Northstar berries — in size, beauty and quality — they shine 
NORTHSTAR 
^/I-CJJ A FINE NEW VARIETY JUST RELEASED FOR INTRO- 
f~ i- rl^TJ DUCTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 
BIG, BEAUTIFUL BERRIES THAT RIVAL FAIRFAX IN QUALITY. 
Northstar was originated by Dr. George 
M. Darrow in 1928 and has been tried 
rather widely since that time. It is a 
seedling of Premier and Red Heart and 
combines many of the good qualities of 
both these varieties. According to the 
Department circular, Northstar (U. S. D. 
A. No. 1425) is being introduced as a 
second early, firm, commercial and home 
garden variety of high quality and above 
average beauty. 
Adaptation 
It is recommended for trial from Virginia to Okla- 
homa and Northward. Northstar has been promis- 
ing in trials as far North as Amherst, Massachusetts 
and Geneva, New York. 
Frost Resistant 
The flowers produce an abundance of pollen and 
usually set very well. They are protected by the 
leaves and not readily frosted. For this reason and 
its rather limited plant production, Dr. Darrow sug- 
gests its trial, especially for those sections where 
Dorsett may be frosted and where the soil is fertile 
and moist. 
Northstar will produce a larger percentage of 
large berries than any variety we have grown, 
although the total production is hardly as great as 
Catskill or Premier. The variety makes small num- 
bers of large, strong, very healthy plants so that it 
will be easy to grow in spaced rows. Best results 
have been had where Northstar was grown on quite 
fertile land, such as is found in most garden soils in 
the North. 
Fine Quality 
The berries are slightly tart but have a very high 
flavor and aroma. It is different from Fairfax but 
those who like a slightly tart berry consider North- 
star as good or better in quality than Fairfax. 
Beautiful Firm Berries 
Few varieties are more attractive in appearance, 
the berries having a beautiful, bright red color, 
which extends clear to the center of the berry and 
darkens very little even after they have been kept 
for several days. Northstar berries are very firm 
and will stand shipment, going into market in fine 
condition. They ripen evenly all over which makes 
them easy to pick. 
We recommend Northstar as being well 
worth trying out thoroughly, both for com- 
mercial purposes and in the home garden. 
Price list, page 35. 
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