TENNESSEAN 965 
This is a new variety originated at the West Ten- 
nessee Experiment Station and is a cross made by J. 
P. Overcash with two Tennessee developed varieties. It 
blossoms late and ripens early. Its long-shaped, glossy, 
attractive fruit appeals to the casual observer. Season 
of ripening is influenced by the amount of cold injury to 
strawberry blossoms, but over a series of years the fruit 
ripens ahead of the Blakemore as much as two pickings. 
Time of blossoming is somewhat later than that for 
| Blakemore, which often results in less cold injury. The 
late blooming combined with early ripening of this berry 
will appeal to many strawberry growers. 
A yield plot of this strawberry in 1947 produced 
| 382 crates per acre compared with 344 crates for the 
| Tennessee Shipper and 325 for the Blakemore on nearby 
| plots. 
Shipping tests made in 1947 indicated that the 
Tennessean 965 is acceptable for handling and marketing. 
| This strawberry runs somewhat larger than the Blake- 
| more. It packs 84 per box; the Blakemore 99; and 
| Tennessee Shipper 111. 
Tennessean appears about the equal of the Blake- 
| more as a plant maker. A very large number of runner 
| plants develop and the rows are filled out. 
TENNESSEE BEAUTY 
The Tennessee Beauty is a scientific cross between 
| the Premier and Missionary berry. Its vigorous growth, 
firmness and radiant color makes it one of the most 
) productive berries grown. Tests have shown that it may 
replace the Aroma or Catskill as a late berry with some 
growers. It rates very high as a berry for freezing and 
_is well worth trying in the southern and lower middle 
states. Since this berry is a patented variety we sell to 
you with the understanding that you are not to sell them 
| to others. 
ROBINSON 
This is a comparatively new variety being given 
_ favorable comment from many Michigan plant growers. 
| The berries are generally large size, bright red color, 
and form. It seems to be a very good plant maker, and 
the foliage is healthy. The fruit begins ripening approxi- 
mately one week later than Premier. We recommend 
_ this variety as a worthy mid-season to late berry, and 
especially adapted to commercial growing. A trial under 
' eastern, central and northern conditions should prove 
' very satisfactory. The light attractive color, nearly as 
' light as Blakemore, makes the berries show up very 
» well in the crate. 
Hope, Arkansas 
| Dear Sirs: 
: Your plants are all O. K. and when I need more 
plants I will come to WALLER BROTHERS for my 
' plants. ‘Thanks for your promptness in shipping my 
_ plants. 
| TR. G: 
