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GANDY 
One of the old favorite late varieties and still considered by some grow- 
ers in central states. The only trouble it can not be depended on in a very 
dry season, for it must have a moist, springy soil. For best results, plant 
in a very rich soil. The berries are medium in size, firm, and slightly acid 
in flavor. 
RED STAR 
A very late variety, which is growing in popularity in the North and 
West to Missouri. It is several days later than Gandy. The plants are large 
and vigorous, easily grown in dark loamy soil. 
The berries are bright in color, do not turn dark, very firm glossy skin, 
tough enough to be called a good shipper. The raised yellow seeds combined 
with the bright green cap makes the Red Star a very attractive berry. Be- 
cause of its flavor and tartness, its dessert quality being excellent, its shape 
retained perfectly when preserved or canned, it is recommended highly as a 
commercial, and especially as a home garden berry. 
AROMA 
The best thing in Aroma’s favor is its selling qualities. On the Middle 
West markets Aroma is always quoted higher than average varieties, which 
in a season of over-production means a lot. My own experience leads me to 
recommend it as a good pollenizer, though it has not usually been recom- 
mended for this purpose. I have found it better than Chesapeake, for it is 
much more vigorous in growth. Certainly no grower can make a mistake in 
planting Aroma as it is a real money-maker in many sections. 
GIBSON (Parson’s Beauty) 
Plants very productive, berries very good in quality and excellent for can- 
ning. I do not recommend it, however, except for a moist, swampy soil of fair 
fertility; but when given that, it is one of the greatest berries ever grown, 
provided the season is not wet at picking time. If there is much rain when 
they are ripening they are sure to rot badly. 
MASSEY 
A late shipping variety that makes plenty of plants. They are large with 
a bright red color and a very green cap, more of a southern berry. Well worth 
your trying. ; . 
