An Outstanding Achievement 
M P g Ach 
T E L E In Scientific Breedin 
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Dr. C. E. Temple was 
my instructor in Plant 
Pathology when I was a 
student at the Univer- 
sity of Maryland. Years 
later, before his retire- 
ment, Dr. Tempie bhe- 
came concerned about 
the enormous _ losses 
caused by strawberry 
diseases. Through his 
efforts the University 
of Maryland and the U. 
S. Department of Agri- 
culture started a breed- 
ing program to develop 
red stele resistant var- 
ieties. This new var- 
iety, Temple, was 
named in his honor. 

TEMPLE HAS GREAT VIGOR, probably the most vigorous grower of all present day varie- 
ties. Temple survives conditions under which ordinary varieties fail. It grows well on low, 
wei, springy soils where the grower might hesitate to plant other varieties. Temple is resist- 
ant to red stele (root roi), leaf spot and leaf scorch, and starts growth faster than other varie- 
ties, making it easier to cultivate. 
TEMPLE HAS QUALITY. It has flavor and firmness so often lacking in good producers. 
Both growers and produce buyers like the high quality of Temple. The large berries are 
light red, with dark green caps. It is one of the most attractive berries. 
TEMPLE IS VERY PRODUCTIVE. The strong plants have a long fruiting season. Temple 
has excellent frost resistance, and is adapted to the Northern and Midwest states, and as far 
south as North Carolina. Price list, page 28. 
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CATSKILL ict 
Midseason Berry 
Catskill is generally recognized as the best midseason variety. It is first in popularity in 
the Northeastern States, second in the Midwest and one of the three leading nation wide fav- 
orites. It is a favorite with home gardeners, roadside stands, and commercial growers. 
CATSKILL HAS EXCELLENT QUALITY, eye appeal, de- 
licious flavor, and firmness. Good for freezing, really a 
good berry to eat. Catskill comes into fruit just as Prem- 
ier is tapering off and prolongs your picking season with 
top quality berries. For commercial growers Catskill is 
ci midseason money maker. 
?CATSKILL PRODUCES LARGE FRUIT, a much larger 
quantity of big berries than any other leading variety. 
Under fair conditions the berries just keep on growing big 
all season. The large berries are bright, shiny red, and 
hold their color well. 
CATSKILL IS THE HIGHEST YIELDING MIDSEASON 
VARIETY. As a sure cropper it ranks next to Premier; 
rarely ever freezes. The plants are exceptionally vigor- 
ous, tree from leaf troubles, and make a good bed. The 
berries are produced on long sturdy stems. Catskill 
grows well in the same territory where Premier thrives: 
from Virginia to the North, and in the Midwest. Price list, 
page 28. 
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