VERMILLION 



Recently introduced by the University of Il- 

 linois where as a seedling it did well in com- 

 mercial trials in Edgar County of that state. In 

 addition to being a very productive commercial 

 sort Vermillion showed a high degree of resist- 

 ance to red stele. Plant growth of Vermilion is 

 quite strong and upstanding. It makes an ade- 

 quate number of big, strong plants rather than 

 great numbers of small plants. Vermilion has not 

 been grown widely enough to establish its worth 

 generally but in the central states of Ohio, 

 Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia, Vermilion 

 has shown great productiveness, ranking al- 

 most with Premier and Catskill. The berries run 

 medium to large in size, somewhat irregular in 

 shape and they ripen fairly close to the ground, 

 causing some tendency to green sides. Quality 

 is fair to good with well developed berries. The 

 fruit is about as firm as Premier, color about like 



Temple, getting fairly dark when full ripe. It 

 ripens midseason to late and seems worth 

 trying in commercial areas, particularly those 

 areas where red stele is a problem. Price List 

 page 32. 



AMBROSIA 



for Late Bet ties and High Prices 



Ambrosia was our best very late berry until 

 the new virus free stocks of Redstar became 

 available. In fact it is still the only good variety 

 that is anywhere near as late as Redstar. 



Ambrosia makes a strong, vigorous growth, 

 somewhat susceptible to leaf spot. It produces 

 heavy crops of large, attractive, light colored 

 berries, resembling Big Joe very much in size 

 and appearance. The quality is only fair unless 

 eaten with sugar. Because of the late ripening 

 season Ambiosia berries usually sell well. Be- 

 cause of its late blooming season you always 

 have berries to sell. Price List page 32. 



ROBINSON 



Kardinal King - Scarlet Beauty 



Large Size and Bright Color have made for its Growers many a dollar. 



The increase in Robinson acreage in several northern states during the last few 

 years has been phenomenal. The motivating force behind this trend is the dollar 

 sign. The large size and bright color of Robinson have madq it so profitable for so 

 many growers that in some areas Robinson has supplanted most other varieties. 

 Robinson has enthusiastic supporters as far south as Missouri and northern Virginia. 



The plant growth of Robinson is nearly always good. It seldom fails to make 

 a good fruiting row even under adverse conditions. The plants individually are small, 

 but they do bear big berries. Robinson did not lose as much of its vigor due to virus 

 infection as many other varieties. However, our stock of Robinson now is entirely 

 from virus free sources so that all the original vigor of Robinson is available for 

 plant growth and fruit production. Another thing that has helped Robinson, we 

 believe, is the fact that like Premier the foliage has been absolutely healthy. Even on 

 weak plants we have never seen any foliage injury or disease. This healthy foliage 

 has helped. 



It is probably true that Robinson grown in the north or in high altitudes in the middle states is 

 like Premier, better in quality than those grown farther south. The weakness of Robinson is that the 

 berries are rather soft and generally considered not very high in quality, although there are many 

 who do not agree with this and feel that Robinson quality is very good. 



In this section Robinson has been grown largely as Kardinal King. In dry years it has been quite 

 profitable. In wet years Robinson is so soft that even with close picking there is considerable loss of 

 fruit. 



As a processor Robinson has not ranked high, but like Premier it is accepted and used widely in 

 areas where large quantities of Robinson are produced. 



The picture on the opposite page shows what Robinson looks like — large, light and attractive, with 

 many of the larger berries being somewhat ridged. 



Although we think of Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio and Connecticut as the natural climate for Robinson, 

 excellent results are obtained farther south. Note these two comments from Kentucky and West Virginia: 

 Ky.: "I have been growing strawberries for several years for market. I am raising two varieties, Tenn. 

 Beauty and Robinson. Robinson ripens about a week before Tenn. Beauty. Both varieties do exception- 

 ally well with me." Frank T. McFarland, Fayette Co. Ky. 



W. Va.: "I have tried several other varieties but find Premier and Robinson do the best with me. 

 Robinson especially a favorite with my customers — always asking for more — fancy looking and good 

 quality." 



We have a really beautiful lot of virus free Robinson plants available this year. Price List page 32. 



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