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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION 
OF FRUIT 
Form: Blunt conic, sometimes round to 
long conic; size large except toward end of 
season; pubescence on pedical adpressed; 
calyx slightly reflexed in mature berries, 
large; berry including apex ripens uniform¬ 
ly; color bright red; seeds greenish, yellow 
or reddish, slightly sunken; flesh light red; 
texture medium firm, without cavity, juicy; 
shipping quality fair; flavor mild subacid, 
aromatic; dessert quality very high. Season 
as early or earlier than Howard 17 in Dela¬ 
ware, Maryland and New Jersey. 
The Fairfax 
ORIGIN 
Although its parentage is not definitely 
known, the Fairfax (U. S. D. A. No. 613) 
Strawberry is probably the result of a cross 
of Royal Sovereign x Howard 17 (Premier) 
made in 1923. It was among the selections 
made in 1925. In 1928 its characteristic fine 
appearance, exceptional firmness and high 
dessert quality were outstanding throughout 
the whole season. In 1930, in Southern New 
Jersey, where a large number ofU. S. D. A. 
seedlings were being tested, it, together with 
the Dorsett, again had these qualities as well 
as vigor and productiveness. 
The Fairfax 
CHARACTERIZATION 
Under the conditions observed, the Fairfax pro¬ 
duces more runners than does Howard 17. It is, 
however, a moderate runner producer, not usually 
making a dense matted row. The leaves are dark 
green, somewhat glossy, unusually large, and some¬ 
what cupped. Leaf spot (Mycosphaerella fragarica ) 
and leaf scorch (Diplocarpon earliana ) have never 
been serious and it is considered as resistant as 
Howard 17. 
The flower stalks are strong and upstanding. As 
the fruit matures the clusters tend to fall over but 
the later ripening berries are usually held off the 
ground. The flowers of Fairfax are large and are 
among the most abundant pollen producers of all 
varieties producing far more pollen than such eastern 
varieties as Howard 17 (Premier), Klondyke, Mis¬ 
sionary and Aroma. As a result, all the fertile flow¬ 
ers set fully pollinated fruit. All or nearly all the 
fertile flowers are fertile and set under ordinary con¬ 
ditions. 
In season, the Fairfax is about the same as 
Howard 17. Though it beings blooming early, no 
appreciable frost damage has been noted. The fruit¬ 
ing season extends over a long period. In 1932, at 
Glenn Dale, Md., it began ripening on May 25th 
and continued until June 17th. When grown under 
favorable conditions the primary berries, also the 
later ripening berries, become very large. 
Generally the shape remains very regular through¬ 
out the whole season, and it is one of the most uni¬ 
form in this respect of any variety. Though the 
primary berries on the cluster are somewhat irregu¬ 
larly wedge-shaped, it is typically conic. In color it 
is a bright red, becoming dark red when overripe- 
Its seeds are yellowish green. The calyx is large and 
dark green, enclosing the immature fruit but becom¬ 
ing recurved as the fruit ripens. Because of its color 
and shape it presents a very handsome appearance. 
It is much firmer than present commercial vari¬ 
eties grown in the East, with a much tougher skin 
than Howard 17, and will stand long distance ship¬ 
ment. 
The Fairfax has a rich flavor and is very sweet 
when normally grown. However, in seasons of much 
rainfall in the East its flavor may be less rich. At 
Corvallis, Ore., it retained its flavor better than any 
other sort in cool, wet weather. 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION OF FRUIT 
Form: Uniform blunt conic; size, large, except 
toward end of season; pubescence on pedicels abun¬ 
dant and outspreading. Calyx lightly reflexed in 
mature berries, large; berry including apex ripens 
uniformly; color bright red; seeds yellow or greenish, 
even with surface; flesh red to dark red, without 
cavity, juicy; texture very firm; shipping quality 
very good; flavor mild subacid, aromatic; dessert 
quality very high. Season about the same as Howard 
17 in Maryland and New Jersey and slightly earlier 
than the Marshall in Oregon. 
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