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BIG JOE 



Until the introduction of Catskill, Big Joe was 

 the best and most profitable midseason variety, 

 coming on just as the early sorts were ending, and 

 ripening the major portion of the crop in the first 

 three pickings, usually catching the market when 

 large, attractive berries were at a premium. How- 

 ever, Big Joe has definite soil preferences, and as 

 the blossoms are borne above the foliage and prac- 

 tically all open at once, is subject to severe damage 

 from late frosts, 



GROWTH — Big Joe makes an abundant plant growth, 

 plants are strong and vigorous with exceptionally healthy 

 foliage. The fruit stalks are strong and upstanding. 



SIZE — The berries are large to very large, of slightly 

 flat conic shape, very regular. However, under dry con- 

 ditions, after the second or third picking, Big Joe usually 

 run down badly in size. With sufficient moisture, the 

 last of the crop is sized up fairly well. 



QUAEITY AND FLAVOR- The quality of Big Joe is 

 very good, the flavor fine and full bodied. It has a pleas- 

 ing tang all its own that is really delicious. The color 

 is a medium light red clear through, that is slow to turn 

 dark after picking. 



FIRMNESS — The fruit is fairly firm, more so than 

 Premier, but not as firm as Chesapeake or Fairfax, al- 

 though it is firm enough for long distance shipment. 



PRODUCTIVENESS — Under favorable conditions, Big 

 Joe is a heavy producer, but, with unsuitable soil or un- 

 favorable weather, the yields may be disappointing. 



SEN. DUNLAP 



(Dr. Burrell)...A good home garden and 

 canning variety of long standing. For many 

 years very popular in the north and central 

 states. We do not recommend them south of 

 the Mason-Dixon line. The plants are very 

 hardy and vigorous and are the most freely 

 bedding variety we have, with the possible 

 exception of Blakemore. The plants are small 

 and should not be permitted to become too 

 thick in the row. A heavy producer of medium 

 sized, dark red fruit of fair quality. The 

 greatest advantage of Dunlap is its ability to 

 make a good growth and produce heavily un- 

 der almost any condition. 



Fine Plants and Fine Shipment 



Chester Co., Penna., May 7, 1940. 

 Received the plants in fine shape, we wish to 

 thank you for this nice lot of plants and the 

 prompt shipment you gave our order. 



Yours very truly, Rockwell Farms 



C. Orville Moore 



Frederick Co., Md., May 13, 1940. 

 The strawberry plants arrived in fine shape, I 

 have them all planted and find I will need 75 more 

 to finish my patch for which I am enclosing order. 

 The way you have your plants cleaned and bunched 

 makes planting a pleasure. And I wish to thank 

 you for your prompt service. Yours respectfully, 



Albert E. Holter 



Franklin Co., Penna., April 30, 1940. 

 The strawberry plants were received in fine con- 

 dition. Thanking you for your past consideration. 

 Yours truly, Chas. E. Gsell 



ABERDEEN 



When first introduced, Aberdeen met with 

 only fair success, as many growers felt they 

 were not quite firm enough to meet their 

 needs. However, with its productiveness, 

 plus immunity to the various root diseases, 

 many growers are turning to Aberdeen, feeling 

 these advantages more than offset its short- 

 comings. Aberdeen makes a good fruiting 

 row, the plants are quite, large and seldom 

 become too dense. The fruit is large, of a 

 medium light red, holding this light color even 

 when over-ripe, quality and flavor are good, 

 although none too firm and should be handled 

 carefully to avoid injury. Picking in the morn- 

 ing and late afternoon, when it is cool, will 

 help greatly in keeping the fruit in good con- 

 dition. Properly handled and sold on nearby 

 markets. Aberdeen often brings better returns 

 than varieties superior in both quality and 

 firmness. Usually, Aberdeen is as productive 

 as Premier, and fully as attractive. A pro- 

 fitable variety when properly handled, that 

 fills a definite need, especially where the ber- 

 ries can be moved quickly and the hauling 

 distance is short. 



All Growing and Healthy 



Dauphin Co., Penna., June 5, 1940. 

 Will you please send me the following Sweet Po- 

 tato Plants. I received my strawberry plants in 

 good condition and everyone is growing and look- 

 ing healthy. Yours very truly, 

 Norman E. Knapp 



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