respects it resembles Fairfax, one of its parents, altho it is not quite 
so sweet. In freezing tests at the N. Y. Experiment Station it rank- 
ed at the top as a freezing berry. The berries are medium to large 
in size and keep their size well over a long picking season. They are 
firm and hold up well. 
The plants of Sparkle are as beautiful as the berries. When 
planted in the field alongside other varieties, Sparkle is readily dis- 
tinguished by its luxuriant, clean, bright green foliage. It is a good 
plant maker and never fails to make a good row. 
As we have continued to grow the Sparkle, we have become in- 
creasingly enthusiastic about it. We feel sure that its swift rise to 
popularity is not just a “flash in the pan” but rather that its many 
good qualities will assure it a place in the strawberry industry of the 
North for many years. 
\GEM EVERBEARING 
No strawberry planting is complete without a bed of Everbearers 
to extend the season thruout the late summer and fall. Gem is one of 
the best of the Everbearing varieties. Gem plants set this spring 
will produce berries this coming summer and fall. The first blos- 
soms should be removed in order to give the plants a chance to get 
established and make a good start. Continue to clip the blossoms 
until July 1. Then let them grow and you can start picking luscious 
berries about Aug. 1 and can continue to do so until snow flies. 
What other fruit will begin giving you a crop 90 days after plant- 
ing? 
Gem plants are rather small but unlike many Everbearers they 
are quite prolific plant makers. 
The berries are medium to large in size and are produced abund- 
antly. They are round, smooth and attractive. Quality and flavor 
are excellent with a tendency to be a bit tart. Gem will produce a 
good crop in June as well as in the fall. 
We suggest that you make a planting of Gem this year and en- 
joy delicious fresh strawberries until snow flies. 
GROW STRAWBERRIES FOR HEALTH & PROFIT 
Nutrition and Medical authorities tell of the im- 
portance of Vitamin C in the diet. Commonly we think 
of citrus fruits as a chief source of Vitamin C. Did you 
know that you can grow your own Vitamin C in your 
own garden and in a most delicious form? Research 
has shown that strawberries contain nearly twice as 
much of the vital Vitamin C as citrus fruits. Also, re- 
search shows that freezing does not impair the Vitamin 
C content of strawberries. 
Grow all the berries your family can consume fresh. 
June varieties for the main season and Everbearers to 
follow them until snow flies. Fill the frozen food lock- 
er and take your Vitamin C all winter in the form of 
delicious frozen strawberries. - 
