DAYBREAK (N. C. No. 419) is the result of a cross of Missionary and Fairfax. Fair- 
more (N. C. No. 669) is a seedling of Blakemore and Fairfax. They have been 
recommended for trial in North Carolina. We suggest that growers in other Southern 
states try them out. They are much higher in quality than other berries now grown in 
the South, except possibly Southland. These two new varieties were originated by the 
U. S. Department of Agriculture and have been tested in North Carolina by State and 
Federal workers for several years. They were selected from thousands of seedlings and 
have been the outstanding ones tested in that state. 
DAYBREAK is recommended for home garden 
or local market in Eastern North Carolina. It is 
more vigorous than any commercial variety now 
grown in that section. Foliage even more healthy 
than Missionary, Blakemore or Klondyke. In most 
years Daybreak makes a very heavy first crop and 
very little second, or crown crop. However, in 1937 
much of the first crop was killed and a large second 
crop was produced. 
The ripening period is several days ahead of 
Blakemore and often ten days earlier than Mis- 
sionary. Much of the usually heavy first crop of 
Daybreak may be picked before the main crop of 
Missionary comes on and usually prices are better 
in the earlier part of the season. Though the 
season is short in most years Daybreak is as pro- 
ductive as Blakemore and Missionary. The berries 
are larger than Blakemore but not as large as 
Fairmore. The color is a glossy crimson similar to 
Fairfax but not as dark. The flesh is bright red 
and somewhat tender, not solid like Fairfax and 
Fairmore. Description taken from official circular. 
Daybreak berries, brought from North Carolina 
to Maryland, stood up just as well as Fairmore 
and Blakemore. Try Daybreak. The price has 
been kept low for a new variety. Price list, page 35. 
FAIRMORE has been noted for its firmness and 
shipping quality. Also, the plant growth has been 
more vigorous than Missionary, Klondyke and 
Blakemore, making fewer plants but of larger 
average size. Some North Carolina growers have 
had good results with Fairfax. It is thought that 
Fairmore will be even better for markets which will 
pay a premium for extra size and quality. The first 
crop of Fairmore is much like that of Blakemore; 
the crown crop is very heavy and produces many 
large berries, the first ones having a tendency to 
have white tips unless picked fully ripe. Ripening 
season about with Blakemore, considerably earlier 
than Fairfax. The total crop is usually equal to or 
greater than Blakemore and it ripens more uniformly 
throughout the season. Tests have shown a con- 
siderably greater yield of number one berries 
from Fairmore than from either Blakemore or 
Missionary. 
The berries have a very tough skin and flesh, even 
firmer than Blakemore or Fairfax. In quality it is 
preferred by most people to all southern varieties 
except Daybreak and Southland. Commercial 
growers should be especially interested in trying 
this out. We have a nice stock of good, healthy 
plants. Price list, page 35. 
C . fl 1 A high quality, early 
dOUtnl&HCl berry, especially 
adapted to the South. 
The plants make a vigorous, healthy growth which 
stands up under high temperatures. The berries are 
large and attractive. Recommended for home 
gardens and local market in the South. Price list, 
page 35. 
■rj 44 A seedling of Premier and 
l36lltX13.IT Missionary. Ripens with 
Premier, berries are about 
the same size but somewhat darker, firmer, and of 
better quality than Premier berries. Attractive. 
Productive. Price list, page 35. 
s~\ | A New York Station 
^ICrtHOllt seedling of Marshall and 
Premier. It has been 
highly praised in some sections of the North. In 
New York state it bears a heavy crop of large, 
smooth, bright glossy red berries with an attractive 
green calyx. With us it makes a strong, vigorous 
fruiting bed but the foliage does not stand up, nor 
do the caps remain green. Well worth trying in the 
North. Culver is better and Catskill far better in 
this latitude than any others of the New York 
Station seedlings, most of which rust badly this far 
South. Price list, page 35. 
TT 1 m mm This variety is 
HOWard 17 identical with 
Premier and the 
same description applies. Price list, page 35. 
Klondyke 
The leading shipping 
berry in many sections 
of the South. Uniform 
in shape, light in color, medium in size. For south- 
ern growers who know and want Klondyke we have 
a fine stock of plants, well rooted and with plenty 
of vigor. Price list, page 35. 
Missionary 
The leading berry in 
Florida and popular 
in other Southern 
states. The tartness, dark red color and firmness 
make Missionary a favorite as a shipping berry and 
also with cold pack or "juice" men. Except in 
Florida, Blakemore is proving to be better than 
Missionary in most places in the South. Price list, 
page 35. 
Narcissa 
Northwest. 
A prolific plant maker. 
Early, berries medium size, 
fine quality. Best in Pacific 
Price list, page 35. 
Senator Dunlap 
An old variety still widely grown in the North 
Central states. It makes a vigorous plant growth 
and is very hardy in Northern regions. The berries 
are medium in size, good in quality and have a 
bright, rich red clear through. It is a favorite for 
canning. We have a fine stock of Dunlap plants 
this year. Price list, page 35. 
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