Title: Allen's 75th anniversary 1885-1960 book of berries
Identifier: allens75thannive19alle (find matches)
Year: 1960 (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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Size, Beauty, Productiveness—Empire has them all EMPIRE /I Large Productive High Ctuality Berry For The North Empire was originated and introduced by Dr. George L. Slate at the Geneva, N. Y. Experiment Station. At first it was used largely as a competitor lor Premier, then the leader. The experience of Mr. Rexford Roderick of Fayette Co., Pa. was typical. "I have tried the Premier then changed to Empire. I had nicer berries from the Empire. The crop was large—beautiful large red berries and many compliments. Customers would buy by the crate when they saw the berries." Empire has done well in most of the northern states, excellent reports having come from Maine to Illinois. Empire plants are vigorous growers. Under good grow- ing conditions they should be kept thinned some for best results. The berries are larger, brighter, more attractive and of much better quality than Premier. They are about the same in firmness. Under good conditions they are about as productive as Premier and Catskill. The large size and light attractive color make them easy to market profitably (see color picture ) but Empire berries should be handled quickly as they are only moderately firm. Empire is not generally considerd a good freezing berry but the quality is very fine. Our supply of Empire plants is rather limited compared with what we sold last year, so we suggest early ordering. Price list page 32. ALBRITTON The Carolina Beauty The great majority of all berries grown in the coastal region of North Carolina are Albritton. The plants make a very vigorous growth and are quite productive of very large, bright, shiny, firm, high quality berries. They are real beauties and quickly came to dominate the North Carolina ber- ry industry after they were introduced. Excellent crops of Albritton have been obtained outside the North Carolina area, but generally speaking Albritton has limited adaptation. In southern New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia Al- britton is worth trying. Here at Salisbury, Md. we have grown some excellent crops of Albritton that have been very profitable. The fact remains, however, Albritton has not made its way to the top of the heap anywhere except in eastern North Carolina. As with other varieties, virus free plants of Al- britton retain all the original vigor and produc- tiveness of the variety. We have some beautiful Albritton plants v/hich will produce beautiful ber- ries for you. Price list page 32. 15

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