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The beauty, size, rich color, firmness and attractiveness of Chesapeake berries are so outstanding 
that Chesapeake has made a host of friends, many of whom still consider it the "last word" in fancy 
strawberries. It is interesting to note that Chesapeake is one of the parents of both Fairpeake and 
Redstar and many of its good qualities have gone into both these newer kinds. 
During the years when Chesapeake was the leading fancy shipping berry in eastern Maryland 
and in many other sections it was generally admitted that Chesapeake was a rather shy plant maker 
and not too productive except where a good fruiting bed had been made. However, the strain of 
Chesapeake which we have had for the last several years has made new runner plants much more 
freely and yields have been better. 
Chesapeake is nearly frost-proof because it blooms so late in the season, but in very cold climates 
it is susceptible to winter injury and should be well mulched before hard freezing occurs. 
Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last ones, reach a good marketable 
size. In fact the average size of Chesapeake berries compares very favorable with the largest of the 
newer varieties like Catskill, Midland, Temple and Robinson. The brilliant red flesh color, the 
prominent golden yellow seeds and the fresh green caps make Chesapeake one of the most attractive 
of all strawberries. The quality is excellent, differing from Fairfax but 
considered by many to be close to it in taste and flavor. As a fancy late 
shipping berry Chesapeake stands out. Price list, page 31. 
FAIRPEAKE 
Quality unequalled except by Fairfax. Fairpeake late and 
Fairax early are the quality twins. No berries are so delicious 
to eat. Fairpeake plants make healthy vigorous growth with 
plenty of runner plants under good condition but shy in runner 
production if things are not right. Plants are moderately pro- 
ductive, berries are large, firm, very beautiful and delicious in 
quality. For home garden and local market the quality of Fair- 
peake will make it a winner. All growers who have good straw- 
berry soil should try Fairpeake commercially. Yields are 
usually good and price per quart should be higher than ordi- 
nary kinds. Fairpeake is worthy of both its famous 
parents, Fairfax and Chesapeake. We have the best 
stock of Fairpeake plants in years and we know you 
will not be disappointed in the berries. 
Like Chesapeake, Fairpeake blooms so late that it 
usually escapes late frost. It can be grown success- 
fully in most of the Premier territory. Price list, 
