M. S. PRYOR. SALISBURY, MD. 



NORTHSTAR 



A Valuable New Medium Early Variety 



Another U. S. D. A. production (No. 1425) and originated from a cross of Howard 17 

 (Premier) and Redheart made in 1928 and in 1930 was selected as promising and has been 

 tried rather widely since and has shown very promising. Northstar is being introduced 

 as a second early commercial and home garden variety of high quality and above average 

 beauty, and is recommended for trial from Virginia to Oklahoma and northward. In 

 plant growth the plants and leaves are above average in size thus protecting blossoms 

 and berries from frost making it desirable for frosty locations. The plants make only a 

 limited number of plants forming a rather thin matted row and because of this the ber- 

 ries are large and remain large to the end of the season. Very productive, fully equal 

 to the best of the present varieties, firm enough for shipping to market and should make 

 an exceptionally valuable commercial variety for the section mentioned. The flavor of 

 Northstar is somewhat tart with a pleasing aroma. The skin is light to medium red 

 about the color of Blakemore and like Blakemore does not turn dark. The flesh is light 

 red to the center, firm and juicy with small yellow seeds and a medium sized calyx making 

 it very beautiful and attractive. I have not fruited Northstar but recommend it for trial. 



MID-SEASON VARIETIES 



CATSKILL 



AN OUTSTANDING MID-SEASON VARIETY 



Was originated by the New York Exp. Station (seedling No. 4413) where it has been 

 grown for several years and is highly recommended for its size, yield and attractiveness. 

 Catskill is a cross of Marshall and Premier and must take its fruiting abilities after 

 Premier for it is a heavy producer and in tests made has even outyielded that variety and 

 seems to be second to none in yield under normal conditions. The berries are large in size, 

 bright red in color with a bright green cap that makes an attractive appearance ftnd of 

 excellent quality and flavor. The plant growth is unusually vigorous with long fibrous 

 roots that penetrate deep into the soil making them drouth resistant. The foliage is* 

 healthy and vigorous, makes plants freely, in fact on good ground may need spacing or 

 thinning for best results as the berries in nearly all varieties are the largest and best 

 where plants are not too thick. 



Catskill is a mid-season variety ripening same season as Big Joe and has outyielded 

 that variety having made some surprising yields and is not as easily injured by frost 

 as Big Joe making it better for frosty locations. I have never fruited Catskill, having 

 sold out of plants every season, but from what I have seen of it believe you will find 

 Catskill one of the best money makers of the mid-season varieties and would urge growers 

 to give it a thorough trial. 



D U N L A P (Dr - Burrill). An old-time favorite throughout the northern half of the 

 country and still grown by many of its old friends, although it is being 

 gradually replaced by newer varieties, especially Premier, which is better in most every 

 way. Dunlap will grow and succeed under nearly all conditions and with any kind of 

 treatment. A sure cropper and heavy yielder. Berries are medium to large, bright red 

 in color, juicy, and of delicious flavor. 



ABERDEEN i>lall ^ s are strong vigorous growers with plenty of healthy dark 

 green foliage that is unusually free from disease. A heavy pro- 

 ducer comparing favorably with Premier or any of the other varieties but fruit should 

 be kept picked closely and marketed quickly. Berries are large size, beautiful bright red 

 firm enough for shipping to distant markets but profitable for markets within hauling 

 distance on account of its productiveness and ability to yield under adverse conditions. 



