M. S. PRYOR, SALISBURY, MD. 



EARLY SPRING VARIETIES 



DORSETT 



BIG BERRIES -BIG CROPS -BIG PRICES 



iFor Illustration see front cover page) 



DORSETT Dorsett was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and is a 

 cross of Howard 17 (Premier) and Royal Sovereign made in 1923 and 

 after trials in New Jersey, Maryland and Delaware showed such outstanding characteristics 

 that it was introduced by the Department in 1933. 



Like Fairfax one of its outstanding characteristics is the flavor of its fruit and is believed 

 to have obtained its flavor from Royal Sovereign an old English variety which is said to have 

 a flavor "Fit for a King". Both Dorsett and Fairfax have a flavor that is distinct from other 

 varieties, and, altho Fairfax is generally conceded to have the finest flavor of the two, Dorsett, 

 with the possible exception of Fairfax, has the finest dessert flavor of any variety introduced so 

 far and if you have never tasted them you have a treat coming to you, but aside from its flavor 

 its other good points will, I believe, make it become one of the leaders if not "the leading" 

 variety. 



In plant growth Dorsett is a vigorous grower making a heavy matted row which may be- 

 come too dense, if grown on rich soil and may need thinning for best results. The healthy, 

 vigorous dark green foliage, which is just a little darker than Fairfax with slightly smaller 

 leaves, like Fairfax seems to radiate vigor and they maintain this healthy condition clear thru 

 to the end of the fruiting season which is one reason why they can mature such an immense 

 crop of fruit. 



The berries are large in size, being exceeded only by Fairfax and hold up well in size for 

 so heavy a producer, are usually conic in shape, and altho the first berries to ripen are some- 

 what irregular, are of uniform appearance; are bright red in color and, like Biakemore, they 

 hold their bright color some time after being picked, making them have that fresh, just picked 

 appearance, which with their large size and their bright green cap make a beautiful appearance 

 in the package which will make Dorsett especially in demand by buyers and when tasted the 

 flavor will make them buy again and again. 



The fruit is borne on strong fruit stems and held up well from the ground, and, altho they 

 bloom early, little frost frost damage has been noted. The season of ripening is as early or 

 earlier than Premier but a much larger early crop is produced and the berries, while not as 

 firm as Fairfax, are firmer than Premier and will stand shipping better. 



I sold out on Dorsett last spring and did not get to fruit it but from what I have seen of it 

 believe with its many outstanding qualities, its size, flavor, color, firmness, productiveness, etc., 

 it will undoubtedly become one of the most popular early varieties, especially for local mar- 

 kets and for shipping moderate distances. 



I urge you to plant some Dorsett this year as I believe their excellent quality will create 

 such a demand for them that they will become one of the most popular early varieties. You 

 certainly will get quality and quantity. 



BEL LMAR Was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and like Blake- 

 more was developed from a cross of Premier and Missionary. Bellmar 

 as compared with Premier is a more vigorous grower and produces more runners making a 

 good fruiting bed on poor soii and on good ground will probably need thinning. The berries 

 resemble Premier and on good ground are as large, firmer and of better quality. Season a little 

 earlier than Premier and produces thru a long season. Foliage healthy except in a very dry 

 season when it is apt to be affected by leaf spot. The fruit, if kept well picked up, is of a 

 bright red color but soon turns dark and then very dark red, but still remain firm and will arrive 

 in market in good condition being almost as good a shipper as Biakemore. Bellmar will do well 

 in places where there is plenty of moisture, and were it not for Dorsett and Fairfax might be- 

 come popular, but would recommend planting these varieties instead as I firmly believe you will 

 find them the most profitable. 



Plymouth Co., Mass., April 20, 1934 

 Dear Sir:— Please send me the following. Enclosed find Money Order for plants. I 

 bought some plants from you last year and they couldn't have been any better if I dug them 

 out of my own garden. John Gayoski 



