REDSTAR (U.S.D.A. 2124) 



"It has been notable as the latest productive, firm variety of exceptional beauty and high 

 quality," states the Department Circular. "It is recommended for trial in all the Northern 

 States and as far south as Virginia and Missouri." 



Redstar is a cross of Chesapeake and Fairfax made in 1981 and selected in 1933. It has 

 been tested by the Department of Agriculture and others continuously since then. 



"It produces runners and plants freely. The plants and leaves are very large. The flower 

 clusters are large, the stalks strong, holding the flowers and fruit up. The flower stems are 

 relatively short so that the leaves protect the flowers well against frosts. 



"The berries average large, the primary berries being very large. They are sometimes ridgecl 

 or furrowed (see color picture on back coven. The seeds are raised and yellow in color. The 

 skin is tough, very glossy and with average moisture conditions the berry is almost as attractive 

 as Starbright. It is a bright red and does not turn dark. Its tiesh is juicy but tirm. Its dessert 

 quality is very good to excellent. It has shown no limitations so far unless its very large leaves 

 that transpire water freely may be a weakness in dry seasons." 



Here is something we have read or heard many times in the last few years. "When you get 

 a real good very late variety, let me know. My best prices come after Southern berries are 

 cleaned up and with such a berry to extend my season I could make some real money." Well, 

 we believe we have such a berry in Redstar. The three leading very late berries up to now, 

 especially for the middle and northern states are Gaudy, Green Mountain and Orem. As com- 

 pared with them REDSTAR is more productive and far better quality than Gandy. Redstar 

 is larger and far better quality than Green Mountain and just as firm as either Gandy or Green 

 Mountain. Redstar is far better than Orem in every way. 



For home garden or commercial planting, Redstar is the berry to try. For the home garden 

 it means high quality berries for a longer season. For the commercial grower it means more 

 highpriced berries and a greater volume possible with a limited number of pickers. Price list, 

 page 35. 



Dr. George M. Darrow, the originator of these three new 

 varieties, says of them: "MAYTIME in Maryland has 

 been Earlier, STARBRIGHT Handsomer, and REDSTAR 

 Later than any standard variety now in the trade.'' 





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Maytime— Fine berries, and the earliest of all 



