10 TOWNSEND NURSERIES INC.—SALISBURY—MARYLAND 
20 acre block of 
Select Strain 
Dorsett grown = 
by Mr. L. Sher- wo ; 
man Townsend y 
NY) Frode Mark 
Developed from a cross of Royal Sovereign X = 
Premier (Howard 17) by the U. S. Dept. of Agri- 
culture. This relatively new variety has rapidly attained widespread DORSETT HAS EVERY 
popularity in every berry growing section in the country. DESIRABLE FEATURE! 
Taking its place high in the ranks of leading early berries, Dorsett 
strawberries are widely planted in every State in the union. Commercial Townsends’ Select Strain Dor- 
growers know that its ready adaptability to almost any type of soil; its 
: : ‘ sett are Double Inspected 
vigorously abundant growth (assuring good crops even in poor seasons) spected, State 
make Dorsett the kind of berry that comes through with paying crops. Certified and true to name. 
Its rich, attractive, bright red color, and its ability to retain firmness long Populareascantcarly tneaeen 
after picking, makes Dorsett an excellent shipper (even over exceptional- 
ly long hauls) and the kind of strawberry that buyers pay more for. Each big and regular crop, this “in 
year more and more growers find that Dorsett strawberries are one of the 
best profit yielding early berries that is possible to grow To meet the 
ever growing demand for Dorsett, Townsend grows 
one of the largest plantings in the country. Liter- 
ally millions of Townsend’s Select Strain Dorsett 
are grown annually (Note: the above photo 
shows a twenty acre 
block of new-ground 
grown Dorsett), and 
shipped to  Dorsett- 
Wise growers the 
Nation over. 
demand” variety has been bred 
for larger yields. Regardless of 
how large or small your order 
may be — — send it in. We 
will be glad to service it for 
you. We can reserve plants and 
ship when you are ready to set. 
