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Starbright is a cross of Chesapeake X Fairfax. From such parentage you would expect something fine, 
and Starbright qualifies. The berries are almost as good in quality as Fairfax, as firm as Chesapeake and 
handsomer than either of them. They have a delightful aroma. 
Selling price is always high. During the 1941 shipping season, Starbright berries usually were several 
cents per quart higher than any other kinds, but they always are at the top. On not one day when we 
shipped Starbright did another variety outsell it. 
The plants have a beautiful dark green leathery foliage, which is very healthy and vigorous. Starbright 
makes more plants than the old strains of Chesapeake, sometimes more than our new strain. 
Starbright is a moderate but not a heavy cropper, although we have had almost 5,000 quarts from an 
acre. The berries have a slight tendency to green tips. 
Starbright resembles Chesapeake in many ways, but it is slightly earlier and the berries are sweeter, 
firmer, with a tougher, glossier skin. The first berries are not quite as large as Fairfax, but the average size 
is somewhat better, running about the same as Chesapeake. 
The official U. S. Department of Agriculture circular states, ‘The Starbright is being introduced as a 
midseason commercial and home garden variety of great beauty. It is recommended for trial from Virginia 
to New Jersey and westward to Kansas and Iowa.” 
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Which to grow as a late berry, Chesapeake or Starbright? In the 
territory suggested, by all means TRY Starbright. As a home garden 
berry you can’t go wrong with it due to the fine quality. As a com- 
mercial berry it might prove to be more profitable than Chesapeake in 
sections where Chesapeake is good—or it might prove to be good in 
sections where Chesapeake does not do well. It doesn’t cost much to 
try it and there is much to gain if it ‘‘clicks.’’—Price list, page 35. 


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