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more has proven considerably superior as a market variety. Under conditions 
so far tested the berries are larger than those of the Missionary, the Klondike, 
and the Howard 17, although under some conditions they probably will not 
average as large as the latter variety. The Blakemore variety produces runners 
and runner-plants in abundance. For this reason the plant beds may readily 
become too dense unless methods are adopted to control this. If set early in the 
spring plants may be set 3 or 4 feet apart in the rows with confidence that under 
ordinary conditions the beds will be filled in. This variety responds well to 
fertilizer and yields well on fertile soil. 
GANDY. (Per.) 
Well-known everywhere as a fancy late variety. For best results must be 
set in black swampy, or rich stiff soil. While it is not as productive as many 
varieties it is one of the best shippers and always sells for fancy prices. Many 
of the Gandy blooms are lacking in pollen and by planting another late variety 
with perfect blossoms with it you will get much better fruit and a much larger 
yield. 
FAIRFAX. (Per.) 
This is probably the result of a cross of Royal Sovereign and Howard 17 
made in 1923. It was among the selections made in 1925. In 1928 its char¬ 
acteristics, fine appearance, exceptional firmness and high dessert quality were 
outstanding throughout the whole season. In 1930, in Southern New Jersey, 
where a large number of U. S. D. A. seedlings were being tested, it, together with 
Dorsett again had these qualities as well as vigor and productiveness. Under the 
conditions observed, the Fairfax produces more runners than the Howard 17. 
It is however, a moderate runner producer, not usually making a dense matted 
row. The leaves are dark green, somewhat glossy and usually large. The 
flower stalks are strong and upstanding. As the fruit matures the clusters have 
a tendency to fall over but the later ripening berries are usually held off the 
ground. The flowers of Fairfax are large and are among the most abundant 
pollen producers of all varieties. As a result, all the fertile flowers set fully pol¬ 
linated fruit. All or nearly all of the flowers are fertile and set under ordinary 
conditions. 
In season the Fairfax is about the same as Howard 17. Though it begins 
blooming early, no appreciable frost damage has been noted. The fruiting 
season extends over a long period. When grown under favorable conditions the 
primary berries, also the later ripening berries become very large. Generally 
the shape remains very regular throughout the whole season, and is one of the 
most uniform in this respect of any variety. The berries are typically conic. In 
color it is a bright red, becoming dark when over-ripe, its seeds are yellowish 
green. The calyx is large and dark green, enclosing the immature fruit but be¬ 
coming recurved as the fruit ripens. Because of its shape it presents a very 
handsome appearance. It is much firmer than present commercial varieties in the 
East, with a much tougher skin than Howard 17, and will stand long distance 
shipment. 
Fairfax has now been generally tested in all sections and for best results 
it too should be grown on soils that are not too light. While it does not make 
