VESPER 



(NJ 157) 



Vesper is a selection of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and is 

 a cross of Utah Shipper and Jerseybelle. It ripens very late, somewhat later than 

 Jerseybelle but before Redstar. Reports from where it has been grown indicate that 

 it has been the most productive of all the selections or varieties during the time it 

 has been in replicated plots. It has a longer harvest season than Jerseybelle and 

 extends well into the Redstar season. Rutgers reports from New Jersey that Vesper's 

 yield has been 13,461 and 16,735 quarts per acre in two of three years field trials. 



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

 stage of maturity. The berries are very large but the primary fruits are furrowed. 

 The later fruits are smooth but it certainly does not have the over-all smoothness 

 and uniformity of Jerseybelle. The quality of Vesper is considered to be better than 

 that of Jerseybelle but not as good as Sparkle. The cap is large and showy and the 

 seeds are raised and attractive as in Jerseybelle. (See color picture) 



Where Vesper has been grown, growers are enthusiastic. It is worthy of trial 

 in Jerseybelle territory. 



Our supply is limited, so order early. Price list page 32. 



ERIE 



Erie is a cross of Sparkle and Premier introduced by the New York State Experiment Station 

 at Geneva. We can offer virus free plants of this variety for the first time this year, which should 

 insure plenty of plants for a good fruiting row. Erie makes strong, vigorous plants with deep 

 green foliage. Fruit color is medium red, bright and attractive. Erie is fair in quality with a 

 moderately tough skin. Erie ripens fairly late, along with Sparkle. Our supply of Erie plants this 

 year is very limited. Price list page 32. 



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