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J. T. Lovett Co. — Strawberries.
NEW VARIETIES.
By mail post paid at dozen and hundred rates.
'^The Beebe SM'awberry originated as a chance seedling on my grounds in the year 1885. The blossom
is large and. staminate— keeps in bloom until berries are ripe. The berry, when ripe, is light red, large
size, mild flavor, a good keeper and monder fully productite. In 1891 ripeberries were picked as late as
Aug. 9th, the largest measuring five inches in circumference. Its uniform size, mild flavor and pro-
ductiveness, make U very desirable as a home berry. In shipping quality it ranks better than the
Sharpless.'—'E,. P. Beebe.
For large size, prolific yield, and rich, nnellow flavor tbis Is indeed a grand variety. The berries are glob-
ular In form and of a deep scarlet color, ripening in midseason. The plant is exceptionally free from rust,
having clean, bright foliage, like its supposed parent. Miner's Prolific, and possesses a nerfect blossom.
This very promising new strawberry originated with Mr. E. P. Beebe, of Union Co., N. J., a careful and con-
servative horticulturist and nurseryman, with an experience extending over a quarter of a century, who
prizes it so highly that he deems it worthy of bearing his name. We have watched it closely for some time
and were permitted to plant and test it on our own grounds before purchasing, which we have carefully
done, with the result that we quickly bought the whole stock and control of it, paying a good round price for
the same. We now offer it this season for the first time, and feel assured that It is destined to meet with
wide popularity among those who aim to grow extra large fine fruit.
Price, Uoz., 552.00; lOO, SlO.OOs Pot-gr«wn, Doz., $2.50; lOO, $12. OO.