SUNRISE 



W Brand New Early Variety 



Sunrise already is known by quite a few growers as Md.-U.S. 2601. The Crops 

 Research "Division of the U.S.D.A. and the Maryland Agricultural Experiment 

 Station have released this variety under the name "Sunrise." It originated from a 

 cross with Stelemaster made in 1952. Sunrise has been tested as far north as 

 Massachusetts, as far south as North Carolina and as far west as Missouri. The 

 best performance has been in the middle latitudes. 



Sunrise berries are glossy and medium in size, ripening with the earliest. 

 The bright red, uniform color does not darken on holding and the light pink flesh 

 is firm. (See Cover.) Most of the berries are of a symmetrical conic shape; later 

 berries frequently have a slight neck. The flavor is considered to be of good 

 dessert quality, somewhat subacid, but they are not considered too good for 

 freezing because of the paleness of the flesh. 



Virus free Sunrise plants produce runners freely, are exceptionally vigorous 

 and not only resistant to verticillium wilt but also triple resistant to red stele. 

 Although the plants are susceptible to leaf spot, easily controlled by copper dust, 

 they are resistant to leaf scorch and mildew. 



In summary. Sunrise is worthy of trial for its strong points: Early ripening, 

 bright red fruit, attractive appearance even when held, resistance to verticillium 

 wilt and triple resistance to red stele. Sunrise along with Surecrop are sure things 

 where red stele root rot is a problem. Our plants are beautiful. Order today. Price 

 list page 28. 



Young Gil Allen will have to grow to keep ahead of our Sunrise plants. 



