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A great new early shipping berry developed by the United States Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture. See illustration back cover. It is a scientific cross of 

 Howard 17 and Missionary. On the basis of two seasons' experience we can say 

 definitely that with us Blakemore is much superior to either Klondyke or Mis- 

 sionary and in sections where these varities are grown in large acreages we feel 

 that Blakemore is certainly worth trying out in a large way. With us Blake- 

 more makes an even more vigorous growth than Klondyke or Missionary. The 

 berries are prettier and make a more attractive appearance in the crate than 

 either Klondyke or Missionary. Blakemore berries are firmer and will ship 

 long distances to market and be in better condition than either Klondyke or 

 Missionary. If bad weather or shortage of labor makes it impossible to pick 

 fruit as often as it should be picked Blakemore can be picked twice a week or 

 even once a week with little or no loss in fruit due to rotting or over-ripening. 

 Blakemore grows so very vigorously that the plants must be kept thinned out 

 for best results. 



We still consider Premier the best early berry in existence for all around worth, but the 

 berries are certainly not as firm as Blakemore. Where long distance shipments are to be made, 

 or where some condition of your soil or locality does not suit Premier, or where weather and 

 lack of help prevent keeping Premier picked up closely, then by all means try Blakemore. 



We feel that this variety is primarily a fancy early shipping berry for the southern and 

 middle states, destined primarily for the areas where Klondyke and Missionary have been favor- 

 ites. We believe further that in sections where the Aroma has been the main market berry, 

 Blakemore can be used as an early berry to come in ahead of the Aroma and prove its equal in 

 size, appearance and shipping quality. The only caution is, do not let the plants get too thick 

 on the bed. 



We have a nice stock of plants, the price is reasonable and the opportunity is yours. Try 

 some. Price list, page 23. 



Other Early Varieties 



Howard 17 (Premier) ^^i^Ji't 



tical with Premier and the same description 

 applies. Many growers feel that Mr. Howard, 

 who originated this variety, has not received 

 the credit due him for it, but the facts are that 

 it was first introduced as Premier and adver- 

 tised extensively under that name so that 

 most growers know it and buy it as Premier. 

 It is significant, however, that in all their 

 experimental work the officials of the United 

 States Department of Agriculture consistently 

 refer to this variety as Howard 17 and not as 

 Premier. Under whatever name you buy it 

 you vnll get the best early berry there is. 

 Price list, page 23. 



Pp/4 Cold Ripens early, medium in 

 _ >-»wi*J productiveness, medium to 

 large in size, oval in shape and very, very fine 

 in quality, resembling the old "Americus Ever- 

 bearing" and to some extent the new Wash- 

 ington in quality. Red Gold makes plants 

 freely and in a garden or under irrigation 

 where they can be kept watered it would have 

 its greatest value. Under field conditions it 

 does not seem to have the stamina to stand up 

 under conditions of drought, or hot, dry winds. 

 The distinctive quality of Red Gold is its big- 

 gest asset. Price list, page 23. 



Southland 



An introduction of the 

 United States Department 

 of Agriculture which has done so well at dif- 

 ferent points in the South, where it has been 

 tried, that it is highly recommended as a home 

 garden berry for the South. Very vigorous in 

 plant growth, making adequate numbers of 

 very large plants instead of great numbers of 

 tiny ones. In the South the plants are very 

 productive, and ripen their fruit early. The 

 berries are very large in size, handsome in 

 appearance and very high in quality. Not firm 

 enough for market purposes. Subject to frost 

 injury north of Maryland, but for the southern 

 states it seems destined to become the out- 

 standing home garden berry where real qual- 

 ity is appreciated. Price list, page 23. 



C.j^ppQ. An old variety grown chiefly in 

 ^^^ New Jersey. Productiveness, 

 size and quality as well as vigor and health 

 of foliage are the main points of merit about 

 this variety. Its usefulness is confined to the 

 home garden or local market. Price list, 

 page 23. 



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