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J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
BLAKEMORE 
^ ne 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 
in growth. We believe it is destined to establish a permanent place among the 
leaders in stiawberries. If all other kinds have failed to do well for you try 
Blakemore. It wi'l ruceoed in all sections south of Parallel 40. North of this 
general section w r e would recommend only a trial plot. Since its introduction 
there has appeared among the beds of Blakemore a certain percentage of 
very light colored plants. Whether this is to become serious or not has 
placed a question mark after Blakemore. Attempts are being made to find 
a strain free from the tendency. This year ours are entirely free from it, 
but we can give no assurance that they will remain so. We hope they do. 
It is a great berry. 
