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M. S. PRYOR, SALISBURY, MI). 
FAIRFAX 
Quality and Flavor Unsurpassed 
Fairfax like Dorsett was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and is 
rapidly becoming known as the berry “with the flavor” that makes customers come back 
for more as it has the finest flavor of any berry grown. Fairfax ripens about same sea¬ 
son as Dorsett and Premier and like these varieties ripens thru a long season. The ber¬ 
ries are of large size, being larger than any of the early varieties and under favorable 
conditions will remain large to the end of the season. The berries are conical in shape 
and very regular being most uniform of any variety; color a beautiful rich red when first 
picked then turns very dark red but still maintain their firmness and will keep some 
days longer yet before decaying as many consumers are beginning to learn, in fact Fair¬ 
fax is one of our very best shippers and will stand shipping long distances as well as 
Blakemore, Gandy or Lupton. 
The plants of Fairfax are vigorous growers, are much larger than Dorsett and will 
not make near as many plants and for this reason are just a little higher in price. The 
dark green foliage seems to radiate vigor and remains healthy clear thru to the end of 
the fruiting season and is one reason why they can produce such an enormous crop of 
fruit and while probably will not set as many berries as Premier will produce as many or 
more quarts owing to the size of the fruit. Fairfax is not only a great long distance ship¬ 
per but is unexcelled for the home garden, local markets and roadside stands; in fact 
wherever size and flavor count it will pay you to grow Fairfax. I can recommend Fair¬ 
fax and as the price of plants this year is very reasonable urge you to give them a thor¬ 
ough trial. 
BLAKEMORE 
An Ideal Shipping Variety 
This great early shipping berry was introduced in 11)30 by the U. S. Department of 
Agriculture and has been tested in nearly every section of the country and like Premier 
seems to readily adapt itself to conditions where planted except in/ the far north, where 
it should be tested out before planting heavily to it, but south of southern Penna. and 
New Jersey it has proven an ideal shipping variety. Growers in this section are 
planting heavy to it because it will bring them higher prices and make them more 
money. Unfortunately Blakemore is subject to “The Yellow's” but last spring I pro¬ 
cured my stock plants from a strain that has seemed to be practically free from yel¬ 
lows for the last two years and are, I believe, as free from this as any stock you can 
secure. The plants are medium in size but are vigorous growers making plants so 
freely they should be thinned for 'best results. Blakemore ripens early, bearing 
large crops of medium to large size berries, holding up well in size if the plants are 
kept thinned, and the fruit is so firm that if picking is neglected for a day or two on 
account of weather or shortage of help there will be very little loss due to over-ripening. 
The berries are beautiful, being bright red in color which extends clear thru to the center, 
with a bright green cap that makes them show up well in the package and attracts the 
buyers, but what makes it especially valuable is the fact that it maintains its bright red 
color after being shipped and will arrive in market fresh and bright; in fact it is one of 
our very best shipping varieties. If your market is at a distance would advise planting 
Blakemore ! you will find it a money maker. 
SOUTHLAND Was originated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture in 1,932 
and as its name implies is recommended for the south as a 
home or local market berry and is said to have the best flavor of any berry the south has 
ever had, being much better in quality and flavor than Missionary, Klondyke or Blake¬ 
more. The berries are unusually large, being much larger than the varieties usually 
grown in the south and very fine in quality; are quite firm in flesh and will stand up for 
some time but must be handled carefully as the skin is tender. Plants are healthy, vig¬ 
orous growers with foliage that is free from disease. Southland is especially recommended 
for the Southern states—Virginia, south, and believe growers in that section should give 
Southland a thorough trial, as it may prove to be just the berry you want for home 
garden and local market. 
