest-
flavored Strawberries on the market. It isa strictly fancy berry, but not quite so productive as some
other varieties; its large size and fancy qualities and
appearance, however, will go a long way to make
up this deficiency. It is a berry that finds a ready
sale at top prices in any market. Norwood, which
was introduced some years ago as a new variety,
proves to be identical with Marshall. We have
therefore discontinued to offer it under the name of
Norwood. It seems useless to us to offer it under
two names.

Mellie. An Arkansas variety and is claimed to
be a cross of Warfield and Lady Thompson. It is
described by the originator as being early to mid-
season and a pistillate. At the Ohio Experiment
Station in a test plot it ranked second in produc-
tiveness. It resembles the Warfield in color and
shape, but is superior in size. Those who admire
the old Warfield should give this a trial.

Mitchell’s Early. For eating from the plants
atter it is full-ripe there is probably no variety in
the early class that is better, and until the Excelsior
came, it was the leading early market berry in this
section, as well as for home use. If grown on good
soil it must be kept thin or it will go too much to
vines. Twenty years ago it was a great favorite;
later its popularity seemed to wane; but, for the
last two or three seasons there has been a decided
improvement in the demand, and it now takes
quite a few plants to suprly it. Manhattan. Twenty-seven filled a quart box

The Strawberry and Dewberry plants received yesterday. The plants are fine, and if quality of fruit is as
good as the looks of plants you will get another order next spring. —BRINKER Bros,, Delaware Co., Pa., Apr. 13, 1912.

18 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Missionary

This was put in stock
at the urgent request of a
number of my customers,
and also because it was
highly recommended to
me by some of the most
prominent produce mer-
chants of New York City.
It has a very vigorous
plant, healthy in growth,
with large berries holding
their size well through the
season. In season it is
early, but not so early as
Excelsior or Hoffman. It
is popular with the mar-
ket men on account of its
firmness and good ship-
ping qualities. It fruited
here for the first time the
past season and, while

Missionary. Popular with marketmen entirely distinct from
Klondyke, so far as I can
see, the description of one would answer very well for the other. A good, reliable, market sort.

Monroe. Originated by a Mr. Morgan, of New York, and he claims it to be a seedling of the Sample.
A large, smooth, dark red berry with healthy green caps firmly imbedded in the fruit. It is extra firm, with
high qualities. The blossoms are perfect and the plants continue to bloom through a long season. The
plant is a good one, making plenty of
runners that develop into large, stalky
plants which yield equal to Sample
and Clyde. Near the close of the
season last spring I had an order
from one man, who had seen it in
fruit, for all the plants I had left
of this variety, which speaks well
for it.

New Home. Of western
origin and introduced by me
several years ago. It made a
great record here as a productive
and profitable shipping berry.
I have shipped it by the carload
and received excellent returns;
but, for some reason, it does
not seem to be popular with
the majority of growers, and
for this reason I would not
advise planting it, except in
a small way, until you are
sure that it will succeed on
your land. It is probably one
of the best keeping berries
grown, and can be shipped
almost any distance.

New York. Berries large, rather pointed; splendid for all purposes (see page 19)

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 19

New York

(Hummer; Uncle Jim; Armstrong; Gorsican; Saratoga, etc.)

Just why this variety has been offered under so many different names is hard to understand. Every
one of them is claimed to have come from a different source, and yet, planted side by side, if they are not
identically the same, there are very few, if any, who could find any difference. It has seemed foolish and
confusing to me that this variety should be offered under so many different names, and I decided, before
writing my catalogue this season, that so far as I was concerned [ would put an end to it. Anyone who
has one of these varieties would not need the other, and it is better to have one name for the variety than

to have so many.
has proved very sat-
isfactory, especially
for the home-garden
or local market. I have
never claimed that it
is firm enough to make
a successful shipping
berry. The foliage is
light green, it is a lux-
uriant grower, and
free from disease. It is
very prolificand bears
through a long season.
The berries are large,
some rather pointed,
while others are thick
and broad. The seeds
are so near the same
color of the berries
and deep set that they
are scarcely notice-
able. Its excellent
qualities, productive-
ness and large size
will make the grower
famous in his local
market and give him
the best trade. [have
many glowing ac-
counts of its superior
qualities from cus- —
tomers everywhere.

Orem.

New York was introduced by myself several years ago, and has had a large sale and

Bears an abundance of fine berries

Orem

The Orem is a vigorous grower and has a fine foliage to protect the beautiful berries. This variety ripens
with Gandy, and bears an abundance of fine berries which last until after the Gandy berries are gone.
It is much more productive than Gandy, larger in size and finer in quality, in fact the berries are exceed-
ingly large, light red with yellow seeds and dark green caps, which makes them very attractive. The illus-
tration is a fair sample of my berries the past season, and they were unmistakably fine. Being very firm,
it can be left on the vines two or three days after they are ripe and still be in good condition. It is one of

the kinds that bear under almost any condition.

Makes plenty of plants and is easy to grow. For an

exceedingly late variety it is my choice of any I have seen up to this time.

New Oregon. This seems to be one of the lead-
ing berries around Portland, Oregon, from which
section I secured my stock. From accounts I have
seen of it, it seems to be very popular in that sec-
tion. I have fruited it one season only here in the
East, and while it makes a good growth, and I
found some good-sized berries, there were not
enough of them. The variety is disappointing to me
as grown in this section this year. I could not rec-
ommend it from the past season’s crop. If, how-
ever, any of my Pacific Coast friends know the va-
riety to be good in their section, I shall be pleased to
supply them with plants at a very reasonable price.

Nick Ohmer. A native of Ohio, and has been on
the market for a number of years. This berry has
a strong, perfect blossom, and is productive of
rich, deep, glossy red, globular berries, which are
highly colored all the way through and of superior
flavor. It isa great market berry as well as a superb
variety for the home table. It does not seem to be
a favorite with the average grower, notwithstanding

a few of the large growers plant it heavily, especially
in the far South where it is largely grown for
northern markets.

Ohio Boy. On May 23 I took notes on this
variety in the patch which were as follows: “Of
strong, healthy growth, with a large quantity of
fruit which, at this writing, promises to come to
maturity. The first berries just beginning to color.”
I have been slow to recommend this variety as the
foliage shows unmistakable relations to Bedar
Wood, which is a soft berry. I find, however, that
Ohio Boy has all the vigor and productiveness of
the Bedar Wood, with fruit much larger in size and
quite firm—firm enough to make an excellent ship-
ping berry. The blossoms are perfect. Following
this berry through the season, I found that the
immense crop, which was promised when the above
notes were taken, came to maturity, giving a heavy
crop of delicious, firm berries, which lasted very
late in the season, in fact one of the latest that
we had.

20 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Parcell’s Early (Early Market)

This variety originated in New York, near Elmira, by G. A. Parcell, and was first offered to the public
by me last spring as Early Market. In making arrangements with Mr. Parcell for this berry I somehow
got the impression that I was at liberty to name it, and from his description gave it the name of Early
Market. This summer, however, I received a communication from him which plainly showed that he was
very much displeased at the name, and stated that he wished it to be called Parcell’s Early. Wishing to
please him, and feeling that with this statement no harm has been done, I have re-christened the variety
Parcell’s Early, and will ask all those to whom I have sold plants to call it by this name instead of the
one under which they bought it from me last season. As grown here it makes plenty of plants and a strong
growth. Berries about the size and shape of Mitchell’s Early. It is very productive, highly colored and
firm, making it an excellent shipping berry. The first ripe berries were picked this season here at the same
time as Excelsior.

Patagonia. Introduced by Luther Burbank, of
California. As grown here it is of exceptionally fine
qualities, but the plant is not hardy and rusts badly.
From what I have seen of it so far I certainly do
not recommend it for this section. If anyone wishes
to give it a trial, however, I will say that our stock
was procured direct from the originator.

Parsons’ Beauty. Originated in this county
near Parsonsburg. It is very productive of medium
large, good-quality berries. Recommended for
near market where fruit can be hauled in or picked
one day and sold the following morning. Some
claim that it will ship well, but I never felt that I
could recommend it as a shipping berry, especially
where the distance is very great. It makes a lux-
uriant growth of dark green plants which bear an
immense crop of large berries.

Paul Jones. A pistillate variety, claimed to be

cellar were exhibited at the Worcester County Hor-
ticultural Society by the side of fresh-picked berries,
and the only difference in appearance was the added
richness in color of the week-old berries. It is said
to be fully as productive as Haverland. I have not
fruited it, but it has made an excellent showing in
the field so far as growth is concerned.

Pride of Delaware. This has not fruited here.
The originator describes it as follows: ‘‘Berries are
worthy of its name; large, firm, color up nicely, and
are nearly uniform both in shape and size. The foli-
age is very bluff and stalky, holding its fruit up
from the ground. It has a large green cap closely
resembling Gandy. It is three to five days earlier
than Gandy, and on high soil -where it originated
it is fully three times as productive.”’ It has made
an excellent growth here; but, as stated, we have
not yet fruited it.

a seedling of Haverland and Brandywine. It is
claimed to be wonderfully productive of beautiful
berries and an excellent keeper. Of a brilliant,
glossy color, it
seems to have a var-
nished surface. It is

Red Bird. Berries very tart and would not be
considered good eating without plenty of sugar;
but, as a first-early shipping berry, size, productive-
ness and firmness considered, it takes high rank.
It is a pistillate variety and the earliest pistillate
variety that I know of. The fruit will average larger

e claimed that the | than Excelsior, and with me it is more productive,
aN, berries kept a week | although I consider Excelsior a fairly good yielder.
common | It can be fruited with Excelsior, Climax or Lea, and

if grown thin it is a valuable market sort, but it
must not be allowed to get too thick on the bed.

Roosevelt. A vigorous grower, with lusty foli-
age and large, long roots. Fruit abundant and
beautifully shaped. A dark, rich red inside and
out. I consider this worthy of extended trial, for,
like its namesake, it will stand lots of rough handling
and still be a perfect specimen
of its kind. The originator
says: ‘“‘’Tis honest in every
part, in form, color, taste and
qualities, hence the name
Roosevelt.”

Reasoner’s 324. A seedling
of the Gandy crossed with
Dunlap. The plant and _ foli-
age is of Gandy type. Fruit
large, very red and glossy.
About four or five days later
than Dunlap.

Reasoner’s 370. Plant is
clean, vigorous and healthy,
with fine, large foliage. The
berries are uniformly of good
size, quality above the average,
very sweet, firm; a good keeper
and shipper. The color is a
bright salmon, the berries
almost resembling coals of fire.
Ripens about six days later
than Dunlap and holds on very
late, which helps the market
grower and home gardener,

ee : ina

Parcell’s Early. Formerly called Early Market

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 21

Sample

The berries are large,
bright red, with a smooth
glossy surface. The
Sample is not only one
of the most beautiful
late berries, but one of
the largest and most
prolific. The berries lie
in piles along the row,
and are so uniform that
it is seldom necessary to
sort them, even by those
who practise doing so.
It isan excellent shipper,
a good canner and a
good all-round | berry.
The blossoms are extra-
large for a pistillate va-
riety. It is a good berry
for the _ experienced
grower, and a safe one
for the amateur.

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Sample. Bright red, long and pointed instructions free

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Senator Dunlap

One of those healthy plants that, if given half a chance, will look out for itself wherever you plant it.
The foliage is tall, upright, with a long leaf, and has more than the ordinary power of developing a heavy
crown-system. Its roots go down into the subsoil for moisture, and it is thought that a severe drought has
less effect on it than some others. Mr. Reasoner, the originator, claims that Senator Dunlap has started
to encircle the globe, and, judging from our own sales, he is about right. It has an extra-long flowering
season; the bloom is handsome and exceedingly rich in pollen, which makes it valuable to plant with such
pistillate kinds as ripen in its season. I have fruited this berry almost since its origin, and find it one of
the best medium-sized, early to midseason varieties. The fruit is dark red with a glossy finish, shading to
a deep scarlet on the underside, with prominent yellow seeds resembling gold embedded in highly colored

wax. The meat is bright
red all through, and is ex-
ceedingly juicy. For a
medium-sized, very pro-
ductive, early to mid-
season berry you need not
hesitate to plant Senator
Dunlap, it will pay as a
market or home-garden
berry.

Saunders. This is one
of the few varieties that
give best results on me-
dium or light soil. It is
certainly a good berry,
and no one would go far
wrong in planting it. The
fruit is large and a dark,
glossy red; comparatively
few seeds; flesh firm, good
flavor. Blossoms perfect.

Sharpless. An old fa-
vorite, and a good many
are still asking for it,
especially to plant in the
garden for the home
table. Too well known
to need an extended de-
scription.

For prices of ll
Strawberry Plants, see
pages 36 and 37.

—

Senator Dunlap. Bright red all through

Stevens’ Late Champion. Fruit long, slightly flattened

Stevens’ Late Champion

This is a descendant of the Gandy, and originated in New Jersey. It is a much stronger grower than
Gandy, and will thrive on a greater variety of soils. It makes strong, vigorous plants, which will yield heavy
crops of fruit, and makes plenty of sturdy runners which take root promptly. The blossoms, as well as
the fruit, are amply protected by its heavy foliage. The fruit is large, long, a little flattened, and some-
times slightly creased but generally smooth.
The color is bright red and also the flesh.
The flavor seems rather acid, but is generally
counted a good berry. It ripens late and
makes a season of medium length. A very
popular variety with many growers, especially
in New England.

St. Louis. Originated in Arkansas by
J. A. Bauer. As grown here this variety
makes a very strong, healthy plant, with
plenty of runners, and is productive of large
berries that ripened with me the past season
fully as early as Excelsior, or any other of
the very early varieties. The berries are
about the same shape, and almost, if not
quite, as productive as Haverland; but, for
one weakness, I would prefer this berry to
any of the early berries I have ever seen.
It is more productive of large berries than
any other extra-early sort that I have ever
grown, and I have had about all of any
importance that have been introduced for
twenty-five years. The one thing that keeps
it from taking first place as an extra-early
berry is the fact that it is too soft, which
practically takes it out of the market as a
shipping berry, but for the home table or
local market it is a good one.

Sons’ Prolific. A new berry originated by
James Sons, of Missouri, and is a seedling of
Bubach fertilized with Aroma. Introducer
claims it to be without exception the greatest
shipping berry. Its parentage is plainly shown
in both plant and fruit. Berries are said to
be a darker red than Aroma, about the same
shade, but a little larger. Has not fruited here.

Splendid. This is another variety that
must be thinned to keep it from getting too
dense for best results, as it surely will do if
left to have its own way. It has a strong,
staminate blossom and is a good one for pol-
lenizing such varieties as Warfield, Crescent
and others of that type. Very productive of
Three W's. Popular and perfect uniform, medium-sized fruit.

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Twilley. Fancy, large and firm

Twilley

Large size, well colored, and, what is very important to the commercial grower, it is exceedingly firm
—I believe it will equal in this respect any berry that has ever been produced. The eating quality also is
very good. Time of ripening, medium late. A good plant-maker, and I believe will give general satisfac-
tion to all who want a large, fancy, shipping berry. It isa persistent grower of strong, healthy plants,
almost covering the ground during the hottest and driest seasons, while many varieties in the same field
suffer severely. It was offered for the first time in my 1910 catalogue, and won the $200 prize offered by
me for one dozen Strawberry plants of the best unintroduced variety sent me during that season to be
fruited during 1909. If you want a splendid berry for shipping, plant the Twilley.

Three W’s

A very popular perfect-blooming, midseason variety. Plants large, stalky and amply able to produce
big crops. The foliage is a beautiful dark green in color and very attractive. The fruit is large, fine quality
and very productive, covering a long season from medium early to late, and is one of the best to plant
with pistillate varieties. It is quite firm and a good keeper. At the World’s Fair it took first prize, and
made a record of keeping ten days. In 1905, after going through the freezes of April 15 and 16, while other
standard varieties produced only twenty-five per cent of a crop, Three W’s gave a large yield. My stock
of piants of this variety for the coming season is exceptionally fine.

Wm. Belt

The standard for quality the country over. There are few lovers of Strawberries that would not cross
a plot and pick out Wm. Belt as one of the very best flavored. The demand for this variety has been much
greater for the past few years, and I have almost invariably been unable to fill late orders. I have a fine
stock for this season, however, and hope to be able to supply the demand. One customer from Washington
says, ““The Wm. Belt and Chesapeake for flavor and good eating are dandies. I am going to run all my
patch to these two kinds. They stood the drought best and are in good shape now.’’ Notwithstanding
Wm. Belt is somewhat subject to rust, its popularity seems to increase right along, owing no doubt to its
excellent qualities. I find, however, that it does not rust so badly now as it did a few years ago, and there
are few amateur growers who do not include this in their collection. For fancy market or home table it is
indispensable. I know of nothing that approaches it in quality except Chesapeake.

For prices of all Strawberry Plants, see pages 36 and 37

24 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Winner

This new berry is a native of Pennsylvania, and fruited here for the first time last season. It is a strong,
vigorous grower, making long-jointed runners. Leaf-stems long; very productive of large-sized berries which
are borne on unusually long stems. Fruit is highly colored and very attractive. Berries somewhat irregular
in shape, running from long-conical to broadly conical. Blossoms perfect. The illustration on page 25 will
give you some slight idea of the appearance of this beautiful fruit when picked. It is firm enough for a
good shipper and is an all-round valuable berry.

Wildwood

One of the rankest growers on the farm, and a valuable addition to the list of home berries. The berries
are of medium size, bright scarlet in color and have that much-admired flavor of a wild Strawberry. It is
very productive and a berry that I am sure will please everyone who wants early berries for any other
purpose than that of long shipment. It is too soft for long shipment, but first-early for home table or home
market. This new variety comes to us from Iowa, and the name is suggested by its very delicious wild
Strawberry flavor and luxuriant growth of plants. Your garden will not. be complete without a few
plants of this excellent variety.

Wolverton. [| have fruited this variety for a good many years, and find it to be one of the most reli-
able of the old standard varieties. It will succeed on almost any soil, but will do best on a sandy loam
where the soil is not too dry. The plants make a good growth and have perfect blossoms which make it
excellent for pollenizing purposes. It is no uncommon thing to see ripe berries and blossoms on this variety
at the same time. A good, reliable, standard sort. Introduced by the late John Little, of Ontario, Canada.

MIXED PLANTS

In filling a great many orders I usually have more or less odds and ends, and sometimes a plot of plants
will get mixed in the field so that I cannot use them for filling regular orders. Under this heading I offer
plants at a very low rate to those who are willing to take chances on what they get. When you order mixed
plants the only thing I guarantee is that you will get the amount of Strawberry plants that you order,
and they will be of one or more kinds that are listed in this catalogue—usually they are not labeled. Occa-
sionally, in handling a great
many plants, a label will get
torn from the basket in which
they are taken up and, as we
would have no means of know-
ing what these are, they would
be put in to fill any orders that
we might have for mixed
plants.

Distance No Barrier When
You Buy from Allen

I have delayed acknowledging
receipt of Strawberry plants until
they are well started. I have to
thank you for full measure and
a fine, healthy lot of plants.—G.
E. Corsett, Bermuda.

If You Have Never Bought
Allen’s Plants Read This

Plants received in first-class
order, and more than first-class
plants. I spent good money for
different lots of plants from four
different growers last year with
very poor results. The plants I
received from you beat any I
ever received or have ever seen.
In looking over them today I
find them all starting off fine.—
H. A. LOoGuE, Franklin County, Pa., May 6, 1912.

Just Our Way. Glad You Like It

Received plants all O. K., they surprised me.
So fine, packed nice, in bunches with roots
all straight down, one plant like the other and
no scrubs in them.—JOSEPH VOGEL, Jefferson
County, Mo., April 8, 1911.

Pacifice Coast Growers Please Take Notice

My plants arrived today in fine shape. The
growers in this locality, as well as myself, are
delighted with them.—D. P. Duncan, Los
Wildwood. Tastes like a wild Strawberry Angeles County, California.

Prices of all Strawberries on pages 36 and 37

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Wm. Belt. The standard for quality the world over

“Success With Small Fruits,’’ a booklet of instruc-
tions, will be sent free with every order. Ask for it.

Winner. Yes, a sure winner

Blackberries

Blowers. A sturdy grower and a very prolific
bearer. Originated in western New York. The fruit
is large, and continues to ripen through a long sea-
son. The plant is hardy in its native region, and
has endured quite a low degree of temperature
unharmed. Since 1904 Blowers has been distributed
widely throughout the country and, so far, only
one report of winter-killing has been received, and
that from northern Minnesota.

Eldorado. Discovered in Ohio several years ago,
and is one of the finest Blackberries in cultivation.
The berries are of good size, glossy black, very
sweet and tender, and retain their luster a long time
after being picked. A reliable, standard variety.

Early Harvest. Extremely early and very pro-
ductive, rendering it profitable and popular. It
succeeds admirably in the South, and is a favorite
on the Pacific Coast, but is not hardy in the far
North. Berries medium in size, bright, glossy black,
sweet and tender.

Iceberg. The berries are very attractive. When
full ripe they are pure white, so transparent that
you can see the seeds. It is the best of the light-
colored Blackberries yet introduced. White Black-
berries mingled with black ones present a very
pleasing and novel appearance. A great curiosity.

Mercereau. Berries sparkling black, which adds
greatly to their market value. Foliage large, abun-
dant and free from rust. Early to midseason; large
size and good flavor. Succeeds well in almost any
soil, although fertile loam is best for its full develop-
ment. The canes are exceedingly strong and up-
right in growth.

Nanticoke. First offered to the public in
1912 at a very high price, owing
to the exceedingly small stock of plants available.
When I first saw it, it was growing by the side of
other well-known standard sorts and making more
than twice the growth of any of them. The fruit is

glossy black berries

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

S

lored sorts

The best of all light-co

only moderately firm, and I could not advise grow-
ing it on a large scale to ship a great distance, but
will stand shipping to a near market. Its quality is
delicious and is sure to please everyone. The size
of the berry is about the same as Eldorado, and the
plants are literally loaded with fruit. As to growth,
it is about twice as vigorous as that of other varie-
ties. It produces a tremendous crop, nothing I have
seen will surpass it or, in fact, equal it. One of the
most valuable characteristics of this Blackberry is
its season of ripening, starting in with its first ripe
berries about the time most other varieties are gone,
and then giving immense quantities of delicious
fruit for five or-six weeks. For the market-gardener
who has customers who appreciate good things in
season and out, for the
small grower who ships to
a not too distant market,
it is a most valuable
addition to the Black-
berry list. It makes a
strong, upright growth,
with canes the second year
often measuring an inch
in diameter. I have sev-
eral thousand very fine
root-cutting plants which
I am able to offer this
season much lower than
last, and recommend my
customers to give it a
trial. See back cover page
for illustration.
Rathbun. A native of
western New York, and
hardier than the old Wil-
son. Time of ripening
early, being in advance of
all other varieties except
Early Harvest and others
of that class. Its large
size and earliness make
it especially valuable. It
. is evidently a seedling of
the Wilson, and has all
the vigor and _ produc-
tiveness of that once-pop-

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Nanticoke. A dandy berry for near-by markets

BLACKBERRIES, continued

ular variety, with berries equally large, beautiful
and firm. Ripens at the same time as its sup-
posed parent with all of its good qualities of keeping
shipping, etc.

He Says Allen’s Plants Beat the World

We ordered a few thousand plants from you last
year, all of which gave perfect satisfaction. My son
set out 1,000 Dewberries very close together, thinking
only part would grow, but every one grew. He says
“Allen’s strain of plants beats the world.’’ Wish
you the success your efforts
deserve.—C. M. GARDNER
& Sons, Ada County,Idaho,
March 15, 1912.

Well Packed

The Mercereau and
Rathbun Blackberry plants
ordered from you were
received indue time. They
are fine plants and were
certainly well packed.
Thank you for your prompt
attention.—IRWIN E. Mar-
TIN, Los Angeles County,
Cal., May 29, 1912.

Always First-Class

My plants arrived in
fine condition. All parties
from whom I had orders
were highly pleased with
them. Your plants are
always first-class.—Hy. G.
SCHULENBURG, Jefferson
County, Mo.

In Splendid Condition

Your plants reached me
in splendid condition.—A.
F. HeErnricH, Supt. Old
Masons’ Home, Ky., May
4, 1912.

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Ward, Loaded with enormous crops

| of fruit.

Robinson. This variety first came to my notice
from growers in the Ozark regions. I notice lately
a great deal is being said about its wonderful merits
in the farm and fruit papers of the West. I have not
fruited it yet, but it is said to be large, of the best
quality, hardy and wonderfully productive. It is
at least worthy of a trial, and I am pleased to be in
a position to furnish a few very nice plants to those
desiring them.

Snyder. Berries of medium size, but borne in
great abundance, literally covering the bush with
sweet and juicy fruit. Its season is early, and its
great hardiness of canes renders it valuable for cold
as well as warm climates. It is a great berry, and
no one will go wrong in planting it.

Ward. A seedling of the Kittatinny and closely
resembles it in color. It was found growing wild in
New Jersey, and its fine fruit, green, healthy foliage
and strong canes loaded with enormous crops of
large berries, attracted much attention and com-
ment. It is a variety of great merit and has now
been fruited for a number of years and bears large
crops annually.

Watt. The plant is an excellent grower, much
better than Eldorado and fully equal to Blowers.
The wood is of very fine texture and so tough that
the branches rarely ever split down with its load
Its habit of growth and productiveness
are such as to commend it to all who cultivate
Blackberries. It extends over a long season of ripen-
ing, beginning soon after the earliest and continuing
until very late. The fruit is large, jet black, glossy
and attractive, and the quality is excellent. I do
not warrant it to be proof against insects and

| diseases of the Blackberry, but I believe it will

resist their attacks as well as any, and better than
the most of them. A good, reliable variety that no
one need hesitate to plant.

My Customers Are My Friends, Here is the Proof

Though I have never dealt with you, some of my
friends advise me that your customers are always satis-
fied with your stock. I enclose check for $67, please
ship order on Saturday if possible-—CARL KELSEy, Asso-
ciate Director School of Philanthropy, Chester Co., Pa.

of large berries

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Raspberries

Black Diamond. Black. This is a very superior
early Blackcap, producing fruit of large size, firm
and of high quality, with a prolific cane of strong
growth and iron-clad hardiness. It is said to be the
sweetest of the black Raspberries. Extremely
popular in western New York where it is largely
grown. Fruit almost as large as Kansas, and of
sweet, sugary flavor. A good one—try it.

Cuthbert. Red. This is a strong grower with
healthy foliage, and on good soil it is very pro-
ductive. Cuthbert is one of the old standard, reli-
able sorts that will give a good crop of large red
berries of very fine quality, and it is probably more
largely grown than any other variety, and deser-
vedly so. Whether for home use or for market it is
one of the best. The berries are among the largest
of the red Raspberries; firm, good quality, sprightly
and rich; and I unhesitatingly recommend it for
either home use or field culture.

Cumberland. Black. Perhaps the most popular
of the Blackcaps at the present time. It is very
hardy and productive, ripening about midseason.
The fruit is the largest of the Raspberry family,
surpassing that of any other variety that I know of,
often measuring seven-eighths of an inch in diameter,
and is of such handsome appearance that it is sure

St. Regis. Valuable red sort; two crops in one season

to bring the top of the market. The bush is healthy
and vigorous, throwing out stout canes, and is in
every way one of the best of the Blackcaps.

Columbian. Purple. The Columbian is a va-
riety of the Shaffer type, of remarkable vigor and
productiveness. It is very hardy, and propagates
from tips the same as Blackcaps. Fruit large, shape
somewhat conical, color dark red, bordering on
purple; adheres firmly to the stem, and will often
dry on the bush if not picked; seeds small and deeply
imbedded in a rich, juicy pulp, which has a distinct
flavor of its own, making it a most delicious table
berry. I have just been told of an ex-minister in
New York State who grew 17,000 quarts the past
season on two and one-half acres. For canning pur-
poses it is undoubtedly one of the best.

Kansas. Black. Canes of strong growth, entirely
hardy with tough, healthy, clean foliage. The fruit
is nearly as large as the Gregg, with much less
bloom; handsome, firm and of fine quality. For a
good second-early Raspberry there is nothing better
than this. It possesses all the valuable attributes
of a profitable market sort, and its large size and
attractive appearance insure ready sales at good
prices.

King. Red. This is perhaps the best of the very
early red sorts, and unites earliness with large size,
bright scarlet color, firm flesh, good quality and
productiveness. It makes a good growth and is
very hardy, standing cold and heat where many
others fail. Its bright, lively color and firmness
make it a favorite with those who grow Raspberries
for market.

Perfection. Red. A new Raspberry from New
York. It is a very strong grower, and has stood
twenty degrees below zero without injuring the
buds. Berries bright crimson, mammoth and uniform
in size, and grow in clusters. Immensely productive
and continues to bear through a long season.

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RASPBERRIES, continued

Plum Farmer. Black. Berries thick-meated,

firm, with a bloom similar to Gregg; large in size |

and attractive when picked ready for market.
Maturing its entire crop in a very short period
makes it one of the most profitable of the early

market sorts.
St. Regis. Red. This promises to be the
—_|S _ most valuable addition to the list
of Red Raspberries. It succeeds upon all soils,
whether light and sandy or heavy clay, and the
canes are absolutely hardy always and everywhere.
The canes are of a stalky, strong growth with a

great abundance of healthy, dark green foliage. The.

only variety known that gives a crop of fruit the
same year planted, and two crops a year thereafter.
Plants set in early spring will give a small crop of
fruit the fall following, and the next spring a big
crop equaling that of any red Raspberry known. In
size, quantity and quality
to say nothing of its fall-
bearing qualities, it is
ahead of anything that I
know of as a spring- or
summer-bearing variety.
About the middle of
August it commences to
set fruit on the young
canes, and bears continu-
ously from then until frost.
The berries are large,
beautiful and attractive.
If you have failed with
every other variety of
Raspberry, either North
or South, plant St. Regis
and succeed. Whether
growing for home use or
market you cannot afford
to ignore this, the most
wonderful of all Rasp-
berries.

Royal Purple. Purple.
Undoubtedly the great-
est advance yet made

As

Cumberland. The largest of the Raspberry family

in purple Raspberries. Originated in Indiana witha
grower who says: “‘It surpasses anything I have ever
seen in the Raspberry line. The original bush stands
in a stiff bluegrasssod and has borne thirteen succes-
sive crops, and some of the time in winter the mercury
has gone thirty-five degrees below zero. The bush
is of healthy growth, and bears the largest berries
of any I have seen.’’ The canes are model growers,
vigorous and healthy. The color of the bark is a
deep, rich red, unlike Columbian or Shaffer, and the
canes are smooth except near the roots. The berries
are large, purple in color, very firm, good shippers
and good keepers. It is firm enough to be handled

and shipped to near markets in quart baskets. They
do not crumble when picked, and present a better
appearance in the basket than most purple sorts.
The bulk of the crop comes about two weeks later
than Columbian.

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CURRANTS

Soil and Cultivation. Red Currants are more particular in regard
to soil than most other small fruits. They will grow in a hot, sandy
soil, but are never so productive as in a cool, moist, clay loam, and no

small fruit will repay liberal manuring better.
While the vitality of the plant is great and it will
grow in almost any soil if fertile, the moisture-
retaining character of a clayey soil, well supplied
with humus, will always make the crop greater and
better.

Pruning and Training. While some growers
have attempted to train the Currant to a single
stem in tree-like form, this is not the best, especially
as a commercial fruit. The bush form in which
shoots are thrown up from the base is always
the best. The pruning needed is to prevent
too many shoots coming up from the base
and crowding the bush, and cutting out
the old gnarly shoots that have served their
purpose. Half a dozen thrifty shoots will make more
and larger fruit than a crowded cluster, and the
effort should be to maintain a supply of vigorous
two-year-old shoots, and then eliminate the stunted
ones. The first season allow three good shoots to
grow, and the next spring shorten these slightly if
they have made a long growth, and encourage new
shoots from below. In a dry, sandy soil I have
found that a good mulch of sifted coal ashes under
the plants will retain moisture better than any
other material.

Cherry. Very large; deep red; rather acid; bunch
is short, plant erect, stout, vigorous and productive.

Fay’s Prolific. Less acid than Cherry; bunch
large, berries medium, bright and sparkling. One
of the leading red varieties and a remarkable
cropper.

White Grape. This is the largest and most
productive of the white varieties. Flavor sweet and
very fine for the table.

Wilder. One of the strongest growers and most
productive. Bunch and berry large, bright, attrac-
tive red, even when dead ripe. Hangs on bushes in
fine condition for handling as late as any known
variety. Ripens at same time as Fay’s Prolific and
hangs on bush much longer; fully as prolific, and
is, in every way, as profitable. A popular variety
both for table or for market.

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Downing Gooseberry. One of the best large-fruiting sorts

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Wilder Currants.
One of the strongest
grown

Pomona. Of good size and flavor. Bright red
and long stemmed, hanging in fine condition long
after ripe. Bears early and abundantly.

Red Cross. A large and productive variety, and
undoubtedly one of the best Currants if not the very
best midseason variety on the market. The masses
of fruit are so dense as to hide the naked canes
from view, and the fruit has a mild and pleasant
flavor. One proof of its
popularity is that we sell
more of this variety than
anything else on our list.
A vigorous grower and
very productive.

This Is What We Like to
Hear

The plants you shipped
me came through on the
jump and in fine condition.
—Matr W. ANDERSON,
Lewis & Clark County,
Mont., April 7, 1912.

A Record We Are Proud
Of

I have been buying plants
from you for about twenty
yeats or more and have
always been treated right.—

. Joun KrncsBury, Vanden-
burg County, Ind., Feb.
16, 1912,

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Mountain Seedling Gooseberries. New, vigorous and very productive

GOOSEBERRIES

Pruning and Training. The Gooseberry has attained a greater
commercial importance of late years than formerly, and in many
sections has become a very profitable fruit. It is always sold in the
green state, though the ripe fruit is very acceptable to most people.
Like the currant, the Gooseberry thrives best in a cool climate and
a moist, clay soil. When grown in a warm, sandy soil, it will be
found that the coal-ash mulch advised for the currant will be a
great advantage. It is worthless in the South, and seldom fruits
well south of Maryland, except in the mountain sections.

Amateur growers often train the Gooseberry like the currant,
to a single stem, but commercially the bush form is the only profit-
able way to grow them. Little pruning is needed, and that mainly
to remove the stunted shoots and to keep up a supply of vigorous
new shoots from the base. They may be set from 5 to 6 feet apart
each way, and cultivated both ways. The richer the soil, the more
distance apart, of course, as the growth will be stronger in the strong
soil. Spraying regularly with bordeaux mixture is important to
keep down the mildew from the fruit. The varieties grown in this
country have mainly been produced from the native species. The
English Gooseberry is much larger but far more inclined to disease
than the native species, though some of the English sorts have been
grown with success, and now, with spraying it is probable that most
of them can be grown. It is important, as one means for preventing
mildew, that the head of the bush be kept open and not allowed to
get crowded with shoots, as in a crowded state the mildew is always
worse.

The growing of Gooseberries is not appreciated as it should be.
Some growers are planting more Gooseberries each year. Agricul-
tural colleges are urging growers to plant Gooseberries because they
are profitable. There is a big demand for them.

Downing. One of the oldest and most reliable of the large-
fruiting varieties. Handsome, pale green and splendid quality; fine
for both cooking and table use. A vigorous grower and usually free
from mildew.

Houghton. One of the healthiest and hardiest of the Gooseberry
family, and a variety that almost always produces a full crop and
never fails entirely. Very productive, berries of medium size and
for general purposes one of the best.

Josselyn (Red Jacket). This variety has been well tested over
a wide range of territory and has proven very satisfactory. It isa heavy cropper and has bright green, healthy,
foliage. An American seedling of large size, smooth, prolific and hardy. Quality among the best.

Mountain Seedling. A new variety, with unusual vigor and great productiveness. It is slightly larger
than Houghton, and seems to have all of the good qualities of that variety. It makes heavier canes and
holds the foliage longer than anything on the place.

Pearl. A cross between Houghton and some large English variety. Very hardy, free from mildew, and
superior in size and quality. It is claimed to be more productive than the Downing and resembles that
variety quite a little. This variety does well in colder climates. In Canada it is known not to mildew and
has proven to be most productive. It has many good qualities,

Houghton. Produces a full crop

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Concord. The most popular Grape in America

Grapes

The Grape is probably the most important of the small fruits, not only commercially in various sec-
tions, but for the home-garden. There is no fruit more easily grown in any soil and any climate in the
country. It is particularly the fruit for sandy and gravelly soils of free and open texture and good drainage.
It takes little room in the home-garden, for the garden
fences can be transformed into trellises, and not only
answer their purpose as an enclosure, but will be made
more beautiful and attractive when covered with vines.
This is especially true where woven-wire fences are used.
Then, too, the walks of the garden can have arbors
built over them and the vines trained overhead, and
the room that otherwise would produce nothing can be
made to furnish quantities of fruit.

Planting and Training. In planting Grapes,
always use strong one-year-old vines. The previous
preparation of the soil is of importance, for Grapes are
long-lived and need a deeply prepared and well-en-
riched soil. Good drainage is essential, for the Grape-
vine will not thrive in a wet soil. The best soils gener-
ally are those of a sandy or gravelly nature, with a
subsoil easily drained. Deep and thorough preparation
should be made before planting, and the soil well
enriched. In garden soils, where stable manure has
been used for years, it is best to use a heavy application
of raw bone meal. In fact, there is nothing that the
vines like better than a bone, and any waste bones
about the place will be useful buried under the vines
in planting.

Brighton. Red. Bunch medium to large, long,
compact, shouldered; berries medium; skin thin;
flesh tender, sweet, with scarcely any pulp; quality
best. A free grower and very productive.

Campbell’s Early. Black. Cluster large and
shouldered, moderately compact; very early and
productive. This is claimed to be the finest Grape that
has been produced in a long time. It makes a strong
growth, with abundant thin, healthy foliage. Quality
Niagara Has a flavor peculiarly its own about the same as Concord.

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33

GRAPES, continued

Concord. Black. Early; decidedly the most
popular Grape in America, and deservedly so.
Bunch large, shouldered, compact; berries large,
covered with a rich bloom; skin tender, but sufh-
ciently firm to carry well. Succeeds everywhere.

Delaware. Red. Compact bunch, very deli-
cious; always bring the highest price in market and
always considered the best for home use. Berries
small; skin thin, but firm. Ripens with Concord, or
a little before. It should be in every garden.

Diamond. White. Bunch large, compact,
shouldered; berries large, round; skin thin, but tough;
flesh tender, spicy, with but little pulp. Vine a
good grower, with thick, healthy foliage; hardy and
productive; very fine quality. Ripens a little before
Concord.

Martha. White. Sometimes turns pale yellow
when fully ripe. Bunch medium, compact, shoul-
dered; berries medium; skin thin, tender; flesh very
sweet. Vine healthy and hardy. Similar to Concord
in appearance and habit. Ripens with Concord.

Eaton. Black. Similar in foliage to Concord.
In growth, health, hardiness of vine and in every
other respect its equal, while in size of bunch and
berry it is much larger and more attractive.
Ripens a little earlier than Concord. Adheres
firmly to the stem; skin thin, but tough; pulp ten-
der, separating freely from the seeds and dissolving
easily in the mouth; very juicy.

siderable pulp. Foliage large and healthy. A seed-

ling of the Concord, ripening soon after.

Wilder. Black. Bunch large, shouldered; berries
large; skin thick and firm; flesh sweet, tender and
sprightly, pleasant flavor; a good keeper. Ripens
early or about with Concord. Vine healthy, vigorous
and productive. A popular market variety.

Woodruff Red. Red. Originated in Michigan.
Bunch medium to large, short, compact; berry
large, skin, thick, of a beautiful, bright red color;
handsome and attractive, making it a profitable
market variety. Vine vigorous, hardy, healthy and
unusually productive. Ripens with Concord.

Worden. Black. Bunch large, sometimes shoul-
dered, compact; berries very large; skin thin.
Superior to the Concord in the following points;
Better quality, larger berries, more compact, and

| ripens five to ten days earlier. Fully equals Concord

in vigor, health and productiveness.

Wyoming Red. Red. Very early. Bunch large,
compact and handsome; berries small to medium;
skin bright red, thick, firm; fruit sweet, somewhat
foxy, but agreeable. Vine a strong grower, hardy and

| healthy; foliage small, thick and leathery.

Grape-vines arrived and am well pleased—they were
nicer than I expected. Will send you more orders.—
Enos SCHWABEL, Northampton County, Pa.

Elvira. White. Bunch and _ berry
medium. Very compact. Vine a vigorous,
strong, healthy grower and very pro-
ductive. Ripens late; about with Catawba.

Empire State. White. Bunch medium
long, compact; berries medium, quality
best; vine a strong grower, hardy, with a
large, healthy foliage and short-jointed
canes, which ripen early. Superior in
quality to Niagara.

Lindley. Red. Bunch medium long,
not usually shouldered; berries large; flesh
tender, sweet, with high aromatic flavor
of best quality. A good keeper, with firm,
tough skin. Ripens with Delaware. Vine
healthy, vigorous and hardy.

Moore’s Early. Black. Bunch; rarely
shouldered, not quite so large as Concord;
berries larger and very much like it in
flavor and quality. Foliage thick, leathery,
somewhat resembling Concord, except on .
the under side, which is covered with a
yellowish brown down. Ripens so early
as to be nearly out of the market before
Concord starts in, therefore a very popular
early market variety. Succeeds best on
rich soil.

Niagara. White. Bunch very large
and handsome, often shouldered, compact;
berries large, round; skin thin, tough, does
not crack and carries well; has not much
-pulp when fully ripe; melting, sweet, with
a flavor and aroma peculiarly its own and
agreeable to most tastes; ripens with
Concord. Vine very vigorous and pro-
ductive. Succeeds everywhere and is a
favorite with every grower and buyer.

Pocklington. Pale green. Usually
with a tinge of golden yellow where ex-
posed to the sun; bunch large, compact;
berries large, covered. with a beautiful

white bloom; flesh juicy, sweet, with con-

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Moore’s Early. Popular for early market

34 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland
DEW BERRIES

Austin’s (Mayes). An early Dewberry of excellent quality.
I always plant from one-third to one-half of my field in Aus-
tin’s and the remainder in Lucretia. It is very hardy and sel-
dom fails to give a good crop. The berries are large and thick,
but not so firm as those of Lucretia. If, however, they are
kept picked up close as soon as ripe, and not allowed to remain
too long on the vines, they may be shipped a reasonable
distance, and prices usually compare very favorably with
other varieties. As the fruit is extra early and of fine quality,
it is especially valuable for the home market and home
table. The Austin ripens with me about a week earlier than
Lucretia, and for this reason it is valuable to grow in connec-
tion with that variety. Dewberry plants should be planted
very early in the spring, as they start to grow early and the
sooner they can be planted the better. Any time when the
ground is not frozen is suitable for planting them, even in
winter. Wecan fill your order any time after you receive
this catalogue.

Lucretia. Earlier than the-earliest blackberry, as large as
the largest, and the most largely grown of all Dewberries for
market. The canes are very hardy and exceedingly prolific,
thriving almost everywhere; of slender, trailing habit and
entirely free from disease and insect attacks. The fruit is superb, large and handsome, jet-black, rich and
melting. It is probably the best shipping variety of all the Dewberries in cultivation.

NOVELTIES

Giant Himalaya

This new berry has been sent out with many wonderful claims. A few years ago I got a few plants from
California, which did not prove a success. In corresponding with fruit growers in other sections, I was told
that there were several varieties, and that the strain which was grown in Michigan was of a different type,
and had proved to be a good berry. I immediately procured plants of this, which is known as the Giant
Himalaya, and now have a good stock. I was talking a few days ago with a reliable, disinterested person
who had been in Michigan to see this berry, and he reports that it should not be judged and condemned
by the first season’s crop, for he says it is much larger and better the second fruiting year, and even better
the third year. Not having fruited this berry I will
not attempt to say more of it, except that I have
some very fine plants grown from the best stock ob-
tainable, and will be pleased to supply those who wish
to give it a trial.

Loganberry

This is claimed to be a cross of the blackberry and
red raspberry. The vine isan exceedingly strong grower,
trailing upon the ground like a dewberry. Fruit is
often an inch or more in length, dark red, with the
shape of the blackberry and color of a red raspberry,
and the flavor a combination of both. A splendid
shipper, now widely known and deservedly so.

Cluster of Dewberries

Straw berry-Raspberry

Begins to ripen about the same time as the rasp-
berry. The canes die down every season after fruiting
and do not require trimming. The ground can be cleaned
of al! growth in the fall or, preferably, in early spring,
and the new sprouts will appear and grow rapidly and
bear fruit the same season. When planted in good soil
it requires but little attention. The plants can be set
in rows about 18 to 24 inches apart, and from 3 to 4
inches in depth. They are perfectly hardy and do well
in almost any climate. The plants will attain a height
of two to three feet, producing fruit in branching clus-
ters, bearing ripe fruit, small green berries, and large
white blossoms at the same time, presenting a beau-
tiful appearance. The berries are usually two or three
times as large as the red raspberry, bright red in color,
and some claim to like the flavor. Preserved or cooked,
it is very good. I do not think the fruit is good enough
to command a large sale. I am more inclined to : ;
recommend the plant or shrub as a curiosity and for its ae = : mG | i
ornamental value. The Loganberry. Fruit an inch long

True-to-Name Roots and Plants 25

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus plants should
be set in the spring as
soon as possible after the
ground is fit. Do not al-
low the plants to dry,
but keep them moist
before planting. There
has been in times past
a great deal of need-
less work in_ planting
Asparagus. This was
especially true of the
cultivation in the home
gardens. Years ago it was
common in private gar-
dens to dig out a plot and
pave the bottom, and
then fill in with rich soil
after setting the roots
very deep, with the idea
that they must be kept
from running into the
subsoil, when, in fact, the
tendency of the roots and
tops is always to get
nearer to the surface.

From Long Island R. R. Experiment Station

Giant Argenteuil. Giant Argenteuil Asparagus. The finest and most prolific of all
Finest and most prolific

of all; stock of immense size; attractive, rich and tender; comes into cutting condition earlier than most

other varieties. Very reliable and a sure money-maker. Comparatively free from rust and blight.
Palmetto. Early, large and comparatively free from rust; makes a heavy yield. Altogether, this va-

riety is very popular and is regarded by most growers as one of the most profitable of the market sorts.

Miscellaneous Roots
HORSE-RADISH

Bohemian, or Maliner Kren. This is grown by planting the small sets or pieces from the side roots
in deep, rich soil, and cultivating in the same manner as with the ordinary variety of Horse-radish, but the
plants are so much stronger in growth that the roots grow to considerably larger size and greater weight.
Undoubtedly. this is the best variety to grow.

RHUBARB (Pie-plant)

Plant in a dry, rich soil to secure large, heavy
stalks in rows 4 feet apart, with the plants 3 feet
apart. Set the roots so that the crown will be
about one inch below the surface. Top-dress
annually in the fall with good stable manure and
fork under in the spring. Our quotations are for
good, strong divisions.

SAGE

Holt’s Mammoth. This useful plant, which
produces leaves of great size, should be in every
garden. The plant is vigorous and is a very strong
grower and does not run to bloom like other va-
rieties. It is really the only variety of Sage worth
extensive cultivation, and is in every way desirable.
Very hardy; does well in all sections.

I Am Often Asked if My Plants Do Well in the
Far North—Read This
Plants received in excellent condition. They were

fine and strong looking. Thank you for prompt atten-
tion.—H. E. RANKIN, Waldo County, Me.

Everything Satisfactory

wo, ee Plants received in very fine condition and every-
. . thing satisfactory. Thanks.—I. W. Peck, Manatee
Holt’s Mammoth Sage (Reduced) County, Fla.

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W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Pricelist of Siallebraip bien

Strawberries

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assortment. To illustrate, we offer 5,000 Glen Mary for $17.50, whereas, if 5,000 plants of five different varie-

ties are wanted, they must come under the 1,000 rate.

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doz. or 50 cts. per I00.

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Currants
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Gooseberries
12 25 50 100 250 500 1,000
Downing. 2 oa5 ccs, eee een ei here oaeeiera $1 00 $1 75 $325 $600 $13 50 $25 00 $50 00
FIOUSHtON: i. care os eee aos eee aieieee QO) 31) 50) 2) 75) 95 C0) 1100) 20700 me OnOO
Josselyni(Redajacket)emenracacde seek ee T 00) 9275, 93). 25) 1600) 9135025 00m 50n00
Mountain Seedling? sso)... scence 90° 71-50) 2°75) 5/00) a1 (00) 20 GO AOL00
PAT ae gore oie es sic ee 6 Reale ances TS meer orsei T0021 °75— 3) 25) (6100) 3) 50 2500 50n00
If Gooseberry plants are wanted by mail, add 15 cts. per doz. or 75 cts. per 100 for postage.
Grapes
Each I2 25 50 100 250 500 1,000
Brightoni (Red) j. 4.2 52... 2seaee soe $o 10 $0 90 $1 50 $2 50 $4 00 $9 50 $18 00 $35 00
Goncordi(Black)n-. sane ote. 10 75 LOOM Ly 50 une ea 5 OM 5nOO) 8 50 16 00
Campbell’s Early (Black)........... 20) )1 75) 3/00 7) 5,50) L000) 2205008 410) 00 75 L00
Diamond (White). 2 oscar eee 10 759) T8300! 175, 3 00) 700) 1380025100
Delaware (Red) 7. ..icgs sac eeeneienss T5) 3 f 00) 150 82) 50 42007 050m Leona 5 sO0
Hatonn (Black) fo acc.. seas «cust eccnuecsitone 20° 1 75 | 3500 = 5 50. 1000 22 50) 42) 008 880,00
Blviray(Wihite) tic. t acs yee eee 10 7/50 9) LOO) 9 L175) 63 O0ls 17200 y el anOO—EEe 5x00
Empire State (White).............. Th) L100 175) 300) 5) 00l 12500 237 00OmEra 500
Mindley (Red) on ssc tyo.csnckentoerea vcr D5) a) DCO 150) 2050) | ACO} 0) 50.5 Lon 00 ns SOO
Marthay (White). gory1> eiorusnverereitye ES) FlOOps 1 50) | 2050) 4000) ORs ON 1S) COM ns 5n00
Moore?siBarly (Black). .4-525--.---.- U5) LOO} ey 50) 92 508 ANC) OF 50m LSeOO mms 5 R00
Niagara (Wihite) ices cee ace 15) L100) PL 50) 02550) A001 On 50n a LOnOO mma 5m00
Pocklington (Pale green)............ 10 7510s OO) el 17/5) 300) an 7 OOm Ie hOOmm2 ROO
Wilder:i(Black) jcncis- cs ectuciec ce 15) Coe La75 2950) 4.00) No) 50m 1800s sno)
Wordent(Black) nis... sas..ic/srie te stan a 15) L100) ke 75) 250) 400) Mo) 508 18) OOM Smog
Wyoming Red)s 5527.1... : oe. eset 15, WOO 75 2) 50. 4100) o50n Shoo saoo
Woodruff Red.. oe 15; 125 200» 3,50 G00) 14) co) -26s005oOn00
If Grape-vines are Seanied by rer add 3 cts. each, 15 cts. per doz. or 75 cts. per 100 for postage.
AASTDEEES
I,000 5,000
Giant Argenteuil (2 years)........... $0. 25 $o 0 $o° so $1 ice $1 75 $3 "00 $5 oo $22 50
Palniettol (2 syears) ester che ees 25 40 60) 100) 75.) 3) 00) 500mm 22550
Miscellaneous
500 1,000
Horse-radish, Bohemian .................... $o. 25 $o 56 $o° % gr ise $o GD $3 50 $6 00
Rhubarb Victorias eee ear 1.00) I 75) | 3G0™ (5) .COm 10100

Sage, Holt’s Mammoth..................... TOO), 275) 9G) OO gma LOO LONOO

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Galifornia Privet
Fine 2-year stock, cut back last spring in order to make it thick (more branches). New growth, 12 to

18 inches, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000, packed for shipment, f.o.b. Salisbury, Md.

True-to-Name Strawberry Plants 39

Collections of Strawberry Plants

COLLECTION A. Home-garden collection, early to late

25, WALGROOUISE Sten ee oe ene ee eee $o 40 | 25 Bradleya se 23 eat eee een $0 40
BP VtCHeIESMMAbY <5 6 2 Wic54 ss as ace See SeLASCOUE 4 ct eee) cnee Bae 40
25 senator Dunlap. .........:.. 30 | zouChesapeakes. 14. Soe ase ee 40
ee Postage, 37 cts., total $2.62. All by mail, postpaid, for $1.50
COLLECTION B. Good, reliable market varieties, early to late
BPR ATIVAOZATKer eas et. ee S040 | 25eHiaverland wes 3.5. jcccets sis sees $0 30
Fas Legs 1 rr AOWNE2SeWHTECRWeES Sa. Faees chee sae ee 40
BeeRUon dy Keres Sas ce = oye eee tisk Bo Mg2saChesapeaker ey. 6.5.8. Sts see 40

Postage 37 cts., total $2.57. All by mail, postpaid, for $1.80

COLLECTION CG. New varieties especially recommended for trial

TeDUROWASUCOMN Se ie ae see Spaces tine $200, || t2¥Rarcells Barlye 5.5.8.0. ose $0 25
ie ITSO ih 7h se Oe Dew) 402 gWANMER? 2 Ores |e eae sae 25
02 2G GHD ee 250 |) E24 Willey uinete ear sc er Shy elee See at 20
im GSAT 2 0 Eo a ee 20): | "12 teal AVS ey emer. es eee Mk 20

meer eLouriellowesy...; 06 choice. ves). 2% 25 | 12 Superb (Fall-bearing).............. I 50
of DEIN CN ee ek oe ee ee 25 |

Postage 50 cts., total, $5.60. All by mail postpaid for $4

All the following collections are by express, receiver to pay

charges
GOLLECTION D. Home-garden coliection, early to late
BD SG) | SOT5O: | ROPE KEY. ans ee eecerels «oom «eRe $o 50
50 Senator Dunalp........... eR BAO | RoyChesapeakewerersa-s5ee ae eee 60

Total, $2. Will furnish this collection for $1.50

COLLECTION E. Reliable market varieties

BD LET. Swe AS Se ee ee es $0750: | SOsPhreesWesre- aici orAce we es ee $0 50
BD UD a ae na AOM ie 5osbradley meee ar ee heer se fn ce ae ame AO
ee eae enee seme, ee wee oe EO) || BOVE Rey a eee wee ee ce ee oe 50
emeiavetiniGeves. ). 2) S815). 29d sy) Be: 40%. SoiChesapeake. enemies on hee 60
Salougtellow.....:......%2 EL, eae Go.) (SovAlbingtonpreies aoe tk ete cee 50

Total, $5. This collection furnished for $3.50

COLLECTION F. One-half-acre collection of good, reliable varieties for either home

use or market

LTE? URS. ee $3700) ||| ‘F,000Haverlang ooo Sow cee onus slats $3 00
g,e00 senator Dunlap ................ 3 POON ere OOO Gandye eer a ctr ace 5c teckel 3 00
Total $12. This collection furnished for $11

$652.50 per Acre from Allen’s Plants

Your 1912 catalogue received. I see that you have put the Chesapeake at the head of the list—I think you
are right. My Chesapeake were fine and fully backed up your description. I marketed all at 15 cents per box.
From the investment with you for plants amounting to $4 in 1910, I got my first crop of berries; varieties were
Glen Mary, Climax, Sample and Chesapeake. I realized 450 quarts, netting me an average of 10 cents per
quart—$45._ Size of patch, 20x150 feet. Just after blossoming, a hot wave, with extreme drought, struck the
patch. I irrigated the patch, which carried them over till rains fell. The result was I had the only fancy berries
at this place.—Gero. H. Lewis, Chester County, Pa. Jan. 3, 1912.

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COLLECTION G.

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

One-acre collection of good, reliable varieties for either home use

or market

T,ooo0vkarcell’spharly eae eet $500) |r, 000PMaverland =. ee aeeemaerineintiee $3 00
T,0O0 Climax quem ern ee eee 3.00: | Ty000DhreesWes ten. a eran eee 3 50
7,000 Senaton Dunlap). sae eee 3°00) | O00 Keys... Sheree ee 4 00
DELO) AGN oo dedaucsoucuneosedsoc 3/004) 1000) Gandy eee erento niter 3 00

Total, $27.50.

This collection furnished for $23

COLLECTION H. A collection of the new varieties recommended for trial; it will
give interesting and profitable results

25 Rewastico. 2.2 ici ee ice en ee $3: O0n'l) 25 Mliascotsnsce cmc Heather aee $0 35
DUAN Oecd tcry aaa tect nyseaasie Semen 35. | 25, Monroe. 2) on nsciis aooe ae eee 40
25yDarlinpton nes ets cwslee e ee ae oe 35) | 25 Chesapeake. 55.4 4.2 eRe a eee 40
Qe iTsta@ wallitynceie moet cas cries 40: |) 25. Kendall. 2 isk eae en eee eee 40
25 Deacons siiciaia cee swt ton onae ati aR Rae A40nip25p Orem... A. ses ne we hee teto eee 40
25)ParcellisiE arly oc..5 Peace ice Oe 40) '|.25), Wanner: 57.5157 sono oe oe eee 40
25 Eelen'D aviseic <iichsyslonvesias aicslene wens AO. | 25 Ee yi ci saccus 4 cone see ee eee 35
25 Colum biak 2.520 sisieistars icc > SRS 40° | 25) Twilley:.: : ce) se eee ee 35
DPC Bc rie yt /Sie s Siciouea AERO URAR Teaean oon eae 35.3] 25: Wildwood 0.2 Anis so nim ati seem eee 40
PRON eLEMOW soc stekcie sts cere eee 40: | 255 WmeBelt: 0.8 cc ec eae 35
25) Manhattan’? 6 senor 40! 25 Superb (Fall-bearing).............. 2 25

Total, $12.90. I furnish this collection for $10

COLLECTION I

This I call my ‘“‘Experiment Station Special,’ and is made up of twenty-five plants each
of the 87 varieties offered in this catalogue, which amounts to $40.20.
I will furnish this collection to Experiment Stations or anyone who wishes to test out our entire list for $30

COLLECTION J

This is my “Try Them All” Collection, and is especially prepared for the individual grower
who wishes to test out the varieties for himself, in order that he may know just what will suit
him best to plant. It will give a comparative test of all the new and standard old varieties,
and in many cases varieties will be found in this collection which will surpass the varieties
you are already growing. It will tell you just what to plant better than anyone else can possibly

do.

This collection is made up of 12 plants each of the 87 varieties on our list, amounting at

catalogue prices to $24.80. I will furnish this collection for $16.

COLLECTION K. Small Fruits and Roots

This I call my ““‘Home-Garden”’ Collection.

This collection, if planted and cared for, will

give your family fruit fresh from the vines, bringing pleasure and health that cannot be esti-

mated in dollars and cents.

200 Strawberry plants: 50 each of Wild-
wood, Senator Dunlap, Orem and Chesapeake,
$2.20.

50 Dewberry plants: 25 each of Lucretia
and Austin’s, 80 cts.

50 Blackberry plants: 25 each of Early
Harvest and Snyder, $2.

50 Red Raspberry plants: 25 each of St.
Regis and Cuthbert, $1.75.

50 Black Raspberry plants: 25 each of Cum- |

berland and Black Diamond, $1.50.
Total, $16.50.

50 Purple Raspberry plants: 25 each of
Columbian and Royal Purple, 75 cts.

24 Currant plants: 12 each of Wilder and
Red Cross, $1.80.

24 Gooseberry plants: 12 each of Houghton
and Downing, $1.90.

12 Grape-Vines; 2 each of Moore’s Early,
Concord, Niagara, Martha, Wyoming Red
and Brighton, $1.60.

too Asparagus roots, Giant Argenteuil, $1.
12 Rhubarb roots, Victoria, $1.

I will furnish the lot for $12.50

Arrived in Splendid Condition 3,000 Miles Away

The Nick Ohmer plants arrived today in splendid condition.

We thank you for your promptness in

sending them.—PoRTLAND SEED Co., Multnomah County, Ore., April 4, 1912.

Better Than Expected

Plants opened up O. K.; seem to be strong and in good condition.

California Privet large, stronger than

I expected.—G. F. SCHAUWEKER, Coshocton County, Ohio, Apr. 16, I912.

True-to-Name Ornamental Shrubs

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Ornamental Shrubs

Althea (Hibiscus: Rose of Sharon)

Ardens. A purplish blue variety. 12 to 18 in.,
15 cts. each, $1.40 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per
doz.

Duc de Brabant. Deep red. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts.
each, $1.40 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 20 cts. each, $2
per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Alba plena. Deep white. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts.
each, $1.40 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 20 cts. each, $2
per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Lady Stanley. Deep pink. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts.
each, $1.40 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 20 cts. each, $2.30
per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.80 per doz.

Ampelopsis quinguefolia

A hardy, rapid-growing, deciduous vine, with
green foliage which colors beautifully in autumn. A
very popular running plant. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per
doz.

Berberis Thunbersi

A low, dense shrub with bright green leaves,
assuming beautiful tints of crimson, scarlet and
orange in the autumn, and with brilliant red berries
which persist throughout the winter. Its low, thick
growth makes it a very desirable hedge plant, and
as it withstands any amount of trimming, is used
extensively for this purpose; it is also used for
massing and for specimen planting. Its extreme
hardiness makes this a most valuable plant for the
North. 12 to 18 in., 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $10
per 100; 10 to 12 inch, $1.25 per doz., $7 per 100.

Gercis Canadensis (Red Bud)

Small, rapid-growing, round-headed tree or bush.
3-yr. plants, 25 cts. each.

Clematis paniculata

The most desirable, useful and beautiful of hardy
garden vines, being a luxuriant grower, profuse
bloomer and possessing fine foliage. Particularly
useful for covering verandas, pillars and fences
where a trellis or support can be provided for it to
climb on. The white flowers are very pretty, fra-
grant and produced in the greatest profusion in late
summer. Strong, field-grown plants, 35 cts. each,
$2.50 per doz.

Colutea arborescens

A very rapid-growing, large shrub with delicate,
light green foliage; yellowish red, pea-shaped flowers
in June, followed by curious and showy red pods.
Strong, 2-yr. plants, 30 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Cornus

Mascula (Cornelian Cherry). Handsome shrub
of dense growth; showy yellow flowers before the
foliage and large, shining, scarlet berries in the fall.
Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Sibirica (Red-branched Dogwood). <A _ con-
spicuous and ornamental winter shrub on account
of its blood-red bark. Strong, 3-yr. plants, 25 cts.
each, $2 per doz.

Crataegus oxyacantha (Hawthorn

Sweet-scented flowers followed by bright red
berries. Blooms about the second week in May.
Strong, 3-yr. plants, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Cydonia

Japonica (Red Japanese Quince). One of the
most brilliant flowering shrubs in our collection.
A well-known sort of rather bushy growth, com-
pletely covered with dazzling scarlet flowers very
early in the spring. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each.

Japonica umbilicata. Brilliant rosy red flowers,
followed by large, showy fruit; one of the best.
Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Cytisus Laburnum (Golden Chain)

A bright and graceful shrub in early summer;
the racemes of wistaria-like, golden yellow flowers
make it very beautiful. 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Deutzia

Crenata. Flowers double, white. A very de-
sirable shrub. I2 to 18in., 15 cts. each, $1.50 per
doz.; 2% to 4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Gracilis. Of dwarf, bushy habit. The racemes
ot white flowers completely cover the plant; one of
the most attractive shrubs of its season. Blossoms
in June. 12 to 15 in., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Pride of Rochester. A variety producing large,
double, white flowers, tinted with rose. This is one
of the finest Deutzias and is sure to give satis-
faction everywhere. 12 to 18 in., I5 cts. each, $1.50
per doz.; 2% to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Deutzia, Pride of Rochester

W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

Euonymus Europaeus
(Burning Bush)

Erect shrub or small tree; good foliage and desir-
able in masses; most attractive in autumn when
covered with orange-scarlet seed-vessels. Strong,
2-yr. plants, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Forsythia (Golden Bell)

Suspensa. Somewhat drooping; flowers bright
yellow; blooms very early in the spring. Strong,
I-yr. plants, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; strong, 2-yr.
plants, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Fortunei. This makes long shoots, being ex-
tremely pretty when its arched branches are full of
golden yellow flowers in April. This is the most
erect-growing variety and decidedly the best when
only one variety is planted. Strong, I-yr. plants,
15 cts. each, $1 per doz.; strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts.
each, $2.25 per doz.

Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)

Recently this tree has sprung into great popu-
larity. Its oddly shaped leaves resemble those of
the Maidenhair fern; highly ornamental for lawn
planting. Small, well-rooted trees, 20 cts. each, $2
per doz.

Halesia tetraptera
(Snowdrop Tree; Silver Bell)

Medium size, producing, as soon as the leaves
appear, a great number of large, crowded clusters of
pure white, bell-shaped flowers. Strong, 2-yr. plants,
25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz.

Hamamelis Virsinica
(Witch Hazel)

A tall shrub, often growing 8 feet, with large, dark
green foliage and showy yellow flowers just before
the leaves fall in autumn; hardy. Strong, 2-yr.
plants, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

A fine Privet Hedge about my home

vey:

Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora

Hedera Helix (English Ivy)

An evergreen climber which is one of the most
beautiful for covering walls, pillars, etc. Should be
used on northern exposures or in shady places.
Handsome, dark green foliage. 15c. each, $1 per doz.

Hydrangea

_ Paniculata grandiflora. Blooms from July to
September. A showy shrub whose branches are
bent beneath the weight of the huge white flower-
clusters. As the season advances the panicles fade
into tints of pink, red and sometimes green. A
vigorous grower, and hardy in most parts of the
United States. 12 to 15 in., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.;
18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Arborescens grandiflora. An upright, hardy, at-
tractive shrub. Clusters of creamy white flowers are
produced from early summer
throughout the season. 25¢.
each, $2.50 per doz.

Jasminum nudi-
florum (Yellow Jasmine)

Blooms in February and
March. Hardy only in sheltered
places north of Philadelphia.
Admired for its yellow flowers.
15 to 18 in., 25 cts. each, $2.25
per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 35 cts.
each, $3 per doz.

Kerria

Japonica. Shrubs with ten-
der, bright green branches that
are ornamental even when di-
vested of leaves. Orange-yellow
single flowers borne in abund-
ance. Strong, 3-yr. plants, 25 cts.
each, $2.25 per doz.

Japonica flore pleno. Same
as above, except with double
flowers, and, if only one variety
is to be planted, this one is to be
preferred. Free bloomer; June
and July. Strong, 3-year plants,
25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz.

True-to-Name Ornamental Shrubs

Koelreuteria paniculata
(Varnish Tree)

A small, round-headed tree from China, with
large, pinnate leaves; conspicuous on account of
its brilliant golden blossoms, which are produced
the latter part of July, when few, if any, trees are
in bloom. Strong, 2-yr. trees, 25 cts. each, $2.25
per doz. ~

Lisustrum (Privet for Hedging)

Ovalifolium (California Privet). Widely known
asa hedge plant. It isa vigorous grower everywhere,
endures the unnatural condition of cities and is one
of the best shrubs for hedge planting. The half-
evergreen, glossy foliage and pure white flowers in
July make it an ornamental! shrub that is generally
useful. It is a rapid grower under all conditions, has
handsome; glossy foliage that lasts well into winter,
and withstands any amount of trimming. Our stock
has been cut back so that now it consists of low-
branching plants of dense growth which produce
hedges that are not broken at the bottom. These
plants of dense growth and splendid roots are not
inferior to any. If you are intending to plant a
hedge, you should by all means use such plants.
10- to I2-in., 2-yr. plants, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000;
I2- to 18-in., 2-yr.. plants, $1.50 per 100, $12.50
per 1,000.

Ibota. True, upright Ibota; large, glossy, dis-
tinct foliage; large, fragrant, white flowers, produced
in great profusion. Used principally as a shrub.
12 to 15 in., 75 cts. per doz., $3 per 100; specimen
plants, 3 ft., strong and well branched, 30 cts. each,
$3 per doz.

Lagerstroemia Indica
(Crape Myrtle)

Too much cannot be said in praise of this beauti-
ful, deciduous Indian shrub. The masses of flowers
are profusely borne from spring until autumn on
small as well as large plants. A splendid plant for
bedding out in the North, where it gives perfect
satisfaction, even though it dies out in the winter in
cold sections. It will spring up from the roots in the
spring, and give an abundance of blooms all through
the late summer. We have some very fine plants,
strong and bushy. 18 to 24 in., 50 cts. each.

Lycium Chinense
(Matrimony Vine)

A vigorous, hardy, climbing plant. It will cover
a great amount of space in a short time, and every
new growth is at once covered with bright purple
flowers, which are succeeded by brilliant scarlet
berries nearly an inch long. It will grow and thrive
in either shade or bright sunlight. 20 cts. each, $2
per doz.

Lonicera (Honeys uckle)

Tatarica (Bush Honeysuckle). One of the finest
shrubs we have for massing, or for use as specimen
plants. Flowers pink or white, borne in great pro-
fusion in late spring. Red or orange berries ripen in
summer and persist until autumn. 2 ft., 40 cts. each.

Sempervirens (Coral Honeysuckle). A climbing
or creeping vine with 10- to 15-foot stems; oval or
oblong leaves, bluish green above; flowers scarlet,
profuse and very showy. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz.

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Mahonia (Ashberry)

Aquifolia. A shrub of medium size, with large,
shining, prickly leaves, similar to those of the
famous English Holly, which turn scarlet in the fall;
bright yellow flowers in May, succeeded by bluish

berries. I2 to 15 in., strong, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per
doz.

Japonica. A new variety from Japan, with
very broad, spiny foliage of a light green color; yel-
low flowers in May.
each, $2.50 per doz.

I2 to I5 in., strong, 30 cts.

Spray of Philadelphus flowers

Philadelphus (Mock Orange)

Grandiflora. Forms a large, spreading bush,
with graceful, drooping branches. A common and
desirable shrub; blooms in May and June. 12 to
15 in., 15 cts. each, $1 per doz.; 15 to 18 in., 20 cts.
each, $1.50 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2
per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 per doz.

Lemoinei. Of upright growth; small leaves and
fragrant flowers. Not so well known as the older
kinds, but one of the best. 12 to 15 in., 15 cts.
each, $1.25 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 20 cts. each, $2
per doz., 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Coronarius. Sometimes called Garland Sy-
ringa. A well-known shrub, with pure white, highly
scented flowers. One of the first to bloom. 12 to
15 in., 15c. each, $1 per doz.; 15 to 18 in., 20c. each,
$1.50 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 30c. each, $2.50 per doz

Speciosissimus. Of dwarf habit, forming bushes
about 3 feet in height, and covered with very large,
sweet-scented flowers; distinct and very fine. 12 to
15 in., 20.cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 30 cts.
each, $2.50 per doz.

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Paulownia imperialis
(Empress Tree)

Very showy and valuable tropical-looking tree;
medium size; extremely rapid growth, surpassing
all others in size of leaves; those on young trees
are often of immense size; flowers blue, trumpet-
shaped, formed in large, upright panicles. Very
conspicuous, fragrant and beautiful. 18 to 20
in., strong, well rooted, 50 cts. each; large trees,
4 to 5 ft., heavy, $1 each.

Rhamunus cathartica (Buckthorn)

The dark foliage masses of this dense, twiggy
shrub are relieved by a profusion of attractive white
flowers in June and July, followed by showy black
fruit. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each.

Rhus Cotinus (Purple Fringe)
Much admired for its curious fringe- or hair-
like flowers that cover the whole surface of the plant
at midsummer. 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2.25 per
doz.; 3 to 4 ft., 35 cts. each, $3 per doz.

Roses

Rosa rubiginosa. The well-known Sweetbrier,
with highly-scented foliage; small, pink, fragrant
flowers and quantities of bright fruit. Blooms in
June. Strong, 2-yr. plants, 25 cts. each.

Rosa rugosa. The foliage is a mass of dense,
luxuriant, glossy green. The flowers are large,
the perfection of form and color, and are produced
continuously throughout the season and until late
in autumn; as they mature they are replaced by
small, golden and red fruit. Strong, 2-yr., well-
rooted plants, 25 cts. each.

All the following varieties, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per
doz. For larger quantities ask for special prices

Bessie Brown. White. Coquette de Lyon.

Bridesmaid. Pink. Yellow.
Catherine Mermet. | Creole Beauty. Scar-
Pink. let.
; Crimson Rambler.
Climbing; crimson.
" Dorothy Perkins.
y Farr Climbing; pink.

» Lee ; Freiherr von Mar-
NK a schall. Red.
Helen Gould. Red.

Hybrid Tea Roses

W. F. Allen, Salisbury Maryland

Crimson Rambler Roses

ROSES, continued

Mile. Francisca Kru-
ger. Pinkish yellow.
Mile. Helene Gam-

Kaiserin Augusta Vic-
toria. White.
Killarney. Pink.

Mme. Jenny Gille- bier. Yellow.
mot. Yellow. Papa Gontier. Crimson.
Mad. Jules Grolez. | Paul Neyron, Climb-
Light red. ing. Pink.

Mad. Constant Sou-
pert. White.

Maman Cochet. Pink.

Meteor. Crimson.

Reine Marie Henri-
ette. Climbing; red.
Souv. de Pierre Not-
ting. Creamy white.

Salix (Willow)

Babylonica (Weeping Willow). Our common
and well-known Weeping Willow; perfectly hardy
and a rapid grower. 2 to 3 ft., strong, well-rooted
trees, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft., 40 cts. each.

Rosmarinifolia (Rosemary Willow). A hand-
some, odd-looking tree, with rounded head, slender
twigs and small, silvery leaves. Strong, well-
rooted trees, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to § ft.,
40 cts. each.

Regalis (Royal Willow). Rich, silvery, orna-
mental foliage. Small, well-rooted trees, 25c. each.

Vitellina aurea (Golden Weeping Willow).
Grows into a massive, low-headed tree. Light
green leaves and brilliant yellow bark that is par-
ticularly bright in the leafless months of winter.
Strong, 2- to 3-ft. trees, 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft.,
50 cts. each.

Aurea pendula. Very similar to the preceding
variety, but with somewhat longer branches. Small
well-rooted trees, 25 cts. each.

Britzensis (Red-barked Willow). This tree
makes a very pretty specimen. Strong, well-
rooted trees, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each; 4 to 5 ft.,
50 cts. each.

True-to-Name Ornamental Shrubs

Sophora Japonica
(Japan Pagoda Tree)

One of the nicest little trees for large or small
plantings. It presents a neat, attractive appearance,
with small, shining green leaves. In August, when
there are few other flowers, this is showy, with
clusters of white bloom. The wood of young trees
is olive-green. 1I8- to 20-in. trees, 30 cts. each, $2.50
per doz.

Spiraea
Van Houttei. Among the very finest of flower-

ing shrubs; a strong, hardy grower of graceful, |

drooping habit, with handsome foliage. The profu-
sion of bloom weighs down the slender branches
and covers the bush with a beautiful canopy of white.
Desirable from any standpoint. 12 to 15 in., 15 cts.
each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100; 2 to 3 ft., 20 cts. each,
$e per doz., $8 per 100; 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts. each, $3
per doz., $12 per 100.

Douglasi. Spikes of beautiful, deep rose-colored
flowers in July and August.

45

Syringa

Vulgaris (Common Purple Lilac). Strong, well-
rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Vulgaris alba (Common White Lilac). Strong,
well-rooted plants, 35 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Persica alba. A fine, old variety of rather
dwarf habit; very fragrant, white flowers, tinged
with purple. 35 cts. each.

Tamarix Africana

Shrubs of strong, but slender, upright growth;
clothed with foliage as light and feathery as that
of the asparagus. Their delicate, fringed flowers
are usually some warm shade of pink or red. Hardy
as far north as Massachusetts. Very ornamental

| at the back of shrubbery borders and valuable for

12 to 18 in., 15cts. |

each, $1 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz. |

Thunbergi. Of dwarf habit and rounded,
gracefully formed branches, slender and somewhat
drooping; foliage a yellowish green; flowers small,
white, appearing in early spring, being one of the
first Spireas to flower. Esteemed on account of its
neat, graceful habit. Strong, 18- to 24-in. plants,
25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Anthony Waterer. Blooms from June until
frost. One of the most popular shrubs, possessing
the characteristics and robust habit of the parent
form, but with crimson flower-heads of a richer,
brighter hue. Good foliage, frequently splashed with
odd, though pretty, yellowish white markings. A
beautiful edging and desirable plant at the front
of shrubberies or wherever a low bush is desired.
Strong, well-rooted plants, 12 to 15 in., 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.; large clumps, 50 cts. each.

Alba paniculata. One-year, 25 cts. each; 2-yr.,
3 ft., 35 cts. each.

Callosa rosea. Produces an abundance of deep,
rosy flowers which last practically all summer.
Grows freely and isa very satisfactory shrub. 18 to
24 in., 25 cts each, $2 per doz.

Stephanandra flexuosa

A thick shrub, with graceful branches and
handsome, small foliage that is almost as delicate
as a fern, and turns a bronze-red in late summer
and autumn. Small, inconspicuous, fragrant flow-
ers practically cover the branches.

borders. Strong plants, 2 to 2% ft., 35 cts. each,
$3 per doz.

Symphoricarpos

Racemosus (Snowberry). Small, red flowers in
July and August, succeeded by white berries; very
attractive. Strong plants, 18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each,
$2 per doz.

Vulgaris (Indian Currant). Blooms in July.
Similar in character to the above; useful in the same
ways; purplish red berries in autumn. Strong plants,
18 to 24 in., 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Was More Than Pleased

The California Privet I bought of you is growing
fine; think every plant will grow. We were more than
pleased with plants and the condition they arrived in.
The Strawberry plants are also doing nicely.—Cuas,
S. Grass, Hancock County, W. Va., August 10, 1912.

Grows easily, |
and is adapted to rocky places and shrubbery |

seaside planting. I-yr., 18 to 24 in., 15 cts. each, $1
per doz.; 2-yr., 2 to 3 ft., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.;
2-yr. 4 to 6 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Spirea Van Houttei

Viburnum

Opulus (Common Snowball). When well cared
for it is a beautiful shrub, with large, globular clus-
ters of white flowers, blooming about Memorial
Day. 15 to 18 in., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Plicatum (Japanese Snowball). This is a beau-
tiful shrub from Japan, with dark, crinkled leaves,
and has sterile flowers in large, spherical clusters,
like the old-fashioned Snowball, but as its foliage is
free from insect attacks and is darker green, it is
superior to that variety. 15 to 18 in., 20 cts. each,
$2 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Cassinoides. This is native both to damp and
dry upland. It is a graceful shrub about 7
feet high, with light green, elliptical leaves and

white flowers, followed by black berries. 12 to 15
in., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
Oxycoccus (High-bush Cranberry). Both orna-

mental and useful, its red berries resembling cran-
berries; esteemed by many; hang until destroyed
by frost late in the fall. Strong plants, 15 to 18
inches, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

46 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

WEIGELA, continued
Greenewegeni. Flowers red outside, with
a lighter shade inside. A very pretty variety. I-yr.,
I2 to 18 in., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; 2-yr.,
strong, 2 to 3 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
~Hendersonii. A vigorous, compact grower, with
“an abundance of pink flowers. An excellent variety.
I-yr., I2 to 18 in., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; large,
2-yr., 2% to 4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.
, Rosea. An elegant shrub of erect, compact
&rowth; rose-colored flowers; a very fine variety.
4 | Strong 2-yr. plants, 2 to 3 ft., 50 cts. each.
Symondsii. Rose and white flowers, beautifully
contrasted. 12 to 15 in., I-yr., strong, 15 cts. each,
$1.25 per doz.; 18 to 24 in., 2-yr., strong, 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 2-yr., strong, 25 cts.
each,-$2.50 per doz.

Stelzneri. Bushy habit; pink flowers. 1I-yr.,
strong, 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.; 2% to 4 ft., 2-yr.,
strong, 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

an Houttei. Clear carmine flowers and a
fprofuse bloomer; a good one. 12 to 15 in., I-yr.,
strong, 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; 2 to 2 ft., 2-yr.,
strong, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.

] have a very large stock of Weigelas, and shall
be pleased to make special quotations by the 100
and 1,000 to anyone desiring a large number.

Wistaria
Chinensis. The common variety; flowers pro-
fusely in May. Flowers pale blue and fragrant. 12
to 18 in., strong, well rooted, 25 cts. each, $2.50
per doz.; 3 to 4 ft., 2-yr., 35 cts. each, $3 per doz.
Chinensis alba. A_ beautiful white-flowering

take SHE) f form that possesses the strong-growing, hardy qual-
Weigela rosea ities of its parent. 12 to 18 in., strong plants,
35 cts: each, $3 per doz.; 2 to 3 ft., 45-cts. each, $4

per doz.

W eigela (Diervilla)

Useful as specimens and desirable for groups and
masses. In May and June the Weigelas are aglow
with a wealth of flowers, borne all along their
branches, and some varieties flower sparingly
through the summer.

Arborea grandiflora. A beautiful pink; very
fine. 12 to 18 in., strong, 25 cts. each, $2 per doz.;
2 to 3 ft., 30 cts. each, $2.50 per doz.

Conquete. Very large, deep pink flowers; the
largest flowers of all varieties and one of the most
beautiful. 1I-yr., 12 to 18 in., 20 cts. each, $2 per
doz.; 2-yr., 2% to 4 ft., 30 cts. each, $3 per doz.

Candida. A vigorous, healthy-growing variety,
with pure white flowers. I-yr., 15 to 18 in., 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.; 2-yr., strong, 3 to 4 ft., 30 cts.
each, $2.50 per doz.

Desboisii. A beautiful variety, with deep
rose-colored flowers, resembling Rosea, but flowers
much darker. One of the best. 15 to 18 in., 20 cts.
each, $2 per doz.; 3 to 4 ft., 2-yr., strong, 25 cts.
each, $2.50 per doz.

Ducharte. Free flowering, double, dark red. 1-
yr., strong, 15- to 18-in. plants, 25c. each, $2 per doz.

Eva Rathke. An exceedingly showy variety. An
almost continuous bloomer; flowers beautiful crim-
son, a-distinct, clear shade. The plant while in
bloom is almost as fine as an azalea. I-yr., 12 to
I5 in., 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.; 15 to 18 in.,
20 cts. each, $2 per doz.; 2% to 3 ft., 25 cts. each,
$2.50 per doz...

Gustave Mallet. A variety with an abundance : %
of rose-colored flowers. 12 to 15 in., 15 cts. each, as SO a lg WINE Co
$1.25 per doz.; 15 to 18 in., 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.; =
3 to 4 ft., 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. _ Wistaria Chinensis

True-to-Name Ornamental Shrubs

Cannas

Austria. A fine variety of the orchid-flowered
type; large, handsome foliage; canary-yellow
blooms. 3% ft., roc. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Black Beauty. Small red bloom; rich bronze
foliage. Best of all the red-leaved sorts. 5 to 6 ft.,
10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Black Prince. Immense flowers of dark, velvety
maroon, almost black. 3% to 4 ft., 10 cts. each, $1
per doz., $5 per 100.

Burbank. Lemon-yellow; giant flowers.
10 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

Charles Henderson. Deep brilliant crimson
flowers. 4 ft. 10 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

Florence Vaughan. Flowers of the most bril-
liant golden yellow, dotted with brightest scarlet.
5 ft. 10 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

Hiawatha. Variegated foliage; large flowers,
with broad, crimped petals. Color delicate rosy
pink with border of clear cerise. 3 feet. 10 cts. each,
$1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Indiana. One of the best of its class. Beautiful
orange flowers of good substance. 5 to 6 feet.
10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

J. D. Eisele. Bright vermilion-scarlet, overlaid
with orange; a fine bedder. 5 feet. 10 cts. each,
$1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Jean Tissot. Brilliant vermilion, with bright
orange markings; foliage green. 5 feet. 10 cts.
each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Louisiana. Strong, vigorous grower; produces a
mass of glossy green foliage; vivid scarlet flowers.
6 feet. 10 cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

Louise. Rich rose-pink, delicately dappled and
streaked with red. 4 to 5 ft., 10 cts. each, 80 cts.
per doz., $4 per 100.

La Patrie. Green foliage; pink bloom. 4% ft., 10
cts. each, 80 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

ANits |

Mile. Berat. The nearest approach to a pink
in a first-class bedder. 4% ft., 10 cts. each, 80 cts.
per doz., $4 per 100.

Musafolia. This is the finest-foliaged Canna
yet seen, with enormous musa-like leaves, 3 by 5
feet, of a dark green, bronze-tinged color, the edges
of the leaves being beautifully banded with bronze-
purple. In size and beauty of foliage it is a reve-
lation and makes a clump or single specimen plant
for the lawn which no other foliage can approach.
Attains a height of 8 feet. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.,
$5 per 100.

Pennsylvania. The flowers are pure deep
scarlet, of immense size. 5 ft., 10 cts. each, $1 per
doz., $5 per 100.

Pillar of Fire. A tall-growing variety; the foliage
is fine; a rich crimson-scarlet. 5 ft., 10 cts. each, $1
per doz., $5 per 100.

President Myers. The flowers are a rich cherry-
carmine; foliage bronze. 4 ft., 10 cts. each, 80 cts.
per doz., $4 per 100.

Queen Charlotte. The center of the petal is a
brilliant crimson-scarlet, shaded with crimson and
bordered with a wide belt of gold. 3% ft., 10 cts.
each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Richard Wallace. A canary-yellow with excep-
tionally large flowers. 5 ft., 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.,
$5 per 100.

Robusta. A very fine, tall-growing, dark-leaved
variety. 6 to 7 ft., 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5
per 100.

Shenandoah. A splendid red or bronze-leaved
sort; bears fine, large trusses of salmon-pink flowers.
4 to 5 ft., 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Wyoming. Bronzy purple foliage, with immense
spikes of massive orange flowers. 5 to 6 ft., 10 cts.
each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Privet arrived in fine shape and I found it much better than I expected.

H. L. HEAVENER, Lewis County, W. Va.

I thank you for square deal.—

No Use to Pay Big Prices to Agents When You Can Order Direct from the Grower (That’s Me) and
Get Better Goods for Less Money

48 W. F. Allen, Salisbury, Maryland

DAHLIAS

All quotations on Dahlias are for divided clumps.

Grand Duke Alexis. Very large; white, tinted pale
lavender; very fine. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.

Nympheza. Color clear, light shrimp-pink; very fine.
15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.

William Agnew. Rich, dazzling red; large size, best of
all the red-flowering varieties. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5
per 100,

A. D. Livoni. Beautiful, soft pink; early and profuse
bloomer; one of the best. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Progress. Soft rosy lake, beautifully penciled and spotted
with glowing crimson. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.

Sir Charles Mills. An early and free bloomer; one of the
best yellows. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz., $5 per 100.

Mme. Van den Dael. This is perhaps the most beautiful
and most popular Dahlia grown. Individual specimens often
measure 4 to 5 inches in diameter. The color is a beautiful
pirk, resembling a huge pink water-lily. I have never seen a
mcre beautiful Dahlia. 25 cts. each., $2 per doz.

General Buller. One of the best of the Cactus Dahlias;
flowers very free; deep cardinal-red, shaded purplish maroon;
many of the petals tipped white. 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.

Jealousy. Lemon-yellow; very fine, beautiful and a free
bloomer. 15 cts. each, $1.25 per doz.

Mixed Varieties. To those who do not cared for name, I
will send a mixture entirely of my own selection, all good,
showy varieties, not labeled. 75 cts. per doz., $3 per 100.

From my selection of Mixed Dahlias

Erianthus ravennae (Plume Grass)

A very ornamental Grass, thriving in sunny situ-
ations in light, well-drained soils. It forms a hand-
some, broad clump, growing from 7 to 12 feet high,
with beautiful plumes and graceful, dark, bronzy
green foliage; is admirable to plant in connection
with other grasses, or as a background for shrub-

Yucca filamentosa (Adam’s Needle)

A low evergreen without a central stem. The long,
narrow leaf-blades come out from the root-crown.
In June or July it shoots up heavy stalks, laden at
the top with ivory-white flowers. It is valuable in
separate or mixed plantings. Small plants, 10 cts.
each, $1 per doz.; large clumps, 25 cts. each, $2.50

per doz.

HARDY PHLOX

We have a fine stock of Hardy Phlox, consisting of the best varieties in cultivation.

bery. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz.

Bacchante. Deep, rosy carmine; enormous flowers.
10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

Coquelicot. A fine, pure scarlet, with crimson-
red eye. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

Obergartner Wettig. Bright magenta, with
crimson-carmine eye; largest flowers and truss of its
type. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

Mrs. Jenkins. The best white, immense heads;
early and free bloomer. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

Von Hochburg. The ideal crimson; the richest
of its color. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz.

Prof. Schliemann. Brilliant currant-red, with a
crimson eye. 10 cts. each, $1 per doz.

Beranger. Ground-color white, delicately suffused
with rosy pink and distinct amaranth-red eye. 15 cts.
each, $1.50 per doz.

Hardy Phlox in Mixture. I have a large stock of
mixed varieties, mostly seedlings of the above-named
kinds. I doubt if there isa better mixture on the market
than ours. Many of the varieties are equal to the named
sorts. I can furnish good, strong plants, outdoor-grown,
at 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz., $4 per 100.

GCaladium esculentum

Fine tropical-looking yard plants, with enormous
leaves. Small bulbs, 5 to 6 inches in circumference,
5 cts. each, 40 cts. per doz.; medium bulbs, 6 to 10
in., 10 cts. each, 75 cts. per doz.; very large bulbs, 10 in.
and over, 20 cts. each.

Phlox Mrs. Jenkins
The McFarland Publicity Service, Harrisburg, Pa.

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W. F. ALLEN

Strawberry Specialist SALISBURY, MARYLAND

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some of the varieties: therefore, when you order late, please state whether I shall substitute something equally good and as
near like the variety ordered as possible, or return your
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interested in, or buyers of, strawberry or other small-fruit plants

Vesetable Plants

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My specialties are Sweet Potato plants, Early Cabbage plants, Early Tomato plants, Cauliflower, and
Eggplants. I pack plants to ship almost any distance; you need have no fear about ordering on that account.

Big Stem Jersey Sweet Potato. Good for home use

or market

Sweet Potato

There is probably no section where better Sweet
Potatoes can be grown than here in the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. All customers are advised to
buy plants, which will be ready about May Io.

All my Sweet Potato plants are grown from vine

Cabbage

For several years I have specialized in Cabbage
plants, and have shipped hundreds of thousands
north for early planting. Those who have used my
plants are pleased with them, and the demand is
increasing every year. Plants ready about April 1.

Price of all varieties of Cabbage, $1.25 for 500, $2
Per 1,000, 10,000 or over at $1.50 per 1,000. I especially
solicit orders for Cabbage plants from northern growers.

Early Jersey Wakefield. The best of the first
Early Cabbages. It forms solid heads of good size,
conical in shape with few outside leaves. I offer this
as the earliest strain of this variety, and it is sure
to give satisfaction.

Large Charleston Wakefield. Selected stock;
large, solid heads of good quality. A few days later
than Early Jersey Wakefield, larger in size, with the
good qualities of an early, long-keeping sort.

Early Summer. One of the best large, early,
flat-head varieties. An exceedingly valuable market
variety, adapted for close planting. Matures about

| ten days after Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads com-

slips in coldframes without artificial heat, thus in- |

suring the most vigorous and healthy plants.

All Sweet Potato plants, 60 cts. per 100, post-
paid; $2 per 1,000, in any quantity, receiver
to pay charges.

Big Stem Jersey. A very popular variety,
especially with those who wish to get their
crop in market before others begin to dig.
It is a heavy yielder, good quality, either for
market or home use.

Gold Skin. A beautiful yellow Potato,
usually growing very chunky. It is almost
golden yellow inside, and sometimes
described as being all heart. The quality
is fine; in every way a desirable for home use
or market.

Red Nansemond. This variety has a
blood-red skin, but inside is yellow. It cooks
very fine and dry. Red Nansemond is espe-
cially popular where a dry Potato is desired.
It is also an excellent keeper.

Yellow Nansemond (Up-Rivers). A
chunky, smooth, yellow Sweet Potato; yields
heavily and for all purposes a desirable variety.

Nancy Hall. Exceedingly vigorous, enor-
mously productive, good quality; very early,
large enough for market at least two weeks
earlier than any other variety. Skin white,
tinted yellow; flesh as yellow as the Gold Skin.

is

pact and solid, and usually double the weight of the
Early Jersey Wakefield.

Cauliflower
My plants are very fine; grown from best im-
ported seed of Early Snowball. Ready any time
after April 15 at 75 cts. per 100, $4 per 1,000.

Tomato

My Tomato plants are usually ready for the field
from May 1 and after. The plants I offer are about
6 inches high, well hardened. I offer the following
varieties: Earliana, Chalk’s Jewel. The price is
$1 per 100, $6 per 1,000 by express, receiver to pay
charges.

Egssplant

I offer the two best varieties: Black Beauty and

New York Improved Spineless. Of the two! think

Black Beauty the better. Plants ready about May
10 to 15 and after. Price, £1 per 100, $8 per 1,000.

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The Blackberries, Raspberries and Strawberries shown on back cover were picked and photo-
graphed on my farm in September, 1912.

W.F ALLEN
SALISBURY, MARYLAND

SUPERB STRAWBERRY