M h D L A N D THE BEST EARLY VARIETY IN YEARS 
THIS VARIETY HAS EVERYTHING 
By reason of out- 
standing merit Mid- 
land is considered 
the best new early 
variety in years. No 
other. variety. has 
won such wide ap- 
proval in so short a 
time. Originated 
from a cross made 
by the U.S. Depart- 
ment of Agriculture, 
it has the high pro- 
ductivity and fine 
color of Premier, and 
the firmness and 
high quality of Fair- 
fax. At present it 
stands out above ‘ 
any early berry. | | fae 
MIDLAND IS A TREMENDOUS YIELDER—It is in the same class with those top yielders, 
Premier and Catskill. Grows well from Virginia to lower New England, and westward to 
Missouri and Iowa. VERY LARGE BERRIES—Larger than Premier, and as large as Catskill. 
EXCELLENT QUALITY—Flavor is much better than most varieties with distinctive taste. 
GOOD FOR FREEZING—Tests conducted by the University of Maryland prove Midland to 
be the best for quick freezing. For all around goodness try Midland. Price list, page 44. 
B L A K E M O R E A LEADING COMMERCIAL VARIETY FOR THE SOUTH 
GROWS WELL — SHIPS GOOD — SELLS HIGH 
Blakemore is the best early shipping berry for the Southern states. It grows well as far 
north as Southern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, and the Ohio Valley. It is gen- 
erally not recommended farther north. 
Blakemore will stand more abuse and neglect in grow- 
ing, picking and shipping than any other variety. Fruit 
is ideal for long distance shipping. Price list, page 44. 
B | G J O E A MIDSEASON FAVORITE 
POPULAR WITH MANY GROWERS 
The most popular and best midseason variety until Cats- 
8 ‘cill was introduced. Has long been a favorite with many 
jrowers because of the good success they have year atter 
year. Under normal conditions Big Joe is a very heavy 
producer. The large, light red berries have a fine, twangy 
flavor. Berries are fairly firm, and hold up well for long 
distance shipping; as good a shipper as Catskill. 
In sections to which Big Joe is well adapted, it could well 
be the very best midseason variety. Preferred by many to 
Catskill, especially in the Middle States. Big Joe ripens 
just as the earlier varieties are finishing fruiting, and pro- 
duces most of its crop when large, attractive berries com- 
mand for a premium price. Price list, page 44. 
STRAWBERRY VARIETIES FOR FREEZING 
GOOD FREEZING VARIETIES — Catskill, Premier, Temple, Fairland. 
EXCELLENT FREEZING VARIETIES — Blakemore, Sparkle, Midland, Fairfax, Fair- 
peake, Redstar. 
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