BIG JOE 
Big Joe is an excellent midseason berry, which makes a very 
strong vigorous plant growth. The berries are large and of very fine 
quality, being a brilliant red flesh color. Big Joe has definite soil pre- 
ferences, and as the blossoms are borne above the foliage, and prac- 
tically all open at once, often suffers damage from late frosts. Under 
favorable conditions, Big Joe is a heavy producer. 
TEMPLE 
This is the new variety which has been receiving much pub- 
licity from farm magazines, and being highly recommended by many 
colleges and experiment stations. Named for Prof. C. E. Temple, for- 
merly of the University of Maryland who was largely responsible for 
introducing this variety, Temple is from a cross of Aberdeen and 
Fairfax and is an exceptionally vigorous variety, making a very dense 
row of large plants. It is very productive, the fruit being firm and 
bright colored. Temple has not been injured by frost and cold in 
seasons when many other varieties have been seriously injured. If you 
have been troubled with Red Stele disease, I suggest you try this new 
Red Stele resistant berry. I have a good supply of Temple plants but 
anticipate heavy ordering of this variety, so please place your order 
early. : 
SPARKLE 
A promising new variety from New Jersey. Plant growth is 
vigorous, dark green, making a good fruiting row. A very produc- 
tive variety and as the name indicates the berries are smooth and shiny 
and of excellent quality. Berries run medium to large in size, similar 
to Pathfinder. This is one of the newer varieties which I think you 
should try. 
CATSKILL 
An ideal mid-season berry, having large attractive, good qual- 
ity fruit. My strain of this variety is especially vigorous, being a 
wonderful plant maker. Although it will grow on all types of soil, 
I have found it'to be adapted to the heavier soil types. 
This is the heaviest producing mid-season berry I have to 
offer, and it is said to be especially good for quick-freezing in home 
freezer units and community lockers. By all means try Catskill. 
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