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J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
BI AKEMORE 
One cannot be too positive in recommending a new 
variety of fruit, especially of one so full of vagaries as 
the strawberry, but we believe that Blakemore is a good one. For one thing 
it has the unqualified endorsement of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 
It would seem that they cannot be wrong very far, since they have “no axe to 
grind” in the matter. It is early, good size, good color, and of very fin© 
general appearance. Perhaps its greatest bid to popularity is the fact that 
it is one of the most firm and long keeping berries that we have ever seen. 
It may be left on the vines two or three days after ripening and will still be 
in good shipping shape. Retail merchants like it because if unsold one day 
it is still good the next. It is sure to be popular in all markets. It does not 
bear as prolifically as Premier and some others, but it is wonderfully vigorous 
growth. We believe it is destined to establish a permanent place among the 
leaders in strawberries, and possibly to eventually supplant the justly popular 
Premier. If all other kinds have failed to do well for you try Blakemore. 
It will succeed. 
Gentlemen: Macoupin County, Ill., 
Your plants arrived in good condition, and had good roots. I thank you. 
They were planted carefully and for good results. 
Yours for success. Theo. Kies, Berry Grower. 
On all orders for plants accompanied by the full amount in cash, we will 
allow a special discount of 5 per cent on lots of 5000 or more.. This may be 
deducted in making remittance or plants be added to the order for the amount 
of the discount. 
