STRAWBERRY PLANTS OF QUALITY 11 



2^|§SJQN^UY ^ standard early variety that is very popular in the south- 



ern states especially in Florida where it is practically the 

 only variety grown as it seems to be better adapted to soil and climatic conditions than 

 any other variety. Plants are strong growers making plants freely, are very productive 

 of medium to large size berries that are dark red in color with large green caps that 

 make them very attractive in appearance and always sells for good prices. Very firm 

 therefore a good shipper and l^eeper and a favorite with the cold pack or juice men. 



J^L^)]^J)YICE "^ vigorous grower, makes plants abundantly. P>erries uniform, 

 of fair size, color rich dark red, very juicy and handsome. Sells 

 quickly at top prices ; very firm and an excellent long distance shipper. A favorite with 

 eanners and preservers. Klondyke has been a favorite with growers all thru the south 

 and I have listed it again because I have calls for it but it is only moderately productive 

 and I still believe that Blakemore will make them more money. 



Howard 17 ^^ identical with Premier and I am giving description under 



that name. Mr, Howard originated this and he did a wonder- 

 ful work and his friends think he has not had as much credit as he should but it is better 

 known as Premier and under whichever name you buy it you get the kind that has made 

 growers more money, and paid off more mortgages than any other variety. 



p'J^UITLAND "^^^^ ^^^ variety originated in this county and has become pop- 

 ular around Fruitland as a shipper. The growers there say it 

 is one of their best varieties, that it will outsell Premier and compares favorably with it 

 in yield. The plants are vigorous and healthy, of a dark green color and not subject to 

 any rust. Fruit large to extra large, bright red in color, firm and of excellent quality. 



SQUTI-JL/^ND Was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1932 

 and as its name implies is recommended for the south as a 

 home or local market berry and is said to have the best flavor of any berry the south has 

 ever had, being much better in quality and Uavor than Missionary, Klondyke or Blake- 

 more. The berries are unusually large, being much larger than the varieties usually 

 grown in the south and very fine in quality ; are quite firm in flesh and will stand up for 

 some time but must be handled carefully as the skin is tender. Plants are healthy, vig- 

 orous growers with foliage that is free from disease. I have not fruited Southland but 

 the plants set last spring made a fine growth and believe, from what the introducers 

 say of it, southern growers (Virginia south) should give Southland a thorough trial as it 

 may prove just the berry you have been looking for, for home gardens and local market. 



Mid-Season Varieties 



CAT SKILL 



HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ITS SIZE, YIELD AND ATTRACTIVENESS 



See Illustration on Page 18 



(]]|Q^-fgJ^jJJ Was originated by the New York Station (seedling No. 4435) where it 

 has been grown for several years. Catskill is a cross of Marshall and 

 Premier and must take its fruiting qualities after Premier for it is a heavy producer 

 and in tests made has even outyielded that variety and seems to be second to none in 

 yield under normal conditions. The berries are large in size, bright red in color with a 

 l-right green cap that makes an attractive appearance and of excellent quality and flavor. 

 The plant growth is unusually vigorous with long fibrous roots that penetrate deep in(0 

 the soil making them drouth resistant. The foliage is healthy and vigorous, makes 

 plants freely , in fact on good ground may need spacing or thinning for best results as 

 the berries in nearly all varieties are the largest and best where plants are not too thick. 

 Catskill is a mid-season variety ripening same season as Big Joe and is supposed to 

 take the place of this variety and growei-s should test it with Big .loe to see which variety 

 does the best for them under their conditions. T have never fruited Catskill but plants 

 1 set last spring have made fine vigorous growth and have a fine lot of plants which I am 

 offering at reasonable prices and from what I have seen and heard of it believe growers, 

 north of Virginia, should not fail to give it a thorough trial. 



