/JERSEYBELLE 



Jerseybelle berries are very fancy (see color picture back cover) and so out- 

 standing for beauty and size that they never fail to bring the top price. It should 

 be picked at just the right time and handled carefully and promptly. When picked 

 closely, while the berries are still bright red and before they get a deep red color, 

 it is firm enough for retail trade and over-night shipment. The berries have a 

 shiny skin with a tough surface and rather prominent yellow seeds. The cap is 

 large and showy, which is a sales asset. The flavor of the fruit is best described 

 as mild, even becoming bland when fully ripe. 



With virus-free stocks Jerseybelle has become one of our better growers and 

 makes a good amount of runners under nearly all conditions. Plants are vigorous 

 and remain free from disease although there is a tendency toward leaf spot which 

 can easily be controlled with copper. 



Jerseybelle territory continues to grow slowly and it is moving westward 

 from the area of Delaware, New Jersey and New York. 



For beauty and size, try Jerseybelle. Price list page 28. 



VESPER (NJ 157) 



Vesper fruit is of a rich red color, with a beautiful gloss if harvested at the 

 I proper stage of maturity. The primary fruits are furrowed, becoming smoother 

 later, but without the over-all smoothness and uniformity of Jerseybelle. The 

 berries are very large with the cap large and showy and the seeds are raised 

 and attractive. (See color picture opposite page 15.) Vesper ripens very late, 

 between Jerseybelle and Redstar and has been reported as very productive in 

 nearly all cases. 



We have heard disquieting reports about Vesper from some of the large 

 ■commercial growers. The major complaint is that the berries do not carry well. 

 ' It would be well to check with growers in your area before making a major 

 commitment to this variety. 



We have a nice supply of vigorous, well-rooted plants. Price list page 28. 



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