^ FLORIDA 90 



Florida 90 was originated by Dr. A. N. Brooks in Florida in 1947. Florida 90 grows very 

 freely, making as many or more runner plants than any other variety. It is quite subject to 

 leaf spot and leaf scorch and we use copper in our dusting schedule to combat this problem. 



The berries are large, pointed, red all the way through and ship very well to northern 

 markets. We believe it is safe to make the statement that it is the standard variety grown 

 in the State of Florida with just a little migration into immediately adjacent territories. 



Nearly all other varieties of strawberries will not grow in Florida because there is not 

 sufficient cold weather to produce dormancy which is necessary for fruit development. Florida 

 90 is the only variety that we can recommend for the home garden in Florida. Price list page 28. 



MISSIONARY 



Missionary was the leading variety in Florida for many years but has been largely 

 replaced by Florida 90 in most areas. Missionary will do well on almost all soils and 

 better than most on extremely light soils. The berries ripen early, are medium in size, dark 

 red in color, rather tart in quality and attractive in appearance. It is a very good shipper, 

 and is also a favorite with the cold pack or "juice men." Like Florida 90, Missionary is 

 adapted to the climate of Florida and adjacent areas and will produce fruit even in the 

 absence of cold weather. Virus free stocks emphasize the good qualities of Missionary. 

 Price list page 28. 



PREMIER 



The frost Proof Berry 



Premier originated in Massachusetts and was introduced in 1918. Its adaptability ex- 

 tended from the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee north to Canada. For years 

 Premier was our sales' leader and is still a favorite with some growers. For the most part 

 better varieties have replaced it. 



Premier berries are early, medium size, long-conic, and of fair quality. The plants are 

 resistant to leaf spot, leaf scorch and are tolerant of virus. Premier is hardy and frost proof, 

 giving big crops every year. 



Virus free stocks insure a good fruiting row now, but virus free Premier in our opinion 

 is not the real Premier. The fruit is the same in size and shape but it is light in color, less 

 firm and less desirable in quality than the old stock. 



For those people who have known and grown Premier we have beautiful plants of 

 virus free Premier and a few plants of the regular stock for those who want to try the old 

 strain. Premier is also sold as Howard 17, which was the orginal name. Price list page 28 



^ BLAKEMORE 



The Great Southern Shipping and Processing Berry 



Blakemore is still a standard shipping berry throughout the southern and middle states. 

 The plants are very vigorous, making a satisfactory row under almost all conditions. Usually 

 it is necessary to thin some plants to keep the bed from getting too thick. Blakemore territory 

 includes all the southern states and goes as far north as southern Pennsylvania and New 

 Jersey. 



Blakemore berries are attractive in appearance, light in color and hold the light color 

 for several days. Berries are very firm and will remain in good condition from the time 

 the berries are first picked until they reach market. The berries ripen evenly all over and 

 will stay firm on the vines, making good picking rather easy. In quality they are quite 

 tart and need sugar when consumed as fresh fruit. Some of the berries are large in size but 

 with thick beds and a dry season Blakemore will run down in size very badly unless irri- 

 gated. Blakemore is quite productive, giving a high yield per acre, particularly if some 

 thinning of plants has been done. 



Blakemore in the right situation is still a money maker. It is easy to grow with our 

 beautiful plants ^f "virus free stock. Price list page 28. 



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