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Catskill is the best midseason berry that we have ever seen. For years it has, next to Premier, 
been the most widely planted variety in all the northern states- Adapted as far south as Virginia and 
the higher altitudes of North Carolina, extending westward to Missouri and other states in the upper 
Mississippi Valley. 
Catskill is the best midseason berry despite a disease which the experts call virus which has 
weakened most Catskill stocks. For several years we have spent much time and effort trying out 
different stocks of Catskill to find one of the greatest possible vigor. This year we believe we have 
"hit the jack-pot." Our Catskill plants this year are either free from virus or more likely have 
developed resistance to the virus which leaves them with much of the vigor of Catskill stock. Only 
Blakemore and a few others excell our Catskill this year in luxuriant growth and runner production. 
Berry growers in the Catskill territory cannot afford to be without some of this special Catskill stock. 
Catskill popularity has been earned because of its all-around excellence. It is one of the most 
productive of all varieties, equalling Premier. The berries average larger than many other very pro- 
ductive varieties, except possibly Midland. Berries are very attractive, with a light red color, darkening 
very little on holding. Catskill berries are among the best of all varieties for freezing. In firmness 
Catskill is about the same as Premier but will stand wet weather at harvest time much better with 
less rotting of berries. Catskill berries are very good in quality, good enough to be an excellent garden 
variety as well as a commercial berry where a large volume of fruit is wanted. In addition, Catskill is 
one of the highest of all varieties in Vitamin C content. 
Catskill is very responsive to good or bad conditions and treatment. Grow Catskill well and it 
will do well for you. Catskill is a real money maker. Price list, page 31. 
CATSKILL COMMENTS 
Livingston Co., Mich., June 29, 1950. Last year we 
received 3,000 Catskill plants from you and I am happy to say 
they are the best ever. Big healthy plants and the fruit this year 
has been wonderful. I cannot praise your plants too highly; 
hence this order. 
Mrs. Susan Willsmore 
Madison Co., Ind., Feb. 18, 1950. We wish to thank you 
for the fine service and fine plants we received in 1948. There 
could not have been finer plants anywhere. We ordered Catskill 
and from 500 plants remaining after a wash-out we picked 537 
quarts, all heaped up in the box. Such large berries we had 
never seen before. We could never supply the demand in this 
area. We want to grow berries commercially. 
Robert L. Miller 
Van Buren Co., Mich., Feb. 21, 1950. I am enclosing a 
check and an order for ten thousand Catskill plants. The pro- 
cessors here prefer Premier over the Robinson. Several of the 
processors nearby have tried Catskill and the results have 
worked out fine. It seems to be the ideal berry for their purpose 
along with the Premier. On our light sandy soil we believe the 
Catskill will out yield the Premier. The Catskill did out yield the 
Robinson for Mr. Weber, although his soil is a wee bit heavier 
than ours. 
Bill Burnette 
St. Clair Co., Illinois, Feb. 27, 1950. I like to order plants 
from you because you tell the good and bad about every 
variety. I think Catskill is the best I have tried in size of berry 
and making plants. 
Kenneth Schubert 
