WINTER HARDY 

 HIGH QUALITY 



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FLETCHER was released by the New York 

 Agricultural Experiment Station in 1959 as a 

 result of the outstanding breeding program of 

 Dr. George L. Slate. For several years this 

 variety has been tested in New York and other 

 states and has proven to be a very promising 

 berry for both home use and commercial pro- 

 duction. It is a cross of Midland with Suwannee, 

 both of which have excellent quality, and as a 

 result Fletcher has a wonderful flavor that should 

 appeal to all who appreciate good strawberry flavor. Berries of Fletcher are reasonably large, bright 

 in color, excellent for freezing, and sufficiently firm for commercial marketing. The plants are 

 vigorous, tall, and very productive. Fletcher is a fairly late variety — ripening about 3 days after 

 Sparkle. It is very winter hardy and well adapted to northeastern conditions. 



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THE BEST FOR PRESERVES AND JAMS— WONDERFUL FOR FREEZING 



Because of its fine qualities when processed or frozen BLAKEMORE once was the most widely planted 

 commercial strawberry. Its sparkling, light-red, firm berries still produce the finest, most attractive 

 preserves you have ever seen. When frozen the berries hold their shape well and have fine color. For a 

 special attraction freeze some whole, with caps attached. Plants of Blakemore are especially vigorous 

 and will grow well in nearly any soil. This early variety is especially suited to moderate climates but 

 should do well in all but the coldest states. If you like strawberry preserves be sure to try Blakemore. 

 25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. 



LATE COMMERCIAL VARIETY 

 FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL STATES 



Tennessee Beauty is recommended as a 

 commercial variety in south-central and east- 

 ern states, where its firmness is a definite 

 advantage. Many growers tell us that it is 

 their best producer. 



The berries are of medium size and have a 

 bright, rich red color. The flavor is good, and 

 the slight tartness results in fine quality. For 

 freezing and preserving Tennessee Beauty 

 rates high since it produces a fine bright prod- 

 uct. One feature of this variety that is de- 

 sirable for processing is the ease with which 

 the cap comes off. With its many fine features 

 such as good quality, firmness, beauty, and 

 high production, Tennessee Beauty is defin- 

 itely a good variety for both commercial and 

 home plantings. 



Although we do not recommend large-scale 

 planting of Tennessee Beauty in the northern 

 states, it is considered a good commercial 

 variety in some sections. 



25 Plants $2.90; 50 for $4.45; 100 for $6.60; 1,000 for $29.00 



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