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J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
CHAMPION. So far as we have been able to observe this is nothing 
but the old Progressive renamed. Some years we have felt that we could 
detect some difference, only to find that the next year would confirm our 
opinion that they were identical with Progressive. We grow them separately 
and if you prefer the Champion shall be most happy to have your order for 
them. 
MASTODON. As previously noted this looked like a real winner for a 
few years after its introduction, but it has developed the unfortunate tendency 
to “stool up;” that is to say, the young plants set in spring will not make 
many runners, so that it is difficult to secure a sufficient number of plants to 
produce any kind of crop. The berries are of a fine size and appearance and 
are fairly firm, and, in a season that is cool and when there is sufficient, but 
not too much rain, a very fair crop of nice berries may be looked for. This 
year we have the best beds we have ever grown. 
PROGRESSIVE. We consider this good for general purpose, for the 
reason that it will bear on the current year plants. That is to say, the runners 
that take root in June and July will produce berries in August and September. 
If you want earlier berries, it is best to set the plants about 12 inches apart 
and keep all runners off them. By this method you will secure better berries, 
but fewer of them. The usual method of growing them is by the “matted 
row” system; that is leaving all runners to take root. The quality of the 
fruit is fine, but they are usually small and are inclined to be soft, so that 
they have no shipping value of consequence. 
ALL LIVING 
Franklin, Va. Franklin Co. Ohio, April 22, 1937. 
Gentlemen: Am sorry that you have not heard from me before this, but I 
have only gotten in from Florida this morning with a truck load of tomato 
plants. The 10,000 plants were in fine shape. I do not think we lost a single 
plant. Respectfully yours, C. T. Richards 
