New GRAND CHAMPION 
YOUR PLANTS ARE REALLY 
IN A CLASS BY THEM¬ 
SELVES, Says Mr. D. C. 
Franks of Ohio. 
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History of Grand Champion 
As Received From the Man Who 
Discovered this Outstanding 
Variety 
We found Grand Champion as a single seedling 
growing on a decaying stump. This seedling produced 
30 plants. The next spring we dug 300 plants for 
replanting, and harvested 105 quarts of selected 
berries on space 66 square feet. 
Over 5000 Quarts on One-Half Acre 
Two years later, in spite of heavy frosts while 
they were in bloom and almost continuous rain dur- 
ing harvest, we picked over 5000 quarts of ber- 
ries from ONE-HALF ACRE. 
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No Crop Failures on Account 
of Spring Frosts 
The plants are large, the foliage is heavy, 
which protects the blooms in early spring 
from freezing. This is not the only protec¬ 
tion. It would not be saying too much if we 
called Grand Champion the spring EVER- 
BEARER, for we have picked Strawberries 
for 40 days on account of its continual 
blooming. Crop failure is almost impossible. 
Grand Champion side by side with Aroma, 
was LOADED with fruit, while Aroma had 
a very light yield. 
All Season Bearer 
Ripening with Premier, bears during the entire Strawberry 
season and still competes in quality with the Aroma, which is 
a late berry and is grown here almost exclusively. 
The Berries 
For canning and preserving are in a class by themselves as 
they are coreless and retain their shape and flavor in the can. 
Their rich red color, the extra large size, beautiful appearance and high 
quality attract the fancy berry buyer. We have received premium on our 
Grand Crampion ever since we have grown them. For prices, see page 
31. 
Prices Reduced 
Last year we were sold out long before the season was over, although 
we have more plants this year, but for the fact that we have reduced the 
price about 50%, we anticipate a very active demand. Play safe and 
order early, thus having your plants reserved. 
This is What a Fruit Buyer Has to Say About Grand Champion 
Westhauser Nurseries, Sawyer, Mich. Benton Harbor, Mich., 
Dear Sir: June 20, 1933. 
I have your letter of recent date, in which you ask my opinion as 
to the quality of the new Grand Champion. I bought this variety al¬ 
most exclusively since they came in bearing from the originator, who 
had about 25 to 30 cases a day. In loading carloads of Aroma Straw¬ 
berries I have paid this grower a premium on Grand Champion. Of 
course, I have received a fancy price for them on the Chicago mar¬ 
ket on account of the large size and fancy appearance. 
GUST BALDACCINI. 
On this page we present to you a true picture of our heavy-rooted, 
hardy northern grown, new land Grand Champion plants. These plants 
were dug and this photograph taken October 26th, 1934. Just a sample 
of the sturdy plants we have to offer our customers for 1935. 
