Fairfax is always at the top when varieties are listed for quality. The berries av- 

 erage large in size, many of the first berries being fan shaped, with later ones round 

 and sometimes quite pointed. The berries are firm and have a bright red color when 

 they first ripen. They darken on holding which is not favored on wholesale markets. 

 Fairfax berries should be picked closely, especially in commercial settings. If pick- 

 ing is neglected the bright red berries mixed with the dark berries which have been 

 ripe for several days present a mottled appearance. The size, beauty and quality 

 of Fairfax make it an outstanding berry for retail markets where quality as well as 

 appearance is considered. 



Fairfax ripens early in the southern and middle states but becomes midseason 

 or later when it is grown as far north as New York State. Fairfax is well adapted 

 from Virginia northward and is a moderately heavy producer under good condi- 

 tions. Every garden should include this delicious treat. Price list page 32. 



A FAIRFAX FAN 



Carroll Co., Md., Feb. 3, 1963. "We ordered 25 Fairfax plants in 1961. We picked 95 quarts from 

 the plants in 1962 and the biggest berries we had ever seen. Were real pleased and we ore 

 ordering 25 more plants. They are for our garden but we sell a few to neighbors who think they 

 can't be beat." Charles Diehl. 



PREMIER The frost Proof Berry 



Premier originated in Massachusetts and was introduced in 1918. Its adaptability extended 

 from the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee north to Canada. For years Premier was 

 our sales' leader and is still a favorite with some growers. For the most part better varieties have 

 replaced it. 



Premier berries are early, with medium size, long-conic, and of fair quality. The plants ore 

 resistant to leaf spot, leaf scorch and are tolerant of virus. Premier is hardy and frost proof, 

 giving big crops every year. 



Virus free stocks insure a good fruiting row now, but virus free Premier in our opinion is not 

 the real Premier. The fruit is the same in size and shape but it is light in color, less firm and less 

 desirable in quality than the old stock. 



For those people who have known and grown Premier we have beautiful plants of virus free 

 Premier and a few plants of the regular stock for those who want to try the old strain. Premier 

 is also sold as Howard 17, which was the original name. Price list page 32. 



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