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BLAKEMORE 



DROUGHT RESISTANT COMMERCIAL 

 VARIETY FOR SOUTHERN AREA 



Because of its popularity with processors and freezers, Blake- 

 more was once the leading strawberry in much of the United 

 States. It is a vigorous variety that grows rapidly on nearly 

 any type of soil and gives good yields. In most of the states from 

 southern Pennsylvania to Georgia and westward to Texas, Blake- 

 more has long been an important early berry. Its fruit are bright 

 red, very firm and tart. It is not too good for fresh use but pro- 

 duces fine bright preserves and jams and is excellent for freezing. 

 Blakemore has a long neck and a cap that is easily removed and 

 is thus suited for commercial processing. 



The main fault of Blakemore is its small berry size. Since 

 Dixieland is very similar to Blakemore and is much larger, it is 

 replacing Blakemore in many locations. 

 100 Plants $2.95; 1,000 for $15.00. See P. 20 for Complete Prices. 



Corpus Christi, Texas March 31, 1958 



Last February I bought Blakemore and Dixieland strawberry plants from you and they have 

 been just wonderful. This week I have picked a load of berries, and I can sell every one. I didn't 

 know I would have such good results or I would have bought twice as many plants. 



Mrs. Roy Brown 



SENATOR DUNLAP phTe 



Senator Dunlap. or Dunlap, as is is commonly called, is one of the oldest strawberry va- 

 rieties still commonly grown. This fine old variety originated in 1890 and now with virus- 

 free stock is increasing in popularity in areas of the north central states where other varieties 

 do not give good results. Senator Dunlap grows well in areas where there are dry summers 

 and very cold winters. It ripens in early midseason and produces medium size berries of 

 very high quality. The berries are a deep red color inside, but the flesh is soft. Rayner's 

 virus-free stock will bring the best out of this old reliable variety. 1,000 Plants $14.00. 



Deansboro, New York 



We have bought berry plants from you for a long time. 



April 6. 1958 

 We think Premier tops them all. 



Karl Diehl 



FLORIDA 90 



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For Florida the best strawberry is Florida 90. It is one of the few varieties adapted to 

 the warm winter weather of the deep south. The berries are large and very long. They have 

 a good flavor and are quite firm. This is the berry that is shipped to eastern markets in De- 

 cember and January. It is an excellent berrv for Florida where most of the standard varieties 

 do not grow properlv. 25 Plants $1.05; lOO' for $2.80; 1000 for $14.00. Prices page 20. 



FAIRPEAKE 



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Fairpeake originated, in 1931, from a cross between Fair- 

 fax and Chesapeake. Both of these parents are famous for their 

 excellent flavor and quality and thus, Fairpeake is a very good 

 variety for fresh use. The berries are large, wedge-shaped and 

 are very attractive with a rich red color, yellow seeds, and large 

 green caps. The flesh is somewhat pale and fairly firm. The 

 foliage is tall and in good moist soil Fairpeake will make a good 

 fruiting row. It is not as productive as some of the newer va- 

 rieties but is well liked as a late variety for home gardens. 

 Fairpeake is adapted to most of the north-eastern area. 



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100 for $3.80; 1,000 for $19.00 Prices on Page 20. 



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