McClintock 



more to be superior to Klondyke in every par- 

 ticular. However, for those who still want them 

 we have a fine lot of Klondyke plants. Price 

 list, page 33. 



Introduced in 1932 by 

 the Tennessee Experi- 

 ment Station. It is said 

 to be similar to Klondyke in fruit and plant 

 characteristics, but valuable because of the firm- 

 ness and attractiveness of the berry and the 

 ability to maintain a good size throughout the 

 season. We fruited McClintock in 1934. In tests 

 with Klondyke where both varieties were very 

 badly over-crowded, McClintock yielded more 

 berries than Klondyke and they were larger and 

 apparently Just as firm. If Blakemore were not 

 so much better McClintock might become a valu- 

 able substitute for Klondyke. Price list, page 33. 



Leading berry in Florida 

 and popular in other 

 Southern states. Mis- 

 sionary will do well on almost all soils, but will 

 do better than most on the lighter soil types. 

 The berries are medium in size, dark red in color, 

 rather tart in quality and attractive in appear- 

 ance. It is a very good shipper and is also a 

 favorite with the "cold pack" or "juice" men. 

 We believe that both Blakemore and Bellmar 

 will prove better berries than Missionary in all 

 the Missionary territory except Florida, where 

 Blakemore in many cases is not living up to 

 early indications of superiority over Missionary. 

 Price list, page 33. 



Narcissa 



Missionary 



Released in 1933 by the U. S 

 Dept. of Agr. It is a seedling 

 of Howard 17 and Royal Sov- 

 ereign, the same parentage as Dorsett and Fair- 

 fax. Although not widely tested in the East 

 Narcissa makes as many plants as Dorsett and 

 Blakemore. There are some indications that 

 Narcissa will prove valuable in the East where 

 plants are kept well spaced, as indicated under 

 "Proper Spacing" on page 15. In quality it ranks 

 about with Fairfax and Dorsett. We have a 

 moderate stock of nice plants and this variety is 

 well worth trying. Price list, page 33. 



Ridgely 



Ridgely berries look nice but 

 are very poor in quality and in 

 spite of their apparent firm- 

 ness they break down quickly when shipped. 

 We have some very nice plants for those who 

 want to try Ridgely. Price list, page 33. 



An old stand- 

 ard variety 

 that has been 



Senator Dunlap 



widely grown in the middle and northern states 

 for many years. It has partly been replaced by 

 Premier because Premier berries are earlier, 

 larger, better quality, and more handsome in 

 appearance. Dunlap is still grown by many of 

 its old friends and we have a nice stock of 

 plants for those who know and want it. Berries 

 are medium in size, bright rich red clear through, 

 and fair to good in quality. Price list, page 33. 



BIG JOE 



MID-$EA$ON 



and a 



.PROFIT MAKER. 



Many berry growers find Big Joe the most profitable midseason sort, although 

 not as widely adapted as Premier. It does well on nearly all types of soil, but, like 

 most others, responds quickly to good care and fertility. When grown for local 

 or nearby markets where the shipping distance is not too great, Big Joe is one of 

 the best money-makers we have. Locally it comes in with fine, handsome berries, 

 just as many of the early varieties are beginning to run down, and often brings a 

 premium of a dollar per crate on anything then being oifered. The plant is a 

 vigorous grower, very healthy and very productive. The berries are large in size 

 and have a large, bright green cap which increases their attractiveness. They are 



also very fine in quality. Market gardeners 

 who retail their berries, those who sell at 

 the farm or on roadside market, or, in fact, 

 anyone who can get a premium for large, 

 handsome high quality fruit should include 

 Big Joe in their plantings. Big Joe has 

 some knockers as well as ardent boosters. 

 All varieties must eventually step aside for 

 new and better ones. Catskill may be the 

 one to replace Big Joe. At any rate where 

 Big Joe is not at its best growers should try 

 some Catskill and even Big Joe boosters 

 may find Catskill more profitable as a mid- 

 season berry. However, the old favorite 

 varieties like Big Joe are never replaced 

 quickly. We have a fine stock of plants for 

 those who know and want Big Joe. Price 

 list, page 33. 



Big Joe 

 (much reduced) 



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