STRAWBERRIES 
An Early Profit-Maker For Every Farm 
YEAR AFTER YEAR STRAWBERRIES HAVE PROVEN ONE OF THE GROWER’S MOST 
DEPENDABLE SOURCES OF INCOME. THEY REPRESENT A LOW INVESTMENT COST 
AND ARE KNOWN AS THE FARMERS’ GREATEST EARLY MONEY CROP. 
“THERE SHOULD BE A STRAWBERRY FIELD ON EVERY FARM.” 
STRAWBERRY PRICES HOLD HIGH 
DURING 1949 SEASON 
The strawberry season of 1949 proved to be very sat- 
isfactory for the growers in all sections where weather 
conditions permitted normal operations, good fruit 
bringing from $7.00 to $15.00 per 24 quart erate. Every 
indication points to continued good prices for season 
of 1950, and for the next several years to come. Plant 
this year to maintain high level production. 
“Strawberries are proving one of America’s favorite 
small fruits. They are delicious whether fresh, frozen, 
canned, preserved or in ice cream.’’ 
OUR SUPPLY OF PLANTS FOR SPRING 1959 
The growing season of 1949 proved to be very erratic 
in most portions of the plant producing sections of the 
Eastern Shore. Dry periods, up to 45 days, were ex- 
perienced in the early days of the season, when the 
young plants needed moisture most, and as a result, 
plants got off to a slow start, and moderate to heavy 
losses at that time cut the overall production. Later, 
conditions became more favorable and as a result sup- 
plies are somewhat better than last year, but still under 
normal supply. 
“OWING TO OUR DIVERSIFIED TYPE OF PLANT- 
ING AND THE MANY FAVORABLE LOCATIONS 
WE ENJOY, WE ARE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE TO 
HAVE A NORMAL SUPPLY OF PLANTS IN NEARLY 
ALL VARIETIES.” 
Anticipating a heavy demand on some of the newer 
variety types, we urge cur old and new customers alike 
to place orders early to cover planting needs, as we be- 
lieve a plant shortage will develop on many varieties 
such as experienced last year. 
PLAY SAFE, ORDER EARLY—BUY BOUNTIFUL 
RIDGE PLANTS. 
Strawberry Culture 
1. Location, Soil and Preparation. Adequate soil 
moisture is essential to growing good strawberries: 
whether the type soil selected holds moisture well. 
Also take care that the contour of the land is such 
that frost pockets will not form late in the spring to 
freeze out the blossoms. Sites which are not affected 
by late frosts are considered the best for strawberry 
culture. Plow and prepare the soil the same as for 
truck crops. Never plant in newly plowed sod land, 
however, as white grub worms are always present in 
PREMIER PLANTS. Vigorous, Strong rooted plants 
such as these are one reason why BOUNTIFUL RIDGE 
STRAIN OF PREMIER ARE MAKING AN ENVIOUS 
RECORD WHEREVER PLANTED. 
this type of soil and will do a lot of damage to the: 
plants after being set. The soil should be high in 
humus for best results. Rye and crimson clover make- 
splendid erops to turn under as a natural humus soil 
builder. However in using these, the land should -be 
plowed far enough ahead so that cover crop has time 
enough to decay before the plants are set. 
_2. Time To Plant. In the southern states from 
Nevember to April is considered the best time for 
planting. March and April in the central states, and 
for the northern states, April and May the best time. 
We cannot too strongly urge early planting. Set the 
plants just as soon as the ground is workable in the 
spring. Should a cold snap follow, it will not damage 
the plants if they are properly set, and by setting 
early the plants will grow better and be more pro- 
ductive in every way. 
3. Distance To Plant. We recommend that straw- 
berry plants be planted in rows 314-4 feet apart, spacing 
the plants 15-30 inches apart in the row, depending on 
the variety. Everbearing varieties should be plante.l 
12-16 inches apart. For planting in rows 3% feet apart 
and 18 inches apart in the rows, it requires 8,000 plants 
per acre and in rows 4 feet apart and 18 inehes apart in 
the row it requires 7,250 plants per acre. 
4. Care of Plants on Arrival. Set plants immediately 
on arrival, if possible. However, if it is not convenient 
to do so, the plants should be removed from the pack- 
age and dipped in water to allow roots to plump up 
before setting. If the plants become dried out in 
transit, they should be placed in water up to the crowns 
for at least 3 hours. When this is done the plants 
should be set as soon as possible after being taken 
from the water, but in no case should the tops of the 
plants be wet when being set if the sun is shining, 
because very often the tops will seald and damage the 
plants materially. If you are not able to plant immed- 
iately after the plants are watered, place the plants 
where they will be kept cool and cover the roots with 
moss: or dig a V-shaped trench, open the bundles, 
distribute the plants evenly in the trench, and cover 
them even with the surface of the ground and firm the 
soi]. In this manner they ean be held until such time 
as you are abie to plant. 
5. Stock to Plant. Our plants are strongly rooted 
with finest type of fibrous roots that can be grown. 
We have developed our strawberry plant business until 
now we are shipping plants by the millions each season. 
Our shipping season opens October ist and continues 
until June 30th each year. Special prices will be given 
for cooperative groups and _ club orders. 
NOTICE 
In erder to facilitate the movement of our strawberry 
plant orders. YOU WILL ALWAYS GET A SEPARATE 
ORDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR ANY STRAW- 
BERRY PLANTS YOU ORDER AND YOUR STRAW-. 
BERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED INDEPEND- 
ENT OF OTHER STOCK ORDERED IN ALL CASES. 
We do this because of the perishable nature of straw- 
berry plants so do not feei alarmed if you get one part 
of your order and not the other at the same time. OUR 
STRAWBERRY PLANTS WILL BE SHIPPED WHEN 
DIGGING CONDITIONS PERMIT AND ACCORDING 
TO YOUR DIRECTIONS AS NEAR AS POSSIBLE, 
SO PLEASE STATE DEFINITELY WHEN YOU WISH 
YOUR PLANTS SHIPPED WHEN SENDING YOUR 
ORDER. 
Our Complete Detailed Culture Directions Will Be Sent Upon Request. 
OUR STATE INSPECTORS 
ISSUE SPECIAL STRAWBERRY PLANT CERTIFICATE 
CERTIFYING OUR PLANTS ARE FREE FROM INJURIOUS DISEASES. 
With existing plant diseases you cannot afford to take chances. 
UNIVERSITY OF-MARYLAND 
STATE HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT 
CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS 
Duplicate of Number 2 
Space will not permit full description of certificate. ‘ 1 
The special plant certificate will be en all plants shipped. 
of our State requirements. 
We guarantee full inspection and resulting compliance 
PLANT BOUNTIFUL RIDGE GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS THIS YEAR. 
