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CHESAPEAKE 



The Aristocrat of 



Chesapeake has a host of friends who consider it about the last word in fancy sbra wherries, in 

 beauty, size, rich color, firmness, attractiveness, in all of those qualities which make a strawberry 

 ship well and sell well. However, it has generally been admitted that Chesapeake is a shy plant 

 maker and not too productive, perhaps because the plants were not there to produce. 



Anyway, this is all changed now. The strain of Chesapeake plants we have had for the last 

 several years haa made plenty of plants. Yields have been better, too, because an ample fruiting 

 row has been made. 



Chesapeake is nearly frost proof because it blooms so late in the season. However, it is susceptible to 

 winter injury in very cold climates and should be well mulched some time before hard freezing occurs. 



Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last ones, reach a good marketable size. 

 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 close to it in taste and flavor. As a late shipping berry Chesapeake stands out challenged even now 

 only by Starbright, one of its own seedlings. 



It's no wonder Chesapeake berries have for years sold at a higher price than any other late berries. 

 They are worth more, these Aristocrats of the strawberry world! Price list, page 31, 



Chesapeake 

 in full 

 production 







