Typical Big Joe Berry 



0lv J Utf FAVORITE 



Until the introduction of Catskill, Big Joe was the 

 best and most profitable midseason variety, coming on 

 just as the early sorts were ending, and ripening the 

 major portion of the crop in the first three pickings, 

 usually catching the market when large, attractive 

 berries were at a premium. However, Big Joe has 

 definite soil preferences, and as the* blossoms are 

 borne above the foliage and practically all open at 

 once, is subject to severe damage from late frosts. 



Growth — Big Joe makes an abundant plant growth, 

 plants are strong and vigorous with exceptionally healthy 

 foliage. The fruit stalks are strong and upstanding. 



Size — The berries are large to very large, of slightly flat 

 conic shape, very regular. However, under dry conditions, 

 after the second or third picking, Big Joe usually run 

 down badly in size. With sufficient moisture, the last of 

 the crop is sized up fairly well. 



Quality and Flavor — The quality of Big Joe is very 

 good, the flavor fine and full bodied. It has a pleasing 

 tang all its own that is really delicious. The color is a 

 medium light red clear through, that is slow to turn dark 

 after picking. 



Firmness — The fruit is fairly firm, more so than Premier, 

 but not as firm as Chesapeake or Fairfax, although it is 

 firm enough for long distance shipment. 



Productiveness — Under favorable conditions, Big Joe is 

 a heavy producer. 



LUPTON 



VERY FIRM 



Good Shipper 



WM. BELT 



Old Favorite 

 Late Variety 



As a late shipping variety Lupton is very 

 hard to equal. The plants are strong, vigor- 

 ous and free plant makers on all types of soil. 

 We recommend this variety especially where 

 it is hard to get a satisfactory bed of Chesa- 

 peake. Lupton is productive of large glossy 

 red fruit with an attractive green cap. The 

 outward appearance of the fruit is very simi- 

 lar to Chesapeake, is very firm and ships well 

 but the flavor is mild and the texture is dry 

 and mealy, therefore Lupton is unsuitable for 

 home garden, local market or those who are 

 building up their own retail trade. First 

 grown in New Jersey, Lupton is steadily gain- 

 ing popularity in Maryland, Delaware, Penn- 

 sylvania and other nearby states. 



AROMA 



POPULAR 

 LATE VARIETY 



The most popular late shipping berry for 

 the South and South Central States. The 

 growth is fairly vigorous, making a well spac- 

 ed bed of medium sized plants; the foliage is 

 low, and the stems are borne to the ground by 

 the weight of the fruit. The fruit is large, 

 bright, attractive, and very firm, and the en- 

 tire crop sizes up very well. Aroma has a full 

 measure of the essential characteristics for a 

 profitable long distance shipping berry. They 

 are a real money maker for many growers. 



A fine old variety that has enjoyed great 

 popularity in the Northern States. Because it 

 is susceptible to leaf diseases, it is not success- 

 ful in the South. In a favorable climate, 

 Wm. Belt is a vigorous grower, making a well 

 matted row, and producing a fine crop of 

 large, attractive fruit of high quality. The 

 fruit is a bright, glossy red, with a vivid 

 green calyx, and although many of the berries 

 are coxcomb, they make a very attractive 

 package. Firm enough to make an ideal local 

 or nearby market variety of such quality and 

 beauty that many growers still place Wm. Belt 

 as the best late berry for their conditions. 



SEN. DUNLAP 



(Dr. Burrell). A good home garden and 

 canning variety of long standing. For many 

 years very popular in the north and central 

 states. We do not recommend them south of 

 the Mason-Dixon line. The plants are very 

 hardy and vigorous and are the most freely 

 bedding variety we have, with the possible 

 exception of Blakemore. The plants are small 

 and should not be permitted to become too 

 thick in the row. A heavy producer of med- 

 ium sized, dark red fruit of fair quality. 

 The greatest advantage of Dunlap is its ability 

 to make a good growth and produce heavily 

 under almost any condition. 



& RFRDFrM Aberdeen makes a good fruiting row. the plants are quite large 

 &%BKa M\MJKmMiME% and seldom become too dense. The fruit is large, of a mednum 



light red, holding this light color even when over-ripe, quality and 

 and flavor are good, although none too firm and should be handled carefully to avoid injury. 

 Picking in the morning and late afternoon, when it is cool, will help greatly in keeping the fruit 

 in good condition. Properly handled and sold on nearby markets, Aberdeen often brings better 

 returns than varieties superior in both quality and firmness. Usually, Aberdeen is as product- 

 ive as Premier, and fully as attractive. A profitable variety when properly handled, that fills 

 a definite need, especially where the berries can be moved quickly and hauling distance is short. 



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