. Allen's 75th anniversary 1885-1960 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. Size, Beauty, Productiveness—Empire has them all EMPIRE /I Large Productive High Ctuality Berry For The North Empire was originated and introduced by Dr. George L. Slate at the Geneva, N. Y. Experiment Station. At first it was used largely as a competitor lor Premier, then the leader. The experience of Mr. Rexford Roderick of Fayette Co., Pa. was typical. "I have tried the Premier then changed to Em
. Allen's 75th anniversary 1885-1960 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. Size, Beauty, Productiveness—Empire has them all EMPIRE /I Large Productive High Ctuality Berry For The North Empire was originated and introduced by Dr. George L. Slate at the Geneva, N. Y. Experiment Station. At first it was used largely as a competitor lor Premier, then the leader. The experience of Mr. Rexford Roderick of Fayette Co., Pa. was typical. "I have tried the Premier then changed to Empire. I had nicer berries from the Empire. The crop was large—beautiful large red berries and many compliments. Customers would buy by the crate when they saw the ; Empire has done well in most of the northern states, excellent reports having come from Maine to Illinois. Empire plants are vigorous growers. Under good grow- ing conditions they should be kept thinned some for best results. The berries are larger, brighter, more attractive and of much better quality than Premier. They are about the same in firmness. Under good conditions they are about as productive as Premier and Catskill. The large size and light attractive color make them easy to market profitably (see color picture ) but Empire berries should be handled quickly as they are only moderately firm. Empire is not generally considerd a good freezing berry but the quality is very fine. Our supply of Empire plants is rather limited compared with what we sold last year, so we suggest early ordering. Price list page 32. ALBRITTON The Carolina Beauty The great majority of all berries grown in the coastal region of North Carolina are Albritton. The plants make a very vigorous growth and are quite productive of very large, bright, shiny, firm, high quality berries. They are real beauties and quickly came to dominate the North Carolina ber- ry industry after they were introduced. Excellent crops of Albritto
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