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resistant to the common race of red stele, but showed susceptibility to mildew In 

 our trials. The fruit Is of deep red color, glossy and firm. The strawberries 

 are above medium in size, of fair flavor and somewhat variable in shape. Midway 

 is being introduced as a possible replacement for Fair land and Temple. Plants 

 should be available from nurserymen in the fall of 1960. 



Or land - The most productive variety in our trials last summer. The plants are 

 vigorous and good runner producers. The main weakness of this variety is Its very 

 poor flavor and only fair appearance. Many of the late berries were badly mis- 

 shapened and green tipped. 



Jerseybelle - A late ripening variety that produces very large, glossy berries. The 

 berries are firm, of fair flavor and fair color. The plants are vigorous, make a 

 good bed and are productive. Jerseybelle appears to be most promising as a late 

 ripening variety where red stele is not a factor. 



---J. F. Anderson 

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PEARS 



Alexander Lucas - An attractive French winter pear which is large, yellow with 

 a blush and good quality. Its season Is late fall and early winter. 



Chapln - A seedling of Seckel which resembles Seckel in general characteristics 



but ripens nearly a month before Seckel. It is very sweet and excellent in quality. 



Ewart - A large greenish yellow pear netted with russet and has a fine, melting, 

 tender, juicy flesh. The season is a month later than Bartlett. 



Gorham - Fruit resembles Bartlett in size, color, and shape. Ripens two weeks 

 later than Bartlett and keeps a month longer. The quality is good to excellent. 

 This variety is particularly recommended for dessert and canning. 



Red. Bartlett - A sport of Bartlett which resembles Bartlett in every respect 

 except color which is red rather than yellow. 



— -0. C. Roberts 



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RED-BANDED LEAF ROLLER IS THREATENING AGAIN 



During the past couple of years, apple growers in Massachusetts have noted 

 an increase in the red-banded leaf roller population and also increased diffi- 

 culty In controlling this pest. 



