CHESAgfAKE 
The beauty, size, rich color, firmness and attractiveness of Chesapeake berries are so outstanding 
that Chesapeake has made a host of friends, many of whom still consider it the "last word" in fancy 
strawberries. It is interesting to note that Chesapeake is one of the parents of both Fairpeake and 
Redstar and many of its good qualities have gone into both these newer kinds. 
During the years when Chesapeake was the leading fancy shipping berry in eastern Maryland 
and in many other sections it was generally admitted that Chesapeake was a rather shy plant maker 
and not too productive except where a good fruiting bed had been made. However, the strain of 
Chesapeake which we have had for the last several years has made new runner plants much more 
freely and yields have been better. 
Chesapeake is nearly frost- proof because it blooms so late in the season, but in very cold climates 
it is susceptible to winter injury and should be well mulched before hard freezing occurs. 
Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last ones, reach a good marketable 
size. In fact the average size of Chesapeake berries compares very favorable with the largest of the 
newer varieties like Catskill, Midland, Temple and Robinson. The brilliant red flesh color, the 
prominent golden yellow seeds and the fresh green caps make Chesapeake one of the most attractive 
of all strawberries. The quality is excellent, differing from Fairfax but considered by many to be close 
to it in taste and flavor. As a fancy late shipping berry Chesapeake stands out. Price list, page 31. 
FAIRPEAKE 
Fairpeake late and Fairfax early are the quality twins. 
No other strawberries are so delicious to eat. For home 
garden and local market the quality of Fairpeake will 
make it a winner and in many sections Fairpeake is very 
well received commercially. For instance, Mr. Alexander 
D. Everitt of Sussex County, N. J., wrote us on March 20, 
1951: *'My best results were from Fairpeake; they are a 
wonderful berry and do very good for me here in New 
Jersey." 
Fairpeake makes a strong, vigorous plant with runner 
production rather shy, especially under unfavorable con- 
ditions. Plants are fairly productive and carry many of the 
good points of their famous parents, Fairfax and Chesa- 
peake. The beauty (see picture) and high quality of 
the berries usually enable the grower to get better 
prices for Fairpeake than for ordinary kinds. Like 
Chesapeake, Fairpeake blooms so late that it usually 
escapes late frosts. It is grown successfully in most 
of the Premier territory. 
Ripening season late. Price List page 31. 
Fairpeake Berries, 
Beautiful and Delicious! 
