4 HOLDRIDGE’S BOOK OF BERRIES—1944 
EARLY VARIETIES 
DORSETT (Perfect)—The Dorsett strawberry is one of the 
finest quality berries that we have ever raised. It starts bearing 
just a tew days later than Howard 17 but usually bears over a 
shorter period than Howard. It makes, year after year, a 
wider row of plants than any other variety which we have 
ever raised. The plants are large and stand well up off the 
ground. 
We recommend this berry especially for home gardens and 
for commercial growers who are after a quality berry. 
For this year we have a fairly large number of fine look- 
ing plants. You will make no mistake to order some of this 
variety. 
Prices: Same as Howard No. 17. 
SHELTON (Perfect)—This is one of the new and out- 
standing berries. It is a product of our Connecticut Experiment 
Station. | 
It is a very good producer. We received a yield last year 
which compared well with the Howard 17. It is a bright red, 
long, pointed berry. It will hold its bright color and attractive- 
ness longer than most other berries. 
The season is approximately the same as Howard 17, start- 
ing to produce very early and producing throughout most of the 
berry season. 
It is a very nice plantmaker. We have a nice supply of 
Shelton plants this year. We advise everyone to try this new 
and outstanding Connecticut product. 
Prices: Same as Howard No. 17. 
BRANFORD (Perfect)—This is another of the new varie- 
ties originated at the Experiment Station at Mount Carmel. It 
has produced some tremendous yields for some growers in the 
Branford section of the State. It is unusually light in color, 
fine for jams and preserves. 
Prices: 25 for 75c; 50 for $1.25; 100 for $2.00. 
MID-SEASON VARIETIES 
CATSKILL (Perfect)—This is the outstanding mid-season 
strawberry at the present time. It produces a very large berry. 
The berry is very attractive and will usually bring sales at top 
prices. With us it does not produce as many plants as most of 
our other varieties but the plants are large and very vigorous. 
We have a large supply of this variety for sale this year. 
They were raised on rich land and are ready to produce heavily 
for you. We recommend this especially for commercial growers. 
Prices: Same as Howard No. 17. 
The strawberry plants are perfect. Every one is coming 
along. Will you send an order later for next spring? 
MRS. PETER ASHAK, 
Thomaston, Conn. 
