"THE TOWNSEND BIG LATE" (Imp) 



Townsends Big Late was originated and in- 

 troduced by E. W. Townsend, President of the 

 E. W. Townsend & Sons Nursery. Was found 

 growing wild along a hedge row in the Spring 

 1906 by E. W. Townsend, Jr. A single plant 

 was taken up and transplanted to the field in 

 May 1906. In 1911, the variety was introduced 

 to the public. Experimental Stations, and 

 growers thruout the country were furnished " 

 these plants in Free Samples. In a few years 

 a tremendous demand had grown for this var- 

 iety, and today it is one of the best, if not the 

 best Imperfect variety on the list. We have ' 



always claimed that Townsend Big Late was 

 the aristocrat of all the standard varieties as 

 to quality. There is absolutely no variety that 

 outshines it in beauty. The plants grow tall, 

 with heavy stems that hold the fruit up from 

 the ground like cherries. Berries are bright 

 scarlet red with a coating like varnish. No 

 ' flavor was ever added to strawberry more 

 satisfying than in this one. 



In firmness it is all that can be asked for. 

 In production it is great, and if there is a bet- 

 ter imperfect variety on the market I have not 

 seen it. Plant it with FORD, first choice, and 

 you have a pair to di'aw to. We have sold 

 millions of these plants to be fruited with 

 Ford and have seldom had a complaint. Recommended 

 for all sections, either for home use or distant market. 



PAUL JONES (Per) 



We consider Paul Jonss a safe variety for most 

 growers to plant. It is not as large as some of the fancy 

 varieties, but it is a sure cropper, and the way it turns 

 out the quarts is a mystery. Fruit medium to large, 

 bright red and firm, recommended for commercial use. 

 Ripens in midseason and should be fruited with such va- 

 rieties as Dunlap, Eaton or Gibson. 



THE CHESAPEAKE (Per) 



The Chesapeake is about as well known at this time 

 as any late berry on the list. It is among the highest 

 quality berries for home use or market, is a highly pro- 

 fitable variety when the soil suits it. 



It is not much use to plant Chesapeake on high 

 sandy soil, it requires a good rich loam to do its best, 

 but will make heavy yields on heavier rich soil. Makes 

 about enough plants for a fruiting row. Notwithstand- 

 ing the fact that there are being introduced every year 

 many good late varieties, Chesapeake still grows in de- 

 mand, and every year we are forced to return orders 

 late in the season. 



We have grown ten acres of Chesapeake this time, 

 which at this writing promises to be one of the best 

 fields we have ever grown. 



THE GANDY (Per) 



One of the old late sorts that is pretty well known 

 throughout the country. Gandy is a high quality berry, 

 grows best on heavy springy soil. Never plant on high 

 sandy soil. Some varieties make more fruit, but Gandy 

 always sells at top price and is sure to please all who 

 handles it. And if a late berry is wanted, and the soil 

 is suitable, we recommend Gandy to fill the bill. 



THE LUPTON (Late) (Per) 



Lupton is a medium late variety, that has made a 

 great hit with commercial growers. Lupton is one of 

 the most beautiful berries, averages large in size, deep 

 red color, and one of the firmest on the list. A good 

 strong grower on practically any soil, fairly productive, 

 in fact will average well up to most late varieties in pro- 

 duction. The beauty with Lupton is, it can be grown on 

 any soil, where with a good many varieties of the late 

 class, nothing but springy soil may be used. From the 

 sales of plants we are making every year, and the way 



A Quart Of Townsend's Big Late 



we have to increase our acreage, we would think Lupton 

 was coming to the front as a. commercial variety. 



THE MASCOT (Per) 



The Mascot is about the latest variety to ripen that 

 I know of, and if there is much larger berries when 

 given proper care, than Mascot, I have failed to see 

 them. Fruits a big crop every year, makes a clean, 

 healthy plant, and pi'oduces a good lot of fine quality 

 fruit. Mascot will last every season until the Everbear- 

 ing is coming on, thus insuring a steady supply of ber- 

 ries from May 1st until November 15th in most sec- 

 tions, when the Everbearing are planted for summer 

 and fall use together with the early spring varieties. 



THE WM. BELT (Per) 



For years Wm. Belt headed the list as the best qual- 

 ity variety, and we consider it still a safe variety to 

 plant. It is a good grower, has clean healthy plants, 

 and always produces a fine crop of high colored and high 

 quality berries. If you want something fine, plant two 

 rows each. Pearl and Wm. Belt throughout the patch. 



THE WORLDS WONDER (Per) 



Worlds Wonder has gone unchallenged for a good 

 many years as being the largest berry grown. We have 

 never grown anything to quite equal it in size, berries 

 often measures six and seven inches around, and have 

 received letters from customers stating that they had 

 beat this. We have seen seven berries fill a quart box 

 heaping full. It is not only large in size, but one of the 

 most productive sorts, recommended where one wants 

 something unnatural. I think it too large to be a real 

 fancy berry. On some soil, berries are very smooth and 

 round, while on other soils, they are inclined to be ir- 

 regular in form. One of the surest plant makers and a 

 sure cropper. Plants sold in small lots only. 



THE PRESIDENT HARDING (Per) 



We consider President Harding one of the best of 

 recent introductions of the late varieties. It is won- 

 derfully productive, of large size high quality fruit. 

 Color very rich dark red to center, has no core or green 

 tips. Has a real aroma strawberry flavor. Firm enough 

 to carrywell, and good enough to sell to the local trade 

 or use on the home table. Every year it gains in popu- 

 larity, and we must again offer our plants in small lots 

 only. 



