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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VESPER in is?) Vesper fruit is of a rich red color, with a beautiful gloss if harvested at the proper stage of maturity. The primary fruits are furrowed, becoming smoother later, but without the over-all smoothness and uniformity of Jerseybelle. The berries are very large with the cap large and showy and the seeds are raised and attractive. Vesper ripens very late, between Jerseybelle and Redstar, and has been reported as very productive in nearly all cases. We have heard disquieting reports about Vesper from some of the large com- mercial growers. The major complaint is that the berries do not carry well. It would be well to check with growers in your area before making a major com- mitment to this variety. We have a nice supply of vigorous, well-rooted plants. Price list page 28.
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The Best Real Late RED STAR The Latest Real Good Redstac berries are large and wedge shaped, later becoming mostly round- conic. They are fine in quality with an attractive bright red color which darkens very little on holding. One problem with Redstar is fasciation, which occurs when several fruiting stems apparently combine forming a broad flat stem. The berries become broad- ened and contorted, making them less desirable. This condition still exists to some extent with our new virus free stocks, but much less than formerly. The berries average large in size, are firm enough to ship well and attractive enough to sell well. It is easy to get a fine fruiting row with healthy, beautiful foliage with virus free plants. Because of its lateness, Redstar should be grown where ample mois- ture is available at fruiting time. Because of its lateness in blooming Redstar is never killed by a late frost so that you are sure to get a crop to extend the season for fancy fruit. A home gardener can stretch the season feeding the family fine desserts after other berries are finished. A commercial grower can handle a far greater volume of berries with a given amount of help. Redstar is the best real late berry and the latest real good berry. Price list page 28. AMBROSIA Ambrosia produces heavy crops of large, attractive, light colored berries. Quality is only fair as most people consider it quite tart. Ambrosia makes a strong, vigorous growth but it is somewhat susceptible to leaf spot. The lateness of Ambrosia bloom means you always have berries to sell, and the lateness of Ambrosia ripening means they usually sell well. Price list page 28. 18

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