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We have not found any yellows in our Blakemore stock for three years. Dr. Walter F. 

 Jeff ers, our Maryland State plant inspector, authorized us to quote him as saying that in 

 examining our Blakemore fields this year he did not find a single plant of Blakemore yellows. 

 He added that it is very unusual to find Blakemore fields that are completely free from yellows. 



BiaJcemore is the best early shipping berry the south 

 em states have ever had. It does well as far north 

 as Maryland, southern New Jersey and the Ohio Valley. 

 With few exceptions, it is not recommended farther 

 north. The remarkable popularity of Blakemore in these 

 southern and lower middle states is based on perform- 

 ance alone. It has revived the industry in many areas. 

 Here are some of the reasons: 



BJakemore is a strong, vigorous grower which makes 

 a good fruiting bed under almost any conditions. 



Blakemore will stand more abuse and neglect in 

 growing, picking and shipping than any other variety 

 ever known and still make money for the grower. 



ideal for long distance 



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Berries are very firm- 

 shipping. 



Berries ripen uniformly all over and have a bright 

 attractive color which they retain even after they get 

 quite ripe. 



Biakemore berries are most popular with commercial 

 canners and packers. At times they will take no other 

 variety. The fact that the berries are quite tart as well 

 as firm may partly explain this. As fresh fruit they 

 must have sugar added to be good. 



BiaJcemore berries are medium to large in size when 

 beds are not too thick. Some thinning of plants helps 

 eliminate the small berries which very thick beds and 

 dry weather tend to produce. ' 



To make the most of this wonderful variety use plants that have been Yellows Free for 

 three years. They have more vigor — more productiveness — more profit making power. 

 Besides, it's a matter of pride. You don't want your prize strawberry field dotted with yellow 

 diseased spots. Allen's prime Blakemore plants are not the cheapest you can buy — but 

 they'll make you more money. Price list, page 31. 



