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Title: Allen's 80th book of berries
Identifier: allens80thbookof19alle (find matches)
Year: 1965 (1960s)
Authors: Allen Co. (Salisbury, Md. ); Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs
Publisher: Salisbury, Md. : W. F. Allen Co.
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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SUPERFECTION Our Leading Everbearer Superfection is still our leading everbearer because it is the best in produc- ing berries when you want them—in late summer and fall. Superfection berries are light in color and quite attractive in appearance. (See color picture inside front cover.) They are firm enough to ship moderate distances but in most cases they are used at home or sold at local markets. The flavor is quite tart but with sugar Superfection is a fine addition to late summer and fall desserts. All everbearing varieties should be planted in hills with the runners re- moved. The Ohio System, described on page 26, has been most satisfactory for many growers. Growing Superfection in the hill system and removing all run- ners usually gives a good stand of plants with good crops of fruit. With adequate moisture Superfection will set plants quite freely. Under conditions of extreme heat and drought they will die out unless irrigated. Superfection is also sold as Gem, which was the original name. In past years a variety known as Brilliant proved to be identical with Gem and Superfection. With virus-free plants to eliminate differences in vigor of individual stocks you will find Gem and Superfection identical. Order them by either name and you will have the best of the everbearers. Our plants are strong, well-rooted, true to name and virus free, giving you every chance for good results with everbearers. Our supply of this variety is always limited, so we urge you to order early. Price list page 28. I Danville, Va., April 21, 1964. "My order for Superfection plants arrived in good condition. Very pleased with the nice healthy plants. Everyone is living and growing perfectly." Mrs. M. N. Green. STREAMLINER Streamliner berries are of a medium to large size, having a good red color clear through. Both the flavor and appearance are good. The plants produce a spring crop and continue to bear through late summer and fall, with the best crop in the fall. Many growers in the middle latitudes have reported favorably on this variety and it is worthy of trial if you are interested in everbearers. Price list page 28. OZARK BEAUTY We have a limited number of virus-free plants of this new everbearer from Arkansas to offer this year. From our observation, plant growth has been freer than with most ever- bearers. Experiment stations in the midwest have been most enthusiastic. Pice list page 28. 19

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