FIRMLY ESTABLISHED AS THE MOST PRODUCTIVE 

 AND PROFITABLE MIDSEASON BERRY 



Introduced m 1933, Catskill is now the most widely planted mid-season variety in the 

 North and Northeastern states. Its enthusiastic acceptance has almost equalled that of 

 Premier twenty-five years ago. With us, Catskill is now outselling any other mid-season or 

 late variety, and grower acceptance is the most positive indication of the value of any new 

 variety. Practically every grower who planted Catskill when it was first introduced now 

 considers it his main mid-season berry. The fruit is very large and attractive, although the 

 first berries are often irregular and somewhat rough. A very heavy and persistent yielder, 

 sizing the entire crop better than most varieties. Very dependable, has never failed to make a 

 crop since it was first introduced. Well adapted to conditions where Premier is successful, 

 and, because it is several days later, may be more profitable for markets which tend to be 

 glutted with early berries. Generally, Catskill is far superior to Big Joe, is adapted to a 

 wider range of soil types, is far less susceptible to frost injury and is more productive. How- 

 ever, the berries are not quite as firm and may not hold up quite as well in long distance ship- 

 ment. For markets within a reasonable distance, Catskill is one of the most dependable and 

 profitable mid-season varieties. 



GROWTH— In habit of growth Catskill is equal 

 to Dorsett or Fairfax and is one of the most vig- 

 orous varieties we have ever seen, and although 

 we have noticed a few traces of leaf spot, the fol- 

 iage is so vigorous that no ill effects were caused. 



SIZE — The berries are very large and under av- 

 erage conditions, the entire crop sizes up well. 

 Many of the largest berries are coxcomb and are of 

 somewhat irregular shape ; however, the berries 

 are of such large size as to make a most pleasing 

 package. 



QUALITY AND FLAVOR— Both the quality and 

 flavor are good though not outstanding. We con- 

 sider them better in this respect than Big Joe or 

 Aberdeen, but not equal to such varieties as Fair- 

 fax or Chesapeake. 



FIRMNESS — The largest berries of any variety 

 are not as firm as those of average size, and as 

 most Catskill berries are exceptionally large, they 

 should be handled carefully to avoid crushing and 

 bruising. More firm than Aberden or William Belt, 

 and about equal to Dorsett. 



PRODUCTIVENESS— Catskill is one of the most 

 productive varieties yet introduced. Although there 

 are not as many blooms as on some varieties, the 

 large size of all the berries is responsible for this 

 exceptionally heavy yield. Apparently resistant to 

 frost injury, as since its introduction, it has equal- 

 led Premier in resistance. We recommend Catskill 

 as one of the most dependable, most productive 

 and most profitable mid-season berries. 



A 



Dish of 

 Catskill 

 Berries 



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Berks County, Pa. 

 March 29, 1939 

 Received my strawberry plants 

 in very fine condition. Please 

 ship me as soon as possible, 800 

 more Catskill strawberry plants. 

 Thanks for your prompt atten- 

 tion to my order. 



Yours truly, 

 Albert F. Hein 



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