This grand old variety has apparently "turned over a new leaf." Chesa- 
peake has always had, and still has, a host o£ friends who consider it about the 
last word in fancy strawberries, in beauty, size, rich color, firmness, attractive- 
ness, in all of those qualities which make a strawberry ship well and sell well. 
But it has generally been admitted that Chesapeake is a shy plant maker and 
not too productive, perhaps because the plants were not there to produce. 
Anyway, this is all changed now. The strain of Chesapeake plants we have 
had for the last four years has made plenty of plants. Even in this very dry 
year our beds of Chesapeake are just as good as our Catskill, Fairfax, Dorsett 
and other free- growing kinds. Yields have been better too, because an ample 
fruiting row has been made. 
Chesapeake is nearly frost proof because it blooms so late in the 
season. However, it is susceptible to winter injury in very cold climates 
and should be well mulched some time before hard freezing occurs. 
Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last 
ones, reach a good marketable size. The brilliant red flesh color, the 
prominent golden yellow seeds and the fresh green caps, make Chesa- 
peake one of the most attractive of all strawberries. The quality is 
excellent, differing from Fairfax but considered by many close to it in 
taste and flavor. As a shipping berry Chesapeake stands out. 
It's no wonder Chesapeake berries have for years sold at a higher price than 
any other late berries. They are worth more, these Aristocrats of the strawberry 
world ! Price list, page 35. 
