(imperfect flowering) 



MAYQUEEN was originated in 1924 by E. W. 

 Townsend, Sr., being a scientific cross between 

 Premier and Townsend'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 anyone could wish 

 for. And the size is held up well throughout the 

 season. 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 gar- 

 den. 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 become a 

 winner wherever a good late variety is wanted that carries both 

 Quality and Quantity. Orders limited to 1000 plants. 



Terryville. N. Y 

 Among the plants I purchased of you this year were some of the MAYQUEEN 

 which grew better than any of the others, both as to sturdiness of plant growth, 

 production of plants and freshness of foliage throughout he season. The season 

 was the driest I have ever known, yet your plants grew better than any I have 

 seen around here. PRESTON E. TERRY. 



A Heavy Producer of Fine Quality Berries 



WASHINGTON 



LATE PERFECT 



While we have the true strain 

 of Washington we cannot 

 recommend it as strongly as 

 some of our competitors. The 

 honey sweet taste was lacking 

 in our Washington berries. It 

 was only fair inflavor,although 

 a very firm berry; and mod- 

 erately productive. To those 

 wishing to test Washington 

 we have a fine lot of strong; 

 healthy; vigorous plants. 



BEAVER 



EXTRA EARLY PERFECT 



A cross of Dr. Burrill and 

 Premier, claimed by some of 

 our customers to be a better 

 berry in every way than the 

 Premier. Fruit medium to 

 large;firm;and good quality. 

 Con be left on the vines sev- 

 eral days and then shipped 

 a long distance. Is grown ex- 

 tensively in the West and 

 t Middle Western States. We 

 Lcheerfully recommend Beaver. 



SAMPLE 



LATE IMPERFECT 



Sample is fast giving away 

 to other late varieties; for a 

 long time before the intro- 

 duction of Chesapeake, 

 Townking and other later 

 introductions; it was in great 

 demand. Fruit large, moder- 

 ately firm; bright red color; 

 and very productive. We still 

 grow the old strain for a 

 few growers who insist on 

 planting it. 



World sWoHDER 



LATE PERFECT 



The greatest thing about 

 World's Wonder is its size. We 

 knowof no other berry that will 

 equal it in this respect. It is 

 without a doubt the largest 

 berry grown. We have grown 

 these berries where nine have 

 lilled a quart cup. Quality 

 good; moderately firm; and 

 very productive. Suitable 

 for home use or nearby 

 market where the size counts. 



GIBSON 



MIDSEASON PERFECT 

 Gibson was originated near 

 our farms many years ago 

 and named Parsons Beauty. 

 Was largely planted here for 

 canning or cold pack pur- 

 poses. Never recommended 

 OS a market variety always 

 being considered too soft to 

 carry well. Productiveness is 

 its best point. 



BRANDYWINE 



LATE PERFECT 



Brandywine is an old time 

 variety that has lost it's pop- 

 ularity in the North, although 

 still heavily planted in Cali- 

 fornia and Florida as the 

 main late berry. Fruit large 

 dark red; and a heavy pro- 

 ducer of high quality berries; 

 it Is subject to rust at fruih 

 ng time, 



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