Title: Allen's 82nd book of berries
Identifier: allens82ndbookof19alle (find matches)
Year: 1967 (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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SUPERFECTION Superfection is still our first choice as an everbearer because, in our experi- ence, it is still the most reliable in producing berries when you want them—in late summer and fall. However, plant growth remains the perennial problem with Superfection and it is definitely a variety for the superior grower with good soil and adequate moisture. Superfection berries are light in color and quite attractive in appearance. (See color picture.) They are firm enough to ship moderate distances but in most cases they are used at home or sold at local markets. The flavor is quite tart but with sugar Superfection is a fine addition to late summer and fall desserts. All everbearing varieties should be planted in hills with the runners removed. The system, described on page 22, has been most satisfactory for many growers. Growing Superfection in the hill system and removing all runners usually gives a good stand of plants with good crops of fruit. With adequate moisture Super- fection will set plants quite freely. Under conditions of extreme heat and drought they will die out unless irrigated. Superfection is also sold as Gem, which was the original name. In past years a variety known as Brilliant proved to be identical with Gem and Superfection. With virus free plants to eliminate differences in vigor of individual stocks you will find Gem and Superfection identical. Our plants are strong, well-rooted, true to name and virus free, giving you every chance for good results with everbearers. Our supply of this variety is always limited, so we urge you to order early. Price list page 28. ^dZARK BEAUTY Ozark Beauty is an everbearing variety, developed in Arkansas, which ap- pears from our observation to have freer plant growth than any other everbearer. Runner production cannot compare with that of standard varieties. Fruit is wedge-shaped, firm, glossy and of good quality. The calyx is small and stands up on the berry. Flesh is red, making the berry uniformly attractive. (See color picture center of catalog.) Ozark Beauty is rated good for freezing. 1961 tests at Purdue showed Ozark Beauty was obviously superior to other everbearing varieties evaluated which included Chief Bemeiji, Ogallala, Stream- liner and Red Rich. This varietv is worthv of trial in all areas and particularly where a grower has tried Superfection and has not been able to achieve a satis- factory stand of plants. Our supply of virus free plants, grown from foundation stock, is very limited. Price list page 28. 19

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