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W. S. TODD, GREENWOOD, DELAWARE 
it has proved to be one of the most popular varieties for either the home garden 
or commercial purposes. 
This is one of the largest berry sections for commercial purposes in the 
United States, and fruit brokers from all sections gather here to buy the berries. 
For several years the brokers have not only paid more for Ridgely than for any 
other variety ripening with it, but they have advised growers to plant largely 
of it because it has the size, color, quality and firmness that is necessary for a 
commercial berry. Truckers who haul the berries to very distant markets tell 
me the berries carry in splendid condition and always look well when opened 
for market. 
It is a seedling of unknown parentage but looks so much like Gandy that it 
is undoubtedly a Gandy seedling. The plants are splendid growers, large and 
healthy, with tall, coarse, bluff foliage and heavy rooted. It is one of the most 
productive varieties and the fruit is large, with a large green calyx, very firm, 
and the color is a rich glossy red, and last but not least, it is unexcelled for 
flavor; in fact, I think it has the best flavor of any strawberry I have ever eaten. 
I have never seen any variety where the fruit is of more even size and shape, 
and I have never seen any variety look prettier when packed for shipment. It 
will keep for several days after being picked without losing its color or flavor. 
In ripening it is only a few days later than Premier. While the fruit looks much 
like the Gandy it is a firmer and prettier berry. Wherever sold the berries always 
bring the highest market prices and it is a money maker for the grower. Under 
normal conditions the Ridgely is a great plant maker. Do not allow the plants 
to become too thick in the beds, plant them on any soil that is not too sandy, 
give them good cultivation and you will be surprised at the large quantity of 
large, handsome berries the plants will yield. Many who tried this the first year 
of its introduction are now sending regularly for Ridgely plants which is proof 
enough of its popularity and for the last two years I have not had enough plants 
to fill many late orders. 
Ulster Co., N. Y. May 2nd, 1936. 
W. S. TODD, 
Dear Sir:—The 5000 Howard plants were very nice and came in splendid 
shape. I find I need about a thousand more and am enclosing check for them. 
Yours truly, CHARLES MATARAZA. 
Knox Co., Maine. May 2nd, 1936. 
W. S. TODD, 
Dear Sir:—The Fairfax plants arrived in nice condition and were splendid 
plants. Thanking you, I am, 
Very truly yours, IVAN CALDERWOOD. 
Ulster Co., N. Y. Apr. 13th, 1936. 
W. S. TODD, 
Dear Sir:—You have been sending me good plants for several years and I 
am enclosing my order and check for Premier plants. 
Yours truly, ELI PERKINS. 
Windsor Co., Vt. Apr. 15th, 1936. 
W. S. TODD, 
Dear Sir:—I was very much pleased with the plants I bought of you last 
year and am enclosing my order for this year’s planting. 
Yours truly, AMADEE BELL. 
Columbia Co., Pa. April 10th, 1936. 
W. S. TODD, 
Dear Sir:—I am enclosing my order for 2500 plants. I could get them right 
here but they are not nice like the ones I always get from you. 
Yours truly, J. H. DEITTERICK. 
