J MIDLAND 



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Midland has most of the attributes of a great variety — beauty, size, color, 

 quality, productiveness, firmness and freezing excellence. As the name should 

 suggest, Midland is best adapted to the middle states. You can go north if irriga- 

 tion is available to combat frosts, and you can go a little south if irrigation is 

 available to help get a good fruiting row. 



Midland berries are very early, ripening at the same time as Premier and 

 Blakemore and slightly after Earlidawn. They have a bright red color which 

 extends clear through the berry. The berries are quite firm and average large 

 in size. When the berries are first picked they are bright red but they will darken 

 somewhat on holding. For fruit-stands, local trade, home gardens and "Pick Your 

 Own" projects this is not serious but it definitely is a handicap for the wholesale 

 markets. The berries are excellent in quality and all freezing tests have rated it 

 as one of the best. 



Midland plants are large, healthy and very productive. However, good soil, plus good 

 care, are necessary to get plenty of plants for a good fruiting row. Midland has two serious 

 weaknesses: it does not always make plants freely and is susceptible to frost. Irrigation can 

 combat both of these difficulties. 



We have a good supply of beautiful Midland plants. Price list page 28. 



REDGLOW 



Redglow, a cross of Fairland and Tennessee Shipper, was introduced by the 

 U.S.D.A. in 1956. The berries are beautiful, shiny red, and are so attractive that 

 the name Redglow suits it very well (see color picture opposite page 14). There 

 are few varieties that can excel it in beauty and quality. 



Redglow ripens at the same time as Midland, only a day or two after Earli- 

 dawn. Both its earliness and exceptional beauty bring the top dollar for this fine 

 variety. 



Plant growth and runner production under most conditions are quite good. It is re- 

 sistant to the most common strain of red stele, the same as Sparkle. Redglow berries are 

 firm enough to carry to market in good condition and the quality will always bring buyers back. 



Redglow is adapted to the middle states and is suggested for trial in the latitudes 

 between Virginia and New York. Berries are rated very good for freezing. 



This is an excellent variety with which to start the berry season. Price list page 28. 



