. Allen's 1947 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. STILL LEADS THE WORLD IN ACREAGE^~2 TO 1 We have not found any yellows in our Blakemore stock for three years. Dr. Walter F. Jeffers, our Maryland State plant inspector, authorized us to quote him as saying that in examining our Blakemore fields this year he did not find a single plant of Blakemore yellows. He added that it is very unusual to find Blakemore fields that are completely free from BiaJcemore is the best
. Allen's 1947 book of berries. Nurseries (Horticulture) Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Nursery stock Maryland Salisbury Catalogs; Strawberries Maryland Salisbury Catalogs. STILL LEADS THE WORLD IN ACREAGE^~2 TO 1 We have not found any yellows in our Blakemore stock for three years. Dr. Walter F. Jeffers, our Maryland State plant inspector, authorized us to quote him as saying that in examining our Blakemore fields this year he did not find a single plant of Blakemore yellows. He added that it is very unusual to find Blakemore fields that are completely free from BiaJcemore is the best early shipping berry the south em states have ever had. It does well as far north as Maryland, southern New Jersey and the Ohio Valley. With few exceptions, it is not recommended farther north. The remarkable popularity of Blakemore in these southern and lower middle states is based on perform- ance alone. It has revived the industry in many areas. Here are some of the reasons: BJakemore is a strong, vigorous grower which makes a good fruiting bed under almost any conditions. Blakemore will stand more abuse and neglect in growing, picking and shipping than any other variety ever known and still make money for the grower. ideal for long distance t Berries are very firm- shipping. Berries ripen uniformly all over and have a bright attractive color which they retain even after they get quite ripe. Biakemore berries are most popular with commercial canners and packers. At times they will take no other variety. The fact that the berries are quite tart as well as firm may partly explain this. As fresh fruit they must have sugar added to be good. BiaJcemore berries are medium to large in size when beds are not too thick. Some thinning of plants helps eliminate the small berries which very thick beds and dry weather tend to produce. ' To make the most of this wonderful variety use plants that have been Yellows Free for three years. They have more vigor—more productiveness—more pro
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