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J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
Gandy 
BIG LATE. This is one of the best growers; makes a heavy bed of large 
stocky plants, with long fibrous roots that go down for the moisture; and with 
a light color somewhat resembling Haverland. The quality is among the 
very best; and for that reason it should sell well, for fruit growers have to 
recognize that the consuming public is constantly growing more critical of the 
quality of the fruit it buys. It is also very nearly perfectly rust proof; mak¬ 
ing it valuable during a wet season. The berries average large in size; are 
a bright glossy red with prominent seeds, and almost all are perfect in shape. 
It has a full green cap that adds to its attractiveness when crated. It is 
medium late and therefore cannot take the place of Gandy if you want a very 
late kind. Has an imperfect blossom. Use Lupton, Big Joe or Fairfax in 
ratio of one row to four for pollenization. 
GANDY. For forty years one of the leading late kinds and by some 
still considered the best. The only trouble is, that on dry soils or in a very 
dry season it cannot be depended on to bear well. Of extraordinary shipping 
and selling qualities, it is still the leading market berry for late in some berry 
producing centers. A free plant maker and good grower generally, yet 
sometimes failing in vigor. Its remarkable firmness makes it keep on the 
vines longer than almost any kind we know, and it never fails to bring the 
price. For late it is good. Many kinds have challenged its supremacy but 
none as yet altogether dislodged it. Must be planted on moist, rich soil. 
