ROBINSON 



Large Size and Bright Color have made for its Growers many a dollar 



The increase in Robinson acreage in several northern states during the last few- 

 years has been phenomenal. The motivating force behind this trend is the dollar 

 sign. The large size and bright color of Robinson have made it so profitable for so 

 many growers that in some areas Robinson has supplanted most other varieties. 

 Robinson has enthusiastic supporters as far south as Missouri and northern Virginia. 



The plant growth of Robinon is nearly always good. It seldom fails to make a 

 good fruiting row even under adverse conditions. The plants individually are small, 

 but they do bear big berries. Robinson did not lose as much of its vigor due to virus 

 infection as many other varieties. However, our stock of Robinson now is entirely 

 from virus free sources so that all the original vigor of Robinson is available for plant 

 growth and fruit production. Another thing that has helped Robinson, we believe, 

 is the fact that like Premier the foliage has been absolutely healthy. Even on weak 

 plants we have never seen any foliage injury or disease. This healthy foliage has 

 helped. 



It is probably true that Robinson grown in the north or in high altitudes in the middle states is, like 

 Premier, better in quality than those grown farther south. The weakness of Robinson is that the berries 

 are rather soft and generally considered not very high in quality, although there are many who do not 

 agree with this and feel that Robinson quality is very good. 



In this section Robinson has been grown largely as Kardinal King. In dry years it has been quite 

 profitable. In wet years Robinson is so soft that even with close picking there is considerable loss of 

 fruit. 



As a processor Robinson has not ranked high but, like Premier, is accepted and used widely in 

 areas where large quantities of Robinson are produced. 



The berries are large, light and attractive with many of the larger ones being somewhat ridged. 

 (See color picture ) 



Although we think of Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Connecticut as the natural climate for Robin- 

 son, excellent results are obtained farther south. Good reports have come from Kentucky, West Virginia 

 and sometimes from Maryland. Even though it is not rated high for quality many of the Robinson fans 

 will argue fiercely that Robinson does stand high in quality. It may be slipping a little now but it will 

 still be widely planted by growers who remember the dollars that rolled in with Robinson. Price list 

 page 32. 



SURECROP 



Ranks with Pocahontas as the most vigorous of all 



In any berry field Surecrop will be outstanding because of the vigor of its plant 

 growth and the healthy, hardy condition of its foliage. Surecrop is one of the few 

 good varieties that has triple resistance to red stele. Development of this fine variety 

 is a valuable service to those who have red stele in their soils. With Surecrop late 

 and Stelemaster early (also triple resistant) such growers can stay in the business of 

 raising fancy high quality berries. 



Judging from fairly widespread tests Surecrop is adapted through all the middle and northern 

 states. The plants are quite productive, standing high in total yield in most of the tests made to date. 

 The berries average large in size and maintain large size during the picking season. They have a 

 light, bright red color that becomes a rich red but does not turn dark. They are firm with a tough, glossy 

 skin with yellow seeds even with the surface. Primary berries are somewhat irregular wedged-shaped; 

 later berries are uniform, short, conic. The flavor is tart and good and they have been rated as satis- 

 factory for frozen pack. 



We have a large stock of very fine plants. We hope you will place your order early but if you 

 must order late make it Surecrop rather than Catskill or Sparkle. Price list page 32. 



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