GOOD BERRIES shipping restrictions & Zone Map. See page 28 for state
Shumway’s Sweetest Strawberries. June Bearers.
30065 EARLIGLOW. Our leading early variety. Combines earliness with outstanding disease resistance. Fruits are medi- um-large, very firm, with a glossy, deep red surface. Resistant to Red Stele Root Rot, Wilt, Leaf Scorch and Leaf Spot. Particularly well suited for the Eastern and Central states. Zones 4-8.
30075 HONEOYE. Sensational strawberry flavor is the main ingredient in this high yielding, New York State born variety. Fruits are huge (our largest), very sweet, firm and juicy. Winter har- dy and highly resistant to Berry Rot. Vigorous plants yield baskets of conical, glossy red berries. Ripens about a week after Earliglow. Zones 3-8.
30055 CAVENDISH. An introduction from Nova Scotia, bred for superior winter hardiness. Strong runners and excellent disease resistance ensures a solid plant stand. Ripens in early mid- season, right after Honeoye (above), yielding loads of large, firm, bright red, flavorful berries. Zones 3-8.
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30006(X) EVERBEARER COLLECTION. 25 plants each, Ozark Beauty and Ft. Laramie. $25.00 if purchased separately. Just $19.95.
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allows for painless picking as the one year canes have few thorns, and those that remain are relatively soft. Huge, elongated, smooth red fruits with succulent ‘sweet-tart’ flavor are delicious fresh and also make mouth-watering pies, jams and jellies. Fruit ripens in July. High yielding plants are mildew resistant. 2 yr. #1 bareroot plants. Zones 3-7. $13.95 each; 3+ $13.25 each; 6+ $12.50 each.
30185 PIXWELL. This practi- cally thornless gooseberry makes such delicious pies and preserves. Attractive light green color turns pink when fully ripe. Easy to pick (“picks well”) because the fruit hangs on stems below the branches where they can be easily seen. Bears second season. Spring shipment only. Zones 5-8. $10.95 each; 3+ $10.25 each; 6+ $9.75 each.
BOYSENBERRY. We ship our berries in the spring. Shipping Schedule:
30390 GIANT THORNLESS. En- tirely thornless! Can’t be beat for fresh desserts, juices or preserves. Fruit is a glossy, jet black, mostly 1-1/2 to 2 in. in di- ameter. Berries are plump, with a distinc- tive, tangy flavor. Zones 6-8. 3 for $19.95; 6 for $37.95; 12 for $69.95.
30187 TIXIA™. (var. Rafzvicta) Jumbo bright red fruits on nearly thornless canes. Developed in Switzerland where gooseberries are favorites, Tixia
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25 for $13.50; 50 for $23.95; 100 for $42.50; 400 for $139.95.
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25 for $12.50; 50 for $22.50; 100 for $39.95; 400 for $127.95.
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30095 SPARKLE. This extra-late variety yields huge, glisten- ing fine berries after all other varieties are gone. Ripens 16 days after Earliglow. Plants are medium size, vigorous and productive. Fruit is large and a rich red in color. Zones 3-8.
30080 JEWEL. If you’re looking for big berry size and mouth-watering flavor, look no further. Berries are very large, glossy, bright red and taste absolutely delicious. Big yielder is easy to pick. Sturdy plants are very hardy. U-Pick operations love this one, and so will home gardeners. Ripens main season. Zones 4-8.
Everbearers.
30020 FT. LARAMIE. Our most productive ever- bearer is also our most disease resistant. Bears a heavy, very early crop of medium-sized deep red fruit about 10 days earlier than Ozark Beauty. Good disease resistance. Zones 3-7.
30030 OZARK BEAUTY. Our most popular everbearer yields from late spring to frost. Adapt- ed to all areas of the country. Tops in berry size and fruit production. Fruit is firm, glossy red and wedge- shaped. Zones 3-8.
and fragrance of any strawberry vari- ety. Planted in the spring, it begins bearing during the summer and continues into the fall. The following year it produces a good spring crop with continued lighter pro- duction all season. Excellent for growing in containers and raised beds. Zones 4-8. 10 for $7.50; 20 for $13.75; 50 for $29.50; 100 for $54.95; 200 for $94.95.
30156 ROVADA RED. Fruits taste as good as they look. Developed in the Netherlands and bears heavy loads of very large, translucent red berries borne in clus- ters. The fruits are delicious eaten fresh or made into sparkling jams and jellies. Plants have good vigor and disease resistance and are late to flower, thus escaping late season frosts. Fruits ripen in late July. Zones 4-8. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 6+ $11.95 each.
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to White Pine Blister Rust. Zones 3-7. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 6+ $11.95 each.
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heavier crop if planted with another variety. Begins ripening in July. Excellent resistance
have a wonderful flavor for eating fresh or making into jams, jellies, syrup, juice and wine. Contains nearly 3-1/2 times the Vitamin C of fresh oranges. Shade toler- ant plants are self-fruitful, but will set a
riety for home gardeners and U-pick operations. Very manageable as it only grows to 3 ft. at maturity. Large fruits
30151 BEN SAREK BLACK. An ideal va-
53310 PYRAMIDAL TERRACED GARDEN. Space saver for strawberries and other plants – holds 50 strawberry plants. A great way to grow strawber- ries, herbs, compact vegetables and annual flowers. Heavy aluminum bands, 6, 4 and 2 ft. in diameter, are self-locking and easy to assemble. Includes a complete sprinkler system. Ideal for everbearing strawberries. All you need is a cubic yard of fertile soil, strawberry plants and a sunny spot. Instructions included. $44.95 each.
specialty strawberry devel- oped in France. Small to me- dium size berries are glossy bright red with the best flavor
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30005(X) ALL SEASON COLLECTION! A collection of our three best June Bearers which ripen at different times for an extended season. Highly adaptable, does well in practically all areas of the country. Collection includes 25 Earliglow, our earliest, 25 Cavendish, our midseason, and 25 Sparkle, our most attractive late-season. $40.50 if purchased separately. All 75 plants priced at only $32.95.
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30034 SEASCAPE. Ideal for growing in con- tainers as well as the garden. A day-neutral va- riety that produces fruit repeatedly throughout the growing season. Enjoy fresh strawberries in June, midsummer and fall. The large, conical-shaped berries are bright red inside and out with exquisite flavor that will keep you wanting more. One of the most productive and disease resistant everbearers. Widely adapted. Zones 4-8. 25 for $13.50; 50 for $23.95; 100 for $42.50; 400 for $141.95.
WOODEN BERRY BOXES. Makes your delicious fresh berries more inviting. Perfect when you're donating to charities, presenting gifts to friends and neighbors or for your own use. Es- sential for farmer's market sales. Fresh picked fruit looks even more luscious in these wood boxes. 53462 Pints, 50 for $21.95; 100 for $39.95; 250 for $94.95; 500 for $179.95.
53463 Quarts, 50 for $27.95; 100 for $53.95; 250 for $129.95; 500 for $249.95.
PYRAMIDAL GARDEN & STRAWBERRY PLANTS.
PLANTS. You can enjoy fresh strawberries from mid-July to frost. This bargain consists of the Pyramidal Terraced Garden and 50 Ozark Beauty everbearing strawberry plants. $67.45 if purchased separately. Just $59.95!
53315(X) GARDEN & STRAWBERRY
Even beginners can expect wonderful success with Shumway’s strawberries! Just remember that there are two types: June Bearers, which yield a single large crop, and Everbearers, which yield a smaller crop from spring to frost. Experts recom- mend 25 plants to meet the needs of one person. Varieties listed in order of ripening. Note: We ship strawberries in the spring only.
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