1946 catalog of fruits (1946) (16048263064)

Title: 1946 catalog of fruits
Identifier: 1946catalogoffru19town (find matches)
Year: 1946 (1940s)
Authors: Townsend Nurseries; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Catalogs; Strawberries Catalogs; Fruit Catalogs; Trees Catalogs; Asparagus Catalogs
Publisher: Salisbury, Md. : Townsend Nurseries
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library



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berry that would fruit after other varieties were through. The record compiled by Xtralate bears evi- dence to whether we have been successful in our de- velopment. For not only is this variety the latest stand- ard variety existent, but it has proved itself one of the latest and heaviest fruiting varieties on the market. Seven years testing on our trial grounds bear this out. Reduced prices on Xtralate now bring it within the reach of everyone—and we strongly urge you to try it. Thousands of satisfied growers have thrilled at the sight of this plant laden with choice fruit at harvest time—why not you? TOWNSENDS SELECT-STRAIN PLANTS ARE PREFERRED BY SUCCESSFUL FRUIT GROWERS RED STAR ANOTHER LATE VARIETY ORIGINATED BY U. S. DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE By the same crossing of varie- ties which Starbright was origi- nated from (Fairfax & Chesa- peake). Red Star is a strong, healthy plant maker. Berries very large, attractive bright red when grown in moist soil, and well mulched. U.S.D.A. advises Red Star can be grown as far South as Virginia, as far west as Missouri, and all Northern States. We have an extra large planting of Red Star to fill your orders with this season. Order a few thousand today. Complete Prices on Page 30 NO OTHER STANDARD VARIETY IS AS LATE AS "XTRALATE" • COLOR—Rich, Bright Red • SIZEJ—Medium Large to Large • QUALITY—The Very Best