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U. S. D. A. STRAIN 



The South and Central East's Greatest Early Commercial Berry Now 

 Offered In A Yellows Resistant Strain 



NO STRAWBERRY GROWER CAN NOW AFFORD 

 TO PLANT THE OI.D TYPE BliAKEMORE, AND 

 THIS GREAT COMMERCIAL BERRY WILL CON- 

 TINUE TO BE ONE OF THE GREAT BERRIES OF 

 RECENT INTRODUCTION. 



In the south and central berry areas the Blakemore 

 has proved to be one of the finest of all Early shipping 

 berries. A cross between Premier and Missionary origi- 

 nated and introduced by the U. S. Department of Agri- 

 culture. 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 origi- 

 nally 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 abund- 

 ant bearer, the fruit averages large and retains its 

 bright attractive red color even after being picked sev- 

 eral days. Quality is superior to Missionary and Klon- 

 dyke but not equal to Premier. It will ripen a few days 

 earlier than Premier. The foliage is healthy and vig- 

 orous. The plants hold up well during a drought. The 

 berries are firm and unexcelled as a long distance ship- 

 ping berry and preferred by all Strawberry processing 

 companies. 



If your soil is only moderate in fertility PLANT 

 BLAKEMORE and you are assured of a good set of 

 plants for picking. Whether your soil is sandy or clay 

 you can depend on Blakemore producing better beds 

 and producing fruit where many other varieties will 

 fail you. 



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 usu- 

 ally conic in shape. The color is bright red similar to 

 Blakemore. The berries will average much larger than 

 Blakemore although not quite so large as Fairfax. The 

 flavor of Dorsett is not equal to Fairfax but superior to 

 other early berries. 



FAIRMORE 



A Fairfai-Blakemore Cross Produces A Great 

 Early Berry 



Large Size — Good Quality — Firmness and Parentage 

 Recommends Fairmore for Extensive Trial by Berry 

 Growers of the Central and Southern Areas. 



The Fairmore is a cross between Fairfax and Blake- 

 more, and both of these being Premier crosses we find 

 much of the heavy producing habits and fine quality of 

 the Premier predominating in the Fairmore. Tests so 

 far reveal it will produce heavier per plant than the 

 Blakemore and Missionary. The berries are large, very 

 firm, and have brought a premium on the N. C. markets 

 so far. The berries ripen early, about with Blakemore. 

 When introduced it was not recommended for berry dis- 

 tricts north of Norfolk, Ya., but tests have proven it 

 can be grown much farther North, and having so much 

 Premier parentage we recommend it to be tried thor- 

 oughly in Southern Ohio, Penna., and New Jersey berry 

 sections. 



Plants Looking Fine 



Skowhegan, Me.. May 19, 1945 

 Gentlemen : 



Received the plants in very good condition. 



Yours truly, Mrs. Luther Brown 



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FMSRFAK 



They Are Truly Magnificent — Examples of Pro- 

 ductiveness and Wonderful Quality 



Released for introduction by the U. S. Department of 

 Agriculture spring of 1933. It has proved all that has 

 beeu 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 be- 

 ing picked for several days but retains its flavor and 

 firmness. 



' FASRPEAKE 



A CHESAPEAKE— FAIRFAX CROSS 



Combining The Good Qualities of Both Its Parents 



And is Rapidly Becoming One of Our Popular 



Berries Li The Central Areas. 



This new berry is of the same parentage as the Star- 

 bright 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 Fair- 

 fax at their best. The berry is juicy and red through 

 to the center. The flesh is very firm and of fine tex- 

 ture. 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 conic 

 to oblate in shape. Tested as U. S. D. A. No. 2119. 



MIDLAND 



A Product of The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and 



Released For Introduction During Season 



of 1944 (U.S.D.A. No. 1812) 



Midland originated as a cross between the Premier 

 and the Redheart. It is an early variety, a vigorous 

 grower, making plenty of plants. Fruit clusters are 

 large and berries are large to very large. It is a good 

 shipper, of excellent quality. The flesh is a juicy, rich 

 red, sub-acid to the taste. It is unexcelled for quick 

 freezing and is recommended as a fine berry for home 

 freezing units. 



Nice Plants 



Huntingdon, Pa. 

 April 25, 1945 

 Dear Sirs : 



Received plants today. Sure are very nice. If they 

 don't live, it will be my fault. 



Yours truly, 

 Grant Jackson 



A Satisfied Customer 



Farmingdale. N.Y. 

 April 17, 1945 

 Gentlemen : 



Received strawberry plants and trees and am very 

 much pleased with them. Also wish to thank you for 

 the replacement trees which I did not expect. The 

 Blaxtayman are doing fine and expect a good crop this 

 year. Will recommend your nursery whenever possible. 

 Respectfully yours, 

 W. E. Soan 



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