PIR-EDTID-IEIR 



The Leading Early Berry for 

 Many Years, Frost Resistant 

 and Productive 



A variety so widely and favorably known 

 that a description is hardly necessary. Early, 

 frost resistant, very productive. Has never 

 failed to make a crop in over 20 years and. 

 until the introduction of Dorsett. Fairfax and 

 Catskill. had returned more profit to growers 

 than any early variety. Premier is just as 

 good as ever but the newer varieties are su- 

 perior in many respects. 



GRO^V'TH — Premier is a very vigorous variety, 

 making a good bed on all types of soil, however, 

 they respond well to fertile soil and good cultiva- 

 tion. In their freedom from disease they have been 

 the standard by which other varieties are judged. 



SIZE — The first berries average large to very 

 large but due to Premier's tremendous productive- 

 ness thej' have a tendency to run down during the 

 last of the season as so many berries are set that 

 it is practically impossible for them all to size up 

 unless the soil and weather conditions are very 

 favorable. 



riKilXESS— Fruit is fairly firm, but here is 

 what we consider Premier's weakest point. For 

 home markets or markets within 100 or 150 miles 

 there is very little trouble from this source. 



FKOST RESISTANCE— This is Premier's great 

 advantage over all early varieties, even Dorsett and 

 Fairfax can not stand up with Premier in resisting 



late frosts. In localities where late frosts are com- 

 mon Premier is still the early variety you should 

 plant. 



QUALITY AXD rEAVOR— The flavor and qual- 

 ity are both very good. This is nec_essary for any 

 variety to have gained the popularity Premier has 

 enjojed. 



PRODUCTIVENESS— Everyone knows of Prem- 

 ier's productiveness, under some conditions they 

 may have been equalled or even bettered but for 

 heavy production under general conditions they 

 stand unchallenged. Growers have written us tell- 

 ing of yields of over 20.000 quarts per acre under 

 conditions that were far from ideal. 



HOWARD 17 (f*i'^niier). This variety is really Premier or vice versa. It is conceded they 

 were really originated by Mr. Howard but were widely advertised as Premier 

 before introduced as Howard IT and are generally known by that name except in the New Eng- 

 land states. They are officially known as Howard 17 in the State Experiment Stations and by 

 the F. S. Department of Agriculture. Regardless of name, they are mighty fine variety. For 

 full description see Premier. 



MISSIONARY -"^^ ^^^^- dependable shipping variety, largely grown in Florida and other 

 southern states. Does well in all types of soil and especially well in the 

 lighter types. Is very popular with the juice men. We believe Blakemore a better variety gen- 

 eraly. with the exception of in Florida where the Missionary is still the leading variety. The 

 fruit is rather tart, dark red in color, of medium size and has a very attractive appearance. A 

 heavy producer and sizes up the entire crop well. 



RIDGELY ^"I'om our observation we believe this variety may be of considerable value to 

 growers who have a moist, springy soil that may not be well suited to some of 

 the orher early varieties. Under normal moisture conditions Ridgely is very productive and 

 sizes up the entire crop satisfactorily. The fruit is firm, light red and holds this light color 

 well. The calyx are of good size, a bright green nnd when packed the berries present a very 

 pleasing appearance. On the lighter soils or on soil that has a tendency to dry out quickly. 

 Ridgely is unsatisfactory. The foliage does not hold up sufficiently to protect the fruit and the 

 yield is very poor. If you have soil suitable for Ridgely we recommend them for trial. 



IN SPITE OF DROUTH PREMIER MAKES GOOD 



I wish to tell you of the success I had with the 

 plants I purchased of you. I picked 2.200 quarts of 

 fancy berries from the 3,000 Premier plants, in 

 spite of the worst drought we ever had. I believe 

 they Avould have made double that if we had had 

 rain. — Mr. Howard Herrman. Franklin Co., Ind. 



PREMIER DO WEEL IN SPITE OF DRY 

 WEATHER 



We are experiencing very dry weather, however 

 this is the third week^we are picking berries. The 

 Premier did well in spite of the dry weather. Will 

 have a good crop of" Chesapeake if we should be 

 fortunate enoucrh to get a rain. The new plants are 

 still growing nicely.— Mr. AValter Bishop. Bucks 

 Co., Penna. 



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