. Allen's book of berries : 1951. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. GaUhiU . . Bif Qn&pA. ajj Bif Be^Uei Catskill is the best midseason berry that we have ever seen. For years it has, next to Premier, been the most widely planted variety in all the northern states- Adapted as far south as Virginia and the higher altitudes of North Carolina, extending westward to Missouri and other states in the upper Mississippi Valley. Catskill is the best midseason berry despite a disease which the ex
. Allen's book of berries : 1951. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. GaUhiU . . Bif Qn&pA. ajj Bif Be^Uei Catskill is the best midseason berry that we have ever seen. For years it has, next to Premier, been the most widely planted variety in all the northern states- Adapted as far south as Virginia and the higher altitudes of North Carolina, extending westward to Missouri and other states in the upper Mississippi Valley. Catskill is the best midseason berry despite a disease which the experts call virus which has weakened most Catskill stocks. For several years we have spent much time and effort trying out different stocks of Catskill to find one of the greatest possible vigor. This year we believe we have "hit the ; Our Catskill plants this year are either free from virus or more likely have developed resistance to the virus which leaves them with much of the vigor of Catskill stock. Only Blakemore and a few others excell our Catskill this year in luxuriant growth and runner production. Berry growers in the Catskill territory cannot afford to be without some of this special Catskill stock. Catskill popularity has been earned because of its all-around excellence. It is one of the most productive of all varieties, equalling Premier. The berries average larger than many other very pro- ductive varieties, except possibly Midland. Berries are very attractive, with a light red color, darkening very little on holding. Catskill berries are among the best of all varieties for freezing. In firmness Catskill is about the same as Premier but will stand wet weather at harvest time much better with less rotting of berries. Catskill berries are very good in quality, good enough to be an excellent garden variety as well as a commercial berry where a large volume of fruit is wanted. In addition, Catskill is one of the highest of all varieties in Vitamin C c
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