REDSTAR (U.S.D.A. 2124) 
“It lias been notable as the latest productive, firm variety of exceptional beauty and high 
quality,” states the Department Circular. “It is recommended for trial in all the Northern 
States and as far south as Virginia and Missouri.” 
Redstar is a cross of Chesapeake and Fairfax made in 1931 and selected in 1933. It has 
been tested by the Department of Agriculture and others continuously since then. 
“It produces runners and plants freely. The plants and leaves are very large. The flower 
clusters are large, the stalks strong, holding the flowers and fruit up. The flower stems are 
relatively short so that the leaves protect the flowers well against frosts. 
“The berries average large, the primary berries being very large. They are sometimes ridged 
or furrowed (see color picture on back cover). The seeds are raised and yellow in color. The 
skin is tough, very glossy and with average moisture conditions the berry is almost as attractive 
as Starbright. It is a bright red and does not turn dark. Its flesh is juicy but firm. Its dessert 
quality is very good to excellent. It has shown no limitations so far unless its very large leaves 
that transpire water freely may be a weakness in dry seasons.” 
Here is something we have read or heard many times in the last few years. “When you get 
a real good very late variety, let me know. My best prices come after Southern berries are 
cleaned up and with such a berry to extend my season I could make some real money.” Well, 
we believe we have such a berry in Redstar. The three leading very late berries up to now, 
especially for the middle and northern states are Gandy, Green Mountain and Orem. As com- 
Redstar 
or Green 
than Gandy, 
either Gandy 
pared with them REDSTAR is more productive and far better quality 
is larger and far better quality than Green Mountain and just as firm as 
Mountain. Redstar is far better than Orem in every way. 
For home garden or commercial planting: Redstar is the berry to try, 
it means high quality berries for a longer season. For the commercial 
higlipriced berries and a greater volume possible with a limited number of pickers. Price list, 
page 35. 
For the home garden 
grower it means more 
Dr. George M. Darrow, the originator of these three new 
varieties, says of them: “MAYTIME in Maryland has 
been Earlier , STARBRIGHT Handsomer , and REDSTAR 
Later than any standard variety now in the trade.” 
Maytime—Fine berries, and the earliest of all 
