J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
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AROMA. It ripens with the regular midseason kinds, such as Big Joe 
and Catskill. It is every bit as good a seller as the best, being quite as large, 
firm and handsome as any we know. We do not know of any kind that holds up 
better on dry, thin soils than Aroma. It is also a good grower in nearly every 
locality, on all kinds and conditions of soils, for while the plants are not as 
large as many others, for toughness and vigor it has no superior. But the 
biggest thing in its favor is its selling qualities. On all the Middle West 
markets Aroma is always quoted higher than average varieties, which in a 
season of over production means a lot. Certainly no grower can make a 
mistake in planting Aroma, if you wish a handsome berry of proved merit, 
for one peculiar characteristic of it, is the fact that it seems to improve with 
passing time. It does better for us now than it did twenty years ago, and we 
have the largest stock cf the best plants of it that we have ever had in the last 
decade. 
ABERDEEN. This is a variety that is making its way very rapidly 
without the help of extensive advertising, which is a sure indication of its 
intrinsic worth. Perhaps it is being more widely planted in New Jersey and 
Pennsylvania than any of the newer varieties. It is not recommended for 
distant shipment, but for near market is surely one of the best. The fruit is 
medium to large, of conical shape, dark red, and of most excellent quality. 
It is an especially strong and vigorous grower, will bring up a crop under the 
most trying conditions. Is very soft in rainy weather. 
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. It is very nearly perfectly 
rust proof; making it valuable during a wet season. The berries average fair 
in size; are a bright glossy red with prominent seeds. 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 im¬ 
perfect blossom. Use Lupton, Big Joe or Fairfax in ratio of one to four for 
pollenization. We do not recommend it except for a few favorable localities. 
CULVER. A New York State introduction. Does better than any of 
the other New York State varieties except Catskill. The plants are very 
vigorous and healthy and the berries are large, beautiful red color with bright 
green caps. The berries are fairly firm, dark in color and red to the center. 
Culver is certainly worthy of a trial. 
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. 
REACHED HIM PROMPTLY 
J. W. Jones & Son, 
Franklin, Va. Floyd Co., Ind., April 13, 1938. 
Dear Sirs: Enclosed please find Money Order to cover price of 5000 Aroma, 
This is my second order for this year, as I have just received the first 10,000 
in very fine shape. Yours truly, Levi P. Ferrell 
