DORSETT and FAIRFAX 
TWO NEW INTRODUCTIONS OF THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 
Are both a cross of Royal Sovereign and Premier (or Howard 17). Propagated by the U. S. Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture and released two years ago for the first time. 
DORSETT 
An Eastern nurseyman introduced this last year, and has this to say 
about it: “We so thoroughly believe in its possibilities that we would not 
even set Premier for fruiting if we had enough Dorsett plants available.” 
PRODUCTIVENESS. On a test plot Dorsett produced at the rate of 6,640 quarts per acre, while 
Premier produced 4,520 quarts. 
FOLIAGE. It is vigorous and healthy, upstanding, and has a very thrifty appearance. Nurserymen 
who visited our plant farms last summer were amazed at the healthy, upstanding foliage which was 
noticeable from a distance. The plants are large and compare with the Mastodon Everbearer plants. 
We are growing both Fairfax and Dorsett on new land, which accounts to a great extent for the 
extra large size of these plants. 
SIZE OF BERRIES. The berries are considerably larger than those of Premier; color very desir¬ 
able light red; beautiful in appearance, light red color and dark green cap; large size and attractive 
shape; will appeal to any buyer in the market for fancy berries. 
FROST PROOF. This variety is too new to have definitely established itself as frost proof, but in 
the few years it has been grown there has been little frost damage. 
One of the largest berry growers in the East, who has grown extensively Blakemore, Bellmar, Pre¬ 
mier, and other leading kinds, and also tested the Dorsett, says that he considers the Dorsett the most 
valuable variety he has grown, and if he were limited to one sort he would choose Dorsett. 
As with Fairfax, the supply of plants is limited. Protect yourself, order early. For prepaid and F. O. 
B. prices, see page 31. 
FAIRFAX 
As mentioned above, is also a cross of Royal Sovereign and Premier (or 
Howard 17). The most outstanding characteristic of the Fairfax is its 
quality. It also compares favorably in other ways with the best of 
other spring bearing varieties. 
SIZE OF BERRIES. Berries of Fairfax average very large, even slightly larger than Dorsett, 
larger than Premier and Blakemore under similar conditions. 
FROST RESISTANT. Although Fairfax has been fruited for a number of years and it begins 
blooming early no frost damage has been noted during that oeriod. 
PRODUCTIVENESS. In a test plot Fairfax produced at the rate of 5,110 quarts per acre, while 
Premier under similar conditions produced 4,520 quarts; but we want to bring out the fact very 
strongly that not only the amount per acre is in favor of Fairfax, but also the percentage of fancy 
berries. 
VIGOR, HEALTH AND FOLIAGE. To produce a satisfactory crop of berries, a variety must have 
a healthy foliage. In that respect Fairfax is outstanding, having a thrifty, healthy, upstanding dark 
green foliage. 
COLOR, APPEARANCE AND QUALITY. The berries are bright red with yellow seeds, very at¬ 
tractive. No berry (except Dorsett) can equal Fairfax in quality. It is impossible to describe it; to be 
appreciated it must be eaten. By all means test this wonderful new variety in your locality and reap 
the profit. Be the first to supply your neighborhood with this winner. 
As with Dorsett, we have only a limited amount of this variety. Be wise, place your order early, 
before our supply is exhausted. For prepaid and F. O. B. prices, see page 31. 
What 
West- 
hauser’s 
Select 
Ever- 
bearers 
will do 
in four 
months 
See pages 
12 and 13. 
Photo Taken October 1st, Four Months Later. 
Photo Taken June 1st. 
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