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Pathfindei- Is Outstanding: In 

 Uniformity and Appearance 



A PROMISING NEW VARIETY 

 Very Productive and Uniform 



This variety, formerly known as 

 New Jersey No. 85, is from a scien- 

 tific cross made at the New Jersey 

 Agricnltural Experiment Station hy 

 Prof. .1. Harold Clark, of Premier 

 (Howard 17) and Aberdeen in 15)2S. 

 Has been tested quite extensively 

 throughout Ne\N' Jersey, and several 

 Experiment Stations in the North- 

 east had it in fruit last year. These 

 tests have been generally satisfac- 

 tory and indicate that Pathtinder 

 will probably be best adapted to 

 conditions found from New Bruns- 

 wick. N. J. north, where Premier is 

 at its best. 



We have been watching this va- 

 riety for the past 4 years, and have 

 been very pleased with its perform- 

 ance under proper climatic condi- 

 tions. Usually the ripening season 

 is about 3 days later than Premier. It is very productive over a long season, being with us the 

 most productive variety on test, as compared with the best standard varieties. 



The foliage is a dark thrifty green, holding up well during the fruiting season. However, 

 we believe Pathfinder may not be quite as resistant to leaf spot as Dorsett. Fairfax, or Blake- 

 more this far South. Will make a well spaced matted row, of medium to large plants, being 

 very similar to Premier and Fairfax in that I'cspect. 



The blossoms are perfect and apparently carry much of Premier's frost resistance, as we 

 have never noticed any frost injury during the four years we have been watching it. There 

 are usually a large number of fruits per plant, maturing over a comparatively long season. 

 The late berries size up well unless growing conditions are very unfavorable. The berries are 

 very smooth and regular, roundish conic, medium to large in size, bright red in color, with 

 brisk sub-acid flavor, of good quality. The fruit stems are short and the weight of the fruit 

 usually causes them to bend to the ground, although, the fruit is supported much better than 

 that of Premier. We believe Pathfinder holds much promise as an early mid-season variety 

 in the sections to which it is adapted. 



Our supply of plants is limited, and we would suggest that those who wish to test it this 

 season place their orders early. 



PUGIEMA '^iniilar to Chesapeake in growth, Fugiema makes a well spaced row of large, 

 vigorous plants and under favorable conditions produce a heavy crop of excep- 

 tionally large berries. Medium red in color and of fair quality and flavor. The large size of 

 the fruit is their most desirable feature. 



SENATOR DUNLAP ^^^- 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 

 13unlap is its ability to make a good growth and produce heavily under almost any condition. 



QULVER -Another New York Station introduction which did very well in our test plot. The 

 growth is very vigorous and healthy, a bluff green and is apparently resistant to 

 leaf spot. A good plant maker. The berries are large and a bright red clear through, are sev- 

 eral shades darker than Catskill, firm and of very good quality and flavor. The calyx are a 

 very bright green. Culver looks promising and is certainly worthy of a thorough trial. 



REDHEART -^^^ introduction of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, is especially adapted 

 to the Northwest and is recommended as a canning berry for that section. The 

 plant growth is strong and vigorous, the berries are a deep, rich red clear through and are the 

 firmest yet developed. In the East the foliage breaks down in the spring making them unsuit- 

 able for Eastern growers. 



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