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NORTHSTAR. A new variety released by the U. S. Experiment 
Station. It is a cross of the Premier and the Red Heart. The berries 
are firm enough for shipping with a tart pleasing flavor and rich red 
color. The plant leaves are above the average in size thus protecting 
the blossoms and berries from frost. For this reason it is frost re- 
sistant. The Northstar produce only a moderate number of plants on 
good land, therefore it is not advisable to set in poor soil, as only a 
thin bed of plants will be the results. 
SHELTON. A new variety introduced by the New Haven Ex- 
periment Station, Conn. 
We have not fruited this variety but from observation and re- 
ports of others that this berry is worthy of trial. 
It is an early variety, bearing a good crop of bright color, fresh 
looking and very attractive berries. We have a limited supply of this 
variety. 
Our Customers Recommend Our Plants 
To Their Neighbors and Friends. 
I received my 2500 Blakemore plants yesterday and I am well 
pleased with them. Now I am in need of 1500 more to finish my 
piece of ground. Money order is enclosed for same. Hope you can 
send as promptly as you did others. 
April 4, 1940 Edw. J. Woeste, Campbell Co., Ky. 
Please accept my order for 5000 Catskill Strawberry plants. I 
bought several thousand from you 3 years ago and they were fine 
plants. I produced the best crop of berries that I ever grew. I will 
notify you when I wish shipment made. 
March 25, 1940 A. R. McFarland Muskingum Co., Ohio 
We have had your Strawberry plants recommended to us by Mr. 
Frank Bently. We would like the following order. 
April 5, 1940 George M. Buck, Tolland Co., Conn. 
I am sending you an order for berry plants which I trust you 
may fill as soon as possible. The season is fine here. I am rounding 
out my 79 years and have been growing berries 51 years. I have never 
received better plants from any one than you. Have bought many 
plants from many growers but yours are always good. 
April 4, 1940 W. C. Karsner, Fayette Co., Ky. 
