

Wal. BEIiT 



A fine old variety that is a friend to both 

 the producer and the consumer, a vigorous 

 grower, a heavy producer and a leader in 

 quality of fruit for late varieties. The fruit 

 is large and a bright glossy red with a vivid 

 green cap and although they are irregular 

 in shape (many coxcomb) they make a very 

 attractive package. This attractiveness 

 makes the first sale and the high quality of 

 the fruit gets the repeat orders. For the mar- 

 ket gardener or for the growers who place qual- 

 ity equal to large size and handsome appear- 

 ance, we recommend Wm. Belt. The plants are 

 of good size and are dependable plant makers, 

 making a well spaced fruiting row. As Wm. 

 Belt is subject to rust in the southern states 

 we recommend them for the middle and north- 

 ern sections. Our stock of Wm. Belt plants is 

 very good this year and the plants were never 

 nicer. 



Gibson (PARSONS beauty). An old 



and popular home garden or can- 

 ning berry, is widely planted in many sections 

 of the country. Very productive of medium 

 large, dark fruit of fine flavor, that cap easily 

 and retain their shape well in canning. Too 

 soft for long distance shipping. The plants are 

 vigorous and healthy, making a fine fruiting 

 bed. The number of times it has been intro- 

 duced under different names is proof of its 

 worth, having been introduced as Parsons 

 Beauty, Gibson, Sussex and Pocomoke. 



Aroma '^ ^^^"-^ good late shipping berry, plants are vigorous and 

 thrifty. Fruit is very firm and can be shipped long dis- 

 tances with the assurance they will arrive at their destination in 

 first class condition. As appearance is really the most important 

 feature in a commercial variety. Aroma is ideal. They are very pro- 

 ductive of large, smooth, fine quality, light red fruit that size up 

 well to the end of the season. Aroma has been and still is, a real 

 money maker in many sections. 



I.UPTON 



Lupton ^^ ^ ^^^® shipping 

 ■^ variety Lupton is 



very hard to equal. The plants 

 are strong, vigorous and free 

 plant makers on all types of arosia 



soil. We recommend this va- (Much reduced) 



riety especially where it is 



hard to get a satisfactory bed of Chesapeake. Lupton is 

 productive of large glossy red fruit with an attractive 

 green cap. The outward appearance of the fruit is very 

 similar to Chesapeake, is very firm and ships well but the 

 flavor is mild and the texture is dry and mealy, there- 

 fore, Lupton is unsuitable for home garden, local market 

 or for those who are building up their own retail trade. 

 First grown in New Jersey, Lupton is steadily gaining 

 popularity in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania and oth- 

 er nearby states. 



Bradford Co., Penna., April 8, 1033— Am enclosing check 

 and order for 9,000 I'remier Strawberry plants. Please ship 

 about April 21. The 7,000 plants we purchased from you two 

 vears apro picked about 14,000 quarts. We had a drought in the 

 spring but had ours heavily mulched and uncovered them late 

 in the spring and had a wonderful crop of fine berries. Several 

 growers around here plowed tlieir beds up and many were 

 failures. Evervone wondered at our success. AVe shall always 

 stand by Premier sold by Rayner Brothers. Please send one of 

 vour Berry Books to Mr. Chas. Mattocks.— Mr. Clyde Mattocks. 



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