PREMIER 
The Most Popular Early Berry 
The exceptionally satisfactory and unusually profitable crops secured from Premier have made 
it first choice among successful strawberry growers in most all sections of the country. For fifteen 
years it has been the standard of excellence by which other strawberries have been judged. 
Premier seems to be the nearest frostproof of any variety grown, because of its great hardiness 
and persistent blooming. The plants are sturdy, healthy, and long rooted, making them drought 
resistant. 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. 
See page 9 for prices. 
BLAKEMORE 
Champion of Long Distance Shippers 
The Blakemore is a cross of Missionary and Premier originated and developed by the United 
States Department of Agriculture. Blakemore is extra early, ripening four to five days before Pre- 
mier. Berries are bright red, with tough skin, firm flesh, and a high-spirited, tart flavor. Blakemore 
yields as much fruit as Premier but berries are not quite as large. They mature to a pretty pointed 
shape and bright color. Because of its firm flesh and tough skin the Blakemore has proven a won¬ 
derful long distance shipper and will remain on the vines a considerable time after ripe without 
becoming soft. Plants are vigorous and produce runners freely. Especially recommended where 
weather conditions or lack of help prevent keeping berries picked close. Prices on page 9. 
CATSKILL 
Largest and Most Productive Midseason Strawberry 
Catskill is an introduction of the New York Experiment Station and is a cross between Marshall 
and Premier. On test plots it has been known to outyield even Dorsett and Fairfax. It is a strong 
vigorous grower with rank, healthy foliage and the largest leaves we have ever seen on a straw¬ 
berry. Fruit stems are thick and grow upright. Berries ripen midseason and compare in quality with 
Aroma and Blakemore. Berries average very large in size, are bright red in color with a bright green 
cap, which makes them very attractive in the package. They retain their light color to a marked ex¬ 
tent even after they become riper. Many of the larger berries are inclined to have a rather rough, 
uneven surface, but their size, color and brightness make them very attractive. In general we 
consider Catskill the most valuable midseason berry we have ever grown. Our supply of Catskill 
plants is very limited this season but we urge every customer to make at least a small planting of 
this promising new variety. Prices on page 9. 
Special Offer 
50 Beaver 
50 Cooper 
50 Gibson 
50 Pearl 
$ 1.80 
Special Offer 
100 Premier 
100 Blakemore 
100 Dorsett 
$ 2.30 
BEAVER 
(Early) 
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 picking more than 
twice a week. Rich, mild flavor. The 
plant has dark green foliage, is very 
strong and vigorous, a good runner mak¬ 
er and drought resister. Will do well on 
thin soils. Prices on page 9. 
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