SURECROP 



Ranks with Pocahontas as the most vigorous of all 

 See color picture inside front cover 



Surecrop, a cross of Fairland x Md. U. S. 1972, 

 was released by Md. U.S.D.A. in 1956. Surecrop 

 (midseason) and Stelemaster (early) are the only 

 varieties we have that are resistant to three 

 strains of red stele. Both Surecrop and Stelemaster 

 are good enough to be grown as fancy berries 

 apart from their red stele resistance. 



On a trip through the northern states in Tune, 

 1958, we found Surecrop being tested in many 

 state test plots, including Ohio, New York, Penn- 

 sylvania and Massachusetts. In every case Sure- 

 crop was among the leaders in size, beauty and 

 productiveness. For that reason we feel that Sure- 

 crop has a wide adaptability through the middle 

 and northern states. 



In sections where red stele is either present or 

 threatened every grower should try this variety. 

 If red stele should strike, a grower can probably 



continue strawberry production with Surecrop 

 with no let-up in yield, quality or profit. It is just 

 good insurance to try it out. 



Our plants of Surecrop for two years have 

 shown even greater vigor than Pocahontas. It is 

 the most robust grower in our fields. We fruited 

 two acres of Surecrop in 1958. Our experience 

 here tallied with that elsewhere. The crop was 

 heavy, the berries were large, bright and attrac- 

 tive. They were firm enough to ship successfully 

 and profitably. The flavor is somewhat tart and 

 they have been rated as fairly good for freezing. 

 A bright green cap adds to their beauty. (See 

 color picture insert.) 



For better handling we hope to have your order 

 for Surecrop early. However, the supply of this 

 variety is adequate and you will get what you 

 want, whether the order is received early or late 

 in the shipping season. Price List page 32. 



REDGLOW 



Redglow is a fine, new, early variety, released 

 by the U.S.D.A. in 1956. It is a cross of Fairland 

 x Tennessee Shipper. We watched this variety 

 for several years in test plots before it was re- 

 leased for introduction. The berries were so 

 beautiful that in studying the various selections 

 in the test plots we found ourselves coming back 

 to this row — Selection No. 4194. It was our opin- 

 ion when it was introduced that it should be 

 named "Miss America" or "American Beauty." 

 However, the name Redglow suits it very well. 



Redglow makes a large, strong plant, sufficient 

 for a good fruiting row, but generally needs very 

 little thinning. The berries average large in size. 

 They are very firm and quite shiny and beautiful. 

 They certainly will bring top prices on any market 

 if handled properly. The quality is excellent. 



Redglow is resistant to the most common strain 

 of red stele, the same as Temple and Sparkle. 

 Generally speaking Redglow is adapted to the 

 middle states and is suggested for trial from 

 Virginia to Pennsylvania and even farther north. 



Redglow is not considered highly productive 

 but it has been noted many times that when the 

 yield records are added Redglow produces more 

 quarts than had been anticipated. Test plots on 

 Long Island in 1958 showed yields of 8410 quarts 

 per acre from Redglow. Part of the secret of its 

 higher than apparent production probably lies in 

 the fact that every berry reaches a good market- 

 able size. 



Along with Earlidawn and Midland, Redglow is 

 one of the early kinds which every grower in the 

 middle states should try. Price List page 32. 



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