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8 E. W. TOWNSEND & SONS’ STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Again TOWNKING heads the list of 
all late to very late varieties. Townking 
has been given a thorough test in every 
strawberry producing state. In every 
section it has more than made good our 
claims. When we introduced ‘‘Town- 
king’ several years ago, we had faith 
enough in it to send it out on a Guar- 
antee that it prove as represented or we 
would refund the purchaser’s money. 
We have sold millions of plants in all 
sections, and have never been called 
upon to return the first dollar. 
We could fill a book twice the size of 
this if we were to publish all the good 
things said about Townking. 
Here is what one of our New York 
customers says of it, and he pretty well 
describes it—sufliciently so that we are 
using his description this time: 
“Townking stands in a Class by itself. 
It is the most perfect strawberry I have 
ever seen. As well as the most beauti- 
ful strawberry I have ever seen. In size, 
color, shape, carrying quality as well as 
ability to produce, it is perfect. I have 
never failed to produce a big paying crop 
from Townking plants. In plant growth 
it is the most beautiful of all varieties. 
I have grown it on all kinds of soil with- 
out any rust even in the wettest seasons. 
“Fruit stems are extra large, holding 
the fruit well off the ground. Has 
plenty good strong foliage to shade the 
great loads of fruit. I have never grown any 
Chesapeake that will equal it in size, and the 
only way Chesapeake will touch Townking is in 
eating quality, as I do not believe any variety 
is better to eat than Chesapeake. The flavor of 
Townking is a soft, rich, mild, aromatic, sweet 
flavor just suiting the taste of the average straw- 
berry lover.’’ 
Mr. Day of Lakeville, Conn., writes Townking 
by far surpasses any other variety, and suits his 
trade best. 
Another New York grower writes that he has 
discarded all other varieties. 
Still another rural New York grower writes: 
“T have at last found my Ideal strawberry. I 
have been growing Chesapeake for years— 
thought it almost perfect. But Chesapeake is 
nothing by the side of Townking.”’ 
Townking produces largest crops for our Penn- 
Sylvania customer — produced more than one 
quart of finest berries per plant. 
Gross sales from less than one acre—another 
Pennsylvania grower—over $1700.00 first year 
fruited, and $1450.00 second year, without 
proper care for plants. 
A good customer from Shelbyville, Ind., grew 
TOWNKING 
The New Late 
Berry—The Money-Makers 
Townking that measured over five inches around, 
and says they were simply delicious. 
Mr. Simpson of Maryland states that he has 
never grown any strawberries that equal Town- 
king. There are thousands more singing the 
praise of Townking—all the same tune. Take 
this tip if you are not already growing Town- 
king—GROW THEM. 
TOWNSENDS PLANTS 100% PERFECT 
From Jacob Wallace, N. Y., Aug. 11th.—I am writing about 
my order of plants received last spring, Premier variety. 
I have never seen such strong growing plants as you send 
out. Some neighbors advised me to buy our own state 
plants as I would not get good plants from Maryland. I 
sure have the laugh on them now. My plants are 100% 
perfect. And I have not seen another bed half as good. 
2593 Main St., Hartford Conn., April 16, 1930. 
E. W. Townsend & Sons Nursery, 
Salisbury, Maryland. 
Gentlemen: 
My order of plants received in fine order, and I want to 
thank you for your careful attention given my order. If 
they do not grow, it will be no fault of yours. 
Very truly yours, 
A, A. SHAW. 
