STRAWBERRY PLANTS OF QUALITY 



DORSETT 



Heavy Yields - Large Size - Better Quality - Greater Profits 



Dorsett was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and altho was not in- 

 troduced until 1933 has made such wonderful strides in this short time that it is now con- 

 sidered by many growers the "leading" variety in the strawberry family. To attain this 

 leadership in such a short time it most have exceptional merit and prove on a dollar and 

 cent basis that it will make growers more money than any other variety. That is just 

 what Dorsett has proven many times and in many sections that, it will do. The combin- 

 ation at the top of this page is the reason. 



Dorsett is a heavy yielding variety producing large crops of fancy fruit and the ber- 

 ries, with the exception of Fairfax, have the finest dessert flavor of any variety ever in- 

 troduced; in size they rank with the largest being exceeded only by Fairfax, are bright 

 red in color; and like Blakemore, hold their bright color some time after beinj;- picked, 

 making them have that fresh, just picked appearance, which with their bright green cap 

 makes a beautiful appearance in the package and makes Dorsett especially in demand by 

 buyers and when tasted the flavor will make them buy again and again. The season of 

 ripening is usually as early as Premier but a much larger early crop is produced which 

 means you get a larger number of quarts the first picking or two when they bring the 

 highest prices. In plant growth Dorsett is a vigorous grower making a heavy matted 

 row which may need thinning for best results. The vigorous dark green foliage, like 

 Fairfax, seems to radiate vigor and they keep this healthy condition until the fruiting 

 season is entirely over. Dorsett, while not as firm as Fairfax and Blakemore, is a fine 

 shipping variety and is equally good for home garden, local market or roadside stands. 

 Commercial growers have found "Dorsett pays" and are planting heavy to it. I believe, 

 you too, will find Dorsett a "Profit Bringer" and recommend planting some Dorsett this 

 year. 



FAIRMORE 



Productive - Fine Flavor - Very Firm 



(see description on last cover page) 



Another new variety of outstanding merit and as its name implies is a cross of Fair- 

 fax and Blakemore and seems to combine the best qualities of the parent varieties to a 

 marked degree being very productive, fine flavor, bright attractive color, and firm enough 

 to ship to distant markets and arrive in fresh condition. For further description see last 

 page of cover. I have not fruited Fairmore but from tests that have been made believe 

 you should not. fail to give it a thorough trial especially in every section where Blake- 

 more and Fairfax are adapted. 



SHELTON 



Attractive - Good Quality - A Great Keeper 



Shelton originated at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station and has Ches- 

 apeake, Marshall, Progressive and Howard Premier as its parentage and was selected 

 because of its bright attractive color, good quality and unusual keeping ability as it will 

 hold its bright color and fresh appearance, after picking, longer than any of the varieties 

 commonly grown in Connecticut. For further description see last cover page. I have not 

 fruited Shelton but from the station's description and report of tests that have been made 

 believe you should by all means give it a thorough trial especially in the northern half 

 of the country. 



KLONDYKE ^ vigorous grower, makes plants abundantly. Berries uniform, 

 of fair size, color rich dark red. very juicy and handsome. Sells 

 quickly at top prices ; very firm and an excellent long distance shipper. A favorite with 

 canners and preservers. Klondyke has been a favorite with growers all thru the south, 

 but our yellows free Blakemore will make them more money. 



