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very important commercial variety north of 
|| Maryland. It is very winter hardy, giving good 
| results even in parts of Canada. It is a good 
plant maker in most types of soil. As an extra feature Sparkle is resistant to red stele and leaf troubles. 
_ New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 
the highest prices. They are therefore excel- 
harheee 
FAVORITE LATE VARIETY FOR 
FRESH USE AND FREEZING 
For many years Sparkle has been the most 
important late strawberry in much of the north- 
east. It was introduced by the New Jersey Agri- 
cultural Experiment Station in 1931 and soon 
became very popular because of its many out- 
standing qualities. Sparkle is a very dependable 
producer of fine crops of glossy, sparkling berries. 
They are of medium size, have a nice cap, and 
yellow seeds. Berries of Sparkle have very good 
freezing and for preserves. Sparkle generally 
_ripens just after the midseason varieties and is a 
Plants of Sparkle are naturally quite vigorous, but with Rayner’s virus-free stock they have that extra 
vitality that really makes this a great favorite for both commercial growers and home gardeners. In 
| Michigan there is a variety known as Paymaster that is generally considered to be the same as Sparkle. 
25 Plants $2.95; 50 for $4.50; 100 for $6.65; 1,000 for $29.50. Complete Prices Page 17. 
Gerseybelle 
HUGE, BEAUTIFUL BERRIES—LATE—VERY FSC R INS 
If you want big strawberries you want 
Jerseybelle. 
This popular berry was introduced by the 
and soon became very popular because of its 
huge, bright, beautiful berries which bring 
‘lent for roadside stands, auction markets, and 
‘similar sales where your customers will pay 
more for fancy berries. And if you want a 
berry you can truly be proud of then you will 
find the answer in Jerseybelle since a quart 
of these berries is truly a sight to behold. 
Berries of Jerseybelle have consistently 
been about the largest of any variety we have 
ever seen, and they have a beautiful glossy 
color that gives a waxed appearance. The 
cap is large and the seeds are bright yellow, 
resulting in a berry of unusual beauty. 
The flesh is not nearly as juicy as in some 
varieties, thus Jerseybelle will hold its appear- 
ance quite well. The flavor is not as good as for some berries but is satisfactory. The ripening season is 
quite late, about a week after Sparkle, which greatly helps to prolong the picking season. 
Jerseybelle may show some leaf troubles but generally this is not a serious problem. In northern soils, 
it is best not to plant Jerseybelle in land recently grown to tomatoes, potatoes, or other strawberries. 
| But if you are looking for that extra big berry that will make real profits, you will make a planting of 
. Rayner’s registered, virus-free Jerseybelle. 
25 Plants $3.10; 50 for $4.65; 100 for $6.95; 1,000 for $31.00 
See order sheet for postage and handling charge 
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