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HOLDRIDGE’S BOOK OF BERRIES—1937 
EARLY VARIETIES 
DORSET (Perfect)—This is one of the newer varieties and 
so much do we like it that we are recommending it second only 
to Howard. 
The Dorset makes a fine row of plants and produces a large, 
delicious berry. In New England, the Dorset is five days to a 
week later than the Howard and we recommend that you plant 
this variety instead of any of the so-called mid-season berries. 
We have found that this berry is more susceptible to frost 
than Howard No. 17, but the berries are so large and attractive 
that no grower can afford not to try them. Under favorable 
conditions the Dorset will outyield the Howard, but it is not as 
adaptable to soil and weather as the Howard No. 17. We recom¬ 
mend that each try some of this kind to see if they are adapt¬ 
able to his garden or farm. Those who try Dorset will surely 
have a treat in store for them. 
Prices: 50 for 65c; 100 for $1.00; 250 for $2.25; 300 for 
$2.75; 500 for $3.50; 1,000 for $6.00. Postpaid. Free delivery. 
3,000 to 5,000 at $5.00 per thousand. Not postpaid. 
FAIRFAX (Perfect)—This variety produces a fine, dark 
red berry which is very sweet. The plants begin to bear a few 
days after Dorset or at least a week after Howard 17. For 
commercial purposes, we cannot be as enthusiastic as some 
plant dealers because we feel that it produces the most of its 
berries when the markets are cheapest. However, many will 
wish to try this berry to see how it will produce under their 
own conditions. It has made some almost unbelievable records 
for production when planted under irrigation. 
Prices: 25 for 50c; 50 for 75c; 100 for $1.25; 250 for $3.00; 
500 for $4.00; 1,000 for $7.00. 
PREMIER (Perfect)—Some dealers say the Premier and 
Howard 17 are one variety. We plant both varieties each year 
and we know that our Special Strain, Howard 17, is different 
than our Premier variety. Our Premiers are a wonderful va¬ 
riety, very productive, foliage clean and healthy, berries a 
bright glossy red and nearly frost-proof. A safe berry to plant 
for the home garden or commercially. With us it is a little 
earlier than Howard 17 and will not produce quite as many 
berries as our Special Strain of Howard 17. 
Prices same as Howard 17. 
May 11, 1936. 
Dear Mr. Holdridge:—Enclosed find remittance to cover 
plants. They were certainly a nice lot of plants. 
Respectfully yours, JOHN J. DOYLE, 
Danielson, Conn. 
