Tried^Proven 
FAIRFAX —a Leader Among 
recent introductions of the 
U. S* Dept ♦ of 
Agriculture 
Because of its outstanding productiveness, marvel¬ 
ously rich flavor and large size, it is causing a sen¬ 
sation wherever planted. The large bushy plants 
have tall stout stems and the fruiting season ex¬ 
tends over a long period, holding up well to the last 
picking. The berries are conical in shape, bright red 
color, darkening when overripe. 
The Fairfax is coming into general favor with 
Commercial Growers because of its somewhat tough¬ 
er skin and unusual shipping qualities. Our own ex¬ 
perience with the Fairfax the past few years on the 
general acceptance of Commercial growers who have 
purchased plants from us carries our approval on 
Fairfax, as a really worth while variety that will make 
"profit" for our "Market Growers". 
Lancaster County, Pa. 
July 12th, 1934. 
Dear Mr. Towsend: 
The Fairfax plants we 
have tested for you have 
given every promise of being 
a berry the Commercial Grow¬ 
ers will demand in the very 
near future. While the berry 
is of dark color, it is large in 
size and has excellent ship¬ 
ping qualities, and is an ex¬ 
cellent berry for the growers 
to handle. 
V. LUTZ. 
Tioga County, New York 
April 21 st, 1934. 
E. IV. Townsend & Sons, 
Salisbury, Md. 
Dear Sirs : 
Just a line to tell you how 
delighted I am with the Nezv 
Fairfax plants. They look 
like win tiers. 
Thanks for prompt ship¬ 
ment. 
GEORGE G. HAVENS. 
Big Rooted Plants 
The root system contains the life of 
a strawberry plant; Townsend's quality 
plants are grown on fertile, sandy loam 
soils, from which the plants can be 
easily dug with 
roots intact and 
undisturbed. This 
is one of the rea¬ 
sons why Town 
send's plants 
are known 
the country 
over as the 
standard of 
quality. 
Townsend's method of digging 
and packing preserves the roots, 
so that they reach destination in 
fresh and crisp condition—ready 
to take hold quickly in a new 
location. Our special method of 
"plant selection" assures vigor, 
health and productiveness. This 
method of propagation costs us 
more—but what a whale of a dif¬ 
ference in fruit yield it makes 
to the grower. 
ABERDEEN HEAVY FRUITER IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Aberdeen. 
Dear Sir: Contoock, N. H., April 29th. 
The Aberdeen plants you sent me and which fruited last year were 
the heaviest yielders I have ever groivn; I never saw berries piled up 
so on the vines; I have more to fruit this year. H. B. EATON. 
wvirdturn urth j 
A Big Money maker for the Market gardener. One of the most 
productive varieties, being excelled only by Howard Supreme in this 
respect. Fruit averages large throughout the season, color a bright 
shiny red, berries mostly a top shape, has a beautiful double green 
calyx that adds materially to its beauty. In plant growth it stands 
among the very best, and will make a fine matted row on any ordi¬ 
nary soil. There is not a blemish of rust or disease that shows at any 
time. Aberdeen has been fruited for several years by many of the 
large growers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio and other northern 
states, and has proved a money maker. We cannot recommend it for 
the Southern states as the texture is too soft for long distance hauls, 
but anyone within a few hundred miles of market can afford to plant 
Aberdeen. Some of the leading Horticulturists in Pennsylvania rank 
Aberdeen ahead of all other varieties, giving the Premier second 
place. We have planted a very large acreage for plants and we are 
in a position to take care of your orders at a most reasonable price. 
ABERDEEN HIS LEADING VARIETY 
Dear Sir: Carlisle, Pa., Feb. 16 
Aberdeen was my leading variety this past year. I sold all my berries 
at 23c a quart. It is not only a heavy yielder, but has the size and good 
eating quality. I find that strawberries are one of the best paying crops 
I can grow, and want to plant more when I can buy some more land. 
HARRY C. CRAMER. 
New Jersey 
Pennsylvania 
Ohio and 
Other 
Northern 
States 
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