Chesapeake outsells all other late berries. Over a period of many 
years on many markets we believe this would be found true if accurate 
records could be had. The large average size, brilliant red color with 
prominent yellow seeds and shiny surface, together with high quality and 
firmness which enable them to arrive in market in perfect condition, have 
put Chesapeake at the very top in selling price. They are not as produc- 
tive as some of the other varieties, but the extra value of the crop pro- 
duced often makes a profit as much or more. Below we discuss in detail 
some of the reasons why Chesapeake has held its place for so long as the 
most popular of all late varieties. 
Size, The berries are very large and 
hold their size well to the end of the 
season. In this respect it is the best 
late berry known. Unlike many other 
leading varieties, Chesapeake sets only 
moderate numbers of fruits, and for this 
reason it is able to size up practically 
every one to a good marketable size. 
Quality. Chesapeake is unsurpassed 
in quality among the midseason and 
late strawberries, and is equaled only 
by Wm. Belt. Occasionally a staunch 
friend of Chesapeake will insist that 
the quality is just as good as Fairfax 
or Dorsett. 
Firmness, The berries are firm 
enough to stand shipment to distant 
markets. Carload lots at commercial 
shipping centers have for years sold 
for consistently higher prices than 
other large late berries. 
Growth, To get sufficient plants for 
a good fruiting bed, Chesapeake needs 
land that is well manured, and needs 
good care. Frequent cultivation and 
hoeing are a big help in growing Chesa- 
peake, as this helps keep the plants 
growing all the time without any 
checks. Given good manure and good 
care, Chesapeake usually responds with 
a nice, well spaced fruiting bed, espe- 
cially where plants have been set early. 
Healthy Foliage. This is essential 
for profitable crops. Chesapeake makes 
plenty of strong, vigorous foliage which 
maintains its health and vigor through 
the fruiting season. 
Frost Proof.. Premier withstands 
frost by its very hardiness, and the 
abundance of its bloom. Chesapeake 
escapes frosts by its habit of late bloom- 
ing. It must be admitted, however, 
that in regions far north where win- 
ters are extremely cold, Chesapeake 
needs winter protection. We would 
caution growers to apply the mulch 
early before first freezes occur as that 
is when much damage is often done. 
Profit. In sections where Chesa- 
peake is adapted it has been for many 
years the most profitable late berry. 
During the past season, 1936, Chesa- 
peake showed up well. In this county 
the Chesapeake section is near Pitts- 
ville, Maryland, where most of the 
strawberry soils are low, black sand. 
Under 1936 drought conditions nearly 
all the berries on high land dried up. 
Chesapeake being on low land near the 
moisture supply came through with a 
fine crop, and many of our local Chesa- 
peake growers made good money with 
it this year. Price list, page 33. 
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