J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
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BLAKEMORE 
Umk^mOr^ One cann °t 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 fine 
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. If all other kinds have failed to do well for you try 
Blakemore. It will succeed in all sections south of Paralel 40. North of this 
general section we would recommend only a trial plot. 
Plants that are true to name, free from disease, carefully 
packed, and economically priced are what you want. We have 
them. 
