STRAWBERRIES 



An Early Profit-Maker For Every Farm 



YEAR AFTER YEAR STRiVWBERRIES 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." 



1950 Season A Bell Ringer For Strawberry Growers 



The strawberry season for 1950 was highly successful for 

 growers in all sections where crops and weather conditions 

 were anywhere near normal. Prices were more than satis- 

 factory, class and quality of fruit considered and most grow- 

 ers enjoyed good business. 



Weather conditions in many areas caused heavy losses 

 from freezing, cold and wet weather, production and quality 

 suffered. Markets continued good until the end and there 

 was not near enough fruit to meet the demand for first class 

 berries. 



All indications now point to continued good prices for 

 the next several years to come. Cash in on the rising de- 

 mand for America's earliest cash crop, PLANT THIS YEAR 

 TO MAINTAIN HIGH LEVEL PRODUCTION. You cant 

 go wrong, write us today. Information free covering the 

 planting and care of STRAWBERRIES. 



Our Plant Supply For Spring 1951 



The growing season for 1950 has been very erratic through- 

 out the plant producing areas and as a result strawberry 

 plants are going to be in short supply. 



Lack of moisture in many locations has cut the supply 

 of plants 30 to 40% and will cause acute shortages in many 

 locations. 



Due to the very favorable locations Bountiful Ridge Nur- 

 series control and our diversified type of planting employed 

 we are extremely fortunate in having what we hope will be 

 an adequate supply in most all popular varieties. We an- 

 ticipate a heavy demand on some of the newer variety 

 types however and urge our old customers and new alike 

 to place orders early because we believe a plant shortage 

 will develop on many varieties such as experienced last 

 year. PLAY SAFE — BE SAFE — ORDER EARLY — 

 BUY BOUNTIFUL RIDGE PLANTS NOW. 



Strawberry Culture 



1. Location, Soil and Preparation. Adequate soil moisture 

 is essential to growing good strawberries; whether the tpye 

 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 straw- 

 berry 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 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 crops 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 November 

 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 work- 

 able 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 productive in 

 every way. 



3. Distance To Plant. We recommend that strawberry- 

 plants be planted in rows SV2 - 4 feet apart, spacing the- 

 plants 15 - 30 inches apart in the row, depending on the 

 variety. Everbearing varieties should be planted 12 - 16 

 inches apart. For planting in rows 3V> feet apart and 1& 

 inches apart in the rows, it requires 8,000 plants per acre and 

 in rows 4 feet apart and 18 inches apart in the row it re- 

 quires 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 package 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 scald and damage the plants ma- 

 terially. If you are not able to plant immediately after the 

 plants are watered, place the plants where they will be kept 

 cool and cover the plants with moss; or dig a V- shaped 

 trench, open the bundlles, distribute the plants evenly in the 

 trench, and cover them even with the surface of the ground 

 and firm the soil. In this manner they can be held until such 

 time as you are able to plant. 



NOTICE 



In order to facilitate the movement of our strawberry 

 plant orders. YOU WILL, ALWAYS GET A SEPARATE 

 ORDER ACKNOWLEDG3IENT FOR ANY STRAW- 

 BERRY PLANTS YOU ORDER AND YOUR STRAW- 

 BERRY PLANTS AVILL BE SHIPPED INDEPEND- 

 ENT OF OTHER STOCK ORDERED IN ALL CASES. 

 We do tliis because of the perishable nature of straw- 

 berry plants so do not feel 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. 



Producing: field of Bountiful Ridge Premier Strawberries 

 in Hudson Valley, N. Y. 



"Our Premier rated best by those who grow the best." 



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 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. We guarantee full inspection and resulting compliance of our 

 State requirements. The special plant certificate will be on all plants shipped. 



PLANT BOUNTIFUL RIDGE GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS THIS YEAR. 



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