BLAKEMORE 



The Great Southern Shipping and Processing Berry 



For many years Blakemore has been the leading 

 shipping berry throughout the southern and middle states. 

 Even today, after much competition with other varieties in 

 local areas, Blakemore is still more v/idely grown there 

 than any other early variety. The plant is very vigorous, 

 making a satisfactory row under almost all conditions. 

 Generally the plants should be thinned some to keep from 

 getting the bed too thick. 



Blakemore is very productive, turning out a high yield 

 per acre, particularly if some thinning of plants has been 

 practiced. The berries are light in color, very attractive in appearance, holding the 

 light color after several days. The berries are very firm and will remain in good con- 

 dition from the time the berries are first ready to pick, either on the vines or on the 

 route to market, for several days. The berries ripen evenly all over, making good 

 picking rather easy. Many of the berries are large in size but in thick beds and dry 

 seasons tend to run down quite badly unless irrigated. 



For processors Blakemore is the Number One berry. In southern areas especial- 

 ly processors prefer Blakemore and in many instances will have no other variety. 



In quality Blakemore berries are quite tart. When consumed as fresh fruit they 

 must have sugar added to be real good. 



In some areas of the south Dixieland is inching into Blakemore territory. In 

 eastern North Carolina Albritton has almost taken over as their one best berry. On 

 the other hand Blakemore is popular in many areas of the northern states. Blakemore 

 territory reaches into all the southern states and as far north as southern Pennsylvania 

 and New lersey, the coastal areas of New England and the southern half of Ohio, 

 Indiana and Illinois. Generally it is not recommended farther north. In the territory 

 mentioned anyone who wants berries that are easy to grow and sure to grow can do 

 no better than choose Blakemore. Properly grown it has proved to be a great money 

 maker for large numbers of growers. Virus free stock retains and emphasizes the 

 outstanding vigor of this fine variety. Price list page 32. 



MISSIONARY 



For many years Missionary has been the lead- 

 ing berry in Florida and popular in other south- 

 ern states. In Florida it is now sharing honors 

 with the new Florida 90. Missionary will do well 

 on almost all soils, but will do better than most 

 on lighter soil types. The berries ripen early, are 

 medium in size, dark red in color, rather tart 

 quality and attractive in appearance. It is a very 

 good shipper and is also a favorite with the 

 "cold pack" or "juice" men. Virus free stocks 

 now used are emphasizing the good qualities of 

 Missionary. Price list page 32. 



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FLORIDA 90 



A fine new strawberry, originated by Dr. A. N. 

 Brooks in Florida, and grown almost exclusively 

 in that state. Florida 90 is more productive and 

 produces larger, juicier berries than Missionary. 

 The berries are red all the way through. Florida 

 90 has already taken over half the strawberry 

 acreage in Florida and this percentage is ex- 

 pected to increase. Florida 90 berries are large, 

 long and pointed. They ship very well and have 

 been very well received on northern markets. As 

 with Missionary all our Florida 90 are grown 

 from virus free plants. Both varieties are showing 

 the tremendous vigor which has come to be as- 

 sociated with freedom from virus. Price list 

 page 32. 



