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Other Mid-Season Varieties 
~ABERDEEN. A comparatively new variety becoming very popu- 
lar in eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and justly so, for it has 
to recommend it. The plants show unusual thriftiness, making an 
abundance of new plants, and we recommend planting the Aberdeen 
24 inches apart in the rows. The Aberdeen is unusually productive, 
equaling or surpassing the Premier. The berries will average larger 
than Premier, being somewhat pointed in shape, and most every berry 
is eet in shape. Its ripening period extends from two to three 
weeks. 
I had very good luck with 100 Aberdeen plants which I bought 
from you in 1942. I picked 100 quarts in 1943 summer. So with such 
success I am placing a larger order with you now. Order and check 
is enclosed. Feb. 6, 1944 ° D. A. Paddock Delaware Co., Pa. 
PATHFINDER. This variety originated at the New Jersey 
Experiment Station. It is a cross of the Premier and the Aber- 
deen and the tests made of this variety have proven it very satisfact- 
ory. Under normal conditions, it ripens about 3- days later than 
Premier and is very productive over a long season. 
From experience, the Pathfinder seems to be one of the new varie- 
ties more resistant tothe new disease called red stele. 
The foliage is a dark green and will make a well spaced, matted 
row of medium large plants. 
The blossom is perfect, the berries are conic in shape, bright red 
in color. The size of berries will run as an average, large, with a sub- 
acid flavor of good quality. I have a limited supply of these plants 
and would suggest that you order early for this variety. 
I have been ordering Pathfinder Strawberry plants from you for 
several years, as they are a good strong plant. It was due to this 
berry that I won the Championship Berry in the CENTRAL WEST 
VIRGINIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. So they are the ONLY 
berry for me. Feb. 19, 1944 Roscoe Manley Upshur Co., W. Va. 
DRESDEN. Mr. George L. Slate originator of the Dresden and 
the Catskill. The Dresden is a little earlier than the Catskill. 
The plants are very strong and vigorous. The berries are conic to 
wedge shape and fairly light in color, though moderately firm. Reports 
are that Dresden is just as productive as Catskill. 
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Plants arrived in good condition but it is raining so much here 
will have to wait to plant. Please be good enough to send at once the 
order of Dorsett to a friend of mine as stated in order. 
April 15, 1944 J. A. Troeltzsch Monroe Co., Pa. 
