Other Early Varieties 



/"~< ■»-»*-»■»» Berries very good in quality. First ones quite large. Introduced by Michigan 



t^OOPCi growers several years ago, it has not lived up to claims made for it. In years we 

 M have had only two good reports from it. Cooper is of little value to us. There 



seems no reason whatever to grow it with varieties like Dorsett, Fairfax, Premier and Southland 

 available. Price list, page 35. 



/"^l . A New York Station variety, seedling of Marshall and Premier. "With us it 



V^lCrlJlOriL makes a strong, vigorous fruiting bed. "We have not fruited it here. In New 



York State it bears a heavy crop of large, smooth, bright, glossy red berries, 

 with an attractive green calix. Sizes up last end of crop very satisfactorily. Suggested for trial. 

 Price list, page 35. 



Howard 17 (Premier) 



This variety is identical with Premier and the same descrip- 

 tion applies. Many growers feel that Mr. Howard, who 

 originated this variety, has not received the credit due him 

 for it, but the facts are that it was introduced as Premier and advertised extensively under that 

 name so that most growers, except in New England, know it and buy it as Premier. It is significant, 

 also, that in all their experimental work the officials of the U. S. Department of Agriculture con- 

 sistently refer to this variety as Howard 17, and not as Premier. Under whatever name you buy it, 

 you will get a berry of real merit. Price list, page 35. 



Klondyke 



The leading market berry in many sections of the South. Uniform in shape, 

 medium size, light in color, and an excellent shipping berry. Plant growth is 

 vigorous but only medium in productiveness. Berries ripen evenly all over 

 and this, with the uniform shape and firm texture, has made Klondyke a favorite with canners and 

 preservers. "We believe Blakemore would be superior to Klondyke in every particular. However, 

 for those who still want them, we have a fine lot of Klondyke plants. Price list, page 35. 



"1V/T /^l* . 1 Introduced in 1932 by the Tennessee Experiment Station. It is said to be 



1*1 C/ V^-linTOCiY similar to Klondyke in fruit and plant characteristics, but valuable because 

 of the firmness and attractiveness of the berry and the ability to maintain 

 a good size throughout the season. We have not fruited it. In plant growth with us it is similar 

 to Klondyke, but much more subject to leaf spot. Our belief is that Blakemore would be more 

 satisfactory. MeClintock is suggested for trial only. Price list, page 35. 



Missionary 



Leading berry in Florida and popular in other Southern States. Missionary 

 will do well on almost all soils, hut will do better than most on the lighter 

 soil types. The berries are medium in size, dark red in color, rather tart 

 quality, and attractive in appearance. 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 35. 



"\Tn-»»*»i oo n Released in 1933 by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. It is a seedling of 

 llcirUlSSd Howard 17 and Royal Sovereign, the same parentage as Dorsett and Fairfax. 

 Although not widely tested in the East and not of any particular merit in our 

 test plots last year. Narcissa in Oregon has been outstanding in yield, dessert quality, and vigor 

 of plant growth, and also in resistance to fruit rot. As compared with Marshall, Department 

 officials say it is more resistant to disease, slightly earlier, much more uniform in size and shape, 

 hetter in dessert quality, although slightly smaller in size. We have an excellent stock of plants at 

 moderate prices for those who want to try this variety. Price list, page 35. 



T> _| f~^ 1 _| Early, medium in production and size. Berries oval in shape, very fine in quality 

 J\"tl VrOlCl in dry seasons. In 1933 (very wet) the high quality was not apparent. We con- 

 sider Red Gold of little value because under dry conditions the foilage does 

 not have the stamina to hold up and mature the crop of fruit. Under wet conditions the fruit is 

 not firm enough to stand up for handling, and the quality is not retained. High quality under 

 favorable conditions seems to be the only excuse for growing Red Gold, but Dorsett and Fairfax 

 are better in quality under any conditions. Price list, page 35. 



"DJ J„ 1 This variety ripens early and has two valuable characteristics. The berries are 



-It-lilMCly ver y Arm, mostly flat or wedge shaped. They also are light in color and hold 

 O J the light color for several days. This, with the bright green cap, makes a nice 



appearance in the package. For best results, Ridgely needs low, springy land. In our test plot, on 

 medium high land, the yield was very low in the dry year and quite good in the wet year. In both 

 years, however, the foliage did not hold up well enough to mature and protect the fruit. Also, in 

 the wet year, the berries, while very hard, broke down quickly when shipped. Price list, page 35. 



^k^fl ntni< I III nloT) /-r* t» ii\ An old standard variety that has been widelv 



iJCJJcllUl I'll Mill!/ (Ur. rSurrell) grown in the middle and northern states for 

 . _ . ■ . *- ' many years. It has gradually 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 35. 



^linnocc An old variety grown chiefly in New Jersey. Productiveness, size and quality as 



OUttCSS "ell as vigor and health of foliage are the main points of merit about this variety 



Its usefulness is confined to the home garden or local market. Price list, page 35. 



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