An extra early berry of great merit, has made a 
YT very fine showing from Virginia to southern Mass. 
and westward to Oklahoma and Kansas. We have 
fruited Maytime for seven years and it has always 
A FINER EXTRA EARLY BERRY been from 4 to 8 days earlier than Dorsett, Prem- 
‘jer and other early berries. Although it blossoms 
early we have never had any noticeable loss from frost, either through resistance or the hard- 
iness of the forming fruit, thus we believe Maytime can be considered quite frost resistant. 
The berries ripen quickly and a large portion of the crop is harvested in the first two 
pickings, before the regular early berries begin ripening. At that time, when supplies are 
light, prices are usually good. Maytime berries are very firm, attractive and of high quality, 
which, plus its unusual earliness make it a most valu- 
able addition to the present varieties. 
Growth—Maytime produces runners very freely and a 
good fruiting bed is readily formed. Plants are very vig- 
orous, of medium size with leaves cov- 
ering the fiower cluster which pro- 
tects from frost to some extent, re- 
sistant to both leaf spot and scorch. 
Size—The berries average large at 
first and medium to large later in 
the season, average slightly smaller 
than Dorsett. The primary berries 
are wedge shape or conic, the later 
berries conic, smooth and very uni- 
form, seeds even with the surface. 
Quality and Flavor— Very good, 
much sweeter and superior to Blake- 
more and Missionary, dessert quality 
is high, juicy, with fine, firm texture. 
Color— A _ bright red throughout, 
Skin glossy and firm. Does not turn 
dark on holding. 
Firmness—Maytime is very firm, 
handles very well which with its 
earliness and fine appearance makes 
it very promising as a _ profitable 
berry in the areas to which it is 
adapted. About four days earlier 
than Premier or Dorsett. 
To those who value earliness, firm- 
ness and high quality, we recommend 
MAYTIME—Very Early, Yet Firm, Attractive and Delicious Maytime most heartily. 
With the finest flavor and highest dessert quality, Fair- 
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unusual firmness, large size and productiveness give it 
fax is the most popular home garden berry, which plus 
high commercial value. Fairfax is now one of the 
major early varieties, is being successfully grown as far south as North Carolina, and in all 
Central and Northern States. Usually y, 
a day or two later than Premier, has », he 
an exceptionally long fruiting season, 
often fruiting as late as Chesapeake. 
Growth—Very strong and vigorous and 
free from leaf spot and scorch, foliage 
holds up exceptionally well at fruiting. 
Plants are well developed and large, norm- 
ally a good fruiting row is made. 
Size—The berries are very large and 
hold well in size throughout the season. 
Fairfax has a very long season. We have 
picked it after Chesapeake was over. 
Firmness—Fruit is firm almost to the 
point of hardness, even more than Blake- 
more, carries well although will turn dark 
with holding. Skin is tough with high 
gloss, giving the berries a very rich ap- 
pearance. 
Quality and Flavor—The berries have a 
firm, even texture and a rich pleasing 
aroma. The flavor is exceptionally rich, 
full bodied and very sweet. 
Yield—Very productive. The fruit stems 
are strong and upstanding and in spite of 
large size, fruit is held well off the ground. 
Color—Medium light red, turning darker 
quite rapidly as berries become overripe. 
However, the berries remain firm and re- 
tain this high gloss and delicious flavor 
even when very overripe. 
Frost Resistance—Although not as frost 
resistant as Premier, Fairfax has suffered 
very little damage from this source and 
can be considered one of the more resist- 
ant early varieties. FAIRFAX EXTRA’S—Quality, Flavor and Beauty 
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