
NORTH STAR 
Early Midseason 
A fine new variety, recently released for introduction by the U.S. Dept. of 
Agriculture. A medium early, firm, commercial and home-garden variety of 
high quality. Price: $1.15 per 25; $1.90 per 50; $3.00 per 100; $6.00 per 250; $9.50 
per 500; $15.00 per 1000. 
PARSONS’ BEAUTY 
Midseason 
Fruit is large, conical, uniform in shape, dark red and of fair quality. A strong 
pollenizer. Price: 95c per 25; $1.55 per 50; $2.50 per 100; $5.00 per 250; $8.00 
per 500; $12.50 per 1000. 
PREMIER 
Early 
This ever-popular berry has stood the test of 25 years. Fruit large and holds 
its size well throughout the ripening season. Foliage smooth, bright and clean. 
A good plant maker. One of the most extensively planted early varieties of 
strawberries at this time. There are but very few varieties that have equalled 
Premier's production record. In flavor and quality it ranks with the best. 
Recommended for home use, local sales or commercial markets. Price: $1.10 
per 25; $1.75 per 50; $2.75 per 100; $5.50 per 250; $9.00 per 500; $14.00 per 1000. 

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Strawberry Plant Shortage 
While strawberries are grown commercially in 
almost every State of the Union, the mother or 
stock plants are grown only in certain sections, 
where conditions seem to be ideal for their culture. 
With the conditions existing in early spring of 
1943 (manpower shortage, etc.), most strawberry 
plant growers sharply reduced their acreage. The 
prolonged drought and hot weather during the 
summer of 1943 caused many growers in some 
sections to have an almost’complete crop failure. 
While our supply is not nearly so large as normal, 
we do have a fine stock of plants to offer our cus- 
tomers for spring 1944 planting. However, with 
the acute shortage existing, we respectfully rec- 
ommend that our customers place their orders 
early. As this catalog is being printed, it appears 
that due to the national shortage of plants, we will 
be sold out of some of the most popular varieties 
before the shipping season is over. 
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