/ VESPER 



(HJ 157) 



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

 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. 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 com- 

 mercial 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 com- 

 mitment to this variety. 



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



The Best Real Late 



RED STAR 



The Latest Real Good 



Redstar berries are large and wedge shaped, later becoming mostly round- 

 conic. They are fine in quality with an attractive bright red color which darkens 

 very little on holding. 



One problem with Redstar is fasciation, which occurs when several fruiting 

 stems apparently combine forming a broad flat stem. The berries become broad- 

 ened and contorted, making them less desirable. This condition still exists to 

 some extent with our new virus free stocks, but much less than formerly. The 

 berries average large in size, are firm enough to ship well and attractive enough 

 to sell well. 



It is easy to get a fine fruiting row with healthy, beautiful foliage with virus 

 free plants. Because of its lateness, Redstar should be grown where ample mois- 

 ture is available at fruiting time. Because of its lateness in blooming Redstar is 

 never killed by a late frost so that you are sure to get a crop to extend the season 

 for fancy fruit. 



A home gardener can stretch the season feeding the family fine desserts 

 after other berries are finished. A commercial grower can handle a far greater 

 volume of berries with a given amount of help. Redstar is the best real late berry 

 and the latest real good berry. Price list page 28. 



AMBROSIA 



Ambrosia produces heavy crops of large, attractive, light colored berries. Quality is only 

 fair as most people consider it quite tart. Ambrosia makes a strong, vigorous growth but it is 

 somewhat susceptible to leaf spot. The lateness of Ambrosia bloom means you always have 

 berries to sell, and the lateness of Ambrosia ripening means they usually sell well. Price list 

 page 28. .^^ 



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