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OUTSTANDING VARIETY OF UNUSUAL MERIT 



Originated by tb U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1932 and released in 1934. Since 

 introduction Dorsett has been planted in almost all sections of tbe countrj' and nearly every 

 grower who planted them was amazed at the tlavor. vigor and yield of this great early variety. 

 Through their high tlavor, excellent quality and uniform beauty they have demanded first 

 choice and highest prices on all markets and with their vigor and productiveness have returned 

 growers larger profits than have been realized from any early variety since their introduc- 

 tion, with the possible exception of Fairfax under some conditions. 



Those who have grown Dorsett will want it again but those who haven't should by all 

 means include Dorsett in their plantings this year. We are confident they will merit your 



respect and will have a permanent place in your 



GROWTH: Tbe health and vigor of Dorsett is far 

 superior to the older varieties, malving a strong 

 upright growtli that may become too rank on ricli 

 soil that has had too liberal applications of ferti- 

 lizer or manure, this is especially true in the North- 

 ern States and is a condition that should be avoid- 

 ed as the yield and the size of the fruit will be cut 

 down materiallj". Dorsett makes plants very freely, 

 setting a dense matted row, in rich soil they may 

 become too thick. Under such condition we would 

 advise thinning for best results (see page 8). Very 

 resistant to leaf spot and other foliage troubles, 

 even more resistant than Premier which is the 

 most resistant of the older varieties. 



SIZE: The fruit is large although they will not 

 average as large as Fairfax, are larger than any 

 of the older early varieties. Averaging about with 

 Chesapeake. Under very dry conditions Dorsett ber- 

 ries will run down in size toward the end of the 

 season but with normal weather or when the plants 

 are properly spaced the entire crop is matured to 

 a good size. 



QUALITY AND FLAVOR: The superior flavor 

 and quality of Dorsett is credited to its parent. 

 Royal Sovereign, an old English variety which was 

 prized for high dessert ciuality. Being superior to 

 Chesapeake or Wm. Belt, the two varieties famous 

 for high dessert quality for many years. This ex- 

 ceptional quality has placed Dorsett as a great 

 favorite on all markets and where the berries are 

 sold to a private trade the great demand and re- 

 peat calls have held the price of Dorsett berries 

 well in advance of the general market. 



FIRMNESS: More firm than Premier, standing 

 long hauls and refrigeration much better than this 

 old variety. Although they are not quite as firm 



plantings. 



as Fairfax or Blakemore, Avill stand shipping very 

 well and will arrive in tiie markets in excellent 

 condition, consistently bringing top prices on the 

 wholesale markets. 



PRODUCTIVENESS: Although Dorsett will not 

 set as large a crop as Premier or Aberdeen, which 

 have both set records for production, they have 

 outyielded them both in many tests through their 

 ability to size the entire crop to good marketable 

 berries. 



COLOR: Dorsett berries have a beautiful ap- 

 pearance, are a light red in color, several shades 

 lighter than Premier, retaining this color to a 

 marked degree for several days after they are ap- 

 parently ripe. The fruit is conic to long conic, 

 very regular with a few of the early berries Avedge 

 shape. In our opinion there is no variety more at- 

 tractive than Dorsett. 



FROST RESISTANCE: Being a cross of Prem- 

 ier, Dorsett has some of Premier resistance al- 

 though in some sections under severe late frosts 

 Premier has suffered less damage due to their 

 shorter fruiting stems and profusion of bloom. 

 Since the introduction of Dorsett Ave have neA'er 

 heard of a crop being lost by frost injury but in 

 some instance some damage has been reported. 



ADAPTABILITY: Dorsett has shown to be well 

 adapted to any sections where Premier can be suc- 

 cessfully grown. In the far Northern sections its 

 vigorous growth on rich soils has made spacing 

 or thinning necessary to obtain best results. 



PROFIT: Dorsett has taken the lead among the 

 early varieties for returning record profits to grow- 

 ers. ' From all sections come reports of their value. 

 Unhesitatingly we recommend Dorsett as one of 

 the best and most profitable varieties you can grow. 



Dorsett has a full measure of sales appeal. An attractiveness hard to resist. 



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