FAVORITE LATE VARIETY FOR FRESH 
USE AND FREEZING—VIRUS-FREE 
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 
flavor and quality and are rated very good for 4 
freezing and for preserves. Sparkle generally 
ripens just after the midseason varieties and is a 
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. 
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 $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices Page 20. 
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March 9, 1965 
Some years ago we planted 175 of Rayner’s Sparkle strawberry plants and despite a bad frost picked 376 
| quarts. Mrs. R. C. Jupp, Norwich, N. J. 
March 8, 1965 
I n 1963 we ordered 300 strawberry plants and picked 558 quarts which we think was wonderful. 
Mrs. JoHN MEDLEY, Sugar Grove, Va. 
VIRUS 
FREE 
LATE ase VARIETY FOR SOUTH- CENTRAL "STATES ‘ 
FINE FOR FREEZING AND RES AGES 
Tennessee Beauty is recommended as a commercial 
variety in south-central and eastern states, where its firme 
ness 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 product. 
One feature of this variety that is desirable 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 definitely 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. 
Tennessee Beauty usually is very vigorous, producing 
thickly matted fruiting beds. For best yield and quality 
some type of runner control should be practiced. 
Prices: 100 Plants for $4.50; 1,000 for $20.00. Complete Prices on Page 20. 
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