Page 6 Advertisements Column 1

Press, Volume XCV, Issue 28265, 1 May 1957, Page 6

PICKING THE WINNERS Outstanding NEW Strawberries The Latest in the World of Strawberry Developments -— " TALISMAN" "TALISMAN" Preliminary trials in New Zealand indicate that this is the variety we’ve been waiting for. In England, "Talisman" is absolutely sweeping the country in ; *?Sh commerce today. Exceptionally heavy cropping combined with a high resistance to disease places "Talisman" the leading variety until a better one to i- '~' replaC * if ’ fit Yield—Exceptionally heavy, better than Auchincruive ■ Climax in its prime. jjgf Growth —Very vigorous and if It highly diseasei,-^,-',’;?•’ Size—Huge berriet of deep giossy-red which hold HH firm for days. Flavour—Extra fine flavour, sweet and pleating Plant Quality—Every plant grown from Government kSHI inspected stocks and certified disease-free. Strong, well rooted. 6/6 d ”' : 3 18/W —"*'24/- """40/lOOO ,or £l3 STRAWBERRY "CAMBRIDGE M 407 IMPROVED" We believe this variety to be the best of the well-kecwß Cambridge series recently introduced into New Zealand from England. "Cambridge M 407 Improved" has proven to be a great success and we have no hesitation in recommending to all for the first time. Cambridge M 407 Improved crops very early, therefore by planting together with "Talisman" you may expect fruit over a very long season. Very vigorous grower and a high resistance to disease. An exceptionally heavy cropper of the most desirable firm fruit of the very best In quality. All plants well rooted and grown from stocks certified by officers of the Department of Agriculture. 4/9 »,« g/_ .. ... Jg/g ■» '« 1000 for £lO STRAWBERRY "PERLE DE PRAGUE" Although this variety is not as new as Talisman or Cambridge M 407 Improve 1, we recommend it because it does particularly well in the South Island where it enjoys the cold winters. Very early cropper and tremendously vigorous in growth. A good ylelder of medium-sixed berries of a grand flavour. The quality and colouring of the fruit are very good. All the plants are certified by officers of the Department of Agriculture. 4/6 dozen; 25 for ‘"”16/6 '"'"'3oZ- ”"‘"£B/10/The quality of oar plants, grown by a specialist In this field, is absolutely second to none in New Zea and. Anticipating the demand for these new varieties, we grew over 125,000 plants. Quote us for larger quantities. The above offer is only available at:— ZENITH SEEDS (WCH) LTD. 130 ARMAGH STREET. SEEDSMEN (Opp. T. Armstrongs Ltd.) Three Modern Stores: Christchurch, Wellington, Lower Hutt. Nurseries: Otaki.

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z?/.j.iiiy ™ lllll W -Jf { p/ease return tfour ewptfes ml COUNTRY RESIDENTS: If not served by a bottle dealer, we will pay cash for all empties returned dir- ->X ect to us. Write stating name, ad- 'V dress, quantity, and consign freight /jA forward. II I TOWN RESIDENTS: I£ you have Viz any difficulty arranging collec- ]TX tion, write or ’phone us—we will be pleased to help. ZABCX ASSOCIATED BOTTLERS CO. LTD./v/ 13 Balfour Terraee, Christchurch. Phone 77-410.