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Title: Allen's 1953 book of berries
Identifier: allens1953bookof19alle (find matches)
Year: 1953 (1950s)
Authors: Allen Co. (Salisbury, Md. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs
Publisher: Salisbury, Md. : Allen Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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EMPIRE '*Empire berries are grand. They are so pretty, so good to eat and make beautiful preserves." A small plot of Empire in back of our office in May and June, 1952, had close attention from our office force, and the quotation above is from one of them. Empire originated at the Geneva Experiment Station, the result of a cross between Dresden and Sparkle. Dr. George L. Slate, the originator, announced its release for introduction to the strawberry trade in September, 1980. We have seen Empire fruiting for several years and have formed a very high opinion of the variety- On its record to date Empire is better than Premier in five important ways: i. 2. 3. 4. 5. Empire is a more vigorous grower than Premier The berries are much better in quality than Premier. The average size of Empire is larger than Premier. Empire berries are much more attractive and should command a higher price than Premier grown under similar conditions. The berries are fully as firm as Premier with a tougher skin which makes them hold and ship better. It would be hard to believe in looking at the heavily loaded beds of Empire both in Maryland and New York states, but Empire is not considered as productive as Premier. In very dry seasons, when Premier tends to run down m size due to the tre- mendous crop, Empire very likely would yield just as many quarts of marketable berries as Premier and better berries for any dis- cerning market. Another thing, even though Empire has had a crop every year sii\ce its introduction it prdsably is not equal to Premier in frost resistance. Empire ripens a few days later than Premier. Empire is one of the best berries to try wherever Premier is proving unsatisfac- tory. Even where Premier does well Empire will fill the need for a larger, fancier berry, more attractive in appearance and better in quality. In the U. S. D. A. trials at Beltoville, Mary- land, in 1952, Empire was one of the best. Here are notes taken by a member of our firm one day during the height of the fruiting season: Empire—vigorous, beautiful, high ■quality, very productive. Color bright red clear through—good for processing; holds fairly bright color even whcin fully ripe. Long stems—easy to cap; neck enough to avoid digging into the flesh when capping. Shape, long conic with rounded rather than pointed tips. Ripens evenly. Quality definitely better than Premier. Productiveness looks equal to Premier. Ripening season more second early than very early. We have a good stock of beautiful Empire plants. Price list page 31. SENATOR DUNLAP A fine old variety that has been grown in the middle and northern states for many years. It is an extremely vigorous grower, making lots of plants which are very productive, erries are medium in size, a bright rich red clear throuah and of good quality. One of the best for canning. The hardiness of the Dunlap plants makes the variety a favorite where the cold winters injure the weaker kinds. Canada, Maine, Iowa and Minnesota are among the places where Dunlap is appreciated. We have lots of good Dunlap plants. Price list page 31.
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superb new berry

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