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GEORGE RENNIE, ANDOVER, MASS. 
REPORT ON OUR TEST PLOT 
Last year we had a few rows each of Howard 
17, Fairfax, Dorsett and Catskill, growing side by 
side. All on the same kind of land that we fruited as 
a test of the size, quality and productiveness of the 
four varieties. The Howard was the first to ripen 
being three days ahead of the Fairfax and Dorsett 
and a week ahead of the Catskill. All four varieties 
made too many plants for a good fruiting row. The 
Howard and the Catskill produced the most berries, 
being away ahead of the Fairfax and Dorsett and 
they kept good size until the last picking, especially 
the Catskill. The Fairfax was extra large the first 
two pickings then they run down somewhat in size. 
The Fairfax was the best of the lot for quality. The 
Dorsett was very good size the first picking, after 
that they run down in size with quite a few nubbins. 
This may have been caused by having to many 
plants in the row. The Dorsett had very good 
quality. 
I would advise growers to stick to the Howard 
17 for their main crop and try out the new varieties 
until you find out what they can do, before planting 
too many of them. 
LIST OF EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES 
Champion Everbearing (Per.) Champion is the 
best of the everbearing varieties for quality. It is 
similar to Progressive in plant growth, appearance 
and quality of the fruit. Have a limited stock of 
plants this year. When you order Champion give a 
second choice. 
By Parcel Post Prepaid 
25 Plants .50c 100 Plants .$1.75 
