CHESAPEAKE 
Chesapeake has always had a host ol 
friends who consider it about the last word 
in fancy strawberries, in beauty, size, rich 
color, firmness, attractiveness, in all of those 
qualities which make a strawberry ship well and sell well. But it has generally been 
admitted that Chesapeake is a shy plant maker and not too productive, perhaps because 
the plants were not there to produce. 
Anyway, this is all changed now. The strain of Chesapeake plants we have had 
for the last six years has made plenty of plants. Even in this very dry year our beds 
of Chesapeake are iust as good as our Catskill, Fedrfax, Dorsett and other free-growing 
kinds. Yields have been better too, because an ample fruiting row has been made. 
Chesapeake is nearly frost proof because it blooms so late in the season. 
However, it is susceptible to winter injury in very cold climates and should 
be well mulched some time before hard freezing occurs. 
Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last ones, 
reach a good marketable size. The brilliant red flesh color, the prominent 
golden yellow seeds and the fresh green caps, make Chesapeake one of the 
most attractive of all strawberries. The quality is excellent, differing from 
Fairfax but considered by many close to it in taste and flavor. As a shipping 
berry Chesapeake stands out. 
It's no wonder Chesapeake berries have for years sold at a higher price 
than any other late berries. They are worth more, these Aristocrats of the 
strawberry world! Price list, page 23. 
D|^l^||f|e|>|| We have not fruited this variety, 
so are quoting the Michigan grow- 
ers from whom we got our planting stock, "The best 
medium to late — 10 days to 2 weeks later than 
Premier. Robinson is the largest berry we have ever 
seen — 30 berries will fill a quart. Color is cardinal 
red; berries have a firm tough skin and are honey 
sweet in flavor. Excellent plant maker." 
With us the plant growth is very good. Plenty of 
strong healthy plants are made for excellent fruiting 
now. Price list, page 23. ^ 
On account of summer drought and late setting 
due to labor shortage, we do not have the following 
late and very late varieties this year. Starbright, 
Fairpeake. Redstar, 
l^3SS6V quality late berry for 
' the South. For several seasons it has 
brought top prices in North Carolina. In size and 
quality Massey is outstanding. Not normally a heavy 
producer, Massey will produce a very large crop on 
good well-fertilized land. One Maryland grower who 
has fruited lots of Massey considers it one of the 
best late berries here. Berries run very large and 
beautiful as well cis of highest quality. Fine for the 
home garden— firm enough to ship. Price list, page 23. 
