SHELTON 



(Conn. No. 123). This Connecticut 

 seedling looks promising as a second early 

 variety, usually producing the bulk of its 

 crop a day or two ahead of Premier, having 

 line quality and flavor. Fruit is very regu- 

 lar in size and shape, is bright and attract- 

 ive, with prominent yellow seeds. It will 

 hold its fresh attractive appearance longer 

 after picking than any variety grown in Con- 

 necticut. We have tested Shelton and found 

 it productive and very attractive, heavy 

 plant producer and may need spacing, grow- 

 ing here it is not as good as in Connecticut, 

 or the Northern States to which they are 

 best adapted. We feel Shelton is truly wor- 

 thy of a trial as a general market and ship- 

 ping berry. 



6LAKEM0RE 



Shelton is very Productive and Beautiful 



(laif**?* FAMOUS 

 U.S.D JL STRAIN 



The South 9 s Greatest Commercial Berry 



In eleven years this berry has become the most heavily planted variety in the country. A 

 cross of Premier and Missionary released in 1930 they have quickly taken the lead in most 

 Southern sections. For canning or cold packing, their firmness and bright color make them 

 the ideal berry. When shipment to distant markets is made, they are unsurpassed in their 

 ability to carry in fresh bright condition. When a large acreage is planted their ability. toehold 

 a fresh bright color and stay firm even when over-ripe due to shortage of pickers or rainy 

 weather, has made them favorites with the many growers. 



Growth: — Blakemore will make an abundance of plants, In the North or on very rich 

 soil will produce larger berries if thinned. 



Size: — Berries are of medium size, averaging about the same as Premier. 



Productiveness: — Blakemore will average with the best in production, for best yields do 

 not let the plants become too thick. 



Firmness : — Blake- 

 more's firmness is its 

 greatest asset, its fine 

 shipping qualities have 

 made it a favorite with 

 the buyers and commis- 

 sion houses. 



Quality and Flavor: 



slightly tart or acid, 

 has a firm flesh that' is 

 solid even to the cen- 

 ter, 



y 



Blakemore Is Valued For Firmness and Dependability 



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PLANT RAYNER'S 



U.S.D.A. STRAIN 



BLAKEMORE 



FOR BETTER CROPS 



AND LARGER 



PROFITS! 



