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J. N. ROKELY and SON — Bridgman, Michigan 
Other Early Strawberries 
Premier 
Premier is today by far the most popular Straw' 
berry ever introduced. The exceptionally satisfac¬ 
tory and unusually profitable crops secured from 
Premier have made it first choice among all success¬ 
ful strawberry growers throughout the country. 
Premier seems to be the nearest frost-proof of any 
variety grown, because of its great hardiness and 
persistent blooming. The plants are sturdy, healthy, 
and long-rooted, making them drought resistant, while 
the foliage is a beautiful dark green and very abundant. 
The vines bear an enormous crop of large, uniform 
sized berries, while the berry is bright red clear to the center, is 
perfect in shape, and ripens without green tips. The fruit pre¬ 
sents a very pleasing appearance on the market and has an 
established reputation for top prices. 
Our Premier stock is guaranteed true-to-name. It has proven 
itself for many years in many places. 
Blakemore. 
Beaver 
Beaver is a cross between Dr. Burrill and Premier retaining all 
the valuable features of both parents. Berries are a deep glossy 
red which extends to the heart of the fruit. It is very productive, 
hardy and firm and of such texture that it does not require pick¬ 
ing more than twice a week. Rich, mild flavor. The plant has 
dark green foliage, is very strong and vigorous, a good runner 
maker and drought resister. 
Blakemore 
Red Gold 
Red Gold is a splendid plant maker, blossoms heavily, and sets 
a good crop of large size fruit. Produces extra large, brilliant red 
berries with tender flesh and sweet, melting flavor. The one out¬ 
standing point of value is its distinctive, delicious flavor, making 
it a fancy table berry. 
The Blakemore is a 
cross of Missionary and 
Premier originated and 
developed by the United States Depart¬ 
ment of Agriculture. 
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 
wonderful 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 resistant to disease. We recom¬ 
mend this variety to growers where weather conditions or lack 
of help prevent keeping berries picked up closely. 
Beaver. 
