PICKING THE WINNERS 



EARLY 



Fairfax 

 Dorsett 



The finest early varieties we have seen in our 50 years of ex- 

 perience in growing strawberries. Under normal conditions 

 they are at least the equal of Premier in productiveness and 

 superior in average size, appearance, firmness and quality of 

 the berries. Plant them for home use and for profit. 



and The grand old variety with which all other early berries 



IJ-^^-^-yyi -m £^-^ ^i'6 compared. As a sure cropper under all conditions Premier 

 JL X V^1XJ.1\I>X is still in the front rank. Until Fairfax and Dorsett become 



better known Premier will still be widely grown. BLAKE- 

 MORE (light) is a fine early shipping berry grown mostly 

 from Maryland South. With proper spacing (see page 15) it may do well farther north. 

 BELLMAR (dark) is also a fine solid berry, finding many friends both North and South. 

 SOUTHLAND is a fine home garden local market berry for the South. 



MIDSEASON The best all around midseason berry except possibly Catskill. 



A money maker for most growers, fine quality for the home 

 garden. Brings top prices on the market. Where Big Joe is 

 not at its best try Catskill. 



Big Joe 



and 



Catskill is more vigorous than Big Joe, equal in quality, and 

 average size, superior in productiveness, firmness, and hardi- 

 ness of bloom. Well worth trying as a midseason berry. ABER- 

 DEEN and BEAUTY are popular with some growers. Both 

 are large, light and attractive. Both are quite soft. Keep 

 picked closely; market quickly after picking. Aberdeen does best in heavy soils. 



Catskill 



LATE The Aristocrat of Strawberries. Where it grows 



well no variety will surpass it as a profit maker. 

 Equally good for shipping, local market, or home 

 garden. If your soil does not suit Chesapeake, 

 plant LUPTON for a large late shipping berry, 

 WM. BELT or BIG LATE where attractiveness and quality are most important. 



Chesapeake 



Mastodon 



EVERBEARING This variety stands Supreme among the Everbearers. 



Excellent for the home garden and most generally used 

 when planting for profit. Champion is best quality 

 of all the Everbearers, but smaller and softer than 

 Mastodon. The new Gem Everbearing is very highly 



praised for vigor, productiveness, appearance and quality. Empire All Red, from Canada, 



suggested for trial in northern states. 



DELIVERED PRICES ON REQUEST 



We Iwpe that berry grower.s who may be uncertain about transportation costs 



will send us the list of varieties and quantities they are interested in. We will be 



glad to quote delivered prices. 



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