. Allen's 1945 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. CHESAPEAKE. Chesapeake has always had a host ol friends who consider it about the last word in fancy strawberries, in beauty, size, rich color, firmness, attractiveness, in all of those qualities which make a strawberry ship well and sell well. But it has generally been admitted that Chesapeake is a shy plant maker and not too productive, perhaps because the plants were not there to produce. Anyway, this is all changed now. T
. Allen's 1945 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. CHESAPEAKE. Chesapeake has always had a host ol friends who consider it about the last word in fancy strawberries, in beauty, size, rich color, firmness, attractiveness, in all of those qualities which make a strawberry ship well and sell well. But it has generally been admitted that Chesapeake is a shy plant maker and not too productive, perhaps because the plants were not there to produce. Anyway, this is all changed now. The strain of Chesapeake plants we have had for the last six years has made plenty of plants. Even in this very dry year our beds of Chesapeake are iust as good as our Catskill, Fedrfax, Dorsett and other free-growing kinds. Yields have been better too, because an ample fruiting row has been made. Chesapeake is nearly frost proof because it blooms so late in the season. However, it is susceptible to winter injury in very cold climates and should be well mulched some time before hard freezing occurs. Under normal conditions all Chesapeake berries, even the very last ones, reach a good marketable size. The brilliant red flesh color, the prominent golden yellow seeds and the fresh green caps, make Chesapeake one of the most attractive of all strawberries. The quality is excellent, differing from Fairfax but considered by many close to it in taste and flavor. As a shipping berry Chesapeake stands out. It's no wonder Chesapeake berries have for years sold at a higher price than any other late berries. They are worth more, these Aristocrats of the strawberry world! Price list, page 23. D|^l^||f|e|>|| We have not fruited this variety, so are quoting the Michigan grow- ers from whom we got our planting stock, "The best medium to late—10 days to 2 weeks later than Premier. Robinson is the largest berry we have ever seen—30 berries will fill a quart. Color is cardinal red; ber
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