CATSKILL 
THE MOST POPULAR MIDSEASON VARIETY 
Of the midseason varieties Catskill is the most wide- 
ly grown, and this popularity is justly earned through 
dependability, good yields, and large size. This adds up 
to consistent high profits which is the type performance 
growers want. Since first introduced Catskill has al- 
ways made a crop and is apparently as frost resistent 
as Premier. Yields have been exceptionally high and 
the berries are larger than any midseason variety. Cats- 
kill thrives on practically all soils and a good fruiting 
row is readily formed. As a midseason variety for high 
yields and good returns year after year Catskill is the 
berry. 
Saeneeee oh eicine Tee Growth—Catskill makes a very vigorous, healthy growth. 
Size—Berries average large to very large, makes a nice pack- 
age that demands top prices, holding their size well to the end of the season. 
Firmness—The largest berries are as firm as any extremely large berry, but not as firm as those of 
average size, however they are firm enough to stand shipment well. 
Productiveness—With us, Catskill is one of the heaviest producing varieties, our plants were direct 
from the N. Y. Experiment Station and have become noted for their fruiting ability, some years they 
have even out-yielded Premier. The enormous size of the berries quickly fills the basket so that often 
over 10,000 quarts of top quality berries are produced from an acre. Be. sure to include them in your 
planting this year. 
Aberdeen makes a good fruiting row, the plants are quite large 
A B E R D E E N and seldom become too dense. The fruit is large, of a medium 
light red, holding this light color even when over-ripe, quality and 
flavor are good, although none too firm and should be handled carefully to avoid injury. Pick- 
ing in the morning and late afternoon, when it is cool, will help greatly in keeping the fruit in 
good condition. Properly handled and sold on nearby markets, Aberdeen often brings better 
returns than varieties superior in both quality and firmness. Usually, Aberdeen is as product- 
ive as Premier, and fully as attractive. A profitable variety when properly handled, that fills 
a definite need, especially where the berries can be moved quickly and hauling distance is 
- _~ PATHFINDER 
An early midseason variety that was developed from a cross of Lupton and Aberdeen. 
Very productive of medium large, very uniform, smooth, attractive berries. The berries are 
only medium firm and Pathfinder is best suited for growing where market is reasonably near. 
To us, Pathfinder is in many respects superior to Aberdeen and yet has all the desirable points 
of that variety. We have been fruit- , 
ing Pathfinder since 1937 and have 
found it a consistent heavy producer, 
particularly under drought conditions. 
This drought resistance, we believe, 
can be attributed to the unusually 
long, dense root growth of the plants. 
The plants are very vigorous and 
immune to root diseases, resistant to 
both leaf spot and scorch. Makes a 
good fruiting row of medium large 
plants. The berries are medium light 
red and of good quality and flavor. 
Pathfinder is best adapted to the lat- 
itude of Northern New Jersey and 
Northward. Where conditions per- 
mit reasonably quick movement of 
the fruit, Pathfinder is very profit- 
able. 
PATHFINDER—Uniform and Attractive 
RECEIVED STRAWBERRY PLANTS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION 
: Sussex Co., Del., April 17, 1944 
Received my strawberry plants in excellent condition, thanks a lot for your prompt service. 
Yours very truly, 
Jack M. Smock 
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