DORSETT (Per.) 
Another new variety originated by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture last year. Only a 
limited amount of plants was secured, so can offer it only in a small way. Plants seem to 
be extremely thrifty, making a nice plant row just right for fruiting purposes. All we 
know about this new variety comes from reliable people who were fortunate enough to 
see it at fruiting time. This is a cross of Premier and Sovereign. Knowing that it orig¬ 
inated with the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture, should be enough to convince most anyone 
that it has merits. It is a mid-season variety, ripening about same season as Premier. 
FAIRFAX (Per.) 
This new variety was originated by the U. S. Dept, of Agriculture last year. We 
were able to secure a few plants, so can offer them only in a small way. We were much 
impressed with the plant growth and from what we can learn, it produces large, fancy 
fruit of high quality. It sure made a nice plant row. Those who have read our Catalogs 
for the past 30 years know we refrain from offering and boosting new varieties until they 
have been thoroughly tested. A very reliable grower who has seen it at fruiting time 
says it is destined to become very popular and very widely known. We will tell you more 
after fruiting it. Same season as Premier. 
MASTODON (Per.) 
Phis variety stands supreme among the everbearers. The only one worthy of plant¬ 
ing for profit. The fruit is larger than most all the other varieties. The berries are firm 
enough to ship or haul moderate distance to market. The berries are handsome in ap¬ 
pearance, rich red color and bright green caps. Mastodon berries are very good in 
quality, superior to any we know of. The plants are vigorous in growth, which is 
essential to produce big crops and big berries. In this respect this stands head and 
shoulders above all the other everbearing varieties. Don’t forget, your Mastodon, if left 
to fruit, will produce a good crop in the spring. We have a fine patch which we fruited 
last fall and expect a good crop next June. The plants will always be high in price on 
account of not being extra good plant makers. For best results they should be planted in 
early spring. 
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