10 E. W. TOWNSEND & SONS’ STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
MAYQUEEN was originated in 1924 
by E. W. Townsend, Sr., being a scien- 
tific cross between Premier and Town- 
send’s Big Late. Was introduced Spring 
1928. 
MAYQUEEN is a late variety that 
shows the blood of both parents. The 
foliage resembles Big Late; makes just 
a good fruiting row of large stalky 
plants that hold the fruit well off the 
ground. The fruit is large to extra 
large, firm, and of the very highest 
quality. Color a bright rich red all over. 
A heavy green calix makes it a real 
show berry. In productiveness it is just 
all any one could wish for. And the 
size is held up well throughout the sea- 
son. You will find this a most valuable variety to 
plant, with “TOWNKING.” And these two will make 
a pair worthy of a place in any grower’s garden. We 
have only a few thousand MAYQUEEN plants to offer 
this season. We prefer to sell these in small lots so as 
to get as good distribution as possible, for it is sure to Heavy Producers of Fine Quality Berries. 
become a winner wherever a good late variety is want- 
ed that carries both Quality and Quantity. 
MAY QUEEN—A GOOD LATE VARIETY MAY QUEEN—A HARDY GROWER 
Pittsfield, Maine, March the 20th, 1931. Terryville, N. Y., Feb. 25th, 1930. 
Gene men: Among the plants I purchased of you this year was 
5 some of the May Queen which grew better than any 
Our May Queen has done fine. We never had a of the others; both as to sturdiness of plant growth; 
late berry that did so well for us as this berry. We production of plants and freshness of foliage through- 
have planted it now for several years, and every out the season. The season was the driest I have 
time it has given a good account of itself. even known, yet your plants grew better than any I 
BERNARD KEINSTON. have seen around here. PRESTON E. TERRY. 
SAMPLE —An old standard variety still popular in 
many sections of the middle and northern 
States. A vigorous healthy grower with berries uniform, 
bright red in color, medium to large in size, of fine flavor and 
attractive appearance. Not very firm but good for local or 
nearby market. Sample is enormously productive, and has 
proven a money-maker for many growers in the middle and 
northern States. We would much prefer Big Late, but can 
realize the reluctance of some to pass up an old faithfu:i like 
Sample. Blossoms imperfect, pollenize with Aroma, Big Joe, 
Townking, or Ford. 
GIBSON —A valuable variety in some sections, but not 
a general favorite. Not recommended for the 
far south. Itis a strong healthy grower, and fruit is excellent 
for home use or canning. A wonderful productive sort, and 
where a nearby market is handy GIBSON has proven a good 
money maker. GIBSON was first originated here in Wicomico 
County, Maryland, under the name of Parson’s Beauty. It was 
renamed a few years later as Pocomoke. Then the Michigan 
growers gave it the name of Gibson. and it Seems to gain its 
greatest popularity under the last name. We have a fine lot 
of plants from whatever name you desire to eall it, and 
priced to sell. TAS 
Creeper Hill Orchard 
and 
Greenhouse Co. 
May 1, 1931. 
E. W. TownsENpD 
& Sons 
Salisbury, Md. 
Dear Sirs: 
We have been growing 
HOWARD’S SUPREME 
STRAWBERRIES under test 
for five years or more, and 
find it to, be one of the most — 
valuable varieties we have ever 
grown. 
Sincerely yours, 
S. LotHrop DaAvENPoRT, 
President. 
