DORSETT and FAIRFAX— (Continued) 



Deyond Premier's western limit. In tliat section 

 Fairfax is tiie more valuable of the two. In the 

 northern latitudes on very rich soil excess vegeta- 

 tive growth is encountered with and this impedes 

 proper pollenization especially in Dorsett. 



ARE DORSKTT AND FAIRFAX MORE PROF- 

 ITABLE — While at New Haven, Connecticut, we vis- 

 ited a grower who had a small planting of Dorsett 

 and about an equal planting of Premier or Howard 

 Vt as thev are known in New England. This was 

 on the l-ith of June, both varieties were picking 

 well, Dorsett berries were somewhat larger than 

 tlie Premier and they had a more vigorous growth, 

 the yield was about etiual. At the Farmer's auc- 

 tion that evening these berries were sold to the 

 highest bidder. The Premier sold for $3.G0, the 

 Dorsett $4.10 for 32 qt. crates. With a yield of 

 5.(K)() quarts per acre in both varieties and only 4()c 

 more per crate for the Dorsett. the margin of pro- 

 fit over the Premier Avould be $01.20 per acre. These 

 ligui-es are very conservative, we frankly believe 

 the great difference in the size of the fruit during 

 the last half of the season will give a much great- 



er margin than the amount given. 



At the Auction that evening we checked the sales 

 for souH' time, the buyers were from all sections of 

 tlie Northeastern states, some from IJoston. from 

 Providence, from New York and I'hiladelphia and 

 from other cities and towns too nunn'rous too 

 record. We knew this was a good repr(>sentative 

 gatliering of the buyers for the eastern markets. 

 The price paid for a variety simply showed what 

 these men thought of it. Their opinion of its keep- 

 ing and carrying (juality, of its flavor and appear- 

 ance, of the consumers' demand for it were all 

 reflected in tlie bids made. During th(> tinu> we 

 were ciiecking the sales there were three major 

 varieties offered, namely Premier, Dorsett and 

 Aberdeen, average prices paid were: Premier $3.00, 

 Dorsett $4.00, and Aberdeen $3.00. A very few 

 P^airfax were offered and brought .$4.75 but as the 

 supply Avas very limited we do not consider this a 

 fair comparison, although on the previous day sev- 

 eral crates sold for $S.00 per crate. This does in- 

 dicate, however, that the Fairfax is very well 

 thought of by these buyers. 



OTHER EARLY VARIETIES 



Southland. Originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and first introduced in 

 1932. Southland was developed and introduced to till a specific need. The 

 need for a really high quality home garden and local market berry for the South. All the 

 southern shipping varieties, while ideal for that purpose, are rather poor in dessert quality. 

 Southland, with its fine quality and flavor, very large size and great attractiveness, oilers high- 

 er standards for home consumption than the South has ever before enjoyed. While we do not 

 recommend it as a shipping berry, we really believe they will be a very profitable variety- for 

 sale in the Southern cities and towns and when their higher qualities become better known, 

 there will be a definite demand for them. While production must necessarily be limited to local 

 consumption we are of the opinion a grower who is favorably located will find Southland much 

 more profitable than the shipping varieties. Under normal conditions there are two crops pro- 

 duced, one from the fruit buds formed just before the plants become dormant and the other 

 from the fruit buds formed just after the growth starts. The plant growth is strong and 

 vigorous. If you are not growing Southland, trj^ them, you may be missing something that is 

 really worth while. 



Ridaelv ^^^^ our observations we believe this variety may be of considerable value to 

 ^ ^ growers who have moist, springy soil that may not be well suited to some of the 

 other early varieties. Under normal moisture conditions Ridgely is very productive and 

 sizes up the entire crop satisfactorily. The fruit is firm, light red and holds this light color 

 well. The calyx are of good size and a bright green and when packed the berries present a 

 very pleasing appearance. On the lighter soils or on soil that has a tendency to dry out quick- 

 ly, kidgely is unsatisfactory. The foliage does not hold up sufficiently to protect the fruit and 

 the yield is very poor. If you have soil suitable for Ridgely we recommend them for trial. 



MORE PLANTS NEXT SPRING 



Westmoreland Co., Penna., April 24, 1934.— I re- 

 ceived the shipment of strawberry plants and they 

 look fine. They are nice healthy looking plants, 

 will need more plants next spring. — Paul Gibson. 



REGARDI.ESS OF PRICE, RAYNER'S PI.ANTS 

 WIN 



LcAvis Co., NeAv York, April 14, 1934.— We have 

 bought berry plants from you at different times 

 and we were well pleased. Have bought ])lants 

 from other Nurseries at higher prices and t»ie 

 plants were not as nice. — Mr. Komeyn N. Noftsier. 



PROMPT SERVICE 



Potter Co., Pa.. May 12, 1934.^The 8,000 Joyce 

 plants arrived yesterday morning in tine condition. 

 I wish to thank you for your prompt and efficient 

 service — the plants arrived in less than 48 hours 

 after I telegraphed for them. Mr. O. B. Geer. 



FINE BERRY PATCH 



Bristol Co., Mass., January 13, 1934. — I received 

 your catalog and I was really surprised at the 

 prices. The plants that I bought last year were 

 in the very best of shape. They are now strong 

 and healthy and I have a fiue strawberry patch. 

 Mr. Matthew Furmanik. 



FAIR TREATMENT. GENEROUS COUNT 



Rockland Co., New York, May 15. 1934.— The 

 strawberry plants I ordered of you were received 

 by Parcel Post and were very satisfactory. You 

 have not only treated me fairly but have been gen- 

 erous in giving me extra plants of Dorsett and 

 Mastodon varieties. I am a retired lawyer and am 

 enjoying life growing things. — Mr. J. W^. Uppercu. 



ON TIME, FINE CONDITION 



Belmont Co., Ohio, April 23, 1934.— My shipment 

 of strawberry and asparagus plants arrived on 

 time and in fine condition. Wish to state that I 

 have never received a finer lot of plants and with 

 favorable Aveather to give them a good start I hope 

 they will drive old man depression away and give 

 us another boost towards prosperity. — Mr. M. II. 

 Stobbs. 



GOOD PEANTS MAKE REPEAT ORDERS 



Jefferson Co., New York, March 2G, 1934.— The 

 ])lants (2000) which I ordered of you last spring 

 made a very nice fruiting row. I am now in the 

 market for several thousand plants for this spring 

 and I am coming to Salisbury after them as soon 

 as I can prepare the ground for them, which will 

 be from tlie middle to the last of April. — Mr. R. B. 

 Archer. 



