WORLD'S FINEST STRAWBERRY SELECTIONS 



TFNNFSSFF RFAUTY ^ est ^ m ^' ^ * s sometimes necessary to 



thin out the beds. 

 Bright and firm Berries of TENNESSEE BEAUTY 

 TENNESSEE BEAUTY was origi- are delightful. Color is a glossy medium 

 nated and introduced by the Tennessee to deep red. Berries average medium to 

 Station back in the 1930's. Territory large in size. They are long conic and 

 where TENNESSEE BEAUTY grows uniformly smooth. Caps are large and 

 well is not confined to the south, how- lovely, helping to make TENNESSEE 

 ever, as it has proven itself through all BEAUTY berries a real eye-catcher at 

 of the middle and many of the northern the market. They cap easily. Berries 

 states. are firm and ship well. Their quality is 

 TENNESSEE BEAUTY plants are good for the table and they are excel- 

 very healthy and productive. Plants are lent for freezing or processing. Your 

 resistant to leaf spots and scorch and garden will be complete with some of 

 are tolerant to other disorders. They our plants of TENNESSEE BEAUTY, 

 run freely and for top production of Order now. See color page 27. 



Dear Aliens: We decided we should write you relative to two new varieties of straw- 

 berries — the Redchief and Marlate. We have been growing berries for many years and 

 each year we try a few new varieties, usually only 25 plants of a kind. Last season we 

 had Redchief and Marlate, two short rows of 25 plants. We have tested most of the 

 leading varieties and we want to say that these two we consider the best of all we have 

 tested. Especially, the Redchief — we were more pleased with it than any of the many 

 varieties we have ever had. Last season with us they were outstanding. We have been 

 growing Surecrop as our main crop and we believe it is most dependable, year after 

 year. The point we wish to make is that your description of these two new varieties falls 

 far short in doing them justice — again, especially the Redchief. As you know, Marlate 

 ripens a few days after Redchief — and yet we picked a few Redchief a week after 

 Marlate was gone. You have our permission to use any of these statements in any of 

 your advertising — and wishing you a good year, sincerely, 



Spurgeon Nursery 

 Cincinnati, Ohio 



Gentlemen: We wish to thank you again this year for the exceptionally nice plants we 

 received. After planting and cultivating we found we lost only 4 out of the 500 Vesper 

 we planted. 



Steve Nichols 

 Osseo, Minn. 



Courtesy to the customer has, unfortunately, become such a rarity that when it does 

 occur, one can hardly remark upon it and enjoy it. I do thank you for your kindness 

 and courtesy. Now, if your berries are as good as your service, I shall certainly be 

 more than well-pleased. Looking forward to many a luscious berry. Sincerely, 



Kathryn E. Peria 

 Ticonderoga, N.Y. 



Dear Sirs: Received the 325 strawberry plants on April 27, 1973. The weather was very 

 bad and I had to hold the plants for a week before I could plant them. Today they look 

 fine and I have not lost a plant. Again, I thank you for the extra fine berry plants. 

 I remain, 



H. Leroy Marron 

 Lancaster, Pa. 



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