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l ies which Catskill produces in such abundance. 
T that it is: 
Productiveness is all that could be desired. Here in Maryland it is 
jven more productive than Premier. We believe our record of 32,000 
?uarts of Catskill on three acres is absolute tops for any field of its 
size in this section. In New England and New York State, yields up 
o 15,000 quarts per acre are reported. 
Pretty Berries. Catskill fruit has a fresh green cap and an attractive 
ight red color which makes them very showy in the package. The 
'ery large primary berries are somewhat ridged but- the late ones 
ire smooth and uniform. 
Firm Berries. More solid than Premier, just as firm as Dorsett. If 
sicked when ready and shipped moderate distances, Catskill is firm 
snough to stand up in fine condition. There is no trouble at all in 
undling Catskill for local and nearby markets. 
From Cornell Extension Bulletin by 
Professor M. B. Hoffman, published in 
1939, we quote the following about 
Catskill: 
"Catskill, recently introduced by the 
New York State Agricultural Experiment 
Station, is unquestionably the best mid- 
teaaon variety for commercial production 
in the strawberry areas of New York. It 
has rapidly found favor with the growers 
who have given it a trial. The plants 
are very vigorous, highly productive, 
hardy and healthy. The berries are 
rather large, roundish wedge shape, 
bright medium red, moderately firm and 
of good quality. During the first pick- 
ings, the berries tend to be somewhat 
irregular but this does not seem to de- 
tract from the appearance of the pack." 
In the six or seven years before Pro- 
fessor Hoffman's bulletin was published, 
Catskill was making its great reputation. 
In the six or seven years since then 
Catskill has consolidated its position as 
the best midseason berry. Except for 
Slakemore in the south and Premier in 
the north, no new variety has ever won 
public approval so fast or held it as 
well as Catskill. You can't go wrong in 
backing the champ — Catskill. Price list, 
page 31. 
