were about done. Under favorable conditions yields of 5000 
to 8000 quarts to the acre are not uncommon. 
The weakest point about Premier is the fact that in hot wet 
weather at fruiting time it tends to rot too much if beds are 
left unmulched or have become too thickly matted. 
We sell more Premier, Catskill, and Robinson strawberry 
plants in New England than all other varieties combined. 
HOWARD 17 (Early) 
Howard 17 was the original name of Premier. The varieties 
are exactly the same. It’s a wonderful berry no matter which 
name you use. 
CATSKILL (Mid-Season to Late) 
We have what we believe is an improved strain of 
Catskill. 
The Best of the mid-season varieties. It does best, like the 
Premier (Howard 17), in all the northern states as far west as 
the Mississippi Valley and in higher elevations as far south as 
North Carolina and Tennessee. It is also very hardy. 
Most growers in New England plant Premier (Howard 
17), Catskill, and Robinson if no other varieties, as they are 
the best croppers in this section. 
Catskill will prolong your picking season several days 
when planted with Premier (Howard 17) which are early, 
while Catskill are mid-season to late. 
ROBINSON (Scarlet Beauty) (Kardinal King) 
We fruited Robinson first in 1945 on very heavy ground, 
and our season was wet, so it did not have a fair trial. In 1946 
our bed was on light land and our crop was most wonderful. 
Berries very large, shiny red and we got 10c per quart more 
than any other variety. Their size and shiny appearance made 
such a fancy box. We believe that Robinson, like Howard 17, 
Catskill, Pathfinder and Sparkle, will do best in our northern 
states. Robinson is one of the highly recommended new var- 
ieties that every grower should try. 
Robinson and Scarlet Beauty are identical varieties. Lf pur- 
chased by either name it is a most outstanding berry. We be- 
lieve Kardinal King to be the same also. 
PATHFINDER (Early) 
Introduced several years ago by the New Jersey Experi- 
ment Station. Berries medium large, smooth, uniform, attrac- 
tive in appearance. Best suited for growers where markets are 
near. We have been fruiting Pathfinder for many years and 
have found it a heavy producer, especially under drought con- 
ditions. Plants are very vigorous. Berries are very good quality 
and flavor. It has been a very profitable berry with us. Pickers 
like to pick the berries, they fill up the boxes so fast. It is 
quite resistant to red stele. 
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