1946 catalog of fruits (1946) (16482989338)

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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TOWNSEND NURSERIES - SALISBURY - MARYLAND
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A LEADER ON THE The annual rise in sales of Fairfax has been steady and sensational. No doubt much of this success is due to the tough skin texture and consequent good shipping characteristics. Even during the dry weather and droughts of Spring 1936, Fairfax produced crops far above the average. The fine, sturdy appearance, ex- ceptional firmness, and high dessert qualities have made Fairfax famous since its introduc- tion. We earnestly recommend that you devote a good portion of your acreage to Fairfax, thus insuring yourself a good crop of straw- berries, regardless of weather conditions. All MARKET of Townsend's Select Strain Fairfax are Double Inspected and State Certified, recognized by leading berry-growers as the heaviest yielding strain grown. Let us reserve some of these plants for you. Will ship whenever you are ready to plant. Note These Features Season of Ripening—Fairfax ripens about the same time as Premier. In some few sections two or three days later. Quality is an outstanding point with FAIR- FAX. Its firmness and wonderful flavor make it ideal for commercial marketing or home consumption. It is without question one of the finest eating berries on the market. Production—The yield of Fairfax compares favorably with Dorsett and Premier. It probably will not set as much fruit as these two varieties, however it makes up in yield with the size. In the number of crates picked per acre it yields with the best. Vigorous Groiver—The foliage and root system of Fairfax is extremely vigorous. Foliage is a dark green of strong growth protecting berries from hot suns during the harvest season. Its root sjstem is long and fibrous, which accounts for Fairfax giving a good crop of berries during dry seasons. It will make a good fruiting bed in most all types of soils and climates, and is being planted by berry grrowers over a wide area of the U.S.A. Size of Fruit—Large to extra large and being very uniform. Makes an attractive package which has always brought top market prices.