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The BLAKEMORE 
THE SOUTH AND CENTRAL EAST’S GREATEST 
EARLY COMMERCIAL. 
Bountiful Ridge Grown BLAKEMORE Are Several 
Times Field Inspected And Known To Be Free From 
YELLOWS When Dug For Our Customers. 
In the south and central berry areas, the Blakemore 
has proved to be one of the finest of all Harly ship- 
ping berries. A cross between Premier and Missionary 
originated and introduced by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture. Possibly no new variety has become so 
widely grown in so few years since introduction and 
proven so satisfactory as a commercial berry. ‘The old 
type originally released showed a tendency to sport 
into inferior yellow foliaged strains. It is a very free 
plant maker and responds quickly to good treatment. 
It is an abundant bearer, the fruit averages large and 
retains its bright attractive red color even after being 
picked several days. Quality is superior to Missionary 
and Klondyke but not equal to Premier. It will ripen 
.a few days earlier than Premier. The foliage is healthy 
and vigorous. The plants hold up well during a 
drought. The berries are firm and unexcelled as a long 
distance shipping berry and preferred by all Strawberry 
processing companies. 
your soil is only moderate in fertility PLANT 
BLAKEMORE and you are assured of a good set of 
plants for picking. 
DORSETT 
THE BERRY SUPREME 
Proving an Ideal Berry, Combining Vigorousness 
Productiveness and Quality 
Released for introduction by the U. S. Department 
of Agriculture spring of 1933. The Dorsett surely 
makes a worthy companion for the Fairfax as each 
of them seem to have their advantages. The foliage 
of Dorsett is not as vigorous as Fairfax but equally 
as resistant to diseases. The foliage and fruiting 
stems are more erect than Premier and it is a free 
plant maker. The fruit is usually conic in shape. 
The ccior is bright red similar to Blakemore. The’ 
berries will average much larger than Blakemore al- 
though not quite so large as Fairfax. The flavor of 
Dorsett is not equal to Fairfax but superior to other 
early berries. 
MIDLAND 
A NEW EARLY VARIETY OF OUTSTANDING 
QUALITY. STANDS NUMBER ONE FOR QUICK 
FREEZING — LARGE SIZE — HEAVY PRODUCER — 
FIRM SHIPPER. 
A LEADER IN PRODUCTION PER ACRE AND ONE 
OF OUR FINEST MID-SEASON BERRIES FOR 
FREEZING PURPOSES. 
Originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture 
and introduced during season of 1941. Midland is a 
cross between the Premier and Redheart, it takes the 
productiveness and fine color of the Premier and the 
firmness and high quality of the Redheart. 
It is a vigorous grower and makes plenty of plants. 
Fruit clusters are large and berries are large to very 
large. The flesh is juicy, rich-red, sub-acid to taste. 
Fully tested during 1944 and 1945 it proved unex- 
celled for quick freezing and is recommended as the 
number one berry for home freezing. 
Should be thoroughly tested in North Carolina, Vir- 
ginia, Maryland, Penna., New York, Ohio. Michigan and 
other central and northern states. 
FAIRFAX 
They Are Truly Magnificent—Examples of Productive— 
and Wonderful Quality. 
It has proved all that has been claimed for it and no 
grower of strawberries can afford to be without them. 
The foliage and fruit stems extend well above the 
ground which tends to give clean fruit and make the 
fruit more uniform. The Fairfax ripens about the same 
time as Premier, and its fruiting season extends over a 
long period. The quality of the Fairfax is equal to the 
best of our older varieties. The berries are large to 
very large, of a bright red color at picking time. Like 
the Bellmar it turns dark after being picked for several 
days but retains its flavor and firmness. 
FAIRPEAKE 
A CHESAPEAKE—FAIRFAX CROSS 
Combining the good qualities of both its parents and 
rapidly becoming one of our popular berries in the 
central regions. 1949 season demonstrated it to be one 
of the best late types ever to be introduced. 
This new berry is of the same parentage as the 
Starbright but is more productive and ripens a few 
days later than does the Starbright variety. The 
berries are of very high quality fully as good as 
Dorsett or Fairfax at their best. The berry is juicy 
and red through to the center. The flesh is very firm 
and of fine texture. Color is brilliant and does not 
dull after being picked. The caps are large, well 
shaped and make a very handsome appearance. The 
berry is round conie to oblate in shape. Tested as 
ls SE 1D, A ING, AI, 
SPARKLE 
A VERY HEAVY PRODUCER 
A GOOD PLANT MAKER. 
Worthy of Trial Wherever Premier Succeeds. 
The Sparkle is a recent introduction of the N. J. 
Experiment Station. Sparkle is a prolific plant maker 
with good healthy foliage and reports coming to us say 
it is very productive. Berries are not too firm under 
Maryland growing cenditions. Berries are medium to 
large, uniform in shape and as its name indicates has a 
bright red color, turning somewhat dark on fruits that 
are over-ripe. The quality of the berry is excellent. 
Ripens midseason, being a little later than Premier. 
Requires good moisture for best results. Sparkle should 
be tried extensively in N. J., Hastern Penna., New York, 
and other New England States. See picture on page 43. 
FAIRLAND 
(U. S. D. A. 3205) 
A NEW, EARLY MID-SEASON, RED-STELE RE- 
SISTANT VARIETY WHICH DISPLAYS GOOD DES- 
SERT AND FREEZING QUALITIES, RECOMMENDED 
FOR TRIAL IN ALL PREMIER SECTIONS. 
The Fairland is an Aberdeen-Fairfax cross released 
by the U. S. D. A., University of Maryland. It is highly 
productive, ranking with Premier, Catskill and Temple 
and ripening a few days behind Premier. It produces 
a firm, red berry compared in size to the Premier. It 
should prove a fine berry for local markets and is a good 
shipper as well. The Fairland is a vigorous grower, 
producing healthy runner plants in abundance. For 
added profits, give Fairland a trial. 
REDCROP 
(N. J. No. 377) 
A NEW LARGE, BRIGHT RED BERRY FROM THE 
NEW JERSEY STATION. A HEAVY PRODUCER 
AND EXCELLENT FOR FREEZING. 
Redcrop is the latest variety introduced by the New 
Jersey Station and was released to the general public 
during 1948. 
It ripens three to four days after Pathfinder, and 
is a much firmer berry with greater resistance to rot 
than Pathfinder. The fruit is large, bright red, with a 
tendency to darken somewhat if left on the plant too 
long. The calyx is large and a bright green. It is a 
good plant maker like the Sparkle and has been rated 
as an excellent freezer. 
NOTE: PLANTS EXTREMELY LIMITED AND ARE 
ONLY OFFERED FOR TRIAL. LIMIT 100 PLANTS 
TO A CUSTOMER. 
THE BOUNTIFUL RIDGE NURSERIES LEAD! 
When Better Commercial Varieties Are Available — When Better Plant Producing Methods Are 
Known — When Better Methods Are Developed For Handling Plants — Bountiful Ridge Will Be 
Among the First To Offer Them For — “GREATER PLANTER SUCCESS.” 
