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TOWNSEND NURSERIES INC. — SALISBURY — MARYLAND 



STflHDS flLOOE AT THE TOP Of IIS CLASS 



he MOST PERFECT JaA STRAWBERRY! 



Comparing TOWNKING 

 with other Late Varieties 



"TOWN KING BEST BERRY" 

 Warsaw, 111. 

 April 10th, 1948 

 The 2,000 TOWN KING plants 

 received in fine condition. All 

 planted and started growth al- 

 ready. I will say again — TOWN 

 KING are the best strawberries 

 to grow for late. 



Harry D. Johnson 



"EVERYTHING WE SAY THEY 



ARE— WANTS TOWN KING 



AGAIN" 



Holyoke, Mass. 



May 1st, 1948 



Enclosed is another order for 



your TOWN KING. They are 



everything you say they are, so 



want them again. 



Wilfrid Pelletier 



TOWNKING PRICES 

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OWNKING stands alone for money-making qualities. From the 

 Atlantic to the Pacific, from Main to Florida, including Texas, 

 Townking stands as the undisputed king among profit yielding 

 late berries. Premium prices, regardless of locality of the market, 

 are always paid for this variety. Its outstanding color, shape, size and ap- 

 pearance are the prominent factors behind its appeal. Without a doubt, 

 Townking definitely stands alone as the most perfect late strawberry ever 

 grown. Cash in on this tremendous planting opportunity. Get your share — 

 give it a trial this year. 



Compare These Points of Superiority: 



• PRODUCTIVENESS _Tops the list of late varieties, for yields. 



• GROWTH — Produces excellent fruiting beds under ordinary grow- 



ing conditions. Foliage is free from rust and is dark 

 green color. 



• SIZE — Berries large to exceptionally large. Appealing and attractive 



to buyers. 



• COLOR — A lustrous rich red berry. 



• FIRMNESS — Excellent for long distance shipping, ideal for roadside 



market. Remains fresh on vines several days after 

 ripening. 



• QUALITY — Surpasses Chesapeake, Gandy, Lupton and Big Joe. 



OUR CUSTOMERS RECOMMEND TOWNKING! SO DO WE! 



