M. S. PRYOR, SALISBURY, MD. 



FAIRFAX 



Unexcelled Quality and Flavor 



Fairfax like Dorsett was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and is 

 rapidly becoming known as the berry "with the flavor" that makes customers come back 

 for more as it has the finest flavor of any berry grown. Fairfax ripens about same sea- 

 son as Dorsett and Premier and like these varieties ripens thru a long season. The ber- 

 ries are of large size, being larger than any of the early varieties and under favorable 

 conditions will remain large to the end of the season. The berries are conical in shape 

 and very regular being most uniform of any variety ; color a beautiful rich red when first 

 picked then turns very dark red but still maintain their firmness and will keep some 

 days longer yet before decaying as many consumers are beginning to learn, in fact Fair- 

 fax is one of our very best shippers and will stand shipping long distances as well as 

 Blakemore, Gandy or Lupton. 



The plants of Fairfax are vigorous growers, are much larger than Dorsett and will 

 not make near as many plants and for this reason are just a little higher in price. The 

 dark green foliage seems to radiate vigor and remains healthy clear thru to the end of 

 the fruiting season and is one reason why they can produce such an enormous crop of 

 fruit and while probably will not set as many berries as Premier will produce as many or 

 more quarts owing to the size of the fruit. Fairfax is not only a great long distance ship- 

 per but is unexcelled for the home garden, local markets and roadside stands : in fact 

 wherever size and flavor count it will pay you to grow Fairfax. I can recommend Fair- 

 fax and as the price of plants this year is very reasonable urge you to give them a thor- 

 ough trial. 



The New Blakemore 



Now Better Than Ever 



This Ideal Shipping Variety at Last FREE From Yellows 



This will be welcome news to the thousands of growers of this valuable early shipping 

 variety. For years the U. S. Department of Agriculture have been testing to produce a 

 strain of Blakemore that was free from yellows. They have at last succeeded and was 

 offered to the general public for the first time last season. No grower can afford now to 

 plant the old Blakemore when they can get the new "Yellows Free" Blakemore at prac- 

 tically the same price. 



Blakemore has been thoroughly tested and proven to be the best commercial shipping- 

 variety for the south and central sections, making growers more money than Missionary 

 (except in Florida) and Klondyke. Growers in this section are planting heavy to it be- 

 cause it is bringing them higher prices and making them more money. The plants are 

 medium in size, but are vigorous growers, in fact make plants so freely they can be set 

 farther apart and some attention to spacing, when hoeing, will prove profitable. Blake- 

 more ripens early, bearing large crops of medium to large size berries, holding up well in 

 size if the plants are well spaced, and the fruit is so firm that if picking is neglected for 

 a day or two on account of weather, or shortage of help, there will be very little loss due 

 to over-ripening. The berries are beautiful, being bright red in color, which extends 

 clear thru to the center, with a bright green cap that makes them show up well in the 

 package, and attracts the buyers, but what makes it especially valuable is the fact that 

 it maintains its bright red color after being shipped and will arrive in market fresh and 

 bright, with that just picked appearance. In fact, it is one of our very best shipping 

 varieties. If your market is at a distance be sure to plant the new "Yellows Free" 

 Blakemore. You will find it a money maker. 



SOUTHLAND Was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and 

 is recommended for the south as home or local market berry 

 being much better in quality and flavor than Missionary, Klondyke or Blakemore. The 

 berries are unusually large, being much larger than the varieties usually grown in the 

 south and very fine in quality : are quite firm in flesh and will stand up for some time 

 but must be handled carefully as the skin is tender. Plants are healthy, vigorous growers 

 with foliage that is free from disease. 



