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. 



PRICES OF PLANTS AND FRUITS 



19-18 proved to be a Banner year for Strawberries and 

 wa.s one of the real bright spots in the marketing of 

 small fruits. Every indication points to continued good 

 prices for tliis favorite fruit. We have again reduced 

 our prices on plants in larger quantities this year to 

 help maintain your plantings of strawberries. 

 "Plan to PLANT THIS YEAR." 



"Our Supply Of Plants For Spring 1949" 



We liave had a very erratic growing season in the 

 main plant producing section of the Eastern Shore 

 during summer 1948. Excessive early spring rains made 

 plantings late for many growers. Favorable weather 

 then gave plants a good start during June and part of 

 July. Excessive rains then seriously affected many 

 plant fields, this being followed with several weeks of 

 dry to very dry weather resulting in generally reduced 

 supplies of plants for this entire section. 



WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE IN HAVING 

 OUR OAVN PLANTINGS SO DISTRIBUTED THAT 

 WE HAVE ALMOST A NORMAL SUPPLY OF PLANTS 

 THIS YEAR AND SOME OF AS GOOD PLANTS AS 

 WE HAVE EVER GROWN, 



"WE URGE OUR OLD CUSTOMERS AND ALL 

 THOSE WHO WISH BOUNTIFUL RIDGE GROWN 

 PLANTS TO FIGURE THEIR PLANTING NEEDS 

 AND PLACE THEIR ORDERS AS EARLY AS POSSI- 

 BLE. WE BELIEVE A PLANT SHORTAGE WILL 

 DEVELOP ON MANY VARIETIES AS THE PLANT- 

 ING SEASON NEARS." 



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, 



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. 



liowever, 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 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- 

 ducive in every way. 



3. Distance To Plant. We recommend that straw- 

 berry plants be planted in rows 3%-4 feet apart, spacing 

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

 the variety. Everbearing varieties should be planted 

 12-lG inches apart. For planting in rows 3i^ feet apart 

 and 18 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 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 scald 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 

 soil. In this manner they can be held until such time 

 as you are able 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 1st and continues 

 until June 30th each year. Special prices will be given 

 for cooperative groups and club orders. 



NOTICE 



In order to facilitate the movement of our strawberry 

 plant orders. YOU WILL ALWAYS GET A SEPARATE 

 ORDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 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. 



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 tal^e 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 Avill be on all plants shipped. 



PLANT BOUNTIFUL RIDGE GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS THIS YExlR. 



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