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Sparkle is the most popular late variety in the northern states from our expe- 

 rience. It remains among our best sellers and ranks in productiveness with other 

 leaders such as Catskill, Midland and Pocahontas. Sparkle plants are exception- 

 ally vigorous in growth and where growing conditions are favorable plant thin- 

 ning is frequently necessary to improve fruit size. The plants are resistant to the 

 most common strain of red stele, providing an added element of safety to the 

 grower when this may be a problem. Sparkle plants bloom very heavily so that 

 fruiting time always finds them loaded with sparkling Sparkle berries. 



Superb in quality. They are far better than Robinson, Pocahontas, Surecrop and others with 

 which they compete. 



Pretty as a picture. The name Sparkle was taken from the fact that the berries actually do 

 sparkle on the vine (See color picture inside front cover.) 

 Always in demand as a fresh market favorite. Where well grown and carefully picked their 

 shine and finish make them very attractive. 

 Rich crimson red. They are very beautiful, and although they do darken somewhat on hold- 

 ing, this is no disadvantage. 

 Known for berries medium to large in size. Where moisture is ample and plants are not too 

 thick, the plants can fully size the large number of berries which are produced. 

 Late in bearing. The crop is rarely affected by frost, which is the best crop insurance the 

 grower can nave. 



Excellent for freezing. The fine quality helps, but the rich crimson red color extending clear 

 through the berry is what makes Sparkle topnotch for freezing. 



SPARKLE BOOSTERS 



Milwaukee Co., Wise, May 2, 1966. "As we have previously mentioned, Sparkle has been a 

 favorite for years. We have found that the berries ripening near the end of the season are 

 much sweeter than those earlier. For that reason we have sold a lot of Sparkle to diabetics. 

 We have had good size, as large as Catskill. Of course, we use irrigation when needed." 

 Louis W. Koelsch 



Grafton Co., N.H., March 7, 1966. "I had a fine crop of Sparkle last summer from plants set 

 spring of 1964 in spite of dry weather. The Sparkle and Catskill from you last spring shaped up 

 into a fine bed when mulched in the fall, and I'm looking forward to a good crop this summer. 

 Always fine plants. Thank you." David B. Dickinson jc 



