NORTHSTAR FAIR MO RE 
Northstar makes a vigorous, healthy plant growth, 
with probably the largest individual plants of any 
variety we have. 
The berries are pictures — rather long, broad- 
shouldered, brilliant red in color, with plossy skin 
and prominent yellow seeds — real beauties. 
The flavor is outstanding — not as sweet as Fair- 
fax but rich and aromatic — a real strawberry taste. 
The largest average size of any variety we have. 
Productiveness here is rather light (2,000-2,500 
quarts per acre last year). 
The name Northstar was selected by the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture because it was felt that 
the variety was particularly adapted to northern 
conditions. But it hasn't worked out that way so 
far. Yields there are not up with ours. Note these 
comments. 
"Had a few beautiful berries of Northstar, but for 
a profit I would have to get $1.00 per quart.' — 
Mr. E. B. Underhill, Dutchess Co., New York. 
"The Northstar is just no good. They were cer- 
tainly well named. Only one to the planet." — 
Mr. F. L. Horning, Otsego Co., New York. 
"Of six varieties I planted two years ago only 
one was a total failure, Northstar. They made the 
strongest plants, but no berries. A row of 50 feet 
produced about two quarts." — Mr. Otto Jaronitsky, 
Randolph Co., 111. 
Our yields are better than those quoted above, 
but even here Northstar should be grown only by 
those who are willing to sacrifice yield for a few 
beautiful, large, high quality berries. Price list, 
page 35. 
As would be expected from its parentage, Blake- 
more X Fairfax, this variety is a high quality 
Southern shipping berry. 
There is plenty of vigor in the plant growth, Fair- 
more making almost as many plants as Blakemore 
and larger ones. 
Berries ripen about with Blakemore and are 
even better shippers. They are almost as fine in 
quality as Fairfax. 
Fairmore has the highest Vitamin C content of 
seven leading varieties tested by the Department 
of Chemistry in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1939. 
For several seasons Fairmore has been a "best 
seller" in competition with Blakemore and other 
varieties shipped from North Carolina to northern 
markets. 
In the very dry spring of 1941, Fairmore was not 
quite as outstanding as in previous years — yields 
were down, berries were duller and seemed to get 
dark almost as fast as Fairfax. 
In most years yields have been equal to Blake- 
more, and tests have shown a greater yield of 
Number 1 berries. 
Fairmore has a definite place as a high quality 
southern berry, plenty firm enough to ship. Price 
list, page 35. 
TS a M i# A very early home garden and 
UayDreaK ioca i mar ket berry for North 
Carolina and other parts of the 
South. Better in quality and earlier than Blake- 
more, Missionary or Klondyke. It's easy to grow a 
good fruiting bed and the plants are very produc- 
tive. Worth trying. Price list, page 35. 
Missionary 
Leading berry in Florida and 
popular in other Southern 
States. Missionary will do 
well on almost all soils, but will do better than most 
on the lighter soil types. The berries are medium 
in size, dark red in color, rather tart quality, and 
attractive in appearance. It is a very good shipper 
and is also a favorite with the "cold pack" or "juice 
and is also a favorite with the "cold pack" or 
"juice" men. Price list, page 35. 
Howard 17 
This variety is identical with 
Premier and the same de 
scription applies. Price 
list, page 35. 
Senator Dun lap (doctor burrell) 
An old variety still widely grown in the North 
Central States. It makes vigorous plant growth 
and is very hardy in Northern regions. The ber- 
ries are medium in size, good in quality and have 
a bright, rich red clear through. It is a favorite 
for canning. Price list, page 35. 
DRY WEATHER 
and Late Setting 
add up to 
NO PLANTS THIS YEAR 
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Bellmar Shelton 
Clermont Hebron 
Gibson New York 
Southland Sample 
Orem Gandy 
