EMPIRE 
Grow our plants for fine crops 
EMPIRE was introduced in 1951 and since then has done well in most of the 
Northern states. The right climate encourages EMPIRE to make vigorous 
growth and produce large, bright and attractive berries with fine green caps. 
While EMPIRE berries are inclined to be less firm than some, close picking 
and quick handling overcomes this slight handicap and you will find EMPIRE 
easy to market — and profitable. 
Our Empire plants can grow berries like these for you. 
FAIR LAND 
Good quality 
FAIRLAND had Aberdeen and Fairfax for parents and was introduced orig- 
inally in 1947. It is making a come-back this year, after losing popularity 
about 1957. For those growers to the North who are looking for a mid-season 
variety (several days ahead of Sparkle), with Red Stele resistance, a pro- 
ducer of large, good quality berries, we can recommend the old but new 
FAIRLAND. 
LATE VARIETIES 
Superb quality — real money maker 
For a late variety in the Northern States, SPARKLE leads the field! SPARKLE 
plants are so vigorous under good conditions, the bed must be thinned out to 
prevent overcrowding which may reduce fruit size. Plants are resistant to one 
strain of Red Stele root disease and the lateness in bearing prevents frost 
injury. As to the berries, they are superb in quality, rich crimson red and 
pretty as a picture. SPARKLE berries realty do sparkle on the vine — and 
average medium to large in size. They are excellent for freezing or preserving 
— and are a real money maker on the fresh market. 
Several years ago I planted a small patch of strawberries with plants received from you 
through an order placed by a relative. The variety of plants was your Sparkle. Since that 
time I have experimented with other varieties, mostly local plant stock, and have come to 
this conclusion: For my ground growing conditions and taste preference, no other straw- 
berry can equal your Sparkle strawberries! Wm. Blackman, Niles, Mich. 
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