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The annual rise in sales of Fairfax has been of Townsend’s Select Strain Fairfax are Double 
steady and sensational. No doubt much of this Inspected and State Certified, recognized by 
success is due to the tough skin texture and leading berry-growers as the heaviest yielding 
consequent good shipping characteristics. Even strain grown. Let us reserve some of these 
during the dry weather and droughts of Spring plants for you. Will ship whenever you are 
1936, Fairfax produced crops far above the ready to plant. 
average. The fine, sturdy appearance, ex- 
ceptional firmness, and high dessert qualities 
have made Fairfax famous since its introduc- 
tion. We earnestly recommend that you devote 
a good portion of your acreage to Fairfax, 
thus insuring yourself a good crop of straw- 
berries, regardless of weather conditions. All 
Season of Ripening—Fairfax ripens about 
the same time as Premier. In some few 
sections two or three days later. 
Quality is an outstanding point with FAIR- 
FAX. Its firmness and wonderful flavor 
make it ideal for commercial marketing or 
home consumption. It is without question one 
of the finest eating berries on the market. 
Production—The yield of Fairfax compares 
favorably with Dorsett and Premier. It 
probably will not set as much fruit as these 
two varieties, however it makes up in yield 
with the size. In the number of crates picked 
per acre it yields with the best. 
Vigorous Grower—The foliage and _ root 
system of Fairfax is extremely vigorous. FAIRFAX 
Foliage is a dark green of strong growth PRICES 
protecting berries from hot suns during the PAGE 30 
harvest season. Its root system is long and 
fibrous, which accounts for Fairfax giving 
a good crop of berries during dry seasons. ORDER THIS ASSORTMENT 
It will make a good fruiting bed in most all 
types of soils and climates, and is being For Your Early Strawberry Garden 
planted by berry growers over a wide area Be the first in your neighborhood to have large 
of the U.S.A. oe strawberries; order one of these gardens 
e 4 f today at special prices. 
Size of Fruit—Large to extra large and being 50 Big Joe, 50 Fairfax, 50 Premier 2 Gardens 
very uniform. Makes an attractive package —150 Plants All for for 
which has always brought top market prices. 

