TEMPLE 
Red stele is fast becoming in some strawberry growing centers 
a very serious menace to the whole industry. In this virus disease the 
stele, which is the duct in the center of the root, normally white in a 
healthy plant, turns a reddish brown and dies. The top of the plant is 
thus cut off from all nourishment and withers and dies. This occurs 
just at bearing time, and in some cases a very nice field of fruit ready 
to ripen has been ruined within a week. 
One way to combat the disease is by planting 
disease free plants on clean ground. Another way is 
to develop and use only varieties resistant to red stele. 
Several varieties with this property have now been 
introduced, Temple being apparently the best of the 
group. 
Temple plants are very nice to handle. The foliage is heavy and 
dark, leaves very tall. A good many plants are sent out, and a fruiting 
row is easily obtained. 
Temple berries run large and rather dark, especially when full ripe. 
They have a very fine dessert quality, and at the same time are firm 
enough for handling and shipping. 
It will pay anyone to give Temple a trial. It is a very good variety 
to use outside the red stele resistant quality. 
MIDLAND 
Midland comes to us highly recommended and some of our custom- 
ers have asked us to handle it. We have not yet had opportunity for 
adequate trial, but have been impressed by some early performances. 
When Midland does well, it is one of the best varieties. It does not 
make runners freely, and closer setting than common may be advisable. 
Where adequate fruiting rows are obtained, Midland quality and 
production are generally very good, while the fruit is large and has a 
very nice appearance. The berries are firm, too, very good for handling. 
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