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E. W. TOWNSEND SONS • SALISBURY • MARYLAND 



BIG A/fonen/ MAKERS 



Cats&i££ 



The Ideal MjLcl4&CL60tl Berry— A Proclaimed 

 Winner in Size, Yields and Profits 



THE rapid rise in popularity of Catskill has been 

 nothing short of phenomenal! Because of its 

 size, flavor, heavy yields, vigorous growth, and 

 its wide adaptability to a wide range of soils and climates, this 

 variety has, in a short time, become a universal favorite. We 

 do not hesitate in recommending Catskill to you, as one 

 variety that is certain to prove an instant hit. Our strain of 

 Catskill is direct from the originators at Geneva, New York. 

 Color — Bright rich red, similar to Big Joe. The double green 

 cap stands up well on berry, giving a very attractive appearance. 

 Size — Catskill is large to extra large, keeping its size well until 

 the last fruit is harvested. The large size of Catskill is one of 

 the outstanding values, demanding top of the market prices. 

 Quality — In flavor it compares favorably with such varieties as 

 Big Joe, Senator Dunlap, and Aberdeen. The texture is such that 

 Catskill can be classed as a long-distant shipper and of high 

 ccmmercial value. 



Productiveness — In our test plot this year Catskill ranked with 

 the best producing varieties on the list, and far ahead of any 

 other midseason berry. The big, rich-red berries, harvested from 

 this test plot, gave us more genuine enthusiasm that here was 

 a midseason berry that nothing short of a calamity could keep 

 our customers from making big profits on. 



While we have a good stock of select strain Catskill plants 

 to offer this year, we look for a heavy demand and would 

 advise placing order early as possible to insure getting your 

 supply. 



Q/tanuE 



FANCY JLCUk BERRY for the 

 NORTHERN and CENTRAL STATES 



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^UR method of select strain improvement of 

 strawberry plants has met with one of its most 

 successful achievements in Aroma, which is 

 characterized by a quality and productivity far superior to 

 any other varieties you can buy. 



For greatest return on the dollar invested, we believe that 

 no other strawberry variety compares with Townsends' Select 

 Strain Aroma. Large berry growing associations, whose fa- 

 miliarity with Aroma was already vast, have found our strain 

 superior in quality to all others. Each year we grow millions 

 of plants to supply the enormous Aroma demand by these 

 organizations. If you have not tried this marvelous variety, 

 we urge you to place your order with us now — we know 

 you'll be amazed and pleased at the results! 

 Fruit — A bright sparkling red, slightly conical in shape, with 

 large green cap. The texture is of the best and for this reason 

 its one of the leading shipping berries on our list. 

 Production — Yields of Aroma are well above the average. It is 

 not a rare thing for our customers to report yields of 10,000 

 quarts to the acre, especially in the Aroma berry section. It is 

 also found to be an exceptionally fine, heavy yielding late variety 

 for the New England States. 



Vigor — While Aroma likes rich loam or clay soil, it will do 

 well on most all types with exception of high sandy soils. It 

 is a vigorous grower, making a nice fruiting bed under just 

 ordinary growing conditions. 



