::de a great contribution to the strawberry industry with the develop- 

 [ mg husky plants of these new varieties but as the demand for them is 

 ii ipply of plants is definitely limited. 



REDSTAK 



NEW EXTRA LATE 



REDSTAR 



Redstar is really a great addition to the strawberry varie- 

 ties filling a very definite need for an extra late variety of 

 very high quality. Very large, firm and with exceptional 

 beauty. A variety that is vigorous and hardy and is easily 

 grown. As a commercial or home garden berry, Redstar is 

 as fine as could be desired. Several days later than Gandy 

 and is superior to it in every respect. This extra lateness 

 plus Redstar's fine quality will mean better prices and bigger 

 profits to growers and especially to those in the Northern 

 States. Redstar is recommended for all Northern States, as 

 far South as Va. and west to Missouri. 



SIZE — The berries average large to very large, holding their size 

 well to the end of the season. They are conic and sometimes fur- 

 rowed, not so uniform as Starbright. The calyx is large and a bright 

 green making the berries very attractive when crated. 



The dessert quality 



QUALITY and FLAVOR — The flavor is rich though quite tart until fully ripe, 

 is excellent, probably equal to the best. 



COLOR — Bright red and does not turn dark, the flesh is a light bright red. The seed are yellow and 

 protruding, which with its bright green cap give Redstar berries a perfect color combination. 



FIRMNESS — Very firm with a tough, very glossy skin, with the added protection of the raised seed. 

 Redstar is very well suited to commercial practices in handling and ships very well. The firm flesh and 

 tough skin retain the shape perfectly in preserving and canning, which adds to its value, especially as 

 a home garden berry. 



We have fruited Redstar for five years, have seen it growing under a wide range of soil and climatic 

 conditions, in every instance it was exceptionally fine. Although several days later than the old very 

 late varieties it was so far superior to them there were no grounds for comparison. Very late varieties, 

 such as Redstar, do best on moist springy soil or should be mulched to conserve moisture. 



NEW MID-SEASON 



ASSEY 



A variety originated by the U. S. D. A. and the N. C. experi- 

 ment station cooperating. Introduced for its ability to stand 

 long shipments and still retain its fresh appearance and delicious 

 flavor. In North Carolina, where it was tested it ripens about 

 ten days later than Blakemore. A cross of U. S. D. A. No. 634 

 and Blakemore made at U. S. field station, Glenn Dale, Md. by 

 Dr. Geo. W. Darrow in 1933. Was selected in 1934 from seedlings 

 taken to Willards, N. C. No. 634 is a cross of Royal Sovereign 

 and Premier (Howard 17). 



GROWTH — Massey is a very vigorous variety being even more vigor- 

 ous than Fairmore. The plants become very large and leaves are ex- 

 ceptionally large deep green, resistant to leaf spot and scorch. 



SIZE — The flowers are large to very large with abundant pollen, thus 

 berries are usually fully pollinated and shape up well. They average 

 large, the first berries are very large, have a bright green cap of med- 

 ium size. 



QUALITY AND FLAVOR — Massey's large size, high dessert quality and delicious sub-acid flavor, and 

 its ability to hold these characteristics long after being picked will undoubtedly place it above any other 

 variety for the fancy trade. 



FIRMNESS — It is very firm even carrying to distant markets in better condition than Blakemore. 



COLOR — The berry has a yellowish under color and is a bright red like Blakemore, not a dark red like 

 Fairfax. Holds its color, gfoss, and flavor better than any other sort. Seeds are small, even with the 

 surface, mostly yellow. Skin is tough, with fine bright red flesh, juicy but firm. 



PRODUCTION — Massey is fairly productive, though not as productive as Blakemore, the larger size of 

 the berries will result in more No. 1 berries, total yield may be a little less. Massey averaged 50 berries 

 to the quart in 1940 compared with Blakemore's S2 average. Ripens a week to ten days later than Blake- 

 more in eastern North Carolina. This variety looks very promising and has the largest uniform size 

 and highest dessert quality of any variety adapted to commercial growing in the South Eastern States. 

 A fine variety that should be given a good trial. 



3IASSEY 



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