ThP following list of varieties on this page were originated by the Department of Agriculture. Some of these 

 Lrietie have been widely distributed. Others of more recent origination are sfll unknown except to a few 

 varietiei n ^^^ below a true description of each variety, as it has behaved with us, together with reports 



deceived from various growers and Horticulturists in different states. These varieties should be given a fair test. 



BELLMAR (early) 



vlgoro 



BLAKEMORE Extra early, a 



?L^rfl™"fndTanfc?asXd 



count 01 the extra firmness. 



to make too many plant£ in 



Is possibly the 1 



RED HEART Medium early varletj 



the Western States. It has also been 



of Agriculture In the 



Snkrhl?h*lnTels"t- quality, also makes 



clSnlnglualttles being of the highest type 



SOUTHLAND Extra early. The Southland 



^Z'!n1?o^fmorTt'^^nard"?ro^rt^rcfro=lllr°a, 



Kes of Tny sort yet tested there. The 



glossy surf ace^_ Flavor sweet, and^are o^^tl^,^^^^^^ 



r on practically all soils. Fruit will 

 •ight red. Conical shaped, texture 

 very best shipping varieties ( 



BTakemore is very productive, and if not allowed 

 - ■ will give very pleasing results. Blakemore 

 erclal variety of this list. 



aeen found uniformly productive in 



mended for trial by the Department 



States from New England to Maryland, and 



bright rich red, agreeable acid in flavor, and 



, apparent adapta- 



. Under favorable 



)raduced the fewest cull 



arge, bright red. with a 



verv highest dessert quality. The 



Because of its superior < 

 States that Premier is adapted to. In the Southern States it has 

 y crops of superior fruit. The berries of Bellmar are large to extra 

 ,__.. . ._-_, , .__ _ large green cap and a gloss that has 



this variety to be selected as the most handsome among hundreds at the 

 Department Station. 



FAIRFAX The parentage of the Fairfax is not definitely known. It was among 

 the selections made in 1925 at the United States Department Station, Glen Dale. 

 Maryland. In 1928 its characteristic fine appearance, exceptional firmness and 

 high dessert quality were outstanding throughout the whole season. The Fairfax 



__,-^_... . „„4. _i,.. „_!.. J "ted row. Foliage, 



Fairfax is about 

 /er a long period 



holding up ■ 

 bright red C( 

 " presents : 



lor, becoming dark wh 



very fine appearance. 



normally grown, retaining its flavor 



shape of 



1 over-ripe. Because of its color and shape 

 The flavor of Fairfax is very sweet when 





varieties grown in the East with 

 hipping. Give Fairfax 



wet weather 

 tougher 



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DORSETT Originated from 

 Dorsett is a vigorous growing ' 

 and making i " ' 



time as that of Premier. But 

 usually conic shape, present 

 red, lighter than Premier, ai 



ss of Royal Sovereign and Premier The 

 f, under normal conditions, producing many 

 Its ripening season begins about the same 

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COMPLETE PRICES 



ON ABOVE VARIETIES 



Will Be Found on Page 30 



<t^^o 



larger early crop is produced. 



uniform appearance. The color is brigt 



: become dark when over-ripe Flavor 



it is sweet and very pleasing but not i 



recommend giving Dorsett a trial this year, as it has show 



dard sorts. 



COMPLETE PRICES 



ON ABOVE VARIETIES 



W^ill Be Found on Page 30 



BRAINERD BLACKBERRY 



Introduced by the Department o' f^^th fe It^r o 

 mde a considerable number 0^^^^^^^^^^ 



liable to let the public Sn"" ot its find, it 

 ra" la^rge cmsters'of * «nest ,„auty 

 rrices— 20c each, three 45c, six 750, weive si.25, u 

 hundred S6.00. ..,.._ 



POTOMAC RASPBERRY 

 This variety is a hybrid l=etwef *,Y"™i R=« Bn 

 ,is a vieorous grower and adapts "J^,., ever it SL v. 



E. V/. TOWNSEND & SONS^^SAUSBURy" 



IF YOU HAVE A VACANT SPACE IN YOUR GARDEN. PLANT IT TO SMALL FRUITS 



