EMPIRE 



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One of the best of the newer varieties ! Wherever grown they have been well 

 liked, drawing comments like this: "Empire berries are grand. They are so pretty, 

 so good to eat and make beautiful preserves." Empire was originated in New York 

 by Dr. George L. Slate, and released for introduction by the Geneva Station in 

 1950. We have formed a very high opinion of Empire as we have seen it in Mary- 

 land and New York. Excellent reports on it have come also from Connecticut, 

 New Jersey, West Virginia, Michigan, Ohio and other states. Empire is a few 

 days later than Premier and should be tried wherever Premier does well, also in 

 those areas where Premier no longer does as well as formerly. 



1. Empire is a more vigorous grower than most Premier stocks. 



2. The berries are much better in quality than Premier. 



3. The average size of Empire is larger than Premier. 



4. Empire berries are much more attractive and should command a 



higher price than Premier grown under similar conditions. 



5. The berries are fully as firm as Premier with a tougher 



skin which makes them hold and ship better. 



6. So far Empire has been a sure cropper but 



does not have the long record of frost 

 resistance that has made Premier so 

 outstanding. 



7. Empire is very productive but not quite equal 



to Premier in total yield. 



Empire berries have always been large, 

 beautiful, very high in quality, and had a 

 beautiful bright red appearance. The picture 

 shows accurately the shape and general appear- 

 ance of the fruit. 



A very long neck makes Empire easier to cap 

 without digging into the flesh, important when 

 using berries in the home or in commercial 

 processing. 



We have lots of fine Empire plants this year 

 and they will be good for you. Price list page 3 1 . 



A SENATOR DUNLAP 



A fine old variety that has been grown in the middle and northern states 

 for many years. It is an extremely vigorous grower, making lots of plants 

 which are very productive. Berries are medium in size, a bright rich red 

 clear through and of good quality. One of the best for canning. The hardi- 

 ness of the Dunlap plants makes the variety a favorite where the cold winters 

 injure the weaker kinds. Canada, Maine, Iowa and Minnesota are among the 

 places where Dunlap is appreciated. We have lots of good Dunlap plants. 

 Price list page 31. 



HOWARD 17 



Premier is also sold as Howard 17, which was the original name. The varieties 

 are identical in every respect. It is a "pippin" no matter which name you use. 

 Price list page 31 



