E. W. TOWNSEND SONS • SALISBURY • MARYLAND 



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W NEW Frost-Resistant ALL SEASON Berry 



FRUIT: Large size, extra good quality, bright rich red 

 color makes it a sure seller with the fancy trade. Will not 

 discolor within a reasonable time after picking. 

 SEASON OF RIPENING: Starts fruiting about the same 

 time as Premier and continues throughout the Spring 

 berry season. This year we picked Grand Champion with 

 Townking and Aroma. 



FROST-PROOF ; Extreme hardiness and frost-resistance 

 make Spring crop failure due to frost impossible with 

 Grand Champion. It's the nearest thing to crop insurance! 

 YIELDS: Bred for heavy production. Due to the vigorous 

 growth and heavy foliage, strong fruiting crowns are de- 

 veloped making Townsends' Grand Champion one of the 

 most productive on our list. 





THE NEW BIG LATE STRAWBERRY 



Personal inspection of Ambrosia plantings in 

 Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana has 

 convinced us that this new late berry will soon 

 become the leading late variety for that section 

 of the country. At the time of inspection the 

 vines were loaded with uniformly shaped fruit, 

 large to extra large in size. The fancy trade 

 will appreciate the excellent quality of these 

 berries . . . its rich red coloring and sturdy 

 texture. To growers in that section of the 

 country who are looking for a good large late 

 berry we recommend Ambrosia. Stocks are 

 scarce, so order early. 



Mcfllau* 



A MEDIUM LATE STRAWBERRY 

 POPULAR IN THE WESTERN STATES 



Through years of fine, productive performance, this variety has come to be considered one of 

 the very finest midseason varieties for the Western States. Vigorous grower, very productive 

 Fruit is medium large to large; good shipper and excellent in quality. Give it a trial . . . 

 it will produce RESULTS. 



#LET US HELP YOU START 



SINCE strawberries are one of the first 

 fruits to harvest in the Spring, they 

 iruit at a time when the money derived from their 

 sale can be used to carry on other farm programs. 

 With our Select Strain plants and New Improved 

 Varieties, the strawberry grower is in a better 

 position than ever to capitalize on a natural de- 

 mand — at a good profit. 



We have on file thousands of letters from growers 

 reflecting the satisfaction and profits their strawberry 

 fields give them. Indeed it is difficult to find a more 

 lucrative profession. If you are not now growing straw- 

 berries plan now to put in a small patch. We know 

 you'll be pleased with the results obtained. If you 

 desire any information whatever on strawberry culture 

 — or if you would like to have our Complete Culture 

 Guide on Strawberries — please do not hesitate to 

 write. You'll find us anxious at all times to be of 

 service. 



STRAWBERRIES 



TOWNSENDS' SELECT STRAIN PLANTS 

 • POPULAR IN EVERY STATE! 



Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Haines of Oswego, New York and their 



fine field of Aberdeen and Chesapeake berry plants; Mr. 



Haines is a leading berry grower in Oswego County 



Townsends' Select Strain strawberrv plants growing on 

 farm of Mr. A. H. Quigley, Hampshire County. Mass. 



Hampshire Co.. Mass. 

 DEAR SIRS: 



I have found vour 

 plants to be as 

 hardy as any plants 

 purchased in the 

 North. I have never 

 lost many plants 

 bought of you. and 

 those only from drv 

 weather I 

 look no further 

 than your firm for 

 my source of sup- 

 ply. 



yields and r. 

 "tomers tell DO 

 my berries were the 

 and best 

 flavored of 

 they bough: 



A. H QUIGLEY 





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