FIRMLY ESTABLISHED AS THE MOST PRODUCTIVE AND 

 PROFITABLE MID-SEASON BERRY 



Originated by tlie N. Y. Exp. Station at Geneva, N. Y., from a cross of Marshall and Prem- 

 ier (Howard 17) and introduced in 1934. Catskill is now accepted as the leading midseason 

 variety. In vigor of growth, productiveness, and size, Catskill is truly a leader, and we recom- 

 mend it as one of the most dependable and most profitable midseason varieties. 



GROWTH — In habit of growth Catskill is equal to Dorsett or Fairfax and is one of the most vigor- 

 ous varieties we have ever seen, and although we have noticed a few traces of leaf spot, the foliage is so 

 vigorous that no ill effects were caused. 



SIZE — The berries are very large and under average conditions the entire crop sizes up well. Many 

 of the largest berries are coxcomb and are of somewhat irregular shape, however, the berries are of such 

 large size as to make a most pleasing package. 



QUALITY AND FLAVOR — Both the quality and flavor are good tho not outstanding. We consider 

 them better in this re- 

 spect than Big Joe or 

 Aberdeen but not equal 

 to such varieties as 

 Fairfax or Chesapeake. 



FIRMNESS — The ber- 

 ries are firm enough to 

 make a good commer- 

 cial variety. Are much 

 more firm than Aber- 

 deen and about equal 

 to Big Joe. 



PRODUCTIVENESS- *i 



-Catskill is one of the 

 most productive varie- 

 ties yet introduced. Al- ' - 

 though there are not * 

 as many blooms as on ^ 

 some varieties, the large 

 size of all the berries 

 is responsible for this 

 exceptionally heavy 

 yield. Apparently re- 

 sistant to frost injury, 

 as since its introduc- 

 tion, it has equalled 

 Premier in resistance. 



CATSKILL 



ABERDEEN^^P^^^^^' ^'^^^^ many growers in New Jersey and nearby states. Under favor- 

 able conditions, a very productive variety, well adapted to moist to wet con- 

 ditions, as iVberdeen is resistant to root rot and other troubles caused by excess moisture or 

 poor drainage. However, the fruit is rather soft, and has a tendency to sun scald, if the 

 weather is hot. Under dry conditions, productiveness drops off sharply and the foliage, though 

 resistant to leaf diseases, it does not stand up satisfactorily, and the fruit is not well shaded 

 and subject to injury from hot suns. 



The fruit is usually large, very uniform and of light color, which they hold, even when 

 overripe. The berries make a very attractive package, and on nearby markets, or to local 

 trade, will often bring a premium over varieties that are superior in flavor and keeping quality. 

 Where the berries can be moved quickly, and the hauling distance short, Aberdeen should be 

 a profitable variety, especially on moist soils. 



DEiJWJ 1 I Makes a very strong upright growth and, under favorable conditions, is very pro- 

 ductive of large light red fruit, which is glossy, firm and very attractive. The fruit stems 

 are strong, and the fruit is usually well supported. The flavor and quality are very good. 

 Under favorable weather, the rank upright foliage keeps the fruit well shaded, and the crop 

 can be harvested in fine shape. However, with heavy rains during the fruiting season, the 

 fruit is soft and unattractive, and the foliage breaks down, leaving the fruit exposed to hot 

 suns. If you know Beauty and like it, we hav'^e the plants; if not, we would recommend 

 Fairfax, Catskill or Cheasapeake. 



The plants 

 Middlesex Co. 



irrived l.ast night 

 Mass. 



EXCELLENT CARE IN PACKING 



in very good condition. They are doing nicely. 



May 6, 1938 

 -Mr. Antonio Fontes, 



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