Dorsett 
Dorsctt was originated at the same time as Fairfax, of 
the same Premier cross. For this reason they are very often 
spoken of together, as well as for the fact that they resem- 
ble each other very closely, especially at fruiting time. 
Dorsett is a strong grower and a heavy plant maker. Nor- 
mally it easily makes a good fruiting row. Sometimes, in- 
deed, the plants become too thick. The leaves are drooping 
and roughly veined, the foliage generally quite dark. 
The berries are quite large, a little brighter than Fairfax, 
but resembling it closely, with bright, prominent seeds. 
The flavor is exceptionally good, in fact, it is 
difficult even for the experienced grower to 
distinguish between Dorsett and Fairfax at 
fruiting time. 
When conditions are very good, that is when moisture is 
abundant and cold weather has not been too severe. Dorsett 
is just about tops. However, adverse weather conditions may 
materially reduce the yield, and a heavy frost may do 
very severe damage. Dorsett is a rather weak pollenizer, too, 
and if conditions are unfavorable when blossoms are out, 
partial pollination may result in rather small and knotty 
fruit and consequent smaller yield. 
Chesapeake 
In Chesapeake we have the answer to the in- 
quiry we get several times each year—“What 
is your best late berry?” It has been raised 
for many years, and has many warm friends. 
It is one of the fanciest of all strawberries. 
The foliage is a little too thin, very dark green. It is not 
avery good plant maker and is susceptible to winter dam- 
age, and requires good drainage. 
The berries are rich red, with bright yellow seeds, and a 
nice green cap. Not as many berries are set as in some oth- 
er kinds, and probably this is why practically all the fruit is 
quite large. Very good for flavor, very good for quality, very 
nice to handle. 
Chesapeke is about two weeks later than Premier in rip- 
ening, and comes on at a time when other good berries are 
going off the market or deteriorating, bringing top prices. 
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