8 GEORGE RENNIE FARM, ANDOVER, MASS. 
EMPIRE (Per.) 
Empire is a new variety introduced at the Gen- 
eva Experiment Station in 1950 by Dr. George L. 
Slade. It is a mid-season variety ripening about 
the same time as Catskill. It is a vigorous grower 
and plants should not be set closer than 24 to 30 
inches in the rows. The berries are large, very 
attractive and hold their size well during the 
whole season. Empire quality is better than How- 
ard 17, but not quite as good as Catskill. We think 
this is a most promising new variety and we highly 
recommend that you plant some for trial this 
season. Empire Prices on Page 9. 
SPARKLE (Per.) 
Sparkle is a midseason to late berry that was 
recently introduced by the New Jersey Experiment 
Station. It is a vigorous grower (plants should not 
be set closer than 30 inches in rows) and heavy 
yielder of medium size berries. The berries are 
of the highest quality and have a sparkling ap- 
pearance. This variety is recommended for freez- 
ing. Sparkle Prices on Page 9. 
If you should order your plants over the phone 
be sure you get the right number. Andover 706. 
Ask for George Rennie Farm. 
