10 TOWNSEND NURSERIES INC.—SALISBURY—MARYLAND 
20 acre block of 
Select Strain 
Dorsett grown 
by Mr. L. Sher- 
man Townsend 
Yrode Mark 
Leading HAVA = Strawberry 
Developed from a cross of Royal Sovereign X — * ee 
Premier (Howard 17) by the U. S. Dept. of Agri- 
culture. This relatively new variety has rapidly attained widespread 
popularity in every berry growing section in the country. DESIRABLE 
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 Wouble Imepecredssene 
vigorously abundant growth (assuring good crops even in poor seasons) 
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 Piles ae an aml Senin: 
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 demand”. variety hasebounineal 
best profit yielding early berries that is possible to grow To meet the y 
ever growing demand for Dorsett, Townsend grows for larger yields. Regardless of 
am 
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. 
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. 
