M. S. PRYOR, SALISBURY, MD. 



DORSETT 



LARGER CROPS - BIGGER BERRIES - BETTER QUALITY - HIGHER PRICES 



A WONDERFUL COMBINATION 



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 must 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 being 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 is not only a fine shipping variety but is equally good 

 for home garden, local market or roadside stands. Commercial growers are planting 

 heavy to Dorsett — "there is a reason" and if you have never given them a trial I urge you 

 to do so this year. You will be glad you did. 



B E L L M A R ^^'^^ originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and like 

 Blakem_ore was developed from a cross of Premier and Missionary. 

 The plants are vigorous growers making good fruiting beds even on poor soil. Season of 

 ripening a little vearlier than Premier and the berries on good ground are as large and of 

 better quality, are firm, reaching distant markets in good condition but soon turn dark 

 after picking but remain in firm condition even after turning real dark red. Bellmar, 

 while it is really a good variety, is not as good as Dorsett and Fairfax and unless there 

 is a greater demand from it this spring shall discontinue it after this season. 



MISSIONARY ^^ standard early variety that is very popular in the south- 

 ern states especially in Florida where it is practically the 

 only variety grown as it seems to be better adapted to soil and climatic conditions than 

 any other variety. Plants are strong growers making plants freely, are very productive 

 of medium to large size berries that are dark red in color with large green caps that 

 make them very attractive in appearance and always sells for good prices. Very firm 

 therefore a good shipper and keeper and a favorite with the cold pack or juice men. 



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 sliipper. A favorite with 

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

 and I have listed it again because I have calls for it but it is only moderately productive 

 and I still believe that Blakemore will make them more money. 



SOUTHLAND ^"^'^^^ originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1932 

 and as its name implies is recommended for the south as a 

 home or local market berry and is said to have the best flavor of any berry the south has 

 ever had, being much better in quality and flavor than Missionary, Klondyke or Blake- 

 more. 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, vig- 

 orous growers with foliage that is free from disease. I had just a few Southland to fruit 

 last year but did not do so well, the season being very unfavorable fdry). This is most 

 too far north for them to do their best as it is especially recommended for the Southern 

 states — Virginia, south, and belie^'e growers in that section should give Southland a thor- 

 ough trial, as it may prove to be just the berry you want for home garden and local mar- 

 ket. 



