\ BLAKEMORE isH2TAD 
Blakemore is probably grown on more acres than any. 
other variety, especially in the South, where if. has met the” ? 
need of productiveness and firmness for shipment for long _ ; 
distances. a 
It is a fine runner and prolific plant maker, often requiring 
thinning for best production. A sort of rough and ready 
variety which does well in spite of neglect and abuse. The 
foliage is light green, with the cupped leaves of Premier. 
‘The fruit is of good, even size, smoothly rounded, with a fairly at- ° 
tractive appearance. It ripens uniformly, medium early. Quite tart, firm 
and solid. Probably the best shipping berry there is, and a pretty good 
yielding kind, too, if the plants are not too thick. The firmness of this 
variety makes it a prime favorite in the South, but we have seen many 
good patches this far north. Some local growers like it as well as Premier. 
With us, the quality of this berry has not been good. It is quite 
tart, without the redeeming feature of rich flavor. It is also susceptible 
to “yellows,” which is liable to develop at any time, in spite of most 
careful rouging. 
\ AROMA 
Aroma is an old variety, grown in certain localities for many years. 
It has been used especially in the region around Pekin and Borden, Indiana, 
where it was long a favorite on account of its ability to stand car re- 
_frigeration. Some growers still like it there, possibly for the more or 
less sentimental reason that it used to do well for them. 
-The foliage is light green, and a good fruiting row is 
easily obtained. The plants are rather small, the roots: pelea 
short, and top leaves die down sharply in winter. | 
The fruit is large, nicely rounded, bright red, with deli- 
ciously aromatic edor and flavor, hence the name Aroma. A 
nice glossy berry with bright green i and attractive ap- 
pearance. 
-Ripens about a week later than Premier. The fruiting season is gen- 
calle short, and the yield rather disappointing. 
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