8 J. W. JONES & SON, FRANKLIN, VIRGINIA 
A good representation of Blakemore. The best for shipping 
Blakemore For many regions of the north this does not do well, 
but in all southern areas it is the best there is. Where it 
does well it is the best early shipping berry ever grown. Its area is the 
southern states and as far north as southern New Jersey, West Virginia, and 
Kentucky. 
PLANT GROWTH 
Generally speaking it grows with great vigor. The only weakness it has 
is the tendencty to “Yellows”. Where this is found the affected plants will 
not bear more than fifty percent of a crop. We have the A. D. “Yellows” 
free Stock, but some seasons it still shows up. The Blakemore make too 
many plants as a rule, so it is advisable to set them two to three feet 
apart in the row. If this does not keep them thin enough, thinning will have 
to be resorted to, as they will not bear a full crop if too thick set in the 
beds. 
COLOR 
When it first ripens the color is rather light, but if left on the vines a day 
or two longer the color deepens and the beauty of the berries is greatly 
enhanced. 
FIRMNESS : 
Unquestionably it is the best keeping strawberry ever grown. Buyers prefer 
it to almost any kind ever offered for sale. Grocers and fruit stands like it 
because its appearance holds up. What is not sold today will be in excellent 
condition for tomorrow. 
QUALITY 
When it first ripens it is quite tart, but if left on the vines for a day 
longer the quality greatly improves. It never gets to be among the very best, 
but it is quite good when fully ripe. 
PRODUCTIVENESS 
When allowed to get too thick it does not produce well, but if kept thin in 
the beds it will bear a good crop. 
