ROBINSON 



Large Size and Bright Color have made for its Growers many a Dollar 



Robinson is primarily a berry for the north. The fruit in the southern and even 

 lower middle states is not firm enough for shipping and not as good in quality as 

 that grown in the north. There have been good reports on Robinson from nearly all 

 the northern states with some enthusiastic supporters as far south as Missouri and 

 northern Virginia. 



Robinson berries are usually rather 

 soft and not considered very high in 

 quality, although there are many who 

 do not agree with this and feel that 

 Robinson quality is good. In this sec- 

 tion of Maryland Robinson, in dry 

 years, has been quite profitable but in 

 wet years Robinson is so soft that even 

 with close picking there is considerable 

 loss of fruit. 



The plant growth of Robinson is 

 nearly always good. It seldom fails to 

 make a good fruiting row even under 

 adverse conditions. The plants individu- 

 ally are small but they do bear big 

 berries. Robinson did not lose as much 

 of its vigor due to virus infection as 

 many other varieties. However, our 

 stock of Robinson is now entirely from 

 virus free sources so that all the origi- robinson 



nal vigor of Robinson is available for „ ., _, . _ .. _,. ~ 



i . 3 ,i j r .. i,- A Money Maker For Northern Growers 



plant growth and fruit production. 



Another thing that has helped Robinson, we believe, is the fact that like Premier 

 the foliage has been absolutely healthy. Even on weak plants we have never seen 

 any foliage injury or disease. 



Robinson acreage in several northern states has increased during the last few 

 years. The compelling motive for this is the money Robinson has made for its 

 growers. 



As a processor Robinson has not ranked high, but is accepted and used widely 

 in areas where large quantities of Robinson are produced. 



For a berry that is sure to grow, nothing will surpass Robinson in the north. 

 It usually makes too many plants so that some thinning is necessary. PROFIT is 

 the motive for planting Robinson. Despite some weak points it will soon be planted 

 widely by many growers who remember the dollars that rolled in with Robinson. 

 Price list page 32. 



ERIE 



Erie, Empire and Catskill, in our opinion, make up the three best varieties ever introduced 

 by the New York State Experiment Station. Erie's parentage is Sparkle x Premier, certainly an 

 excellent start for any new kind. Erie makes strong, vigorous plants and plenty of them for a 

 heavy fruiting row. Berries are large, maintaining their size well throughout the season. Fruit 

 color is medium red, bright and attractive, with a skin somewhat tougher than Premier. In quality 

 Erie about equals Premier but ripens about eight days later, about with Sparkle. Our supply of 

 Erie plants this year is very limited. Price list page 32. 



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