\ TEMPLE — A Berry Made to Order 
We planted the Temple for the first time last spring and have not 
yet fruited it. However, growers in our area have given us favorable 
reports on it. 
Temple was developed as a cross between Fairfax and Aberdeen 
in the search for a new variety which would not be subject to the red 
stele disease and yet would have the high quality, large yields, and 
good shipping qualities needed for a first class market berry. Sucha 
berry was badly needed in many areas where red stele had made the 
growing of old standard varieties unprofitable. Those who have 
fruited the new Temple claim that it fills the bill. 
The berries are reported to be large, conic, smooth and attractive. 
Quality is very good. The berries are firm enough for long distance 
shipping. Temple ripens early and is productive. Reports indicate 
that it is frost resistant. It probably does best on moist fertile soils. 
From our experience in one growing season and from growers re- 
ports, we would classify Temple as a vigorous prolific plant maker 
with unusually tall luxuriant foliage which is resistant to leaf trou- 
bles. Our beds of Temple, like our beds of Sparkle, stand out because 
of their beautiful, clean, dark green leaves. Give Temple a trial. 
EVERBEARERS 
Berries three months after planting! That’s what you get with 
Everbearers. Plants set this spring will bear in August and on until 
winter. The blossoms should be cut from plants set this spring until 
about mid-July in order to give the plants a good chance to get a vig- 
crous start. Then leave the blossoms on and begin enjoying luscious 
berries in mid-August. 
» GEM — A Money Maker 
One of the most profitable and productive of all the everbearers. 
Many everbearers have come and gone but Gem retains its popularity 
because it has what it takes. It is an everbearer that really produces. 
Throughout late summer and fall you, can pick quantities of these 
beautifully bright and attractive berries. They are somewhat tart 
but very good in flavor and quality and possess a real strawberry 
aroma. The berries are round, smooth, good sized and very attractive 
in the quart. 
The plants of Gem are rather small. Nevertheless, they are vig4 
orous growers making many plants which will fruit the same season 
as they are produced. 
» MASTODON — The Grand Old Everbearer 
This grand old variety has run the gauntlet of the years and still 
remains one of the most popular everbearers grown. The berries are 
large, bright red and good quality. Mastodon bears good crops both 
in the spring and the fall. 
The plants of Mastodon are large and vigorous being exception- 
ally well rooted. It is not as prolific a plant maker as Gem making 
only a moderate number of plants. For this reason it should be 
planted closer than most varieties. 
Try Mastodon and you will see why it has been a long time favor- 
ite. 
