J O R S E T Til 



A FINE VARIETY OF UNUSUAL MERIT 



Originated bj' the U. S. Department of Agrit'ulturo in 1982 and released in 11)34. Since 

 iutrodnction Dorsett has been planted in almost all sections of the country and nearly every 

 grower who planted them was amazed at the flavor, vigor and yield of this line early variety. 

 Through their high flavor, excellent quality and uniform beauty they have demanded first 

 choice and highest prices on all markets. 



GROWTH— The health and vigor of Dorsett is 

 far superior to the older varieties, making a strong- 

 upright growth that may become too rank on rich 

 soil that has had too liberal applications of ferti- 

 lizer or manure, this is especially true in the North- 

 ern States and is a condition that should be avoid- 

 ed as the yield and the size of the fruit will be cut 

 down materially. Very resistant to leaf spot and 

 other foliage troubles, even more resistant than 

 Premier which is the most resistant of the older 

 varieties. 



SIZE — The fruit is large although they will not 

 average as large as Fairfax, are larger than any 

 of the older early varieties. Averaging about with 

 Chesapeake. Under very dry conditions Dorsett 

 berries will run down in size toAvard the end of the 

 season but with normal weather or when the plants 

 are properly spaced the entire crop is matured to 

 a good size. 



QUALITY AND FLAVOR — The superior flavor 

 and quality of Dorsett is credited to its parent. 

 Royal Sovereign, an old English variety which Avas 

 prized for high dessert quality. Being superior to 

 Chesapeake or Wm. Belt. This exceptional qual- 

 ity has placed Dorsett as a great favorite on all 

 markets and Avhere the berries are sold to a priv- 

 ate trade the great demand and repeat calls haA'e 

 held the price of Dorsett berries Avell in advance 

 of the general market. 



FIRMNESS— More firm than Premier, standing 

 long hauls and refrigeration much better than this 

 old variety. Although they are not as firm as 



Fairfax or Blakenlore, Avill stand shipping very 

 Avell and Avill arriA'e in the markets in excellent 

 condition. 



PRODUCTIVENESS— Although Dorsett Avill not 

 set as large a crop as Premier they have outyield- 

 ed them in many tests through their ability to size 

 the entire crop to good marketable berries. 



COLOR — Dorsett berries haA'e a beautiful ap- 

 pearance, are a light red in color, several shades 

 lighter than Premier, retaining this color to a 

 marked degree for several days after they are ap- 

 parently ripe. The fruit is conic to long conic, 

 very regular Avith a few of the early berries wedge 

 shape. In our oj)inion there is no variety more at- 

 tractive than Dorsett. 



FROST RESISTANCE — From the reports we 

 have and from our oAvn experience, Dorsett is sus- 

 ceptible to considerable damage from late frost. 

 There have been no reports of a complete loss of a 

 crop, but in sections Avhere late frosts are preval- 

 ent, Avith poor air drainage, losses have been quite 

 severe. 



ADAPTABILITY — Dorsett has shOAvn to be Avell 

 adapted to any sections Avhere Premier can be suc- 

 cessfully groAvn. In the far Northern sections its 

 vigorous groAvth on rich soils has made spacing 

 or thinning necessary to obtain best results. 



PROFIT — Dorsett has taken the lead among the 

 early varieties for returning record profits to grow- 

 ers. From all sections come reports of their value. 

 Unhesitatingly Ave recommend Dorsett as one of 

 the best and most profitable varieties you can groAv. 



Dorsett has a full measure of s»ales appeal. An attractlAcness hard to resist. 



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