M. S. Pryor, Salisbury, Md. 



DORSET! 



BIG BERRIES-BIG CROPS-BIG PRICES 



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|^OOQp''T"T' Was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (U.S.D.A. No. 

 633) and is a cross of Premier (Howard 17) X Royal Sovereign made 

 in 1923 and was among the selections of this cross made in 1925 and like Fairfax showed such 

 outstanding characteristics that it was introduced by the Department in 1933. 



Like Fairfax one of its outstanding characteristics is the flavor of the fruit, the flavor of 

 both Fairfax and Dorsett is distinct from other varieties altho Fairfax is generally conceded 

 to be the best flavored of the two; but Dorsett with the possible exception of Fairfax has the 

 finest dessert flavor of any variety introduced so far but aside from its quality its other good 

 points will, I believe, make it become one of the leaders if not "the leading"' variety. 



When I saw these varieties fruiting last spring the thing that pleased me most, that is 

 aside from the quality and size of the fruit, was the beautiful appearance of the Dorsett. The 

 light color of the fruit with their bright green cap which is just large enough to add a touch of 

 beauty, their large size and attractive shape make a beautiful appearance in the package^ — a 

 combination that should attract many buyers and when tested the flavor will make them buy 

 again and again. 



In plant growth Dorsett is a vigorous grower making a heavy matted row,. The healthy 

 vigorous dark green foliage, which is just a little darker than Fairfax with slightly smaller leaves, 

 like Fairfax seems to radiate vigor and they maintain this healthy condition clear thru to the 

 end of the fruiting season which is one reason why they can mature such an immense crop of 

 fruit. 



The berries are large in size being exceeded only by Fairfax and hold up well in size for 

 so heavy a producer, are usually conic in shape and altho the first berries to ripen are some- 

 what irregular, are of uniform appearance. The fruit is borne on long fruit stems and held up 

 well from the ground and altho they bloom early little frost damage has been noted. The 

 berries are bright red in color, lighter than Fairfax especially late in the season and hold their 

 light color about as well as Blakemore making them have that fresh just picked appearance, 

 and while not so firm as Fairfax are firmer than Premier and will stand shipping better. The 

 season of ripening is as early or earlier than Premier but a much larger early crop is pro- 

 duced. Growers think this over as you know the first berries bring the highest prices. 



I believe from what I have seen of Dorsett it is destined to become at least one of the 

 leading commercial varieties as it has all the points of excellence to make it become a leader. 

 Of course it may not take the place of Blakemore and Missionary as a long distance shipper 

 but for local markets and moderate shipping distances as has been done with Premier will give 

 even that variety a close race for first place. Don't fail to plant some this year so you can 

 get a start now with this coming leading early variety. 



IVIISSIONARY ^ standard early variety that is very popular in the southern 

 states, and especially in Florida where it is practically the only 

 variety grown for shipment to the northern markets; also extensively grown in Maryland and 

 Delaware. Berries are medium to large size, dark red in color with large green caps, making 

 them very attractive in appearance and always sells for good prices. A good shipper and 

 keeper and a favorite with the cold pack or juice men. I always ship a large quantity of Mis- 

 sionary plants every year and this year I have a good cupply of 100 per cent, truc-to-name 

 Missionary and can take care of your orders. 



Martin Co.. Fla.. Oct. 29th. 1933 

 Dear Sir; 



The strawberry plants arrived on Oct. 25th in fine shape. They were as nice plants as I 

 ever saw, and I have planted lots of plants having lived in Southern Delaware for a number 

 of years in the strawberry belt. 



O. F. Cope 



