BIG JOE 



OLD 

 FAVORITE 



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. However, Big Joe has 

 definite soil preferences, and as the blossoms are 

 borne above the foliage and practically all open at 

 once, occasionally suffers 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 very dry con- 

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

 run down in size. With sufficient moisture, the last of the 

 crop is sized up well. 



Quality and Flavor — The quality of Big oJe is very good, 

 the flavor fine and full bodied. It has a pleasing 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, although it is 

 firm enough for long distance shipment. 



Productiveness — Under favorable conditions, Big Joe is a 

 heavy producer. 





Typical Big Joe Berry 



SENATOR DUNLAP 



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

 ning 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 under almost any condition. 



WM. BELT 



Old Favorite 

 Late Variety 



A fine old variety that has enjoyed great 

 popularity in the Northern States. Because it 

 is susceptible to leaf diseases, it is not success- 

 ful in the South. In a favorable climate, 

 Wm. Belt is a vigorous grower, making a well 

 matted row, and producing a fine crop of 

 large, attractive fruit of high quality. The 

 fruit is a bright, glossy red, with a vivid 

 green calyx, and although many of the berries 

 are coxcomb, they make a very attractive 

 package. Firm enough to make an ideal local 

 or nearby market variety of such quality and 

 beauty that many growers still place Wm. Belt 

 as the best late berry for their conditions. 



peake. Lupton is productive of large glossy 

 red fruit with an attractive green cap. The 

 outward appearance of the fruit is very simi- 

 lar to Chesapeake, is very firm and ships well 

 but the flavor is mild and the texture is dry 

 and mealy, therefore Lupton is unsuitable for 

 home garden, local market or those who are 

 building up their own retail trade. First 

 grown in New Jersey, Lupton is steadily gain- 

 ing popularity in Maryland, Delaware, Penn- 

 sylvania and other nearby states. 



AROMA 



POPULAR 

 LATE VARIETY 



LUPTON 



VERY FIRM 



Good Shipper 



As a late shipping variety Lupton is very 

 hard to equal. The plants are strong, vigor- 

 ous and free plant makers on all types of soil. 

 We recommend this variety especially where 

 it is hard to get a satisfactory bed of Chesa- 



The most popular late shipping berry for 

 the South and South Central States. The 

 growth is fairly vigorous, making a well spac- 

 ed bed of medium sized plants ; the foliage is 

 low, and the stems are borne to the ground by 

 the weight of the fruit. The fruit is large, 

 bright, attractive, and very firm, and the en- 

 tire crop sizes up very well. Aroma has a full 

 measure of the essential characteristics for a 

 profitable long distance shipping berry. It 

 is a real money maker for many growers. 



Sussex Co., Pa., Dec. 17, 1943 

 Just received the strawberry plants, thev were 

 large, well-rooted and beautiful. I know thev will 

 be successful. Thanking you many times for your 

 kindness and promptness. 



Yours truly, 



Mrs. B. W. Nelson 



Fairfax Co., Va., May 8th, 1943 

 I received the plants today, and have planted 

 them. I sure do thank you for your prompt ser- 

 vice, although it was late when I ordered. Will 

 order earlier next year. 



Yours very truly, 



Martin Murray 



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