12 H. D. Richardson & Co., Willards, Maryland 
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This is Mr. and Mrs. 
HoH Rokhreot) West. 
Virginia who have been 
our customers for a 
long time. They are 
mn if oS very successful straw- 
berry growers. They also paid this firm a visit recently which was appreciated 
by us all. They are well-known in the section where they live. We will leave it 
to you and them to talk over your experiences in growing strawberries. 
x 
EMPIRE 
A new berry introduced by the Geneva Experimental Station in New York. 
It is a cross of the Dresden and Sparkle, and was released in 1950. It makes 2 
nice picking bed of husky plants. The berry is a little more firm than Premier 
and a much better shipper. It ripens a few days later than Premier. If you 
cannot get a bed with Premier, try a few Empire. 
KARDINAL KING 
The Kardinal King has been sold under the name of Scarlet Beauty, 
Robinson, and Kardinal King. There is only one true name and that is Robinson. 
When you order Kardinal King and do not get Robinson you are definitely 
receiving another variety. There is no other berry which will come close to 
resembling Robinson or Kardinal King whichever you might buy. The berry is 
extra large and if picked before well-ripe will have a green tip. As for des- 
eription of Kardinal King it is the same as Robinson. 
TENNESSEE BEAUTY 
The Tennessee Beauty was introduced by the State of Tennessee in 1942 
and has gained more popularity each year. It produces a berry larger than the 
Blakemore with an extra large dark green cap. The berry is bright red and 
will not turn dark when over-ripe. 
ERIE 
A mid-season berry, also introduced by the New York Experimental Sta- 
tion. It is crossed with Premier and Sparkle, is a heavy plant maker, and a 
heavy yielder producing a nice, bright, red berry which carries well in ship- 
ment. Erie and Empire are both very worthy of a trial. 
