to Aberdeen and yet has all the desirable points of that variety, par- 
ticularly so under drought conditions. 
The plants are very vigorous and immune to root diseases, 
resistant to both leaf spot and scorch. Makes a good fruiting row 
of medium large plants. The berries are medium light-red and of 
good quality and flavor. 
MIDLAND 
Although only introduced a couple of years ago, Midland 
has gained wide popularity and is now planted throughout most of 
this area. Although it is an early berry, I find that it is several days 
later than Premier. Midland makes a good row of large plants. The 
berries are larger than Premier, being very firm with a rich straw- 
berry flavor. Recommended for freezing if you are going to slice 
the berries before freezing. 
FAIRFAX 
There is a lot of discussion pro and con over Fairfax, as to 
whether it is an early or a midseason berry. Whether it is early or 
midseason, it is surely the best tasting berry of them all, being very 
sweet. A Fairfax berry has a dark color and consequently is not 
a good market berry, because many people think it is over-ripe, when, 
in reality, it is just right. Fairfax makes a sturdy growth and is 
free from leaf spot and scorch. 
MIDSEASON VARIETIES 
TEMPLE 
This is the new variety which has been receiving much pub- 
icity 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. 
ROBINSON 
Also known as Scarlet Beauty, Robinson is a fairly new variety 
for this section, but has been planted quite extensively in Michigan. 
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