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Title: Allen's 81st book of berries
Identifier: allens81stbookof19alle (find matches)
Year: 1966 (1960s)
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. : W. F. 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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POCAHONTAS production and Popularity Our new stock of Pocahontas has regained the growth and vigor character- istics that have made Pocahontas a great variety. It is still the most popular mid- season shipping berry in this area as well as many other sections. Pocahontas' adaptability extends from the upper south through the midwest. With our new stock we feel that Pocahontas is going to continue its pre-eminence for some years. POCAHONTAS' POWERFUL POINTS 1. Wide adaptability to climate and soil. 2. Productivity equalling Catskill, Sparkle and other great producers. 3. Large average size of berries, together with the bright red attractive color and showiness. (See color picture inside back cover.) 4. Its pre-eminence as a variety to set in late summer (where plants are avail- able) for a partial crop the following spring. 5. Berries are of good dessert quality (somewhat tart) and considered excellent for freezing. 6. Firmness to make an excellent shipper. We have a nice supply of very fine Pocahontas plants. Price list page 28.
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FAIRFAX The Finest Garden Berry Fairfax is always at the top when varieties are listed for quality. The berries average large in size, many of the first berries being fan shaped, with later ones round and sometimes quite pointed. The berries are firm and have a bright red color when they first ripen. They darken on holding which is not favored on wholesale markets. Fairfax berries should be picked closely, especially in com- mercial settings. If picking is neglected the bright red berries mixed with the dark berries which have been ripe for several days present a mottled appearance. The size, beauty and quality of Fairfax make it an outstanding berry for retail markets where quality as well as appearance is considered. Fairfax ripens early in the southern and middle states but becomes mid- season or later when it is grown as far north as New York State. Fairfax is well adapted from Virginia northward and is a moderately heavy producer under good conditions. Every garden should include this delicious treat. Price list page 28. Madison Co., N. C, Aug. 24, 1965. "In 1964 I ordered from you 1,000 Fairfax plants and in 1965 I picked 500 gallons of fine berries. It was a good advertisement of your plants; people wanted to know where these plants came from. They were so large you could eat the berries like an apple. You can advertise the Fairfax more now." Bertha Moss. 13

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