E. W. TOWNSEND SONS «+ SALISBURY * MARYLAND 13 
Millions of Fine Quality Select 
Strain Fairfax to Select Your 
Order From 
A LEADER ON THE 
The annual rise in sales of Fairfax has been 
steady and sensational. No doubt much of this 
success is due to the tough skin texture and 
consequent good shipping characteristics. Even 
during the dry weather and droughts of 
Spring 1936, Fairfax produced crops far above 
the average. The fine, sturdy appearance, ex- 
ceptional firmness, and high dessert qualities 
have made Fairfax famous since its introduc- 
tion. We earnestly recommend that you devote 
a good portion of your acreage to Fairfax, 
thus insuring yourself a good crop of straw- 
berries, regardless of weather conditions. All 
Season of Ripening—Fairfax ripens about 
the same time as Premier. In some few 
sections two or three days later. 
Quality is an outstanding point with FAIR- 
FAX. Its firmness and wonderful flavor 
make it ideal for commercial marketing or 
home consumption. It is without question one 
of the finest eating berries on the market. 
Production—The yield of Fairfax compares 
favorably with Dorsett and Premier. It 
probably will not set as much fruit as these 
two varieties, however it makes up in jpield 
with the size. In the number of crates picked 
per acre it yields with the best. 
Vigorous Grower—The foliage and _ root 
system of Fairfax is extremely vigorous. 
Foliage is a dark green of strong growth 
protecting berries from hot suns during the 
harvest season. Its root system is long and 
fibrous, which accounts for Fairfax giving 
a good crop of berries during dry seasons. 
It will make a good fruiting bed in most all 
types of soils and climates, and is being 
planted by berry growers over a wide area 
of the U.S.A. 
Size of Fruit—Large to extra large and being 
very uniform. Makes an attractive package 
which has always brought top market prices. 
FAIRFAX 
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MARKET 
of Townsefid’s Select Strain Fairfax are Double 
Inspected and State Certified, recognized by 
leading berry-growers as the heaviest yielding 
strain grown. Let us reserve some of these 
plants for you. Will ship whenever you are 
ready to plant. 
PRICES 
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For Your Early Strawberry Garden 
Be the first in your neighborhood to have large 
delicious strawberries; order one of these gardens 
today at special prices. 
50 Dorsett, 50 Fairfax, 50 Premier 2 Gardens 
—150 Plants All for for 
