J. N. ROKELY and SON — Bridgman, Michigan 
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STRAWBERRIES 
Early Varieties 
Beaver 
One of the newer varieties recently originated in 
Wisconsin and rapidly taking its place among the 
leading kinds. It is a cross between the Dr. Burrill and 
Premier, retaining all the valuable fruiting features of 
the Premier and in addition, like Dr. Burrill, makes 
new runners freely. 
Beaver is a perfect blossoming plant, with dark 
green foliage, very strong and vigorous, good runner 
maker and drought resister. The berries are of a deep 
glossy red which extends over the entire berry to the 
heart of the fruit. It is very productive, hardy and firm 
and of such texture that it does not require picking 
more than twice a week. While we class the Beaver as 
an early variety, it extends its fruiting over such a long 
period of time that it may also be classed among the 
later varieties. Rich, mild flavor, high color and firm' 
ness are some of its superior qualities, and predictions 
are that within a short time it will be the leading can' 
ning berry. In addition it is unsurpassed as a shipper 
Leading growers are planting large acreage to Beaver, 
as its ability to stand up under extreme condi' 
tions, rich color, size, and attractive appearance 
command the highest market price. 
We recommend this berry highly to commer¬ 
cial growers especially where soil is poor or late 
frosts usually injure blossoms. 
Beaver. 
Blakemore 
The Blakemore is an outstanding variety re¬ 
cently originated and developed by the U. S. De¬ 
partment of Agriculture. It is a cross of Mission¬ 
ary and Premier and has been thoroughly tested, 
tried and subjected to all kinds of trials before 
being introduced. 
The Blakemore is extra early, ripening same 
time as Beaver, and four to five days before 
Premier. Berries are bright red, with tough skin, 
firm flesh, and a wonderful mild flavor. Because 
of its firm flesh and tough skin the Blakemore has 
proven a good long distance shipper and will 
remain on the vines a considerable time after 
ripe without loss from over-ripeness or rotting. 
Blakemore is a vigorous grower, and runners 
are produced freely, with foliage quite resis¬ 
tant to leaf spot. Perfect flowering. 
We especially recommend the Blakemore to 
commercial growers where weather conditions 
or lack of help prevent keeping berries picked 
up closely. 
Introductory Offer 
Enough plants for one full acre. 
Start now in a profitable business. 
Blakemore. 
1,000 Beaver. 
2,000 Blakemore. 
1,000 Premier 
2,000 Sen. Dunlap 
1,000 Gibson. 
1,000 Washington 
8,000 plants—all for $22- 00 
Bargain No. 2 
