almost invariably pick Redwing. It seems to have everything— 
very large, attractive, firm, very good quality and red all the 
way through. 
fl It is also red stele resistant. It needs a medium to heavy 
soil. 
' RED CROP (Early) 
This variety originated by the New Jersey Agricultural 
Experiment Station. It ripens two to four days after Pathfinder 
and about a week before Sparkle, has a long season of picking, 
is a stocky plant grower, and so far has demonstrated a resist- 
ance to red stele disease. It is a heavy yielder of large high 
quality, firm, attractive deep red berries and is a good freezer. 
The above reports of this promising berry are from the N. J. 
Station. 
DORSET (Early) 
A relatively new variety developed by U. S. Dept. of 
Agriculture. A cross of Howard 17 (Premier) and Royal 
Sovereign and has become very popular in most sections 
where strawberries are grown. It is bright red, very firm and 
attractive; flavor ranks near the top. It has become a favorite 
with many growers. Limited supply. 
/ SIOUX (Extra Early) 
The Sioux strawberry variety originated at the Cheyenne, 
Wyoming, Horticultural Field Station of the U.S.D.A. It is a 
cross of Fairfax with a selection of the native Rocky Mt. straw- 
berry. That resulting hybrid was back-crossed to Fairfax. It 
is reported to be winter hardy without protection, drought 
resistant, disease resistant and frost resistant at blossoming 
time. 
*. PHELPS (Early) 
Formerly N. H. 243 
A new strawberry from the University of N. H. These new 
varieties from N. H. Experiment Station are well worth trying 
out here in New England. A large berry, heavy yielder, very 
sweet, firm, good shipper, flavor is tops. Same season as 
Howard, but a better berry. 
’ FAIRPEAKE (Late) 
Cross between Fairfax and Chesapeake. Quality is un- 
equalled except possibly by Fairfax. Plants make a healthy, 
vigorous growth, moderately productive; berries are beauti- 
ful, delicious in quality, large and firm. If your soil is good 
for most varieties, Fairpeake will make you a good commer- 
cial crop. Price per quart should be higher than many varie- 
ties, as its quality compares well with Fairfax. It blooms so 
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