E. W. TOWNSEND & SONS, SALISBURY, MARYLAND 7 
ENEWS ore 
The BLAKEMORE strawberry originated from a cross of Missionary and Howard 17 (Pre- 
mier) made in 1923 at the United States Plant Field Station Glenn Dale, Maryland. During the 
fruiting season of 1927, in comparison with many other sorts in the field plots at the U. 8. Plant 
Field Station it was picked out by the head of the research laboratories of the National Preserv- 
ers Association and after thorough preserving tests with the fruit in the laboratory, was selected 
as the most satisfactory variety for preserving and as superior to all known commercial varieties. 
set a trial planting. 
Bellmar 
This new perfect flowering va- 
riety was originated by the U. S. 
Dept. of Agric. and the results 
of 10 years experimental work by 
the Department, being selected 
from more than 55,000 new varie- 
ties. Bellmar is a cross of the 
Premier and Missionary, being of 
the same parentage as the Blake- 
more and from observations made 
during fruiting periods in differ- 
ent sections of the country we 
have every reason to believe that 
it will become a leading Early 
Variety, as it is a vigorous grow- 
er, good plant maker, and produc- 
ing heavy yields of fine quality 
fruit. Further information on 
this variety can be had by writ- 
ing the mS: pepe of --Agric:, 
Washington, D. C., and a Bulletin 
issued by this Department will 
be mailed you. 
For Prices see page 32. 
In 1929 it was chosen as the most promising general mar- 
ket variety for that region. It has also been selected as the 
most promising new early variety in the fruit region near 
Camden, N. J. 
BLAKEMORE Larger Than Any Other Southern Variety 
Blakemore is a vigorous grower, and runners are pro- 
duced freely, with foliage more resistant to leaf spots than 
such varieties as the Missionary. The blossoms are perfect, 
the stamens containing more pollen than the Missionary. 
The season of ripening is earlier than the Missionary or 
Premier; berries are bright light red, which does not change 
on holding. Because of its firm flesh and relatively tough 
skin the Blakemore has proven considerably superior as a 
market variety over such varieties as Premier, Missionary 
or Klondyke, which varieties are the most widely planted 
throughout the country. Under conditions so far tested the 
berries are larger than those of the Missionary, the Klon- 
dyke or the Howard 17. ‘The Blakemore has succeeded 
over a wide range of field conditions. It has been grown 
on a clay and on a sandy loam in both New Jersey and 
Maryland and on light medium and fine sandy loams in 
North Carolina. 
We recommend every Southern grower to give this va- 
riety a fair trial, and feel sure that it will be the most 
profitable berry you have ever grown. 
Our new crop of Blakemore plants are now ready and we solicit your patronage, assuring you 
of selected stock plants true-to-name and free from disease. 
Prices have been greatly reduced and are now in reach of all. 
Because of the wonderful keeping qualities we would recommend the Northern Growers to 
to the State of Florida in 1908. 
fruit stands in the Northern 
markets from Thanksgiving to March 
15th every year. 
that sell from 50 cents to over $1.00 per quart. 
It is the berry that put Florida on the map as 
a Strawberry state. We introduced this variety 
Since that time we have shipped 
fancy 
SE RE CT 
MISSIONARY 
is the one ideal variety for 
Southern growers. It is this 
variety that you see on the 
Large blood red juicy berries 
probably one hundred million plants into that State, and to date it is 
growing stronger than ever. Few varieties have been sent out that Townsend's Select Missionary. 
have kept the faith so long a time. We begin to ship plants into 
Florida about October ist for the main crop of fruit, and again shipping starts in January for 
plant propagating for those wishing to grow their own stock plants. 
